Peter Julian on Government Orders No. 35—Extension of Sitting Hours and Conduct of Extended Proceedings

In the House of Commons on February 26th, 2024. See this statement in context.

Government Orders No. 35—Extension of Sitting Hours and Conduct of Extended ProceedingsGovernment Orders

February 26th, 2024 / 1:10 p.m.

NDP

Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC

Mr. Speaker, the voting record speaks for itself.

I want to come back to my colleague and the idea that we would force employees and all members to be in the House over a 30-hour period with all the health impacts that we know to be true. Does the member actually oppose the idea that we could have a health break so that when we go through those marathon votes, employees are respected and all members are respected, and that we could do the business of the House in a way that does not have a negative health impact? In the end, why is the member opposing a motion that makes good sense, that makes us work harder and that is also smart?

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