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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 53
Wednesday, May 12, 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.
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
By unanimous consent, Mr. Solberg (Medicine Hat) laid upon the Table, — Page 74 from a report entitled “Transportation and Climate Change: Options for Action” (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-21.
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:
— Nos. 373-0584 and 373-0698 concerning stem cell research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-26-04;
— Nos. 373-0586 and 373-0777 concerning the electoral system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-32-02;
— No. 373-0591 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-33-03;
— Nos. 373-0594 to 373-0597, 373-0624 to 373-0630 and 373-0642 to 373-0646 concerning alcoholic beverages. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-47-04;
— Nos. 373-0604, 373-0618, 373-0619 and 373-0621 concerning disabled and handicapped persons. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-73-01;
— No. 373-0635 concerning Chinese Canadians. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-24-02;
— No. 373-0636 concerning the beef industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-63-02;
— Nos. 373-0676 and 373-0700 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-11-06.
Introduction of Government Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Volpe (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) for Mr. Pettigrew (Minister of Health) , seconded by Mr. Pagtakhan (Minister of Western Economic Diversification) , Bill C-36, An Act to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases, 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 prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases”.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Ms. Bulte (Parkdale—High Park) , from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the First Report of the Committee, “Interim Report on Copyright Reform”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-49.
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. 4, 5 and 7 to 16) was tabled.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) , seconded by Mr. Caccia (Davenport) , Bill C-527, An Act to amend the Textile Labelling 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. Merrifield (Yellowhead) , seconded by Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North) , Bill C-528, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (substances used in the production of methamphetamine), 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. Laliberte (Churchill River) , seconded by Ms. Leung (Vancouver Kingsway) , Bill C-529, An Act respecting the motto of Canada, 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. Szabo (Mississauga South) , one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 373-0873) and five concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0874 to 373-0878);
— by Miss Grey (Edmonton North) , one concerning the income tax system (No. 373-0879);
— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) , one concerning Acadians (No. 373-0880) and one concerning the Employment Insurance program (No. 373-0881);
— by Mr. Guimond (Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île-d'Orléans) , one concerning the Employment Insurance program (No. 373-0882);
— by Mr. O'Brien (London—Fanshawe) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0883);
— by Mrs. Ablonczy (Calgary—Nose Hill) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0884);
— by Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke) , one concerning passports (No. 373-0885);
— by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Transcona) , one concerning AIDS (No. 373-0886);
— by Mr. Schmidt (Kelowna) , one concerning the National Missile Defence Program (No. 373-0887);
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) , one concerning the tax system (No. 373-0888), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 373-0889) and one concerning Constitutional amendments (No. 373-0890);
— by Mr. Anders (Calgary West) , one concerning gun control (No. 373-0891), one concerning the Senate (No. 373-0892) and one concerning Tibet (No. 373-0893).
Questions on Order Paper
Mr. Gallaway (Sarnia—Lambton) presented the answer to question Q-84 on the Order Paper.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of State (Public Health)) , — That Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, be now read a third time and do pass.
The debate continued.
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.
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-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the DNA Identification Act and the National Defence Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) for Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) , moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Accordingly, Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the DNA Identification Act and the National Defence Act, was referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Regan (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) , seconded by Ms. Guarnieri (Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Civil Preparedness)) , — That Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
The debate continued.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Government Orders
At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of State (Public Health)) , — That Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, 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: 154, NAYS: 56
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose) , — That Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (no parole when imprisoned for life), 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 negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 41, NAYS: 167
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Benoit (Lakeland) , seconded by Mr. Toews (Provencher) , — That Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceedings under section 258), 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 negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 83, NAYS: 120
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Private Members' Business
At 6:20 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 Finance of Bill C-456, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act.
Ms. St-Hilaire (Longueuil) , seconded by Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—Petite-Patrie) , 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.
Messages from the Senate
A message was 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-20, An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts, without amendment.
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) — Amendments to the Management Plan for Banff National Park, dated May 2004, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-566-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) — Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-373-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)
— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Report of Marine Atlantic Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-622-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
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. McCormick (Hastings—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0894).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 7:20 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 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).