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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 129 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), the Speaker presented the report of a parliamentary delegation that travelled to Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali, in connection with a seminar entitled “Parliamentary Democracy: The Canadian Experience”, from January 8 to 16, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-75-04.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) presented the report of the joint Canadian delegation of the Canada-Japan Interparliamentary Group and the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its participation at the 15th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarians Forum (APPF), held in Moscow, Russia, from January 21 to 26, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-57-07.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, “Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-196. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 10, 13, 14, 16 to 28, 30, 31, 33, 34 and 38 to 45) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 13th Report of the Committee, “Protocol for the Appearance of Accounting Officers as Witnesses Before the Standing Commitee on Public Accounts”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-197. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 13, 20, 24 to 27, 30, 35, 44 and 45) was tabled. |
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Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, “Rights, Limits, Security: A Comprehensive Review of the Anti-terrorism Act and Related Issues”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-198. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 34) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette), seconded by Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), Bill C-417, An Act to establish a Memorial Wall for Canada’s fallen soldiers and peacekeepers, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), Bill C-418, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of remuneration), 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), two concerning the issuing of visas (Nos. 391-1300 and 391-1301);
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— by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), one concerning bankruptcy (No. 391-1302);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 391-1303);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), two concerning immigration (Nos. 391-1304 and 391-1305).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means No. 14) |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform). (Ways and Means No. 14) |
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The debate continued. |
| Ways and Means |
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Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007. (Ways and Means No. 20) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-27. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform). (Ways and Means No. 14) |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 84(6), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 139 -- Vote no 139) | |
| YEAS: 176, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davidson Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Paradis Total: -- 176 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Cullen (Etobicoke North) Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) Rodriguez Total: -- 119 |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made Friday, March 23, 2007, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue), — That Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences), be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 140 -- Vote no 140) | |
| YEAS: 245, NAYS: 49 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cuzner Layton Redman Total: -- 245 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Guay Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 49 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences), was read the second time and referred to a legislative committee. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:50 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill S-220, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses. |
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Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's), seconded by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
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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 6:51 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), seconded by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, in cooperation with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, examine all measures to improve transportation between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada, including a fixed link and renewal of the Marine Atlantic ferry service. (Private Members' Business M-242) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Ms. Oda (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (museum policy in Canada) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-110), presented to the House on Monday, November 27, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-110.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 7:49 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |