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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 154 Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 421-01101 and 421-01108 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-13-12;
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— No. 421-01107 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-23-10;
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— No. 421-01127 concerning refugees. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-2-05;
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— No. 421-01153 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-33-03.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-176. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 47 to 49) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 28th Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-177. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 421-01213) and one concerning the grain industry (No. 421-01214);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning health care services (No. 421-01215);
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— by Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), one concerning immigration (No. 421-01216).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Ms. Ambrose (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), moved, — That, given the failure of the government to achieve the economic and employment objectives presented in Budget 2016, and given the growing protectionist and competitive threat from the United States, the House call on the government to ensure that Budget 2017 includes: (a) no further tax hikes on Canadian families, businesses, seniors or students; (b) immediate measures to encourage companies to hire young Canadians and address the youth unemployment crisis; (c) a credible plan to return to a balanced budget by 2019 as promised to Canadians; and (d) no plan to sell Canadian airports that involves (i) using the revenues to finance the Canada Infrastructure Bank, (ii) selling them to investors or enterprises that are under the political influence of foreign governments, (iii) higher user fees for Canadian taxpayers and travellers. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Ambrose (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), moved, — That the Honourable Member for Cypress Hills—Grasslands be now heard. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 222 -- Vote no 222) | |
| YEAS: 97, NAYS: 175 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Choquette Harder Ramsey Total: -- 97 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ellis Lemieux Qualtrough Total: -- 175 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Ambrose (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:18 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 223 -- Vote no 223) | |
| YEAS: 83, NAYS: 220 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Sopuck Total: -- 83 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duguid Lapointe Poissant Total: -- 220 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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| Deferred recorded divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, March 9, 2017, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — That the House call on the government to show support and appreciation for the brave men and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces by reversing its decision to take away from the soldiers fighting against ISIS the tax benefit which provides them with $1,500 to $1,800 per month for the hardship and risk associated with their deployment, and to retroactively provide the payment to members stationed at Camp Arifjan whose tax relief was cancelled as of September 1, 2016. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 224 -- Vote no 224) | |
| YEAS: 303, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dubé Lapointe Richards Total: -- 303 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, be concurred in. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 225 -- Vote no 225) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ellis Lefebvre Ratansi Total: -- 171 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cooper Kitchen Saganash Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), Bill C-40, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 131 (See list under Division No. 225) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-40, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 227 -- Vote no 227) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 131 (See list under Division No. 225) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 228 -- Vote no 228) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 131 (See list under Division No. 225) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That this House do concur in Interim Supply as follows: |
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That a sum not exceeding $30,140,965,114.44 being composed of: |
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(1) three twelfths ($17,753,541,673.25) of the total of the amounts of the items set forth in the Proposed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, except for those items below: |
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(2) eleven twelfths of the total of the amount of Treasury Board Secretariat Votes 5 and 30 (Schedule 1.1), of the said Estimates, $1,237,500,000.00; |
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(3) seven twelfths of the total of the amount of Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Vote 1, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Vote 1, Department of Health Vote 10 and Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 10 (Schedule 1.2), of the said Estimates, $1,376,303,147.92; |
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(4) six twelfths of the total of the amount of Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada Vote 1, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vote 1, Department of Employment and Social Development Vote 5, Department of Justice Vote 1, Office of Infrastructure of Canada Vote 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee Vote 1 and Statistics Canada Vote 1 (Schedule 1.3), of the said Estimates, $1,547,065,649.50; |
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(5) five twelfths of the total of the amount of Canada Council for the Arts Vote 1, Canadian Food Inspection Agency Vote 5, Canadian Space Agency Vote 5, Department of Industry Vote 5, Library of Parliament Vote 1, Marine Atlantic Inc. Vote 1, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 1, Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 1, and VIA Rail Canada Inc. Vote 1 (Schedule 1.4), of the said Estimates, $552,235,743.76; |
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(6) four twelfths of the total of the amount of Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Vote 1, Canadian Food Inspection Agency Vote 1, Canadian High Arctic Research Station Vote 1, Canadian Space Agency Vote 10, Department of Canadian Heritage Vote 5, Department of Citizenship and Immigration Vote 10, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Votes l, 5 and 10, Department of Industry Votes 1 and 10, Department of Public Works and Government Services Vote 1, Department of the Environment Vote 1, House of Commons Vote l, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Vote 5, Privy Council Office Vote 1, Public Service Commission Vote 1, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vote 1, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Vote 5 (Schedule 1.5), of the said Estimates, $7,674,318,900.01; |
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be granted to Her Majesty on account of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 229 -- Vote no 229) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 132 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ellis Lefebvre Ratansi Total: -- 171 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cooper Kitchen Ritz Total: -- 132 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), Bill C-41, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 230 -- Vote no 230) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 132 (See list under Division No. 229) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-41, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 231 -- Vote no 231) | |
| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 132 (See list under Division No. 229) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 132 (See list under Division No. 229) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 18:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), seconded by Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the need to quell the increasing public climate of hate and fear; (b) condemn Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination and take note of House of Commons’ petition e-411 and the issues raised by it; and (c) request that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage undertake a study on how the government could (i) develop a whole-of-government approach to reducing or eliminating systemic racism and religious discrimination including Islamophobia, in Canada, while ensuring a community-centered focus with a holistic response through evidence-based policy-making, (ii) collect data to contextualize hate crime reports and to conduct needs assessments for impacted communities, and that the Committee should present its findings and recommendations to the House no later than 240 calendar days from the adoption of this motion, provided that in its report, the Committee should make recommendations that the government may use to better reflect the enshrined rights and freedoms in the Constitution Acts, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Private Members' Business M-103) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Friday, March 10, 2017, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2017-127 dated February 13, 2017, directing that the Export Development Canada implement pension plan reforms, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1087-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 8:13 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |