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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 89 Wednesday, June 15, 2022 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| National Anthem |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Small (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), — That Bill C-251, An Act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
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At 3:32 p.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 4:00 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 151 -- Vote no 151) | |
| YEAS: 150, NAYS: 175 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Liepert Schmale Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhaliwal Jowhari Naqvi Total: -- 175 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), — That: |
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(a) the House recognize that (i) seniors deserve a dignified retirement free from financial worry, (ii) many seniors are worried about their retirement savings running out, (iii) many seniors are concerned about being able to live independently in their own homes; and
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(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should undertake a study examining population aging, longevity, interest rates, and registered retirement income funds, and report its findings and recommendations to the House within 12 months of the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-45)
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 152 -- Vote no 152) | |
| YEAS: 301, NAYS: 25 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lametti Roberts Total: -- 301 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Angus Boulerice Gazan Kwan Total: -- 25 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), seconded by Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), — That Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 153 -- Vote no 153) | |
| YEAS: 173, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif DeBellefeuille Kwan Rempel Garner Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Drouin Khera Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Hajdu (Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), — That Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mrs. Goodridge (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be not now read a third time, but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights for the purpose of reconsidering clauses 5 to 8, 10 and 12 with a view to remove the provisions in the bill that would eliminate a number of mandatory minimum sentences for very serious crimes, namely robbery with a firearm, weapons trafficking and discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a weapon obtained by commission of an offence and possession for purpose of weapons trafficking.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 154 -- Vote no 154) | |
| YEAS: 117, NAYS: 209 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Ruff Total: -- 117 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag DeBellefeuille Jones Oliphant Total: -- 209 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 9, 2022, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 155 -- Vote no 155) | |
| YEAS: 206, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Desbiens Julian Pauzé Total: -- 206 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Ruff Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), seconded by Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), — That Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 156 -- Vote no 156) | |
| YEAS: 325, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Desjarlais Kramp-Neuman Rayes Total: -- 325 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Anand Hoback Ng Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Information Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, s. 38 and sbs. 40(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-734-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38(1) and (3.3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1000-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Gerretsen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate)) laid upon the table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
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— Nos. 441-00468, 441-00473 and 441-00475 concerning justice. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Invocation of the Emergencies Act and Related Measures". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-101. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 21, 22, 27, 29, 31, 37, 39, 55 and 56) was tabled. |
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Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Traceability and Labelling of Fish and Seafood Products". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-102. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 20, 22, 24 and 26) was tabled. |
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Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the second report of the committee (Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-103. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 to 31 and 34 to 36) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Allison (Niagara West), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), Bill C-285, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West), seconded by Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), Bill C-286, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (recognition of foreign credentials), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain), Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians), was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, during consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation), at report stage later today, one member of each recognized party and a member of the Green Party be allowed to speak for not more than 10 minutes followed by five minutes for questions and comments, and, at the conclusion of the time provided for debate or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, the question on report stage Motion No. 1 be deemed put and negatived on division, the bill be deemed concurred in at report stage on division and deemed read a third time and passed on division. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the House complete Routine Proceedings before proceeding to Private Members' Business. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-00583);
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— by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00584);
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— by Mr. Turnbull (Whitby), one concerning economics and finance (No. 441-00585);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning Indigenous affairs (No. 441-00586) and one concerning the environment (No. 441-00587);
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— by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-00588);
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— by Mrs. Chatel (Pontiac), one concerning media and telecommunications (No. 441-00589);
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— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-00590).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Gerretsen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate)) presented the answers to questions Q-523, Q-526 and Q-527 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Gerretsen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate)) presented the returns to the following questions made into orders for return: |
Q-521 — Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — With regard to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Canada: (a) what does the government project to be the number of registered EVs in Canada for each of the next 10 years for each province and territory; (b) what is the projected infrastructure investment in electrical grids in each province and territory required to meet this demand; (c) what is the projected number of public charging stations in each province and territory over each of the next 10 years; (d) how much (i) has the government contributed to EV infrastructure in each of the past five years in each province and territory, (ii) is the government projecting to contribute in each of the next 10 years in each province and territory; and (e) what federal standards are being considered for EV charging infrastructure? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-521.
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Q-522 — Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — With regard to correspondence received by ministers: (a) how many pieces of correspondence (both mail and email) have been received by each minister in each of the past four years (2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021); (b) for each of the past four years, (i) what is the average response time for a final response to correspondence received from members of Parliament, (ii) what is the average response time for a final response to correspondence received from non-members of Parliament, (iii) when does the oldest unresolved correspondence file date back to, (iv) how many pieces of correspondence did not receive a response; (c) what are the targeted service standards; (d) how many pieces of correspondence were redirected to another individual for a final response; and (e) for each minister’s correspondence unit, (i) what is the total annual budget, (ii) how many employees are assigned to handle ministerial correspondence, (iii) what other metrics are recorded and tracked by the correspondence units? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-522.
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Q-524 — Mr. Dowdall (Simcoe—Grey) — With regard to contracts provided to consultants related to the processing of requests made under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (ATIP), signed since January 1, 2020: (a) what are the details of all such contracts, including for each the (i) vendor, (ii) value, (iii) date, (iv) description of services provided, (v) start and end dates of the contract, (vi) number of ATIPs processed by the consulting vendor, (vii) file number, if known; and (b) of the ATIP requests received since January 1, 2020, and broken down by month, how many have been assigned to (i) government employees, (ii) consultants for processing? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-524.
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Q-525 — Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — With regard to Canadian military equipment and other government assets left behind in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover in 2021: (a) what is the total estimated value of the equipment left behind; and (b) what is the breakdown of the equipment left behind, including the (i) description, (ii) volume, (iii) value of each item left behind? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-525.
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:37 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), seconded by Mr. Lewis (Essex), — That Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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At 6:28 p.m., by unanimous consent, the order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation), as reported by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 1. |
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Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-14 be amended by deleting the alternative title. |
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Debate arose on Motion No. 1. |
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At 7:47 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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Pursuant to order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on division, the bill was deemed concurred in at report stage on division, deemed read the third time and passed on division. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 2 for Civil Aviation Respecting Requirements Related to Vaccination Due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-926-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Film Board, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the National Film Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-8, sbs. 20(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-189-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope), one concerning Indigenous affairs (No. 441-00591) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-00592);
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— by Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00593).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:48 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 8:18 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |