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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 280 Monday, February 12, 2024 11:00 a.m. |
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| Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Special Report of the Auditor General of Canada, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 8(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-826-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts) |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:02 a.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 Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), — That Bill C-317, An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) for Mr. MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of International Development), moved, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House: |
(a) the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to consider the subject matter of Bill C-62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, upon the adoption of this order, provided that, as part of this study,
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(i) a minister be ordered to appear before the committee for one hour and that additional witnesses be ordered to appear for two consecutive hours, no later than Wednesday, February 14, 2024,
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(ii) the committee have the first priority for the use of House resources for committee meetings; and
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(b) Bill C-62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, be disposed as follows:
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(i) the bill be ordered for consideration at the second reading stage immediately after the adoption of this order, provided that,
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(A) when the House begins debate at the second reading stage of the bill, one member of each recognized party and a member of the Green Party may each speak at the said stage for not more than 10 minutes, followed by five minutes for questions and comments,
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(B) at the conclusion of the time provided for the debate at the second reading stage or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, all questions necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, provided that, if a recorded division is requested, it shall be deferred to the next sitting day at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, after which the House shall adjourn until the next sitting day,
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(C) during consideration of the bill, the House shall not adjourn, except pursuant to a motion moved by a minister of the Crown,
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(D) no motion to adjourn the debate may be moved except by a minister of the Crown,
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(ii) if the bill is adopted at the second reading stage, it shall be deemed referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage, and the bill shall be ordered for consideration at the third reading stage on Thursday, February 15, 2024, provided that,
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(A) 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day, or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, provided that, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred,
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(B) during consideration of the bill, the House shall not adjourn, except pursuant to a motion moved by a minister of the Crown,
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(C) no motion to adjourn the debate may be moved except by a minister of the Crown. (Government Business No. 34)
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended in subparagraph (b)(ii): |
(a) by adding after the words “be deemed referred to a committee of the whole,” the words “that an instruction be deemed to have been given to the committee granting it the power to expand the scope of the bill so as to take into account provincial medical assistance in dying frameworks for advance requests from persons who have an illness that could deprive them of the capacity to consent to care,”;
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(b) by replacing the words “deemed reported without amendment” with the following:
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“deemed reported with the following amendment:
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That the bill be amended by adding the following new section 241.21 to the Criminal Code:
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New section 241.21
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Medical assistance in dying eligibility criteria for advance requests “241.21 The government of a province may establish a medical assistance in dying framework for advance requests from persons who have an illness that could deprive them of the capacity to consent to care, in accordance with the laws of that province.””; and
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(c) by replacing the words “deemed concurred in at report stage” with the following:
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“deemed concurred in at report stage, as amended”.
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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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), — That the House: |
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(a) recall its unanimous vote of November 1, 2023, calling on the government “to review its immigration targets starting in 2024, after consultation with Quebec, the provinces and territories, based on their integration capacity, particularly in terms of housing, health care, education, French language training and transportation infrastructure, all with a view to successful immigration”;
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(b) call on the Prime Minister to convene a meeting with his counterparts of Quebec, the provinces and the territories in order to consult them on their respective integration capacities; and
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(c) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan for revising federal immigration targets in 2024 based on the integration capacity of Quebec, the provinces and the territories;
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — That the motion be amended by adding the following: |
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“(d) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a report on the gap between the resources that are needed to align federal immigration targets in 2024 and the capacity of Quebec, provinces and territories to successfully resettle newcomers; and (e) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan to ensure adequate resources are provided to Quebec, provinces and territories to support the successful resettlement of newcomers.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 175, NAYS: 152 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif d'Entremont Lake Richards Total: -- 175 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dubourg Kusmierczyk Qualtrough Total: -- 152 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), — That the House: |
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(a) recall its unanimous vote of November 1, 2023, calling on the government “to review its immigration targets starting in 2024, after consultation with Quebec, the provinces and territories, based on their integration capacity, particularly in terms of housing, health care, education, French language training and transportation infrastructure, all with a view to successful immigration”;
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(b) call on the Prime Minister to convene a meeting with his counterparts of Quebec, the provinces and the territories in order to consult them on their respective integration capacities;
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(c) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan for revising federal immigration targets in 2024 based on the integration capacity of Quebec, the provinces and the territories;
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(d) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a report on the gap between the resources that are needed to align federal immigration targets in 2024 and the capacity of Quebec, provinces and territories to successfully resettle newcomers; and
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(e) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan to ensure adequate resources are provided to Quebec, provinces and territories to support the successful resettlement of newcomers.
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The question was put on the main motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif d'Entremont Lantsman Richards Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lambropoulos Rodriguez Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Diab (Halifax West), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 20th report of the committee, "Hate and Violence Directed Toward the 2SLGBTQI+ Community". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-385. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 93) was tabled. |
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Ms. Diab (Halifax West), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 21st report of the committee, "Proposals for the 2023 Corrective Act". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-386. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 94) was tabled. |
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Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 58th report of the committee, which was as follows:
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Melillo (Kenora), seconded by Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (orders prohibiting the possession of weapons), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (need to know), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Vien (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tochor (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Mr. Melillo (Kenora), Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (plastic manufactured items), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Uppal (Edmonton Mill Woods), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), Bill C-381, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (extortion), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 58th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning the correctional system (No. 441-02138); |
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— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02139); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning natural resources and energy (No. 441-02140); |
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), three concerning social affairs and equality (Nos. 441-02141, 441-02146 and 441-02147), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02142), two concerning civil and human rights (Nos. 441-02143 and 441-02145) and one concerning justice (No. 441-02144). |
Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the revised return to the following question made into an order for return: |
Q-2070 — Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — With regard to the government’s policy towards international law and the situation in Israel and Palestine: (a) what is the government’s position on the role that international criminal law plays in addressing alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide committed in the context of the war between Israel and Hamas; (b) with respect to the November 2023 United Nations General Assembly vote which reaffirmed the illegality of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, what political and legal motivations led Canada to vote against the resolution; (c) does the government accept that Israeli settlements in Occupied Territories are illegal under international law; (d) does the government believe that, under international law, Gaza is a territory under occupation by Israel; (e) what is the government’s position on and response to the proposal by Israeli government ministers and Knesset members to “voluntarily move” Gazans to other countries and that Israel can no longer put up with the “existence of an independent entity in Gaza”; (f) what is the Canadian government’s position on the principle of proportionality, as it relates to attacks in Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces, (i) does the government believe that all of the attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, have been proportional, (ii) if not, which attacks have not been proportional or which attacks require further investigation; (g) does the government accept that the lawful right of states to self-defence must be proportional, and what is the government’s position on the proportionality of self-defence under International Humanitarian Law; (h) what is the government’s legal position with respect to both the blockade and siege of Gaza, and does it accept that the blockade is illegal; (i) does the government accept that it is obligated to prevent the commission of genocide under international law, and what obligations does the government accept in this regard; (j) does the government accept that it is under obligation to punish any persons responsible for the commission of genocide under international law; (k) does the government believe that the Responsibility to Protect doctrine is of relevance to the situation in Palestine, and does the government accept that it has a responsibility to protect civilians in Gaza, (i) if so, then how so, (ii) if not, why not; (l) what specific obligations does the government believe follow from Common Article 1 of the Genocide Convention which requires all High Contracting Parties, including Canada, “to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances”; (m) should the opportunity arise, would the government be willing to exercise its universal jurisdiction powers, under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, to prosecute, rather than deport, a person involved in the commission of genocide or war crimes in Israel or Palestine; and (n) does the government make any distinction between lawful and legitimate “unilateral actions” that are peaceful, non-violent and within the framework of international politics and diplomacy and “unilateral actions” that are illegal and war crimes (per the Rome Statute) under international law? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-2070-01.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Anandasangaree (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, be now read a second time and concurred in. |
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The debate continued. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue) gave notice of the intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 34, the debate not be further adjourned. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Anandasangaree (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, be now read a second time and concurred in. |
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The debate continued. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid before the House as follows: |
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— by Ms. Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development) — Summary of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2023-27 of Export Development Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-851-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade) |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
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— by Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02148); |
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— by Mr. Morrison (Kootenay—Columbia), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02149); |
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— by Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), one concerning health (No. 441-02150). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:57 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 7:25 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |