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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 69 Wednesday, October 25, 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. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Ambrose (Minister of the Environment) laid upon the Table, — Copy of notes prepared for oral question period concerning the Canadian Lung Association (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-391-17.
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Hiebert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-5-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Bruinooge (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Nisga'a Final Agreement: Implementation Report for 2004-2005. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-391-19.
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— No. 391-0334 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-21-02.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Southern Governors' Association, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 15 to 17, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors' Association, held in Sedona, Arizona, from June 11 to 13, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2006 Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, held in Edmonton, Alberta, from July 16 to 20, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-10.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, held in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 29 to August 2, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-11.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the National Conference of State Legislatures entitled "Strong States, Strong Nation", held in Nashville, Tennessee, from August 14 to 18, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the National Conference of State Legislatures entitled “Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2005, Strong States, Strong Nation”, held in Seattle, Washington, from August 16 to 20, 2005. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-13.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 18th Report of the Committee (Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-84. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 18 to 21 and 24) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West), seconded by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), Bill C-362, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement), 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 Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Bill C-363, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-365, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefit period increase), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-366, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (pregnancy benefit), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-367, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (change of title to Unemployment Insurance Act) and another Act in consequence, 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (no interest payable by claimants on benefit repayments or penalties), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-370, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (length of benefit period), 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 Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-371, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (percentage of insurable earnings payable to claimant), 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. Williams (Edmonton—St. Albert), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0475) and one concerning China (No. 391-0476);
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— by Mrs. Chamberlain (Guelph), one concerning immigration (No. 391-0477), one concerning China (No. 391-0478) and one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0479);
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— by Ms. Gagnon (Québec), one concerning the Canada Labour Code (No. 391-0480);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), two concerning the automobile industry (Nos. 391-0481 and 391-0482);
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— by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning Remembrance Day (No. 391-0483);
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— by Mr. Boshcoff (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 391-0484);
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— by Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), two concerning marriage (Nos. 391-0485 and 391-0486);
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— by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0487);
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— by Mr. Batters (Palliser), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0488);
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— by Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), five concerning housing policy (Nos. 391-0489 to 391-0493);
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— by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0494) and one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0495);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0496) and one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0497);
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— by Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0498);
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— by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0499);
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— by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0500);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning transportation (No. 391-0501);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0502);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), one concerning immigration (No. 391-0503).
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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 Finance of Bill C-28, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006. |
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Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, October 19, 2006, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Merasty (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Ms. Keeper (Churchill), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented on Friday, May 12, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 6) |
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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 Crowder Lavallée Picard Total: -- 160 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Devolin Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Reid Total: -- 113 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Lalonde MacKay (Central Nova) Prentice |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Friday, October 20, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 11) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River), seconded by Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Friday, October 20, 2006, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs with instruction that it amend the same so as to recommend that Standing Order 106(4) be amended by replacing the words “five days” with the words “ten days””.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 113, NAYS: 159 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Reid Total: -- 113 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Crowder Lavallée Plamondon Total: -- 159 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Lalonde MacKay (Central Nova) Prentice |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Friday, October 20, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 11) |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to unanimously. |
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. Nadeau (Gatineau), seconded by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), 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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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 167, NAYS: 101 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Perron Total: -- 167 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Doyle Lake Ritz Total: -- 101 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Lalonde MacKay (Central Nova) Prentice |
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Accordingly, Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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. Temelkovski (Oak Ridges—Markham), seconded by Mr. St. Amand (Brant), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should use his power to direct Canada Post to maintain traditional rural mail delivery and protect public safety when rural constituents are required to collect mail at designated group mailbox locations, long distances from their homes. (Private Members' Business M-170) |
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By unanimous consent, the Order respecting the deferred recorded division was discharged. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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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. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), — That Bill C-300, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (direct sale of grain), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 111, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Richardson Total: -- 111 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Cotler Laframboise Plamondon Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Lalonde MacKay (Central Nova) Prentice |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:35 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. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), — That Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Competition Act (personal information obtained by fraud), 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, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 1, 2006, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Adjournment |
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At 7:21 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |