Debates of Dec. 7th, 2023

Concurrence in Vote 1b—VIA Rail Canada Inc.

[Dan Vandal, Liberal, for the President of the Treasury Board]

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $247,111,189, under VIA Rail Canada Inc. — Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc., in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès), Alexandra Mendes]

The next question is on Motion No. 116.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Ed Fast, Conservative, Abbotsford, BC]

Madam Speaker, as always, it is a real privilege to stand up in the House for the people for Abbotsford, who, by the way, hate quadrupling the carbon tax. It is on their behalf that we request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 116, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #597

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès), Alexandra Mendes]

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

[Dan Vandal, Liberal, Saint Boniface—Saint Vital, MB]

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $335,362,310, under Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority — Payments to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès), Alexandra Mendes]

The next question is on Motion No. 117.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Brian Masse, NDP, Windsor West, ON]

Madam Speaker, it is my honour to rise and request a recorded vote. It is about finishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It would be lunacy not to actually complete the final stage of getting this project done for all of Windsor, Essex county and Canada.

(The House divided on Motion No. 117, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #598

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès), Alexandra Mendes]

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Canadian Institutes of Health Research

[Dan Vandal, Liberal, Saint Boniface—Saint Vital, MB]

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1, under Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Grants, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès), Alexandra Mendes]

The next vote is on Motion No. 118.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Corey Tochor, Conservative, Saskatoon—University, SK]

Madam Speaker, right now there are millions of Canadians gripped by the activities that are happening in Ottawa. However, more millions have watched our leader's most recent video and want to know how we are going to vote tonight to axe the carbon tax, so we require a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 118, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #599

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—Department of Public Works and Government Services

[Anita Anand, Liberal, President of the Treasury Board]

moved:

That Vote 10b, in the amount of $1, under Department of Public Works and Government Services — In accordance with section 12 of the Revolving Funds Act, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

The next question is on Motion No. 119.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Karina Gould, Liberal, Burlington, ON]

Madam Speaker, since we are in the 26th hour of voting, we may as well continue on this path; I ask for a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 119, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #600

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

[Anita Anand, Liberal, President of the Treasury Board]

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1, under Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council — Grants, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

The next question is on Motion No. 120.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise for the social sciences and humanities to request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 120, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #601

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

I declare the motion carried.