Debates of Dec. 7th, 2023

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Gallery of Canada

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

We will go to the vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 83, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #564

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Museum of Science and Technology

[François-Philippe Champagne, Liberal, Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC]

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $5,452,000, under National Museum of Science and Technology — Payments to the National Museum of Science and Technology for operating and capital expenditures, 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. 84.

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.

[Brad Vis, Conservative, Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, BC]

Madam Speaker, on this side of the House, we have a responsibility to respect taxpayer money, which is why we request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 84, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #565

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

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

I declare the motion carried.

In order to ensure that all members participating remotely are able to continue to do so, the House must suspend for approximately 15 minutes.

The hon. whip for the official opposition is rising on a point of order.

[Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

Madam Speaker, of course, if the government wishes to axe the carbon tax on farmers, families and first nations, we can end this, but we would like to come back as soon as possible after this suspension.

[Brian Masse, NDP, Windsor West, ON]

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I just want to say that maybe, with this time, we can ensure that the pages who have been volunteering here get recognized. Many of them have exams. Maybe we can look at whether they should be focusing on their studies instead of serving some of us here.

Sitting Suspended

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

The House is suspended to the call of the Chair.

(The sitting of the House was suspended at 12:05 p.m.)

(The House resumed at 12:26 p.m.)

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Research Council of Canada

[Kamal Khera, Liberal, Brampton West, ON]

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $29,654,978, under National Research Council of Canada — Operating expenditures, 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. 85.

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.

[Kevin Lamoureux, Liberal, Winnipeg North, MB]

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded vote, please.

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

Vote #566

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—National Research Council of Canada

[Mary Ng, Liberal, for the President of the Treasury Board]

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1,000,000, under National Research Council of Canada — Capital expenditures, 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. 86.

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.

[Philip Lawrence, Conservative, Northumberland—Peterborough South, ON]

Madam Speaker, we respectfully request that we axe the tax and have a recorded division.

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

Vote #567

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—National Research Council of Canada

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

moved:

That Vote 10b, in the amount of $22,806,500, under National Research Council of Canada — Grants and contributions, 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. 87.

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.

[Peter Julian, NDP, New Westminster—Burnaby, BC]

Madam Speaker, the New Democrats believe in science, so we would like a recorded vote. We hope all members will support science in this vote.