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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 150 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| Statement by the Speaker |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 391-1296 concerning federal programs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-74-08;
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— No. 391-1302 concerning bankruptcy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-97-02;
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— Nos. 391-1304 and 391-1327 to 391-1334 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-25.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians), Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (expanded voting opportunities) and to make a consequential amendment to the Referendum Act, 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 amend the Canada Elections Act (expanded voting opportunities) and to make a consequential amendment to the Referendum Act”.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Mr. Blaikie (Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United Kingdom Interparliamentary Association respecting its parliamentary visit to London, United Kingdom, from January 14 to 20, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-69-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Mills (Red Deer) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Parliamentary Conference on Northern Dimension, held in Brussels, Belgium, from February 28 to March 1, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-51-11.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Mills (Red Deer), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-233. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 47 and 53 to 55) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 48th Report of the Committee (amendment to Standing Order 115). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-234. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 49) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 49th Report of the Committee (Private Members' Business and addition of new Standing Order 92.1). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-235. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 49) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 50th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, “Communities Speak Out: Hear Our Voice — The Vitality of Official Language Minority Communities”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-236. |
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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. 13 to 19, 21 to 26, 29 to 36, 38 to 40, 42 and 44 to 53) was tabled. |
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Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the 19th Report of the Committee (assistance program for exhibits and festivals). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-237. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 57) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on Canada's trade policy, five members of the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sanaa, Yemen, and Brussels, Belgium, from June 3 to 14, 2007, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on Canada's trade policy, five members of the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, Singapore, Singapore, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 3 to 14, 2007, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 48th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 49th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 391-1491), two concerning housing policy (Nos. 391-1492 and 391-1493) and two concerning the Canada Labour Code (Nos. 391-1494 and 391-1495);
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— by Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan), one concerning federal programs (No. 391-1496);
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— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 391-1497);
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— by Mr. Chan (Richmond), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 391-1498);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning asbestos (No. 391-1499);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), two concerning the Employment Insurance program (Nos. 391-1500 and 391-1501);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning federal programs (No. 391-1502);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning transportation (No. 391-1503) and one concerning the elderly (No. 391-1504);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 391-1505).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans). |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), seconded by Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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 Alghabra Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) LeBlanc Plamondon Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Khan Rajotte Total: -- 121 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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 Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system), as amended, 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: 155, NAYS: 121 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) LeBlanc Plamondon Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Khan Rajotte Total: -- 121 |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, 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 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Demers (Laval), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-280, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), 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: 148, NAYS: 121 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) Layton Picard Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Del Mastro Komarnicki Reid Total: -- 121 |
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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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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:25 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 Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Account and premium rate setting) and another Act in consequence. |
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Mr. Blais (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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. |
| 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 Mr. Bernier (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Commissioner of Competition for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Competition Act, R.S. 1985, c. 19, (2nd Supp.), s. 127. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-352-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Mr. Bernier (Minister of Industry) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2007-2008 to 2011-2012 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2007-2008 of the Standards Council of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-820-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 391-1506) and seven concerning federal programs (Nos. 391-1507 to 391-1513).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:26 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 7:45 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |