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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 17
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) :
Message on Estimates
Her Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Main Estimates of sums required for the public service of Canada in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2005, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.
Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Main Estimates for the year 2004-2005”. — Sessional Paper No. 8520-373-02.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:
(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources
Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25 and 30
Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35
Privy Council, Vote 40
(2) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40
(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 110, 115 and 120
(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5 and 10
(5) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50
Privy Council, Vote 35
(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Votes 1 and 5
Finance, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 25, 30 and 35
(7) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1, 5 and 10
(8) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Foreign Affairs), Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, L25, L30, 35 and 40
International Trade, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15
(9) to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Vote 10
Canadian Heritage, Votes 100 and 105
Governor General, Vote 1
Justice, Votes 40 and 45
Parliament, Vote 1
Privy Council, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 45 and 50
Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5 and 10
Treasury Board, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 20
(10) to the Standing Committee on Health
Health, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
(11) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Human Resources and Skills Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20
Human Resources Development (Social Development), Votes 1 and 5
(12) to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology
Industry, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10
Western Economic Diversification, Votes 1 and 5
(13) to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 50
Privy Council, Vote 55
Solicitor General (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75
(14) to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs
National Defence, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20
Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15
(15) to the Standing Committee on Official Languages
Privy Council, Vote 30
(16) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Parliament, Vote 5
Privy Council, Vote 25
(17) to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Finance, Vote 20
(18) to the Standing Committee on Transport
Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40
(19) to the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament
Parliament, Vote 10
Introduction of Government Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Guay (Laurentides) , seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville) , Bill C-487, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the First Report of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations, presented on Thursday, February 19, 2004, be concurred in.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0273);
— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0274);
— by Ms. Guay (Laurentides) , four concerning the Canada Labour Code (Nos. 373-0275 to 373-0278);
— by Mr. Lunn (Saanich—Gulf Islands) , two concerning pornography (Nos. 373-0279 and 373-0280), one concerning marriage (No. 373-0281) and two concerning missing persons (Nos. 373-0282 and 373-0283);
— by Mr. McNally (Dewdney—Alouette) , one concerning pornography (No. 373-0284) and one concerning stem cell research (No. 373-0285).
Business of Supply
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.
Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , seconded by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Review Board should be guided by ethical investment policies which would ensure that our pension investments are socially responsible and do not support companies or enterprises that manufacture or trade in military arms and weapons, have records of poor labour practices, contribute to environmental degradation, or whose conduct, practices or activities are similarly contrary to Canadian values.
Debate arose thereon.
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.
Ways and Means
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of a Ways and Means motion for a Budget presentation on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 4:00 p.m.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That Private Member's Business motion M-542, standing outside the order of precedence on the Order Paper in the name of Mr. Boudria (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), be withdrawn.
By unanimous consent, Mr. Boudria (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) , seconded by Mr. Jaffer (Edmonton—Strathcona) , Mr. Rocheleau (Trois-Rivières) and Mr. Robinson (Burnaby—Douglas) , moved, — That this House declare April 7 as a Day of Remembrance of the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and encourage all Canadians, including the government, to take appropriate steps on that day to commemorate the genocide and to reflect upon its lessons.
Business of Supply
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , seconded by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , in relation to the Business of Supply.
The debate continued.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice, the hours of sitting and the order of business of the House on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, shall be those of a Wednesday;
That the Address of the Secretary General of the United Nations, to be delivered in the House Chamber at 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2004 before Members of the Senate and of the House of Commons, together with all introductory and related remarks, be printed as an appendix to the House of Commons Debates for that day and form part of the records of this House; and
That the media recording and transmission of such address, introductory and related remarks be authorized pursuant to established guidelines for such occasions.
Business of Supply
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , seconded by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , in relation to the Business of Supply.
The debate continued.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Business of Supply
At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, February 19, 2004, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean) , seconded by Ms. Gagnon (Québec) , — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should oppose the proposed American antimissile defence shield and, therefore, cease all discussions with the Bush administration on possible Canadian participation.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 71, NAYS: 155
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Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-15, An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences, 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: 153, NAYS: 76
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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.
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage and second reading of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, as reported by a committee.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of State (Public Health)) , — That Bill C-10, in Clause 3.1, be amended by replacing lines 12 to 23 on page 2 with the following:
“trieval system maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or any other law enforcement information system maintained by an organization that has a law enforcement role, and who knowingly discloses to a foreign government, an international organization or a person who acts in the name or on behalf of such a government or organization information contained in that system respecting an offence referred to in subsection 4(5), (5.1), (5.2) or (5.4) or paragraph 7(3)(a) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, is guilty of an”
The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 207, NAYS: 22
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Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister responsible for Democratic Reform) , moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage with amendments and read the second time.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 142, NAYS: 84
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage with amendments and read the second time and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, February 18, 2004, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, as reported by a committee.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) , seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West) , — That Bill C-12 be amended by deleting Clause 7.
The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 61, NAYS: 165
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Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister responsible for Democratic Reform) , moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage with amendments.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 166, NAYS: 60
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage with amendments and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House.
Private Members' Business
At 6:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), 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 Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness of Bill C-462, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and to make amendments to other Acts.
Mr. Bryden (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot) , seconded by Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
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. Harvard (Charleswood St. James—Assiniboia) , two concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0286 and 373-0287);
— by Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0288);
— by Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo—Chilcotin) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 373-0289);
— by Mr. Herron (Fundy—Royal) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0290).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 7:32 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 7:41 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).