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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 107
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
2:00 p.m.
Prayers
National Anthem
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.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Mr. Byrne (Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) , — That Bill C-25, An Act to modernize employment and labour relations in the public service and to amend the Financial Administration Act and the Canadian Centre for Management Development Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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: 191, NAYS: 40
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading later today.
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, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:
— No. 372-1435 concerning the mining industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-72-2;
— No. 372-1444 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-32-11;
— No. 372-1505 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-1-18.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Mr. Bonin (Nickel Belt) , from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection, administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-82.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 14 to 57 and 60 to 78) was tabled.
Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest) , from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2003-2004 — Votes 1, 5 and 10 under FISHERIES AND OCEANS). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-83.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 26, 27, 31 and 43) was tabled.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Marleau (Sudbury) , seconded by Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin) , Bill C-439, An Act to establish the office of the Ombudsman for Older Adult Justice and the Canadian Older Adult Justice Agency and to amend the Criminal Code, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
First Reading of Senate Public Bills
Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Industry) , seconded by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Statistics Act, was read the first time and ordered for a 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. Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast) , one concerning the fishing industry (No. 372-1613);
— by Mr. Stinson (Okanagan—Shuswap) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-1614);
— by Mr. Anders (Calgary West) , one concerning gun control (No. 372-1615);
— by Mr. Burton (Skeena) , one concerning pornography (No. 372-1616), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-1617), two concerning stem cell research (Nos. 372-1618 and 372-1619) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 372-1620);
— by Mr. Cummins (Delta—South Richmond) , one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 372-1621), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 372-1622) and one concerning China (No. 372-1623);
— by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—St. Clair) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-1624);
— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , one concerning war on Iraq (No. 372-1625).
Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers
The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-26 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1) and was transferred by the Clerk to “Notices of Motions (Papers)”.
Government Orders
The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-25, An Act to modernize employment and labour relations in the public service and to amend the Financial Administration Act and the Canadian Centre for Management Development Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) , seconded by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate arose thereon.
Private Members' Business
At 5:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West) , — That Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (members' staff), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
The debate continued.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of the debate on Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (members' staff), standing in the name of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
Private Members' Business
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West) , — That Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (members' staff), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
The debate continued.
At 6:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.
Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
Messages from the Senate
A message was received from the Senate as follows:
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Lobbyists Registration Act, with the following amendment:
Page 4, clause 4: Add immediately after line 15 the following:
“(h.1) if the individual is a former public office holder, a description of the offices held;”.
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:
— by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2007 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003 of VIA Rail Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-803-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
— by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-863-2. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
— by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-856-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate, the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-859-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— by Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Peerless Clothing Inc. regarding needleloom felt” dated May 5, 2003, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-572-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— by Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-372-551-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.— Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-647-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-372-704-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:
— by Mr. Macklin (Northumberland) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-1626) and two concerning war on Iraq (Nos. 372-1627 and 372-1628).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 6:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.
After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.
Accordingly, at 7:12 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).