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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 136
Wednesday, October 8, 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.
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cuzner (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:
— No. 372-1285 concerning the situation in Israel. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-36-02;
— Nos. 372-1320 to 372-1327 concerning Turkey. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-91-01;
— Nos. 372-1842 and 372-1852 concerning children's rights. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-43-05;
— Nos. 372-1981 and 372-1982 concerning war on Iraq. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-83-04.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Ms. Brown (Oakville) , from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Bill C-260, An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (fire-safe cigarettes), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-135.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20, 29, 32 and 57) was tabled.
Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 46th Report of the Committee (Bill C-49, An Act respecting the effective date of the representation order of 2003, with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-136.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 57 to 60) was tabled.
Mr. Williams (St. Albert) , from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 22nd Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (A), 2003-2004 -- Vote 20a under FINANCE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-137.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 39) was tabled.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) , seconded by Mr. Epp (Elk Island) , Bill C-454, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (section 606), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed 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. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2131 to 372-2133);
— by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2134);
— by Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , one concerning the National Missile Defence Program (No. 372-2135);
— by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence) , seven concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2136 to 372-2142);
— by Mr. Cummins (Delta—South Richmond) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2143), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2144) and one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 372-2145);
— by Ms. St-Hilaire (Longueuil) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 372-2146);
— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2147);
— by Miss Grey (Edmonton North) , four concerning the income tax system (Nos. 372-2148 to 372-2151);
— by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Transcona) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-2152), two concerning pornography (Nos. 372-2153 and 372-2154) and one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2155);
— by Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , one concerning mad cow disease (No. 372-2156) and one concerning a national child care program (No. 372-2157);
— by Mr. Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain) , one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2158) and two concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2159 and 372-2160);
— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-2161) and one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2162);
— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2163), two concerning the Food and Drugs Act (Nos. 372-2164 and 372-2165) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 372-2166);
— by Mr. Elley (Nanaimo—Cowichan) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2167 to 372-2169);
— by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West—Nepean) , four concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2170 to 372-2173);
— by Mr. Strahl (Fraser Valley) , one concerning euthanasia (No. 372-2174), two concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2175 and 372-2176) and two concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Nos. 372-2177 and 372-2178).
Government Orders
The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (natural resources), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.
Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) for Mr. Manley (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) , moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Caplan (Minister of National Revenue) , — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The debate continued.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That at the conclusion of today's debate on motion M-197, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Caplan (Minister of National Revenue) , — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The debate continued.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.
Accordingly, Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Interruption
At 5:24 p.m., by unanimous consent, the sitting was suspended.
At 5:29 p.m., the sitting resumed.
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 Mr. Manley (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) , — That Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (natural resources), 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: 166, NAYS: 40
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to Order made Thursday, October 2, 2003, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Clark (Calgary Centre) , seconded by Mr. Hearn (St. John's West) , — That an Order of the House do issue for the production of copies of all reports of the Ethics Counsellor concerning the former Solicitor General. (Private Members' Business P-15)
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 85, NAYS: 119
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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. Casson (Lethbridge) , seconded by Mr. Cummins (Delta—South Richmond) , — That Bill C-325, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for volunteer emergency service), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 96, NAYS: 99
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Private Members' Business
At 6:24 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 Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill) , seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) , — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should amend the definition of “pensionable employment” in the Canada Pension Plan to include worker's compensation payments. (Private Members' Business M-197)
The debate continued.
At 7:09 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, October 21, 2003, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.
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. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, “A Contribution to the Foreign Policy Dialogue” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-76), presented to the House on Monday, May 12, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-372-76.
— by Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) — Order in Council P.C. 2003-1374 dated September 18, 2003, concerning the approval of the Protocol and of the diplomatic notes annexed to the Protocol intended to amend the Convention between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital gains, pursuant to the Income Tax Conventions Act, 1980, S.C. 1980, c. 44, Part XI, sbs. 33(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-194-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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 Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre) , one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 372-2179);
— by Mr. Strahl (Fraser Valley) , one concerning unborn children (No. 372-2180).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 7:10 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 7:19 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).