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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 115 Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:00 p.m. |
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Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice) for Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages), moved, — That, given the importance of the fisheries in Ontario and the introduction of Bill C-45, An Act respecting the sustainable development of Canada's seacoast and inland fisheries, by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans which addresses the concerns of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, and pursuant to Standing Order 124 and subsection 19.1(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act, the resolution of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations providing that subsection 36(2) of the Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989, be revoked, presented to the House on February 7, 2007, in its Fourth Report (Report No. 78 — Disallowance), not be adopted and that the matter be referred back to the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations for further review. (Government Business No. 14) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding Standing Order 126(1)(c), any division or divisions demanded in relation to Government Business No. 14 shall be deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Delegated Legislation |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages). (Government Business No. 14) |
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The debate continued. |
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At 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 126, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made earlier today, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Royal Assent |
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A message was received informing the Commons that Her Excellency the Governor General signified Royal Assent by written declaration to the following Bills: |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-164. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 30 to 38, 42, 43, 46, 48 and 50) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 35th Report of the Committee (proposed appointment of Mr. Marc Mayrand to the position of Chief Electoral Officer of Canada). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-165. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 41) was tabled. |
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Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 13th Report of the Committee (Bill C-37, An Act to amend the law governing financial institutions and to provide for related and consequential matters, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-166. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 65 to 68) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-167. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 41 to 56) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), seconded by Ms. Folco (Laval—Les Îles), Bill C-407, An Act respecting an International Mother Language Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana) and, by unanimous consent, by Mr. Gauthier (Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean) and Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), moved, — That, in accordance with section 13 of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter 9 of the Statutes of Canada, 2000, this House appoint Marc Mayrand as Chief Electoral Officer. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), one concerning time change (No. 391-1172);
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— by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), one concerning marriage (No. 391-1173);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning federal programs (No. 391-1174);
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— by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 391-1175);
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— by Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast), one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 391-1176) and one concerning pornography (No. 391-1177);
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— by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), one concerning the electoral system (No. 391-1178);
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— by Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 391-1179);
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— by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), one concerning immigration (No. 391-1180);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 391-1181);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning Kyoto Protocol (No. 391-1182), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 391-1183) and two concerning housing policy (Nos. 391-1184 and 391-1185).
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages), — That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 12). |
| Group No. 1 | |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 2, be amended: |
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(a) by replacing, in the French version, lines 23 to 26 on page 1 with the following:
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(b) by replacing, in the French version, lines 15 and 16 on page 2 with the following:
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Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 3. |
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Motion No. 3 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 4. |
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Motion No. 4 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 4, be amended: |
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(a) by replacing, in the English version, lines 1 and 2 on page 3 with the following:
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(b) by replacing, in the English version, line 9 on page 3 with the following:
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Motion No. 5 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 5. |
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Motion No. 6 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 7, be amended by replacing, in the French version, line 26 on page 4 with the following:
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Motion No. 7 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 11, be amended by replacing, in the French version, line 13 on page 7 with the following:
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Motion No. 8 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 13, be amended by replacing, in the French version, lines 5 and 6 on page 9 with the following:
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Motion No. 9 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 29, be amended: |
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(a) by replacing, in the English version, lines 4 and 5 on page 20 with the following:
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(b) by replacing, in the English version, line 14 on page 20 with the following:
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(c) by replacing, in the English version, line 21 on page 20 with the following:
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Motion No. 10 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 29, be amended by replacing, in the French version, line 41 on page 20 and line 1 on page 21 with the following:
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Motion No. 11 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 56. |
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Motion No. 12 of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), — That Bill C-11, in Clause 56, be amended by replacing, in the English version, line 12 on page 41 with the following:
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on division. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded division was deferred. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was negatived. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 4 and it was agreed to on division. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 5 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded division was deferred. |
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The question was put on Motions Nos. 6 to 10 and they were agreed to on division. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 11 and it was negatived. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 12 and it was agreed to on division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded divisions were further deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, including amendments in relation to foreign investment entities and non-resident trusts, and to provide for the bijural expression of the provisions of that Act. |
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Mr. Hill (Secretary of State) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Paradis (Secretary of State (Agriculture)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Delegated Legislation |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages), — That, given the importance of the fisheries in Ontario and the introduction of Bill C-45, An Act respecting the sustainable development of Canada's seacoast and inland fisheries, by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans which addresses the concerns of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, and pursuant to Standing Order 124 and subsection 19.1(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act, the resolution of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations providing that subsection 36(2) of the Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989, be revoked, presented to the House on February 7, 2007, in its Fourth Report (Report No. 78 — Disallowance), not be adopted and that the matter be referred back to the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations for further review. (Government Business No. 14) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Del Mastro Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Paradis Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dhaliwal Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) Savage Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Clement Lalonde Scheer |
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Accordingly, pursuant to Standing Order 125(1), the corresponding resolution, standing on the Order Paper in the name of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), is deemed withdrawn. |
Government Orders |
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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-11, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 3. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 25, NAYS: 245 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Charlton Julian McDonough Total: -- 25 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Devolin Lauzon Rajotte Total: -- 245 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Clement Lalonde Scheer |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 5 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-11 be amended by deleting Clause 5. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 5 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 25, NAYS: 245 (See list under Division No. 120) |
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Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), moved, — That the Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts be concurred in at report stage with further amendments. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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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 |
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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. Murphy (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-304, An Act to provide for the development of a national strategy for the treatment of autism and to amend the Canada Health Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 113, NAYS: 155 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Davies Martin (Winnipeg Centre) Rota Total: -- 113 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Del Mastro Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Petit Total: -- 155 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Clement Lalonde Scheer |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Finance (extension of time to consider Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions)), presented on Thursday, February 15, 2007, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 19) |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Finance (extension of time to consider Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (exemption from taxation of 50% of United States social security payments to Canadian residents)), presented on Thursday, February 15, 2007, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 20) |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Martin (LaSalle—Émard), seconded by Mr. Merasty (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), — That Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 152, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Lussier Ratansi Total: -- 152 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Del Mastro Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Preston Total: -- 119 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Clement Lalonde Scheer |
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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. |
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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. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (lottery schemes), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 159, NAYS: 109 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Lunney Redman Total: -- 159 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Jean Poilievre Total: -- 109 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Clement Lalonde Scheer |
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Accordingly, Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (lottery schemes), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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At 6:43 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the current level of financial support provided to persons with disabilities through the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit and report to the House no later than May 2007. (Private Members' Business M-243) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), seconded by Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), moved, — That motion M-243 be amended by replacing the words "no later than May 2007", with the words "no later than November 30, 2007". |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
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At 7:43 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |