Mr. Speaker, I was a bit slow getting to my feet. I wanted to verify that my vote is counting as a yes.
House of Commons Hansard #309 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-69.
House of Commons Hansard #309 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-69.
Marilyn Gladu Conservative Sarnia—Lambton, ON
Mr. Speaker, I was a bit slow getting to my feet. I wanted to verify that my vote is counting as a yes.
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?
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
In my opinion the yeas have it.
And five or more members having risen:
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
I declare the motion carried.
The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is rising on a point of order.
Government Response to PetitionsRoutine Proceedings
Winnipeg North Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to five petitions.
While I am on my feet, I move:
That the House do now proceed to orders of the day.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
In my opinion, the yeas have it.
And five or more members having risen:
Call in the members.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
I declare the motion carried.
It being 6:13, the House will now proceed to the consideration of private members' business as listed on today's Order Paper.
The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, as reported (without amendment) from the committee.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
There is one motion in amendment standing in the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill S-218. Motion No. 1 will be debated and voted upon.
I will now put Motion No. 1 to the House.
Pierre Nantel NDP Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, QC
moved:
Motion No. 1
That Bill S-218 be amended by deleting the short title.
Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to stand here today and salute the contribution of Latin Americans, people from Latin American countries, and their presence in Quebec, particularly in my riding of Longueuil-Saint-Hubert. I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to thank the authors of the bill and my colleagues here in the House who are responsible for bringing this bill forward for our consideration today.
The bill before us today invites Parliament to recognize that members of the Latin American community in Canada have made an invaluable contribution to Canada's social, economic, and political fabric. Designating a Latin American heritage month will allow Canadians to learn more about this contribution and ensure that it is never forgotten.
The bill also notes that Latin American communities from across the country would take advantage of Latin American heritage month to celebrate and share their unique culture and traditions with all Canadians.
What is more, the bill notes that October is an especially important month for Latin American communities the world over. It would designate October as Latin American heritage month across Canada.
This bill talks about the diversity of Latin American communities in Quebec and Canada from diverse countries and states and their significant contribution to the broader communities around them, to community spirit, the economy of our towns and villages, and to the social fabric of our country. The presence of these communities with which Quebeckers share a certain affinity, similar values and culture, and where—
The Assistant Deputy Speaker NDP Carol Hughes
Order. I would ask the members who are having conversations to please take them out of the chamber. The House is in session, and we are having a debate here.
The hon. member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert.