House of Commons Hansard #25 of the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was data.

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COVID-19 ProtestsEmergency Debate

February 8th, Midnight

Bloc

Kristina Michaud Bloc Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech.

I agree with him on several points. There has been abusive behaviour, it was reported, and that is the right thing to do.

We are holding an emergency debate. This is the last speech of the evening, and I am probably overly optimistic, but I was hoping that something would come of the debate. That rarely happens when we have emergency debates such as this one.

At least it gives us a chance to debate and propose solutions, although I was surprised to hear my colleague say that we could create a parliamentary committee on the issue to understand what happened. At this point, we need to find a solution to what is happening outside. When we leave, the trucks and vehicles will still be there.

What does my colleague suggest doing in the short term?

COVID-19 ProtestsEmergency Debate

February 8th, Midnight

Liberal

Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC

Madam Speaker, I could not agree more with my admirable colleague.

In my speech, I suggested, as did she, that we not only have a liaison between the three levels of government, but that these three levels hold daily briefings where they would communicate about what actions they are taking with police to bring this situation to an end.

These people must leave Ottawa as soon as possible, and we must work together to make that happen.

COVID-19 ProtestsEmergency Debate

February 8th, Midnight

NDP

The Assistant Deputy Speaker NDP Carol Hughes

It being midnight, I declare the motion carried.

Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until later this day at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 12 a.m.)