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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 144 Tuesday, May 1, 2007 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, “Ten Steps to a Better Trade Policy”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-227. |
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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. 30, 31, 37 to 39 and 42 to 57) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), Bill C-437, An Act to develop and implement a National Sustainable Development Strategy, create a Green Fund to assist in its implementation and adopt specific goals with respect to sustainable development in Canada, and to make consequential amendments to another Act, 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. Easter (Malpeque), two concerning the Canadian Armed Forces (Nos. 391-1441 and 391-1442);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning taxes on books (No. 391-1443) and one concerning the tax system (No. 391-1444);
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— by Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), two concerning the elderly (Nos. 391-1445 and 391-1446);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-1447);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-1448).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Merasty (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), moved, — That this House apologize to the survivors of Indian Residential Schools for the trauma they suffered as a result of policies intended to assimilate First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, causing the loss of aboriginal culture, heritage and language, while also leaving a sad legacy of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (May 2007), together with an addendum, pursuant to the Act to amend the Auditor General Act (reports), S.C. 1994, c. 32, s. 2. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-64-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
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| 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. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Merasty (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), 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. 167 -- Vote no 167) | |
| YEAS: 257, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Del Mastro Khan Priddy Total: -- 257 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Casson Lalonde |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That the 16th Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Report No. 32) |
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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. 168 -- Vote no 168) | |
| YEAS: 149, NAYS: 109 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Davies Laforest Peterson Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Doyle Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Richardson Total: -- 109 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Casson Lalonde |
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| Messages from the Senate |
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Messages were received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House of the following:
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That the Senate does not insist on its amendment to Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act.
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However, the Senate expresses its regret that the House of Commons provided no sound reasons to refuse the Senate amendment to Bill C-16, which was clearly in line with the objective of the Bill.
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— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act, without amendment.
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Amendments to the By-laws adopted by the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons on April 16, 2007, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, S.C. 1991, c. 20, sbs. 52.5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-391-20.
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of the Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-20-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc., together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-128-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-415-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2007-2011 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-842-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Robillard (Westmount—Ville-Marie), one concerning funding aid (No. 391-1449).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 5:56 p.m., pursuant to Order made Friday, April 27, 2007, 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 6:07 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |