Debates of June 21st, 2023

Business of Supply

[The Speaker, Anthony Rota]

I declare the motion defeated.

The next question in on the motion to adopt the main estimates.

Main Estimates, 2023-24

[Mona Fortier, Liberal, President of the Treasury Board]

moved

That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, less the amounts voted in the interim supply, be concurred in.

[The Speaker, Anthony Rota]

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

[Mark Gerretsen, Liberal, Kingston and the Islands, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote.

[Luc Thériault, Bloc, Montcalm, QC]

Mr. Speaker, our dean, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, encountered a serious issue. He was unable to connect to vote. Could we have his vote count? He is voting in favour.

[The Speaker, Anthony Rota]

I am sorry, but the Standing Orders of the House do not allow it. He must connect.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #397

[The Speaker, Anthony Rota]

I declare the motion carried.

[Mona Fortier, Liberal, Ottawa—Vanier, ON]

moved that Bill C‑54, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be read the first time.

(Motion deemed adopted and bill read the first time)

[Mona Fortier, Liberal, Ottawa—Vanier, ON]

moved that the bill be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

[Steven MacKinnon, Liberal, Gatineau, QC]

Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote with Liberal members voting yes.

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

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote and vote nay.

[Luc Thériault, Bloc, Montcalm, QC]

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will vote in favour.

[Rachel Blaney, NDP, North Island—Powell River, BC]

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting in favour.

[Mike Morrice, Green, Kitchener Centre, ON]

Mr. Speaker, the Greens agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

[Kevin Vuong, Independent, Spadina—Fort York, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting against.

[Alain Rayes, Independent, Richmond—Arthabaska, QC]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and I will vote in favour.

[Han Dong, Independent, Don Valley North, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and vote in favour.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #398

[The Speaker, Anthony Rota]

I declare the motion carried.

Accordingly, this bill stands referred to a committee of the whole. I do now leave the chair for the House to go into committee of the whole.

(Bill read the second time and the House went into committee of the whole thereon, Mrs. Carol Hughes in the chair)

(On clause 2)

[Stephanie Kusie, Conservative, Calgary Midnapore, AB]

Madam Chair, I wonder if the President of the Treasury Board could confirm that the supply bill is in its usual form.

[Mona Fortier, Liberal, President of the Treasury Board]

Madam Chair, I have good news for my colleague: The presentation of this bill is identical to that used during the previous supply period.

[The Deputy Chair, NDP, Carol Hughes]

Shall clause 2 carry?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

On division.

[The Deputy Chair, NDP, Carol Hughes]

(Clause 2 agreed to)

Shall clause 3 carry?