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Oral Questions

Points of Order

In a debate on Points of Order during Oral Questions, MPs raised procedural issues and allegations of unparliamentary language. Green Party leader Elizabeth May asked about AI regulation after technical difficulties during her initial question. The Liberals expressed condolences for a tragedy in Tumbler Ridge and discussed their AI legislation. A Liberal MP called out a Bloc MP for unparliamentary language, which he denied. The debate focused on procedural matters rather than substantive policy discussion.

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Elizabeth May

Green
“I want to repeat my question because I didn't have the microphone on.”
Our translation 76% shorter

Elizabeth May

Green
“I'm trying to make the slogan sound bad by talking about a totally unrelated court case. When will you fix everything?”
Our translation 56% shorter

Hon. Adam van Koeverden

Liberal
“I'm filling time with kind words. The government will spend money and pass laws.”
Our translation 76% shorter

Dominique O'Rourke

Liberal
“I want to shift focus away from the real issue. Let's talk about rude words instead.”
Our translation 58% shorter

Martin Champoux

Bloc Québécois
“I don't know what I'm supposed to apologize for. The other member needs to explain herself before I say anything.”
Our translation 59% shorter