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House of Commons Hansard #385 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was indigenous.
House of Commons Hansard #385 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was indigenous.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Access to Parliamentary Precinct Members debate a question of privilege regarding a protest at a parliamentary building. Conservatives allege NDP MPs were involved in obstructing access. NDP members deny organizing the protest, describing it as a peaceful sit-in by Jewish Canadians protesting genocide in Gaza, and criticize the Conservative characterization as offensive and misleading, calling the privilege question frivolous. 3100 words, 25 minutes in 2 segments: 1 2.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate a Conservative motion on the government's failure to provide documents about Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). Conservatives allege cronyism and corruption in SDTC funding. Liberals defend their record and criticize Conservative policies. The NDP criticizes both parties for the impasse, stating it prevents debate on issues like the cost of living. 6900 words, 45 minutes.
Opposition Motion—Federal Sales Tax on New Homes Members debate the housing crisis and a Conservative motion to eliminate the federal sales tax (GST) on new homes sold under $1 million. Conservatives argue this increases affordability; Liberals defend programs like the housing accelerator fund, criticizing the Conservative plan. Bloc members raise provincial jurisdiction concerns, while NDP members advocate for non-market housing and structural change. 14100 words, 2 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Oral Questions Members debate points of order concerning House decorum, disruptive behaviour, and the Speaker's rulings on the relevance of Question Period questions, with multiple parties raising concerns. 1300 words, 10 minutes.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Members debate housing affordability, focusing on the third report of the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee on Indigenous housing. Conservatives criticize Liberal policies as failing, proposing to build the homes by eliminating federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million and tying municipal funding to housing targets. Liberals defend their investments, including the Housing Accelerator Fund, and criticize the Conservative record. NDP members highlight the crisis's impact on Indigenous peoples, linking it to gender-based violence and the Indian Act, advocating for Indigenous-led solutions. Bloc Québécois supports initiatives like Yänonhchia' and calls for federal funding transfer to provinces. 21500 words, 3 hours.
Adjournment Debate - Housing Mike Morrice argues for an HST exemption for non-profit home builders like Habitat for Humanity. Peter Fragiskatos cites low-interest loans and grants as alternative supports, and defends removing GST on apartment construction to increase housing supply. Morrice questions why the government "forgot" about non-profits when it removed GST from for-profit builders. 1400 words, 10 minutes.
The House resumed from December 5 consideration of the motion.
Opposition Motion—Confidence in the Prime Minister and the GovernmentBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:16 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Carleton related to the Business of Supply.
Call in the members.
Before the taking of the vote:
Opposition Motion—Confidence in the Prime Minister and the GovernmentBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
Before the House proceeds to the taking of this deferred recorded division, I wish to remind hon. members of the following passage from House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third edition, at page 587 under the heading “Decorum During the Taking of a Vote”: “From the time the Speaker begins to put the question until the results of the vote are announced, members are not to enter, leave or cross the House, nor may they make any noise or disturbance.”
I am sure that hon. members will follow this instruction to ensure that our work proceeds in an orderly manner.
The question is as follows.
Shall I dispense?
Opposition Motion—Confidence in the Prime Minister and the GovernmentBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Confidence in the Prime Minister and the GovernmentBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I declare the motion defeated.
The hon. Leader of the Opposition is rising on a point of order.
Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, you went out of your way before the vote to point out that members are not allowed to come and go during the vote. I did note that the NDP leader came in right in the middle of the vote, having missed the fact that the vote was on his own words.
Would you please call the NDP leader to order for having had his team vote against his own words?
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby is also rising on a point of order.
Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC
Mr. Speaker, that is very rich coming from the Leader of the Opposition, who has left the House during his own motions on opposition days and refused to vote. As we know, it is proper—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I very patiently listened to the leader of the official opposition. I would like to hear the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby; I did not catch the last bit of his comment.
Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC
Mr. Speaker, the hypocrisy from the leader of the official opposition is a bit rich. As you know, in virtual Parliament, we have the right to vote remotely and come in for a second vote. That is indeed what has happened in this case.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I would say the fault is mine, as Speaker, for not making it clear for the purposes of electronic voting. There is a possibility, with the advent of electronic voting, as all members know, and members have from time to time exercised that privilege, to come in.
The hon. member for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation is rising on a point of order.
Stéphane Lauzon Liberal Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, QC
Mr. Speaker, you took the time to explain the rules before the first vote to ensure that there was no movement in the House.
I would like the video footage to be checked, because the Leader of the Opposition stood up during the first vote, left his seat and sat down again before the vote was finished.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I thank the hon. member for his intervention.
The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier is rising on a point of order.
Joël Godin Conservative Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, QC
Mr. Speaker, on the screen earlier, we saw a member addressing the House virtually without her headset. Is that acceptable?
I think the instructions are very clear out of respect for our interpreters. The rules must apply to everyone.
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier would be quite right if this happened during a debate, but the member was confirming a vote because of technical problems. That is another practice. Under our rules, members may address the clerks without having the microphones and headsets required to participate in the debate.
The House resumed from December 6 consideration of the motion.
Opposition Motion—Cost of Living Relief for CanadiansBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Singh relating to the business of supply.
The question is as follows.
May I dispense?
Opposition Motion—Cost of Living Relief for CanadiansBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Cost of Living Relief for CanadiansBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
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