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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 86
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
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, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:
— Nos. 372-1163, 372-1165, 372-1166, 372-1168, 372-1174, 372-1177, 372-1178, 372-1184, 372-1188 and 372-1189 concerning pornography. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-25-23;
— Nos. 372-1164, 372-1181 and 372-1185 to 372-1187 concerning stem cell research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-14-30.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard) , from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (request of Taiwan for observer status at the World Health Organization). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-55.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 28) was tabled.
Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest) , from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the Third Report of the Committee, “The Federal Role in Aquaculture in Canada”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-56.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5, 6, 15, 16, 18 to 21 and 24) was tabled.
Mr. Grewal (Surrey Central) , from the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations, presented the Second Report of the Committee (divergence of rules and practices of the Senate and the House of Commons). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-57.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 5) was tabled.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mr. Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain) , one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-1374);
— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning unborn children (No. 372-1375);
— by Mr. Spencer (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre) , two concerning the Divorce Act (Nos. 372-1376 and 372-1377);
— by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-1378).
Government Orders
Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) , seconded by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) , moved, — That this House re-affirm:
the substantial sense of the House, voted on March 20, 2003, in support of the government's decision not to participate in the military intervention in Iraq;
the unbreakable bonds of values, family, friendship and mutual respect that will always characterize Canada's relationship with the United States of America and the United Kingdom;
our pride in the work of the members of the Canadian Forces who are deployed in the Persian Gulf region;
our hope that the U.S.-led coalition accomplishes its mission as quickly as possible with the fewest casualties;
the importance of self restraint on the part of all Members of the House in their comments on the war in Iraq while our American friends are in battle; and
the commitment of Canada to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq. (Government Business No. 15)
Debate arose thereon.
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 one minute, a quorum was found.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) , seconded by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) . (Government Business No. 15)
The debate continued.
Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons for the year 2003, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, s. 3. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-64-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
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 and Order made Monday, April 7, 2003, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Paradis (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie)) , — That Bill C-28, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 18, 2003, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South) , seconded by Mr. O'Reilly (Haliburton—Victoria—Brock) , — That this question be now put.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 139, NAYS: 102
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Paradis (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie)), — That Bill C-28, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 18, 2003, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 139, NAYS: 102 (See list under Division No. 139) |
Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 45 and Order made Monday, April 7, 2003, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-23, An Act respecting the registration of information relating to sex offenders, to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Carroll (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) , seconded by Mr. Harvey (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation) , — That this question be now put.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 139, NAYS: 102 (See list under Division No. 139) |
Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-23, An Act respecting the registration of information relating to sex offenders, to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 186, NAYS: 55
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Business of Supply
Pursuant to Orders made Thursday, April 3 and April 7, 2003, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest) , seconded by Mr. Hill (Macleod) , — That the House of Commons express its regret and apologize for offensive and inappropriate statements made against the United States of America by certain Members of this House; that it reaffirm the United States to be Canada’s closest friend and ally and hope that the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq is successful in removing Saddam Hussein’s regime from power; and that the House urge the Government of Canada to assist the coalition in the reconstruction of Iraq.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 64, NAYS: 165
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Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) , seconded by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) . (Government Business No. 15)
The debate continued.
Private Members' Business
At 5:52 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act (members' staff).
Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Debate arose thereon.
Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.
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. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 372-1379);
— by Mr. O'Brien (London—Fanshawe) , one concerning the Steven Truscott case (No. 372-1380) and one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-1381).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 6:52 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 7:10 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).