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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 12
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons for the year 2002, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, s. 5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-521-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
Motions
Pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(1)(a), Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , moved, — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Monday, October 21, 2002, be concurred in.
The question was put on the motion and, more than 25 Members having risen to object, pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(3), the motion was deemed withdrawn.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-0164) and one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 372-0165);
— by Mr. St-Julien (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik) , one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 372-0166);
— by Mr. Cadman (Surrey North) , five concerning pornography (Nos. 372-0167 to 372-0171);
— by Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) , four concerning pornography (Nos. 372-0172 to 372-0175);
— by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-0176) and five concerning pornography (Nos. 372-0177 to 372-0181);
— by Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North) , two concerning pornography (Nos. 372-0182 and 372-0183);
— by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon—Humboldt) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-0184).
Government Orders
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act.
Mr. Drouin (Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)) for Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Debate arose thereon.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
By unanimous consent, pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Lincoln (Lac-Saint-Louis) , seconded by Mr. Harvey (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) , Bill C-235, An Act to protect human health and the environment by oxygenating automotive fuels, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
By unanimous consent, pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Lincoln (Lac-Saint-Louis) , seconded by Mr. Harvey (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) , Bill C-236, An Act to prohibit the use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
The debate continued.
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
Address In Reply To The Speech From The Throne
Pursuant to Order made Friday, October 11, 2002, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) , seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) , — That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:
To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 142, NAYS: 95
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Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast) , moved, — That the Address be engrossed and presented to Her Excellency the Governor General by the Speaker.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , seconded by Ms. Caplan (Minister of National Revenue) , — That Bill C-2, An Act to establish a process for assessing the environmental and socio-economic effects of certain activities in Yukon, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 190, NAYS: 49
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Natural Resources) , seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) , — That Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources;
And of the amendment of Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière) , seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, be not now read a second time but that it be read a second time this day six months hence.”.
The debate continued.
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at the beginning of the time provided for Government Orders.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
The debate continued.
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) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 21st Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Chapter 10 of the October 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-160), presented to the House on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-372-160.
— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Reports of Communication Canada 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. 8561-372-865-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2001, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S.C. 1964-65, c. 19, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-229-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
— by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development 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. 8561-372-619-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report of the National DNA Data Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, pursuant to the DNA Identification Act, S.C. 2000, c. 10, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-777-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade) — Report of the Export Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-662-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2002-03 to 2006-07 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2002-03 of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-372-817-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:
— by Mr. Bélair (Timmins—James Bay) , one concerning pornography (No. 372-0185).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 6:45 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 6:54 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).