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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 91
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), the Speaker presented the report of a Parliamentary delegation that travelled to Austria and Hungary from March 3 to 8, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-372-75-02.
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. 372-1268 to 372-1282, 372-1319, 372-1330, 372-1340, 372-1373 and 372-1378 concerning stem cell research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-14-32;
— Nos. 372-1337 and 372-1339 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-32-10.
Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Godfrey (Don Valley West) presented the report of the Canadian delegation to the Second Plenary meeting of the Interparliamentary Forum of the Americas (FIPA), held in Panama City, Panama, on February 20 and 21, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-372-74-02.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-27, An Act respecting airport authorities and other airport operators and amending other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport.
The debate continued.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, when the House begins proceedings under the provisions of Standing Order 52 later this day, no quorum calls, requests for unanimous consent or dilatory motions shall be received by the Chair after 9:00 p.m.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-27, An Act respecting airport authorities and other airport operators and amending other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport.
The debate continued.
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 three minutes, a quorum was found.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-27, An Act respecting airport authorities and other airport operators and amending other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport.
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.
Government Orders
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-33, An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences.
Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) , 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 the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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 six minutes, a quorum was found.
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-33, An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The debate continued.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Health) , seconded by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) , — That Bill C-13, An Act respecting assisted human reproduction, be now read a third time and do pass.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) , seconded by Mr. Penson (Peace River) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“Bill C-13, An Act respecting assisted human reproduction, be not now read a third time but be referred back the Standing Committee on Health for the purpose of reconsidering Clause 18 with the view to allow children born through donor eggs or sperm to know the identity of their biological parents.”.
The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 60, NAYS: 170
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments.
Group No. 1
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-9, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 4 to 7 on page 2 with the following:
“but does not include the Executive Council of — or a minister, department, agency or body of the government of — Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, a council of the band within the”
The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 180, NAYS: 58
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-9, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 32 to 36 on page 2 with the following:
“those lands, other than lands under the administration and control of the Commissioner of Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut,”
The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 180, NAYS: 58 (See list under Division No. 145) |
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 8 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-9, in Clause 9, be amended
(a) by replacing, in the French version, line 18 on page 12 with the following:
“16.3 L'autorité responsable consigne et”
(b) by replacing lines 19 and 20 on page 12 with the following:
“tions pursuant to section 20.”
The question was put on Motion No. 8 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 180, NAYS: 58 (See list under Division No. 145) |
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 10 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-9, in Clause 11, be amended
(a) by replacing line 16 on page 14 with the following:
“included in the Internet site.”
(b) by replacing line 9 on page 15 with the following:
“Canada Gazette and included in the Internet site.”
The question was put on Motion No. 10 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 196, NAYS: 40
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 12, 15, 17 and 20 to 22 were also agreed to on the same division.
Group No. 2
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 25 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Owen (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)) , moved Motion No. 25, — That Bill C-9, in Clause 31, be amended by replacing lines 29 to 42 on page 37 with the following:
“31. Section 62 of the Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (d) and by replacing paragraph (e) with the following:
(e) to promote, monitor and facilitate compliance with this Act and the regulations;
(f) to promote and monitor the quality of assessments conducted under this Act;
(g) to ensure an opportunity for timely public participation in the environmental assessment process; and
(h) to engage in consultation with aboriginal peoples on policy issues related to this Act.”
The question was put on Motion No. 25 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 197, NAYS: 41
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 27 of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Owen (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)) , — That Bill C-9, in Clause 34, be amended by replacing line 12 on page 39 with the following:
“34. The provisions of this Act, other than section 32.1, come into”
The question was put on Motion No. 27 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 198, NAYS: 40
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Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 198, NAYS: 40 (See list under Division No. 150) |
Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage with further amendments and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House.
Private Members' Business
At 6:17 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-328, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code.
Ms. Guay (Laurentides) , seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate arose thereon.
Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.
Emergency Debate
Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the cod fishery.
Mr. Efford (Bonavista—Trinity—Conception) , seconded by Mr. Matthews (Burin—St. George's) , moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
Debate arose thereon.
At 11:37 p.m., the Speaker declared the motion adopted.
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 Mrs. Parrish (Mississauga Centre) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 372-1437).
Adjournment
At 11:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).