I declare the motion defeated.
The next question in on the motion to adopt the main estimates.
House of Commons Hansard #218 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was housing.
House of Commons Hansard #218 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was housing.
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Order and Decorum in the House—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules on a point of order regarding a Member being barred from debate for unparliamentary language and a qualified apology, upholding the Chair's authority to enforce decorum and sanctions. 900 words.
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Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion defeated.
The next question in on the motion to adopt the main estimates.
Mona Fortier LiberalPresident 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.
Main Estimates, 2023-24Government Orders
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.
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.
Main Estimates, 2023-24Government Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I am sorry, but the Standing Orders of the House do not allow it. He must connect.
Main Estimates, 2023-24Government Orders
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.
Bill C-54 Main Estimates, 2023-24Government Orders
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 LiberalPresident 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.
