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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 22
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Prayers
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
Mr. Paradis (Minister of State (Financial Institutions)) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 2) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-373-01.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Paradis (Minister of State (Financial Institutions)) , an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
— P.C. 2003-1723, P.C. 2003-1754 and P.C. 2003-2117. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-1-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)
— P.C. 2003-1747 to P.C. 2003-1749 and P.C. 2004-8. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-2-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
— P.C. 2003-1662, P.C. 2003-1719, P.C. 2003-1720, P.C. 2003-2156 and P.C. 2004-87. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-3-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— P.C. 2003-1658 to P.C. 2003-1660, P.C. 2003-1713 to P.C. 2003-1716, P.C. 2003-1895 to P.C. 2003-1901, P.C. 2004-50 to P.C. 2004-54 and P.C. 2004-116 to P.C. 2004-118. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-14-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
— P.C. 2003-1727, P.C. 2003-1859 to P.C. 2003-1866, P.C. 2003-2115 and P.C. 2003-2116. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-7-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— P.C. 2003-1665, P.C. 2003-1666 and P.C. 2003-1721. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-9-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— P.C. 2003-1744, P.C. 2003-1745, P.C. 2003-2111 and P.C. 2003-2112. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-10-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
— P.C. 2003-1663, P.C. 2003-1664, P.C. 2003-1667 to P.C. 2003-1670, P.C. 2003-1903, P.C. 2003-2126, P.C. 2003-2132, P.C. 2003-2155, P.C. 2004-9 and P.C. 2004-75 to P.C. 2004-80. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-8-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
— P.C. 2003-1724 to P.C. 2003-1726, P.C. 2003-1810, P.C. 2003-1815, P.C. 2003-1816, P.C. 2003-2108, P.C. 2003-2109, P.C. 2003-2113, P.C. 2003-2114, P.C. 2003-2121, P.C. 2003-2122, P.C. 2003-2124 and P.C. 2003-2125. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-4-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
— P.C. 2003-1722. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-18-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
— P.C. 2003-1672, P.C. 2003-1673, P.C. 2003-1730 to P.C. 2003-1738, P.C. 2003-2118, P.C. 2003-2128 to P.C. 2003-2131 and P.C. 2004-33. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-16-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
— P.C. 2003-1671, P.C. 2003-1728, P.C. 2003-1729, P.C. 2003-1809, P.C. 2003-1869 and P.C. 2003-1870. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-22-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
— P.C. 2003-1657, P.C. 2003-1813, P.C. 2003-1857, P.C. 2003-1858, P.C. 2003-2110, P.C. 2003-2119, P.C. 2003-2120, P.C. 2004-81, P.C. 2004-111, P.C. 2004-150 and P.C. 2004-151. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-13-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)
— P.C. 2003-2123 and P.C. 2004-152. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-17-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)
— P.C. 2003-1644 to P.C. 2003-1656, P.C. 2003-1705, P.C. 2003-1707 to P.C. 2003-1712, P.C. 2003-1750, P.C. 2003-1875 to P.C. 2003-1894, P.C. 2003-1902, P.C. 2003-2133 to P.C. 2003-2154, P.C. 2004-11 to P.C. 2004-19, P.C. 2004-21 to P.C. 2004-24, P.C. 2004-34, P.C. 2004-55, P.C. 2004-56, P.C. 2004-82, P.C. 2004-112 to P.C. 2004-115 and P.C. 2004-153. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-5-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
— P.C. 2003-1661, P.C. 2003-1717, P.C. 2003-1867, P.C. 2003-1868, P.C. 2003-2157, P.C. 2004-49, P.C. 2004-86 and P.C. 2004-157. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-24-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
Presenting Reports from Committees
Mr. Steckle (Huron—Bruce) , from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the First Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2003-2004 -- Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 30b and 35b under AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-10.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 6) was tabled.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) , Bill C-489, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (dangerous child sexual predators), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) , Bill C-490, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prohibited sexual acts), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) , Bill C-491, An Act to amend the Injured Military Members Compensation Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Lunn (Saanich—Gulf Islands) , seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) , Bill C-492, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act (home invasion offence), 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. Marceau (Charlesbourg—Jacques-Cartier) , two concerning AIDS (Nos. 373-0366 and 373-0367);
— by Mr. Stinson (Okanagan—Shuswap) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0368);
— by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West—Nepean) , three concerning AIDS (Nos. 373-0369 to 373-0371);
— by Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , one concerning AIDS (No. 373-0372);
— by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton Southwest) , six concerning AIDS (Nos. 373-0373 to 373-0378);
— by Mr. Steckle (Huron—Bruce) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0379) and one concerning the Steven Truscott case (No. 373-0380);
— by Mr. Lunn (Saanich—Gulf Islands) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 373-0381) and one concerning marriage (No. 373-0382);
— by Mr. Robinson (Burnaby—Douglas) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0383) and one concerning the United States' policy towards Cuba (No. 373-0384);
— by Mrs. Ur (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) , four concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0385 to 373-0388);
— by Mr. White (Langley—Abbotsford) , one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 373-0389);
— by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , four concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0390 to 373-0393);
— by Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) , two concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0394 and 373-0395);
— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , two concerning alcoholic beverages (Nos. 373-0396 and 373-0397).
Government Orders
The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act.
Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister) for Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of State (Public Health)) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate arose thereon.
Mr. Casson (Lethbridge) , seconded by Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North) , moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, be not now read a third time but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the purpose of reconsidering all of its clauses, with the view to eliminate loopholes identified by the nation's most notorious child pornographer, Robin Sharpe.”.
Debate arose thereon.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Business of Supply
Pursuant to Order made Thursday, February 26, 2004, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hill (Macleod) , seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , — That the government reallocate its resources from wasteful and unnecessary programs such as the sponsorship program, or badly managed programs such as the gun registry, to address the agricultural crisis at the farm gate across Canada.
The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , seconded by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Carleton) , — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
“by implementing the Conservative Party of Canada's one billion dollar plan.”.
The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 45, NAYS: 178
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Hill (Macleod) , seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , — That the government reallocate its resources from wasteful and unnecessary programs such as the sponsorship program, or badly managed programs such as the gun registry, to address the agricultural crisis at the farm gate across Canada.
The question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 90, NAYS: 133
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Government Orders
Pursuant to Order made Friday, February 27, 2004, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health, be now read a third time and do pass.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 195, NAYS: 26
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Private Members' Business
At 6:07 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 Mr. Bergeron (Verchères—Les-Patriotes) , seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) , — That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that, following the steps already taken by the Société Nationale de l'Acadie, she will intercede with Her Majesty to cause the British Crown to recognize officially the wrongs done to the Acadian people in its name between 1755 and 1763. (Private Members' Business M-382)
The debate continued.
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Monday, March 8, 2004, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 10, 2004, immediately after Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers.
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:
— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Request for Tariff Relief by Tribal Sportswear Inc. Regarding Certain Woven Fabrics of Cotton and Elastomeric Monofilament", dated February 18, 2004, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-572-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
Adjournment Proceedings
At 6:55 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 7:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).