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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 200
Thursday, June 6, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Information Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, s. 38. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-734-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f)(vi), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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, — Document entitled “Proposed Revised Report Stage Motions at Report Stage of Bill C-5”. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-371-13.
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. 371-0655 and 371-0690 concerning gasoline additives. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-13-10;
— No. 371-0692 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-87-07.
Introduction of Government Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) for Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act”.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Nystrom (Regina—Qu'Appelle) , seconded by Ms. Lill (Dartmouth) , Bill C-473, An Act to ensure the necessary supply of patented drugs in cases of domestic emergency or to deal with crises in countries that receive assistance from Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 64th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, be concurred in.
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — The the motion to concur in the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Monday, June 3, 2002, standing in the name of Mr. Harvard (Charleswood St. James--Assiniboia) on the Order Paper, be deemed negatived on division.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , one concerning health care services (No. 371-0766);
— by Mr. Rocheleau (Trois-Rivières) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 371-0767);
— by Mr. Asselin (Charlevoix) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 371-0768);
— by Mr. Lebel (Chambly) , one concerning federal government contracts (No. 371-0769).
Questions on Order Paper
Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-146, Q-150, Q-151, Q-153, and Q-155 on the Order Paper.
Government Orders
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.
Mr. Penson (Peace River) , seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca) , moved, — That, after overpaying at least $3.3 billion to several provinces as a result of its own accounting errors, this House calls upon the government to forgive any past revenue overpayments to the provinces since retroactively clawing back these revenues would severely affect the provinces' ability to pay for healthcare, education and social services.
Debate arose thereon.
Mr. Loubier (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) , seconded by Ms. Picard (Drummond) , moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
“and to give compensation to others which have not benefited from these errors.”.
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.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice, in consideration of Bill C-5, An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada, the texts of report stage motions Nos. 35, 84 and 96 shall be altered to read as provided in the document entitled “Proposed Revised Report Stage Motions at Report Stage of Bill C-5”, tabled in the House on Thursday, June 6, 2002, provided that these motions shall be deemed to remain in the same status for consideration by the House as the unaltered versions of the motions were at the time of the adoption of this Order.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Penson (Peace River) , seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca) , in relation to the Business of Supply;
And of the amendment of Mr. Loubier (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) , seconded by Ms. Picard (Drummond) .
The debate continued.
At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the recorded division was deferred until the conclusion of consideration of motions relating to the Main Estimates.
Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) for Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Thibault (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) , moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 1, in the amount of $101,736,000, under PRIVY COUNCIL — Department — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
Debate arose thereon.
At 10:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Penson (Peace River) , seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca) , — That, after overpaying at least $3.3 billion to several provinces as a result of its own accounting errors, this House calls upon the government to forgive any past revenue overpayments to the provinces since retroactively clawing back these revenues would severely affect the provinces' ability to pay for healthcare, education and social services.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Loubier (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) , seconded by Ms. Picard (Drummond) , — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
“and to give compensation to others which have not benefitted from these errors.”.
The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 81, NAYS: 166
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 69, NAYS: 177
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The House resumed consideration of Motion No. 1 of Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Thibault (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) , — That Vote 1, in the amount of $101,736,000, under PRIVY COUNCIL — Department — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93
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Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved Motion No. 2, — That Vote 20, in the amount of $3,423,000, under PRIVY COUNCIL — Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved Motion No. 3, — That Vote 10, in the amount of $426,404,100, under FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE — Department — Grants and contributions, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved Motion No. 4, — The President of the Treasury Board — That Vote 10, in the amount of $110,372,000, under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION — Immigration and Refugee Board — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 4 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved Motion No. 5, — That Vote 1, in the amount of $325,464,000, under JUSTICE — Department — Operating expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 5 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved Motion No. 6, — That Vote 5, in the amount of $398,715,000, under JUSTICE — Department — Grants and contributions, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, be concurred in.
The question was put on Motion No. 6 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, except any Vote disposed of earlier today and less the amounts voted in Interim Supply, be concurred in.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , Bill C-59, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2003, was read the first time and ordered to be printed.
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole.
The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill 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: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage.
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 157, NAYS: 93 (See list under Division No. 296) |
Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Adjournment
At 10:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).