House of Commons Hansard #93 of the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was guns.

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Interruption to ProceedingsPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

7:25 p.m.

NDP

Daniel Blaikie NDP Elmwood—Transcona, MB

Mr. Speaker, I am inclined to agree with my colleague from the Bloc that if members who want to participate are not able to participate, that is a problem.

My point earlier was not that it is not a problem; it was simply that I know Conservatives expressed a lot of enthusiasm about being in the chamber for debate, and I note that they are participating otherwise, presumably because they feel that it is a meaningful form of work. I certainly do not want that meaningful form of work to be interrupted.

I would support a suspension if that is what is called for. I do not want members who want to participate in an important debate to be in a circumstance of not being able to.

Interruption to ProceedingsPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

7:25 p.m.

Conservative

John Brassard Conservative Barrie—Innisfil, ON

Mr. Speaker, I just spoke to the hon. member who is scheduled to speak. My suggestion is that we suspend until the issue is fixed, but that is your call, of course, and I respect whatever decision you make, sir.

Interruption to ProceedingsPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

7:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Conservative Chris d'Entremont

Let us do this: Let us suspend for a few moments to find out. If we cannot seem to find the solution, we will proceed according to the order of the Speaker.

Sitting SuspendedPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

7:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Conservative Chris d'Entremont

We will suspend for five minutes.

(The sitting of the House was suspended at 7:28 p.m.)

(The House resumed at 7:48 p.m.)

Sitting SuspendedPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

7:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Liberal Alexandra Mendes

Order. We are going to remain suspended to the call of the Chair. The situation has not been resolved yet, but we are looking into it. As soon as it is, members will be called back.

(The sitting of the House was suspended at 7:49 p.m.)

(The House resumed at 8:54 p.m.)

Sitting ResumedPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

8:50 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Conservative Chris d'Entremont

Order.

I would like to inform members that we are still having trouble with the network. There is an estimation this will not be solved this evening, so I am wondering if we can come up with an agreement.

The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.

Sitting ResumedPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

8:50 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, based on some consultation that has been conducted, I suspect that, if you were canvass the House, you would find unanimous consent to adjourn for the day.

Sitting ResumedPoints of OrderGovernment Orders

8:55 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Conservative Chris d'Entremont

All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion, please say nay. Hearing no dissenting voice, it is agreed.

The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion, please say nay.

The House is therefore adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 8:55 p.m.)