House of Commons Hansard #319 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was partisan.
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Safe Hospitals Act First reading of Bill C-391. The bill aims to make hospitals safer by increasing penalties for weapon possession and prohibiting ministerial exemptions for unsupervised hard drug use in hospitals. 300 words.
Request for Office of Speaker to be Vacated—Motion That Debate Be Not Further Adjourned Members debate a Liberal motion for closure on a question of privilege concerning the Speaker's alleged partisan activities. Liberals argue the focus should shift to government bills like pharmacare. Conservatives and Bloc Québécois criticize the Speaker's conduct and accuse the government of muzzling Parliament on a serious privilege matter. 4100 words, 35 minutes.
Resuming debate on the privilege motion Members debate a motion to remove the Speaker due to alleged repeated partisan conduct outside the chamber. Conservatives argue the Speaker lacks impartiality, citing multiple incidents and biased rule application. Liberals state the latest issue was the Liberal Party's fault, not the Speaker's, calling the motion a political game delaying legislation. The Bloc agrees the Speaker shows poor judgment and supports removal. The NDP views the motion as a tactic to block bills like pharmacare and criticizes Conservative attacks on institutions. 19700 words, 2 hours.
Request for Office of Speaker to be Vacated Members debate a motion of non-confidence in the Speaker over repeated partisan conduct, prompted by a Liberal fundraising invitation using his name. Conservatives and Bloc argue the Speaker's actions, including a partisan video and trips, show a loss of impartiality and trust, calling for resignation. Liberals and NDP defend the Speaker, stating the party took responsibility for the invitation and accusing Conservatives of character assassination. Debate concludes for a vote. 21900 words, 3 hours.
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act Third reading of Bill C-49. The bill amends offshore petroleum acts for Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Conservatives, like Kelly McCauley, criticize Bill C-49, arguing it adds red tape, deters investment by allowing ministers to ban drilling or halt projects, and incorporates unconstitutional elements from Bill C-69, potentially killing jobs. Liberals ask why they are denying Atlantic Canada opportunities and investment, while also questioning the Conservative tradition of standing against renewable energy. 2300 words, 20 minutes.
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:15 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo to the motion for third reading of Bill C-59.
Call in the members.
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I declare the amendment lost.
The next question is on the main motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 69.1, the question is on clauses 1 to 136, 138 to 143, 168 to 196, 209 to 216, and 278 to 317, regarding measures appearing in the 2023 budget.
If a member participating in person wishes that these clauses 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.
(The House divided on clauses 1 to 136, 138 to 143, 168 to 196, 209 to 216, and 278 to 317, which were agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 1 to 136, 138 to 143, 168 to 196, 209 to 216, and 278 to 317, regarding measures appearing in the 2023 budget, carried.
The next question is on clauses 137, 144, and 231 to 272, regarding measures related to affordability.
If a member participating in person wishes that all the clauses be carried or carried on division, or if a member from a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
(The House divided on clauses 137, 144 and 232 to 272, which were agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 137, 144, and 231 to 272 regarding measures related to affordability carried.
The next question is on clauses 197 to 208 and 342 to 365 regarding amendments to the Canada Labour Code.
If a member participating in person wishes that the clauses 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.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 197 to 208 and 342 to 365 regarding amendments to the Canada Labour Code carried.
The next question is on clauses 145 to 167, 217 and 218 regarding measures related to vaping products, cannabis and tobacco.
If a member participating in person wishes that the clauses be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
(The House divided on clauses 145 to 167, 217 and 218, which were agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 145 to 167, 217 and 218, regarding measures related to vaping products, cannabis and tobacco, carried.
The next question is on clauses 219 to 230 of the bill.
If a member participating in person wishes that these clauses 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.
(The House divided on clauses 219 to 230, which were agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 219 to 230 carried.
The next question is on clauses 273 to 277 of the bill.
If a member participating in person wishes that these clauses 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.
(The House divided on clauses 273 to 277, which were agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 273 to 277 carried.
The next question is on clauses 318 and 319 of the bill.
If a member participating in person wishes that these clauses 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.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare clauses 318 and 319 carried.
The next question is on clauses 320 to 322.
If a member participating in person wishes that the clauses be carried or carried on division, or if a member from a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
