House debate  Colleagues, before we begin our proceedings, I would like to say a few words regarding the special measures in place today. Pursuant to order made on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the application of Standing Order 17 will be suspended for the current sitting to allow members to practi

Explosion in Beirut  Usually when there is a request for unanimous consent, the Chair asks members to respond in the affirmative to determine whether there is agreement. This being a hybrid sitting of the House, were the Chair to proceed in this fashion, if there were any dissenting voices, particul

Government Business No. 9  I want to remind the members to place their questions through the Chair, not to the Chair. I am sure nobody really cares about my opinion. I just want to ensure we get the opinion of the person who is giving it. The hon. member for Thornhill.

Government Business No. 9  I will interrupt the hon. member for a moment. We seem to be having trouble with sound today, but I think we are back up and running. I will let the hon. member continue.

Government Business No. 9  The hon. member can continue from where he left off. I believe the sound issue was for one case, in particular. I do not see it being a unanimous problem, so hopefully we will get that fixed.

Government Business No. 9  I want to remind hon. members to place their questions through the Chair. I am sure they do not want my opinion. I am sure they want the opinion of the person who made the speech. The hon. member.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  I will look into the sound system and see if there are any issues with the sound. I know it was breaking up for a while in translation. Part of that was debate, but I appreciate the input.

Government Business No. 9  Pursuant to an order made on Tuesday, May 26, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings. The committee will now study Motion No. 9 under Government Orders. Before we begin the debate, I would like to remind the hon. members of how it will unfold. The proceedings will be conduc

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The hon. member for Perth—Wellington. A very short question, please.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The hon. member for Red Deer—Lacombe.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The hon. member for Haldimand—Norfolk, a very short question and, hopefully, a very short answer.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The hon. member for Thornhill.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  I want to interrupt for a moment and remind the hon. members that when they are placing questions, or even answering them, to speak through the Chair and not directly to another member. I know it is a more laid back in committee, and we have a tendency to get chummy and friendly,

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  The member for Battle River—Crowfoot.