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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 120 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 411-0712 concerning radio and television programming. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-82-02;
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— No. 411-0715 concerning prostitution. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-50-03;
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— Nos. 411-0716, 411-0758, 411-0759 and 411-0849 concerning human trafficking. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-51-07;
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— Nos. 411-0717, 411-0722, 411-0796 and 411-0809 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-19-08;
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— Nos. 411-0721, 411-0727 and 411-0782 concerning hazardous products. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-24-06;
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— Nos. 411-0723 and 411-0724 concerning suicide prevention. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-65-04;
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— No. 411-0726 concerning foreign aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-39-03;
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— Nos. 411-0729, 411-0742, 411-0769, 411-0777, 411-0829, 411-0831, 411-0832, 411-0842, 411-0848 and 411-0855 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-05;
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— Nos. 411-0732, 411-0740, 411-0761, 411-0770, 411-0779, 411-0800, 411-0805, 411-0827 and 411-0837 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-27-16;
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— No. 411-0752 concerning childhood development programs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-83-01;
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— No. 411-0762 concerning human rights in Vietnam. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-84-01;
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— No. 411-0763 concerning the electoral system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-85-01;
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— Nos. 411-0781, 411-0792 and 411-0798 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-44-05;
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— Nos. 411-0799 and 411-0836 concerning the democratic process. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-86-01.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Young (Oakville) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Joint visit of the Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group and the Sub-Committee on NATO Partnerships, held in Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, from November 14 to 17, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-11.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Young (Oakville) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 78th Rose-Roth Seminar, held in London, United Kingdom, on November 21 and 22, 2011, and the Visit of the Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Defence and Security Co-operation, held in London, Lincoln and Glasgow, United Kingdom, from November 22 to 25, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Young (Oakville) presented the report of the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Parliamentary Transatlantic Forum, held in Washington, D.C., on December 5 and 6, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-13.
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Motions |
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Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), moved, — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), seconded by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), moved, — That the Honourable Member for Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine be now heard. |
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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. 188 -- Vote no 188) | |
| YEAS: 97, NAYS: 180 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cleary Jacob Nunez-Melo Total: -- 97 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Del Mastro Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 180 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
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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. 189 -- Vote no 189) | |
| YEAS: 96, NAYS: 179 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cleary Jacob Nunez-Melo Total: -- 96 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Del Mastro Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 179 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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At 5:30 p.m., the Speaker declared that the motion had lapsed. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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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. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), — That Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom), 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 the following division: |
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| (Division No. 190 -- Vote no 190) | |
| YEAS: 149, NAYS: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kerr Richards Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jacob Nicholls Total: -- 129 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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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. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (pregnant or nursing employees), 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 negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 108, NAYS: 169 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 108 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Dechert Kent Rathgeber Total: -- 169 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Genest (Shefford), seconded by Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) keep with Canada’s obligation to respect, protect and fulfill the right to housing under the UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; (b) support efforts by Canadian municipalities to combat homelessness; and (c) adopt measures to expand the stock of affordable rental housing, with a view to providing economic benefits to local housing construction businesses. (Private Members' Business M-331) |
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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. 192 -- Vote no 192) | |
| YEAS: 278, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Preston Total: -- 278 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Brown (Barrie), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-314, An Act respecting the awareness of screening among women with dense breast tissue, 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: 274, NAYS: 4 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Quach Total: -- 274 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bellavance Fortin Mourani Plamondon Total: -- 4 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-549 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-8.
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:42 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 at report stage of Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 5). |
| Group No. 1 |
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Motion No. 1 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 1. |
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Motion No. 2 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 2. |
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Motion No. 3 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 3. |
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Motion No. 4 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 4. |
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Motion No. 5 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 5. |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division, which also applies to Motions Nos. 2 to 5, was deferred until Wednesday, May 16, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:15 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, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the question was deemed to have been withdrawn. |
| Government Orders |
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At 7:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of all Votes under NATIONAL DEFENCE in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. |
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At 11:43 p.m., the Committee rose. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the considered Votes were deemed reported. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mrs. Shea (Minister of National Revenue) — Summary of the Corporate Business Plan for 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 of the Canada Revenue Agency, pursuant to the Canada Revenue Agency Act, S.C. 1999, c. 17, sbs. 49(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-839-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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| Adjournment |
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Accordingly, at 11:45 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |