I think my colleague is well aware that many Canadian municipalities, especially in rural areas, sadly have no public transit to speak of. Nonetheless, countless workers have to put gas in their cars to get to work.

What does his government intend to do for the workers who will be unable to afford rising gas prices resulting from the carbon tax? What does his government intend to do to help these people get to work?

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Liberal

Peter Schiefke Liberal Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC

Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for the question.

First, our government is making record investments in public transit, including through our budget 2016-17. This will give many cities such as Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver the opportunity to develop public transit systems that are accessible to people currently without access.

Second, through our budget, we are going to invest in science and technology to promote the manufacture of electric vehicles so that people have a less expensive way to get to work.

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Liberal Anthony Rota

It being 5:30 p.m., pursuant to order made Tuesday, October 4, 2016, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of Motion No. 8 under government business.

The question is on the subamendment. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the subamendment?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

No.

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Liberal Anthony Rota

All those in favour of the subamendment will please say yea.

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Some hon. members

Yea.

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Liberal Anthony Rota

All those opposed will please say nay.

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Some hon. members

Nay.

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Liberal Anthony Rota

In my opinion the nays have it.

And five or more members having risen:

Call in the members.

(The House divided on the amendment to the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #117

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

I declare the amendment to the amendment lost.

The next question is on the amendment. The question is as follows. Shall I dispense?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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An hon. member

No.

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

[Chair read text of amendment to House]

Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the amendment?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

No.

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

All those in favour of the amendment will please say yea.

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Some hon. members

Yea.

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

All those opposed will please say nay.

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Some hon. members

Nay.

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

In my opinion the nays have it.

And five or more members having risen:

(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #118

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

I declare the amendment lost

The next question is on the main motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

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Some hon. members

Agreed

No.

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Liberal

The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan

All those in favour of the motion will please say yea.

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Some hon. members

Yea.