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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 59 Wednesday, October 4, 2006 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at a meeting with officials of the Secretariat General of the APF, held in Paris, France, on May 19, 2006, and its visit to Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and Syria, from May 21 to 26, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-52-06.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the First Report of the Committee (access to information legislation). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-67. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 7) was tabled. |
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. Moore (Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 391-0397);
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— by Mr. Boshcoff (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0398);
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— by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0399);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning transportation (No. 391-0400);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0401);
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— by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), one concerning health care services (No. 391-0402);
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— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), two concerning marriage (Nos. 391-0403 and 391-0404);
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— by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0405);
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— by Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin), two concerning marriage (Nos. 391-0406 and 391-0407) and one concerning the situation in Sudan (No. 391-0408).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), — That Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its studies on the Canadian seal hunt and grey seals, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be authorized to travel to St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in November 2006, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), — That Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal procedure, language of the accused, sentencing and other amendments). |
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Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Oda (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), — That Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade; |
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And of the amendment of Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour), seconded by Mrs. Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to proceed with Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, because it opposes the principle of the bill, which is to abrogate the North American Free Trade Agreement, to condone illegal conduct by Americans, to encourage further violations of the North American Free Trade Agreement and to undermine the Canadian softwood sector by leaving at least $ 1 billion in illegally collected duties in American hands, by failing to provide open market access for Canadian producers, by permitting the United States to escape its obligations within three years, by failing to provide necessary support to Canadian workers, employers and communities in the softwood sector and by imposing coercive and punitive taxation in order to crush dissent with this policy”.
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the subamendment of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:
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“specifically because it fails to immediately provide loan guarantees to softwood companies, because it fails to un-suspend outstanding litigation which is almost concluded and which Canada stands to win, and because it punishes companies by imposing questionable double taxation, a provision which was not in the agreement signed by the Minister of International Trade”.
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 105, NAYS: 163 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Cullen (Etobicoke North) Lee Proulx Total: -- 105 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Komarnicki Petit Total: -- 163 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Freeman St-Cyr |
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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. Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier), seconded by Mr. Godfrey (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-288, An Act to ensure Canada meets its global climate change obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Crowder Laframboise Paquette Total: -- 152 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Devolin Komarnicki Reid Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Freeman St-Cyr |
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Accordingly, Bill C-288, An Act to ensure Canada meets its global climate change obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont), — That Bill C-277, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child), 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: 217, NAYS: 47 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davidson Lake Rajotte Total: -- 217 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Kotto Mourani Total: -- 47 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Freeman St-Cyr |
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Accordingly, Bill C-277, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the advisability of evaluating the future of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, one of Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites, and its potential to become: (a) a premier recreational asset; (b) a world-class destination for recreational boaters; (c) a greater source of clean, renewable electrical power; (d) a facilitator of economic opportunity and renewal in the communities along its 386 km length; and (e) a model of environmental sustainability. (Private Members' Business M-161) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 18, 2006, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Motions |
| 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. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-630-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Reports of the Canadian Transportation Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-527-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Reports of the Blue Water Bridge Authority for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-864-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act, R.S. 1985, c. 18 (3rd Supp.), Part I, s. 40. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-535-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 34. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-797-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, S.C. 2000, c. 17, sbs. 71(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-802-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Reports of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-671-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the Northwest Territories Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-730-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the British Columbia Treaty Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-868-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-870-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-874-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-911-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Adjournment |
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At 7:14 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |