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This section of Oral Questions consisted of points of order rather than a bill or motion debate. Elizabeth May asked to repeat the first part of her question, saying her microphone had been off, and then asked when the government will protect children from artificial intelligence, citing families in Tumbler Ridge involved in a court case. Parliamentary secretary Adam van Koeverden said the government’s thoughts were with the families and that it is working with AI companies and advancing protective legislation. Dominique O’Rourke raised a point of order alleging the member for Drummond had used unparliamentary language and asking him to withdraw the comments and apologize; Martin Champoux said he did not recall saying anything unparliamentary and asked that the remark be clarified before deciding whether an apology was needed.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Elizabeth May

Green
“My microphone was off when I started speaking. I am asking to repeat the first part of my question.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I started to put my question forward when I heard my riding addressed. I have been informed by colleagues that I stood up and began to address the question without having the microphone on. I know the hon. parliamentary secretary has answered, but may I repeat the first part of my question?

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Elizabeth May

Green
“I want to know when the government will protect children from artificial intelligence. Families in Tumbler Ridge are in court right now because their children were not protected.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the first part of my question was this: I wonder how the slogan “artificial intelligence for all” lands in Tumbler Ridge, where seven families are now in court seeking redress for the loss of their children, who were not adequately protected. When will we see protection?

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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal
“My thoughts are with the families of the victims in Tumbler Ridge. We are working with AI companies and passing protective laws so tragedies like this never happen again.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims in Tumbler Ridge. We will do absolutely everything we can, including working with AI companies and advancing our protective legislation, to ensure that these types of tragedies never happen again in Canada. We are advancing this legislation, with trust at its core, to protect Canadians.

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Dominique O'Rourke

Liberal

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“The member for Drummond used improper language earlier today. I want him to take back what he said and apologize to the House.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Around 2:30 p.m., the member for Drummond used unparliamentary language, and several of us heard him. We call on him to withdraw his comments and apologize to the House.

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Martin Champoux

Bloc Québécois
“I did not hear myself say anything improper. I want the member to explain what she means so I can see if I need to apologize.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am the main focus and target of my colleague’s point of order, but, like you, I did not hear myself say anything unparliamentary. Perhaps my colleague would be willing to clarify what she was referring to. Then we could see if an apology is in order.

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