Debates of Feb. 12th, 2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

[Michelle Rempel, Conservative, Calgary Nose Hill, AB]

Mr. Speaker, I am responding to that point of order. I would remind the House that the Chair has ruled in the past that, on unanimous consent motions, if a member is seeking unanimous consent and there is no consent at that time, there is no obligation for the House to listen to the entirety of the matter at hand.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I thank the hon. member for that supportive statement.

The hon. member for Sarnia—Lambton.

[Marilyn Gladu, Conservative, Sarnia—Lambton, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I move that December be Christian heritage month.

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I am hearing noes from hon. members.

The hon. member for Lakeland.

[Shannon Stubbs, Conservative, Lakeland, AB]

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House call on the government to axe the quadruple carbon tax—

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I am hearing noes from several members.

I would like to remind the hon. member for Lakeland to please not only listen to the good advice from the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill but also, please, respect the advice of the Chair.

The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.

[Michael Cooper, Conservative, St. Albert—Edmonton, AB]

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House, noting its resolution of June 12—

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

There is no unanimous consent.

The hon. member for Saskatoon—University.

[Corey Tochor, Conservative, Saskatoon—University, SK]

Mr. Speaker, there was another attempted arson at a church on the weekend, and if you seek unanimous consent, you will find—

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

There is no unanimous consent.

The House resumed from February 8 consideration of the motion, and of the amendment.

Opposition Motion—Federal Immigration Targets

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

It being 3:20 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Beloeil—Chambly relating to the business of supply.

Call in the members.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, NDP, Carol Hughes]

The question is as follows. May I dispense?

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, NDP, Carol Hughes]

[Chair read text of motion to House]

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

Vote #635

Business of Supply

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, NDP, Carol Hughes]

I declare the amendment carried.

The next question is on the main motion, as amended.

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.

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

Vote #636

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, NDP, Carol Hughes]

I declare the motion carried.

I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 27 minutes.

Justice and Human Rights

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights: the 20th report, in relation to the motion adopted on Thursday, February 8 regarding the hate and violence directed toward the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and the 21st report, regarding the proposals for the 2023 corrective act.