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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 225 Wednesday, September 27, 2023 2:00 p.m. |
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The acting clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. |
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Whereupon, Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act. |
| 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That: |
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(a) the House recognize that,
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(i) Article 24 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Canada signed in 2007 and ratified in 2010, states that signatories “shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning directed to enabling persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a free society”,
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(ii) according to the Global Education Monitoring Report, in low- and middle-income countries, approximately 50% of children with disabilities are estimated to be out of school,
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(iii) a 2021 UNICEF report found that, compared to children without disabilities, children with disabilities were 49% more likely to have never attended school; and
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(b) in the opinion of the House, where the federal government spends money on education, domestically or internationally, clear consideration must be given to the maximum inclusion of people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Private Members' Business M-78)
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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. 413 -- Vote no 413) | |
| YEAS: 323, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kurek Rempel Garner Total: -- 323 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Godin Lalonde Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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. 414 -- Vote no 414) | |
| YEAS: 327, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Kusie Rempel Garner Total: -- 327 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Godin Lalonde Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), seconded by Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), — That Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 326, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Kusie Rempel Garner Total: -- 326 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Godin Lalonde Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 11th report of the committee, "Food Security in Northern and Isolated Communities: Ensuring Equitable Access to Adequate and Healthy Food for All". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-319. |
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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 (Meeting No. 40) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-01671); |
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01672); |
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— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01673); |
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01674); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01675); |
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— by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-01676); |
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— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01677); |
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— by Mr. Kram (Regina—Wascana), two concerning taxation (Nos. 441-01678 and 441-01679); |
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— by Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-01680); |
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 441-01681), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01682), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01683), one concerning public safety (No. 441-01684) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01685). |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), — That Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
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Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Reports of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-645-03. (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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— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 29th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Public Accounts of Canada 2022" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-281), presented to the House on Thursday, June 1, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-281. |
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— by Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows: |
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— P.C. 2023-848 and P.C. 2023-849. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-9-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
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— P.C. 2023-842. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities) |
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— P.C. 2023-836, P.C. 2023-837, P.C. 2023-838, P.C. 2023-839, P.C. 2023-840 and P.C. 2023-841. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights) |
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— P.C. 2023-832, P.C. 2023-833, P.C. 2023-834 and P.C. 2023-835. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-30-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:08 p.m., 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 7:39 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |