Debates of March 20th, 2019

Interim Estimates

[Ken McDonald, Liberal, Avalon, NL]

Mr. Speaker, I can confirm for the member opposite that there was no sharing of any Reese's Pieces. Whatever he saw, he is mistaken. Perhaps he would like to apologize.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

I do not think we want to get into a Reese's Pieces controversy.

I would remind all hon. members that we realize, of course, that the hour is getting long, and I encourage members to use their time and respective lobbies to partake of whatever nutritional needs they have, but please refrain from eating while in the chamber. Certainly the pages will help members out with water at their desks, but that is the only thing that is allowed in the chamber.

Concurrence in Vote 5—Department of National Defence

[Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Liberal, Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB]

moved:

That Vote 5, in the amount of $939,040,415, under Department of National Defence — Capital expenditures, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, be concurred in.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

The question is on Motion No. 85. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

No.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

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

[Some hon. members]

Yea.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

All those opposed will please say nay.

[Some hon. members]

Nay.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

In my opinion the yeas have it.

And five or more members having risen:

(The House divided on Motion No. 85, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #1159

Interim Estimates

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

I declare Motion No 85 carried.

[John Barlow, Conservative, Foothills, AB]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. This has been a long process, but in light of the evidence that came to light this morning when the former Treasury Board president said that there is much more to this story that needs to be told, obviously it is quite clear that this is an issue that should be taken a look at in a much more serious light at the justice committee.

I would like to look for unanimous consent for the following motion that the House call on the Prime Minister to waive full solicitor-client privilege on all cabinet confidences to allow the member for Vancouver Granville to address events that occurred following January 14, 2019, including her time as the Minister of Veterans Affairs, her resignation from that position and her presentation to cabinet that followed.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

Does the hon. member for Foothills have the unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

No.

Concurrence in Vote 10—Department of National Defence

[Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Liberal, Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB]

moved:

That Vote 10, in the amount of $45,341,162, under Department of National Defence — Grants, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, be concurred in.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

The next question is on Motion No. 86. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

No.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

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

[Some hon. members]

Yea.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

All those opposed will please say nay.

[Some hon. members]

Nay.

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

In my opinion the yeas have it.

And five or more members having risen:

(The House divided on Motion No. 86, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #1160

Interim Estimates

[The Deputy Speaker, Bruce Stanton]

I declare Motion No. 86 carried.