House of Commons.

• Author: Widmer, Danielle
• Position: Legislative Reports

The First Session of the Forty-Second Parliament continued as the House reconvened on September 17, 2018, having adjourned for the summer on June 20, 2018. The report below covers the period from June 22, 2018 to October 1, 2018.

Procedure and Privilege

Points of Order

On October 1, 2018, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North) rose on a point of order regarding a picture published on social media by Pierre Nantel (Longueuil--SaintHubert). The Speaker immediately reminded Members that photography is not permitted in the House while it is in session. Although the picture was removed from social media, Mr. Nantel made no apologies for his actions. On October 3, 2018, the Assistant Deputy Speaker, Anthony Rota (Nipissing--Timiskaming), reminded Mr. Nantel that by disobeying the rules of the House, he would not be recognized to speak for a few days.

Other Matters

Members

Effective September 14, 2018, Maxime Bernier (Beauce) began sitting as a member of the People's Party of Canada.

On September 17, 2018, the Speaker informed the House of the resignation of Thomas Mulcair (Outremont) and Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South) effective August 3 and September 14,2018, respectfully.

On September 17, 2018, Leona Alleslev (Aurora-- Oak Ridges--Richmond Hill) rose on a point of personal privilege to announce her departure from the Liberal caucus and began sitting as a member of the Conservative caucus. Immediately following her announcement in the House, Ms. Alleslev crossed the floor to join the Official Opposition.

Effective September 17, 2018, Rheal Fortin (Rivieredu-Nord), Monique Pauze (Repentigny), Louis Plamondon (Becancour-Nicolet-Saurel), Gabriel SteMarie (Joliette) and Luc Theriault (Montcalm) are no longer members of Quebec debout and now sit as members of the Bloc Quebecois.

On September 17, 2018, the Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a...