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Bill C-40, Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act · Question of privilege · now at committee in the House Where it stands

The House debated a question of privilege concerning Bill C-40, a defence bill. Conservative member Gabriel Hardy argued that details of the bill were leaked to journalists before members of Parliament saw it, saying this broke the rule that members must be first to receive legislation and that the Prime Minister was withholding information. A Liberal member briefly commented during the exchange and then withdrew the remark.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal
“I withdraw my comment now that the member is done speaking.”
Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I was concerned about it being commentary rather than a clear demonstration of a violation, but it looks like the member is done, so I will withdraw my comment.

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