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| M-2: Rules of Secession | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 13 2009, 03:04 PM (267 Views) | |
| Sam Seaborne | Jul 13 2009, 03:04 PM Post #1 |
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Mr. Speaker, The announcement that the province of Quebec will hold a referendum on seceding for Canada in the future is a troubling and worrisome development. There are currently no precedents or clear rules on secession from Canada, as it has never been attempted in past. Therefore, I feel that it is incumbent on this government to inquire as to the legality and validity of such an attempt by a provincial government. We can not have the uncertainty of a separation referendum hanging over our collective heads. There must be clear rules and procedures. I hope that this motion will gain support of the majority of this house, if not unanimity. |
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Hon. Sam Seaborne MP Leader of Canada's New Democrats MP for Burnaby Canada's New Democratic Party | |
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| Eugene McLeod | Jul 13 2009, 03:14 PM Post #2 |
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I believe, Mr Speaker, that the answers to the above questions are to the negative. However, one can never be too sure. Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition shall support this motion. |
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Eugenius Horseman of the Apocalypse | |
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| Sam Seaborne | Jul 14 2009, 02:10 PM Post #3 |
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the Deputy Leader of the Opposition for his support and comments. However, I am unsure of the answers to these questions and with a referendum looming in Quebec, the best course of action would be to ensure that the rules of secession are set and followed. It is our parties hope that the referendum is defeated, but we can not count on that alone. In closing, I do wonder about the governments position on this or any other important issue facing Canadians. |
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Hon. Sam Seaborne MP Leader of Canada's New Democrats MP for Burnaby Canada's New Democratic Party | |
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| Sam Seaborne | Jul 21 2009, 12:56 PM Post #4 |
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Mr. Speaker, I move that motion M-3 be brought to a vote and do so pass. (Opposition Day) |
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Hon. Sam Seaborne MP Leader of Canada's New Democrats MP for Burnaby Canada's New Democratic Party | |
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| Aaron | Jul 21 2009, 01:10 PM Post #5 |
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Deputy Speaker: Order, please! Order! Is it the will of the House to pass this motion unanimously? If not, so sayeth "nay." OOC: 24 Hours |
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Interim Interim Chief Admin Deputy Speaker Progressive Conservative Party Advisor Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland) Keeper of the sacred rats Hey players....whaaat's happening? M'yeah...I'm going to need you to go ahead and respect my authority as an AV. If you could do that, that'd be greaaaaat. M'kay? | |
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| Aaron | Jul 22 2009, 07:02 PM Post #6 |
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Deputy Speaker: Not hearing any objections, I deem this motion adopted by unanimous consent. |
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Interim Interim Chief Admin Deputy Speaker Progressive Conservative Party Advisor Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland) Keeper of the sacred rats Hey players....whaaat's happening? M'yeah...I'm going to need you to go ahead and respect my authority as an AV. If you could do that, that'd be greaaaaat. M'kay? | |
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