House of Commons Hansard #358 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was documents.
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Canadian Heritage Members debate a report on safe sport in Canada, addressing systemic abuse and accountability. The Bloc moves concurrence, emphasizing the need for an independent public inquiry to address a broken system and culture of silence, criticizing the government's voluntary commission and do-nothing approach. Conservatives support the report, criticizing Sport Canada for inaction and calling for greater accountability and a public registry. Liberals defend government actions like the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and recent investments, arguing the commission is trauma-informed and progress is being made, while criticizing Conservatives' suggestion to disband Sport Canada. NDP supports an inquiry and criticizes Liberals/Bloc for blocking a study on the soccer drone scandal. 26100 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate the government's refusal to release unredacted documents on the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) fund, following a Speaker's ruling on a breach of privilege. Conservatives demand the documents be sent to the RCMP for investigation into alleged mismanagement and conflicts of interest highlighted by the Auditor General. Liberals argue the documents are being handled appropriately and question the Conservative leader's actions. The ongoing debate is seen as paralyzing Parliament. 29100 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
On at least three occasions, the Chair has made rulings regarding associating members with odious regimes. This has happened on all sides of the House, and now with an independent member.
I am going to ask the hon member for Spadina—Fort York to withdraw those words from the last part of that question.
The hon. member for Spadina—Fort York.
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
Dominic LeBlanc LiberalMinister of Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, our colleague raised the IRGC. Our government has been very clear. The Iranian government is a state sponsor of terrorism. We have said that consistently, and our government took the unprecedented step to list the IRGC as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Our colleague understands very well that nobody in this House is going to discuss specific immigration cases, but he should have been happy that we listed that odious organization as a terrorist regime in Canada.
Damien Kurek Conservative Battle River—Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, with regard to the 2024 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration that was tabled earlier this day, I would like clarification from the Chair. In the information that was tabled, the printed version does not have annex 4. However, a last-minute photocopy seems to be inserted.
I would like to know which version of the report the parliamentary secretary tabled earlier today. Does the one that was tabled have this last-minute photocopy with the numbers in it?
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I thank the hon. member for raising this issue. The Chair will look into it and get back to the House.
Randy Boissonnault Liberal Edmonton Centre, AB
Mr. Speaker, I think that it is very important to note that we have seen a blatant lack of respect in the House for our—
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
Order.
The Chair has already made a statement on this matter during question period.
Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant, ON
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, in relation to the introduction of my second question, the question was originally in English. I was unable to hear the minister's response because of commotion in the House. My volume was not working correctly on my earpiece. That is why I made the reference.
Clearly, I recognize that every member in this House is entitled to ask questions and respond to questions in both official languages.
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
The hon. member for Brantford—Brant raises a very interesting point, which is that when people take the floor, referring to the conversation that is happening right now between the member for Pickering—Uxbridge and the member for Lakeland, we cannot hear what is going on if there is too much ambient noise caused by people speaking out of turn. This is a very important point.
I have raised this point several times, primarily in the interest of those listening to the debates here in the House in the other official language through interpretation.
It is very important that no one speak so everyone can listen and understand what is happening here in the House of Commons.
Joël Lightbound Liberal Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order. The member for Brantford—Brant is clearly trying to deny what he did, but everyone in the House knew what he was trying to do. He intimated that the member for Québec should not answer in French. He should apologize. That is the kind of condescension that—
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The House resumed consideration of the motion.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:18 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion to concur in the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Call in the members.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
Colleagues, the electronic voting period has ended, but there seems to be a problem with the application itself.
The member for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie is rising on a point of order.
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, AB
Mr. Speaker, I think that if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to proceed to a voice vote.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded division, Government Orders will be extended by 12 minutes.
Michael Cooper Conservative St. Albert—Edmonton, AB
Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order. There have been discussions among the parties, and I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to revert back to the Routine Proceedings rubric of presenting reports from committees.
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Michael Cooper Conservative St. Albert—Edmonton, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise to table the 71st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
There has been consultation among the parties, and I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to concur in the 71st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
