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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 192 Wednesday, December 5, 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. 411-2179 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-20-18;
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— No. 411-2186 concerning science policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-122-01;
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— Nos. 411-2198, 411-2199 and 411-2221 concerning federal programs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-41-06;
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— Nos. 411-2206, 411-2207, 411-2210 and 411-2216 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-12-13;
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— No. 411-2227 concerning certain diseases. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-98-06;
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— No. 411-2243 concerning telecommunications. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-69-14;
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— Nos. 411-2245 and 411-2289 concerning horse meat. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-38-12;
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— Nos. 411-2251, 411-2268, 411-2300 and 411-2359 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-74-20;
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— Nos. 411-2254 and 411-2292 concerning international agreements. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-121-02;
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— Nos. 411-2258 and 411-2276 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-18;
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— No. 411-2269 concerning federal electoral districts. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-110-03;
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— Nos. 411-2288, 411-2299, 411-2318, 411-2323 to 411-2331 and 411-2336 to 411-2348 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-32-27;
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— No. 411-2293 concerning hazardous products. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-24-10;
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— Nos. 411-2298 and 411-2310 concerning natural gas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-105-05.
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Motions |
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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 House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day. |
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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. 569 -- Vote no 569) | |
| YEAS: 150, NAYS: 132 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Daniel Lemieux Seeback Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hsu Nash Total: -- 132 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-45, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures. |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following: |
“this House decline to give third reading to Bill C-45, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures, because it:
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(a) weakens Canadians’ confidence in the work of Parliament, decreases transparency and erodes democratic process by concentrating changes to over 60 pieces of legislation in one omnibus 400 page bill under the guise of a budgetary bill;
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(b) continues to roll back Canadian environmental protection measures by gutting the Navigable Waters Protection Act and further weakens the Fisheries and Canadian Environmental Assessment Acts;
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(c) fails to provide substantive measures to create good Canadian jobs and stimulate meaningful long-term growth and recovery;
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(d) reduces much needed job-creating tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development; and
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(e) creates a two-tiered workforce in the public sector that discriminates against new hires.".
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, December 3, 2012, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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. 570 -- Vote no 570) | |
| YEAS: 128, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hassainia Nantel Total: -- 128 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, December 3, 2012, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 571 -- Vote no 571) | |
| YEAS: 156, NAYS: 128 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 156 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hassainia Nantel Total: -- 128 |
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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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| 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. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), — That Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Indian Act (publication of by-laws) and to provide for its replacement, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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: 156, NAYS: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 156 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hassainia Nantel Total: -- 129 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Indian Act (publication of by-laws) and to provide for its replacement, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) implement, in the year following the adoption of this motion, an industrial restructuring plan towards sustainable economic sectors for all communities in which a portion of the economy still depends on asbestos mining; (b) hold, in the six months following the adoption of this motion, a public consultation that shall (i) establish measures to be included in the industrial restructuring plan to ensure the creation of alternative employment for workers presently employed in the asbestos sector, (ii) include all organizations concerned and groups of regions still mining asbestos and who ask to participate; (c) publish, in the year following the adoption of this motion, a comprehensive list of public and quasi-public buildings under federal jurisdiction that contain asbestos and take the appropriate measures to ensure the health and integrity of the people working in these buildings; (d) support the inclusion of chrysotile on the Rotterdam Convention list of dangerous substances; and (e) stop financially supporting the asbestos industry within six months following the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-381) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 158 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Hughes Nash Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 158 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the 15th Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cyberbullying)) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-158). (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 7) |
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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: 283, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Crowder Kellway Poilievre Total: -- 283 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Indian Act is the embodiment of failed colonial and paternalistic policies which have denied First Nations their rights, fair share in resources; fostered mistrust and created systemic barriers to the self-determination and success of First Nations, and that elimination of these barriers requires the government to initiate a formal process of direct engagement with First Nations within three months of passage of this motion, on a nation-to-nation basis, which focuses on replacing the Indian Act with new agreements based on: (a) the constitutional, treaty, and inherent rights of all First Nations; (b) the historical and fiduciary responsibilities of the Crown to First Nations; (c) the standards established in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principle of free, prior, and informed consent; (d) respect, recognition, reconciliation and support for First Nations; (e) partnership and mutual accountability between the Crown and First Nations; and (f) stability and safety of First Nations; and that this process be completed within two years before reporting with a series of concrete deliverables for the government to act upon. (Private Members' Business M-386) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 129, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hassainia Nantel Total: -- 129 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 156 |
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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. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), seconded by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), — That Bill C-420, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada, 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: 130, NAYS: 154 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Hughes Nunez-Melo Total: -- 130 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Del Mastro Leitch Schellenberger Total: -- 154 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:46 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 Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), seconded by Mr. Weston (Saint John), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should further the success of its 2006 Blue Sky Policy, which has resulted in great progress in increasing the freedom of movement of people and goods, and should: (a) seek additional opportunities to create jobs in various sectors of the economy and enhance trade and tourism; (b) work with important stakeholders to support the Blue Sky Policy; (c) recognize that increased competition benefits Canadian consumers; and (d) seek more air service agreements to serve Canada's consumer, commerce, trade and investment interests. (Private Members' Business M-387) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, December 12, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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 Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2012-2013 to 2016-2017 of Marine Atlantic Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-846-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning abortion (No. 411-2628);
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— by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), one concerning the pension system (No. 411-2629).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:31 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 7:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |