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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 33
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
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.
Messages from the Senate
Messages were received from the Senate as follows:
- — ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-27, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2005.
- — ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-260, An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (fire-safe cigarettes), without amendment.
Royal Assent
The Speaker informed the House that Her Excellency the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today at 3:45 p.m., for the purpose of giving the Royal Assent to certain bills.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Ways and Means
Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 1)
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 151, NAYS: 100
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the Order was read for consideration of a Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004 (Sessional Paper No. 8570-373-09), notice of which was laid upon the Table on Monday, March 29, 2004. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 7)
Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the motion be concurred in.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 194, NAYS: 55
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the Order was read for consideration of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Sessional Paper No. 8570-373-10), notice of which was laid upon the Table on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 8)
Mr. Mitchell (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the motion be concurred in.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 193, NAYS: 52
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Private Members' Business
Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Asselin (Charlevoix) , seconded by Mrs. Tremblay (Rimouski—Neigette-et-la Mitis) , — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should modify the Employment Insurance (EI) program to establish specific status for seasonal workers, regardless of the EI economic region in which they live. (Private Members' Business M-475)
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 86, NAYS: 146
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Royal Assent
A message was received from Her Excellency the Governor General desiring the immediate attendance of the Commons in the Senate.
Accordingly, the Speaker, with the Commons, proceeded to the Senate.
The Commons returned to the Chamber.
Whereupon, the Speaker reported that, when the Commons had been in the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor General was pleased to give, in Her Majesty’s name, the Royal Assent to the following Bills:
Bill C-212, An Act respecting user fees — Chapter No. 6;
Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence — Chapter No. 7;
Bill C-260, An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (fire-safe cigarettes) — Chapter No. 9.
The Speaker also reported that he had addressed Her Excellency the Governor General as follows:
“May it please Your Excellency:
The Commons of Canada have voted Supplies required to enable the Government to defray certain expenses of the public service.
In the name of the Commons, I present to Your Excellency the following Bills:
An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2004;
An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2005.
To which Bills I humbly request Your Excellency's Assent.”
Whereupon, the Clerk of the Senate, by Command of Her Excellency the Governor General, did say:
“In Her Majesty's name, Her Excellency the Governor General thanks Her Loyal Subjects, accepts their benevolence, and assents to these Bills.”
Bill C-26, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2004 (Appropriation Act No. 4, 2003-2004) — Chapter No. 5;
Bill C-27, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2005 (Appropriation Act No. 1, 2004-2005) — Chapter No. 8.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Marleau (Sudbury) , seconded by Mr. Vanclief (Prince Edward—Hastings) , — That Bill C-439, An Act to establish the office of the Ombudsman for Older Adult Justice and the Canadian Older Adult Justice Agency and to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 165, NAYS: 19
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Accordingly, Bill C-439, An Act to establish the office of the Ombudsman for Older Adult Justice and the Canadian Older Adult Justice Agency and to amend the Criminal Code, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada following the federal by-election held in the electoral district of Perth-Middlesex on May 12, 2003, and the federal by-elections held in the electoral districts of Lévis-et-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière and Témiscamingue on June 16, 2003, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 536. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-4-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Owen (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) laid upon the Table, — Copy of letters from the Office of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-11.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Owen (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) laid upon the Table, — Report entitled “Government On-Line 2004”. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-12.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Gallaway (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:
— No. 373-0187 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-34-04;
— No. 373-0199 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-56-01;
— Nos. 373-0217 to 373-0231 concerning genetic engineering. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-17-02;
— Nos. 373-0467 to 373-0471 concerning alcoholic beverages. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-47-02;
— Nos. 373-0261 and 373-0262 concerning the Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-20-03;
— Nos. 373-0289 and 373-0301 to 373-0309 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-40-03.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Gallaway (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Biographical notes concerning Maria Barrados, the nominee for the position of President of the Public Service Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 111.1, referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Report entitled “A National Security Committee of Parliamentarians”. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-14.
Introduction of Government Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) , Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004”.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Mitchell (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , seconded by Ms. Blondin-Andrew (Minister of State (Children and Youth)) , Bill C-31, An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”.
Statements by Ministers
Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) made a statement.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) , seconded by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , Bill C-509, An Act to provide for secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, 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. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester) , seconded by Mr. Mills (Red Deer) , Bill C-510, An Act to amend the Public Service Employment Act and the Public Service Employment Act, enacted by section 12 of chapter 22 of the Statutes of Canada, 2003 (area of selection), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard) , from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, presented the First Report of the Committee, “Exploring Canada's Relations with the Countries of the Muslim World”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-19.
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. 3 to 8) was tabled.
Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North) , from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, “Duty Remission and the Zero-Rating of Tariffs on Textile Inputs: The Canadian Apparel Industry”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-20.
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. 7, 10 and 11) was tabled.
Mr. Laliberte (Churchill River) , from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2004-2005 -- Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25 and 30 under INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT; Vote 40 under PRIVY COUNCIL). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-21.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 7) was tabled.
Mrs. Longfield (Whitby—Ajax) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 15th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the names of the following Member be added to the lists of associate members of the following standing committees:
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Canadian Heritage |
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| Joe Clark |
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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| Joe Clark |
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Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness |
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| Joe Clark |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 12) is tabled.
Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest) , from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the First Report of the Committee, “Safe, Secure, Sovereign: Reinventing the Canadian Coast Guard”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-22.
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. 2 to 5, 8 and 9) was tabled.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 15th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Ms. Allard (Laval East) , one concerning radio and television programming (No. 373-0608);
— by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John) , five concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0609 to 373-0613);
— by Ms. Meredith (South Surrey—White Rock—Langley) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0614);
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) , one concerning Constitutional amendments (No. 373-0615) and one concerning marriage (No. 373-0616);
— by Mr. McNally (Dewdney—Alouette) , one concerning war on Iraq (No. 373-0617);
— by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East) , two concerning disabled and handicapped persons (Nos. 373-0618 and 373-0619);
— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) , one concerning housing policy (No. 373-0620);
— by Mr. Barnes (Gander—Grand Falls) , one concerning disabled and handicapped persons (No. 373-0621);
— by Mr. Cummins (Delta—South Richmond) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0622);
— by Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester) , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 373-0623);
— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , seven concerning alcoholic beverages (Nos. 373-0624 to 373-0630) and four concerning immigration (Nos. 373-0631 to 373-0634);
— by Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River) , one concerning Chinese Canadians (No. 373-0635) and one concerning the beef industry (No. 373-0636);
— by Mr. Elley (Nanaimo—Cowichan) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0637 to 373-0639);
— by Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , one concerning AIDS (No. 373-0640) and one concerning the National Missile Defence Program (No. 373-0641);
— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , five concerning alcoholic beverages (Nos. 373-0642 to 373-0646) and two concerning immigration (Nos. 373-0647 and 373-0648).
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , — That Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act, be now read a third time and do pass.
The debate continued.
At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 30, 2004, the question was deemed put and the motion deemed agreed to on division.
Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Private Members' Business
At 5:30 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 Finance of Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (amateur sport fees).
Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore) , seconded by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Debate arose thereon.
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.
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. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for the period 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 of the Parks Canada Agency, pursuant to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 33(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-853-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— by Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) — Report of the Law Commission of Canada entitled “Voting Counts: Electoral Reform for Canada”, pursuant to the Law Commission of Canada Act, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-371-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
— by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Regulations repealing the United Nations Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Regulations (SOR/JUS-605069), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-592-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
— by Mr. Graham (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Regulations repealing the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Regulations (SOR/JUS-604334), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-592-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
— by Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report on the administration of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Account, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-11, s. 31. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-231-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)
— by Ms. Robillard (Minister of Industry) — Report on the administration of the Canada Small Business Financing Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Canada Small Business Financing Act, S.C. 1998, c. 36, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-240-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
— by Ms. Robillard (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Patent Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-4, s. 26. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-330-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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 Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0649).
Pursuant to Standing Order 131(1), a petition for a Private Bill was filed as follows:
— by Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River) , from the Queen's Theological College.
Adjournment Proceedings
At 6:27 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 6:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).