Debates of March 20th, 2019

Opposition Motion—Resignation from Cabinet of the Member for Vancouver Granville

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, NDP, Carol Hughes]

In my opinion the nays have it.

And five or more members having risen:

Call in the members.

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

Vote #1008

Business of Supply

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from February 28 consideration of the motion that Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), be read the third time and passed.

Bills of Exchange Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

Pursuant to order made earlier this day, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-369 under private members' business.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #1009

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion carried.

(Motion agreed to, bill read the third time and passed)

[Scott Reid, Conservative, Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, ON]

Mr. Speaker, we all know that the rules of the House do not permit us to eat in this place. I could not help but observe that during the last vote a number of people were eating in their seats, including the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Prime Minister, who appeared to be hiding a bagel in his desk. The Prime Minister has already stained this place with corruption. He does not need to stain it with mustard as well.

[Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Prime Minister]

Mr. Speaker, I apologize. It was a chocolate bar, but I apologize.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I thank the hon. member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston. I remind members that food is not permitted in the chamber.

[For continuation of proceedings, see part B]