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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 115
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
-- P.C. 2001-2059, P.C. 2001-2064 and P.C. 2001-2065. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-1-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)
-- P.C. 2001-1987, P.C. 2001-2040, P.C. 2001-2055 and P.C. 2001-2056. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-3-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
-- P.C. 2001-1986, P.C. 2001-2045, P.C. 2001-2046, P.C. 2001-2047, P.C. 2001-2048, P.C. 2001-2049 and P.C. 2001-2076. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-14-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
— P.C. 2001-1989. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-8-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
-- P.C. 2001-1990 and P.C. 2001-1991. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-18-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
-- P.C. 2001-1984, P.C. 2001-1985, P.C. 2001-1992, P.C. 2001-1993, P.C. 2001-1994, P.C. 2001-1995, P.C. 2001-1996, P.C. 2001-1997, P.C. 2001-2002, P.C. 2001-2003, P.C. 2001-2066, P.C. 2001-2067 and P.C. 2001-2068. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-16-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
— P.C. 2001-2063. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-13-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
-- P.C. 2001-1983 and P.C. 2001-2044. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-5-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
-- P.C. 2001-1988, P.C. 2001-2050, P.C. 2001-2051, P.C. 2001-2052, P.C. 2001-2053, P.C. 2001-2057, P.C. 2001-2058, P.C. 2001-2060, P.C. 2001-2061 and P.C. 2001-2062. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-24-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2),
Mr. Regan (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:
-- Nos. 371-0438, 371-0447 and 371-0448 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-3-29.
First Reading of Senate Public Bills
Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Calder (Dufferin--Peel--Wellington--Grey), seconded by Ms. Carroll (Barrie--Simcoe--Bradford), Bill S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadian Horse as the national horse of Canada, was read the first time and ordered for second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), four concerning health care services (Nos. 371-0459 to 371-0462) and one concerning child poverty (No. 371-0463).
Government Orders
The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 2.
Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), moved Motion No. 2, -- That Bill C-35 be amended by deleting Clause 5.
Debate arose on Motion No. 2.
The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the Members.
After five minutes, a quorum was found.
The question was put on Motion No. 2 and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later this day, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), -- That Bill C-10, An Act respecting the national marine conservation areas of Canada, be now read a third time and do pass;
And of the amendment of Mr. Burton (Skeena), seconded by Mr. Cummins (Delta--South Richmond), -- That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word ''That'' and substituting the following:
- “Bill C-10, An Act respecting the national marine conservation areas of Canada, be not now read a third time but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for the purpose of reconsidering Clause 10 with the view to ensure that the effected provinces are given explicit veto powers over the creation of marine conservation areas.”.
The debate continued.
Mr. Mills (Red Deer), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills--Grasslands), moved the following subamendment, -- That the amendment be amended by adding the following words:
- “and that the Committee report back to the House no later than the first sitting day in 2003.”
Debate arose thereon.
Statements By Members
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.
Oral Questions
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), -- That Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 192, NAYS: 56
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade with amendments.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), -- That Bill C-35 be amended by deleting Clause 5.
The question was put on the Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 85, NAYS: 163
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Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), moved, -- That Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 146, NAYS: 102
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), -- That Bill C-10, An Act respecting the national marine conservation areas of Canada, be now read a third time and do pass;
And of the amendment of Mr. Burton (Skeena), seconded by Mr. Cummins (Delta--South Richmond);
And of the subamendment of Mr. Mills (Red Deer), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills--Grasslands).
The debate continued.
The question was put on the subamendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations of Bill S-33, An Act to amend the Carriage by Air Act.
Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs) for Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.
Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That any recorded division requested during the consideration of Private Members' Business on Thursday, November 22, 2001, and Monday, November 26, 2001, be deferred to Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions; and
That Private Member’s Motion M-411, standing in the order of precedence on the Order Paper in the name of Ms. Lill (Dartmouth), be withdrawn.
Private Members' Business
At 4:50 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.
Mr. Moore (Port Moody--Coquitlam--Port Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris--Moose Mountain), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should take measures to provide that the Governor General summon only fit, qualified and democratically elected people to fill Senate vacancies for provinces that have legislation providing for the election of Senators. (Private Members' Business M-361)
Debate arose thereon.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice, at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2001, a Minister of the Crown may introduce a Bill entitled “An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxic Weapon Convention, in order to enhance public safety”.
Private Members' Business
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Moore (Port Moody--Coquitlam--Port Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris--Moose Mountain). (Private Members' Business M-361)
The debate continued.
Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.
Adjournment
At 5:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).