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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 · sitting No. 1
Commons adopts hybrid rules and begins throne speech debate
The House adopted a motion to allow members to participate in sittings in person or by video conference until December 11. Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez presented the measure after discussions among parties and it received unanimous consent.
The address in reply to the Speech from the Throne occupied the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg defended the government's pandemic response and recovery measures including a $19-billion transfer to provinces.
Conservative MP Eric Duncan criticized the absence of a federal plan for rapid testing. Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault called for sustainable investments rather than federal overreach while NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq highlighted failures in Inuit housing.
Decided that day
- Bill C-219 introduced
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Who held the floor · 2020-09-23
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Business of the House
Conservative MP Alex Ruff sought confirmation on a reference in the hybrid sittings motion and Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez confirmed the correction.
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The Speaker stated that the list for Private Members' Business established at the beginning of the 43rd Parliament continues for the duration of the Parliament.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved that the speech of Her Excellency be taken into consideration later in the day and the motion was agreed to.
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Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos moved that the business of supply be considered at the next sitting and the motion was agreed to.
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