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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 87 Monday, November 27, 2006 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scott (Fredericton), seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national strategy for autism spectrum disorder that would include: (a) the establishment, in cooperation with provincial governments, of national standards for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and the delivery of related services; (b) the study, in cooperation with provincial governments, of the funding arrangements for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder, including the possibility of transferring federal funds to assist provincial governments to provide no-cost treatment, education, professional training and other required supports for Canadians with autism spectrum disorder without unreasonable wait times; (c) the creation of a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder to be managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada; and (d) the provision of funding for health research into treatments for autism spectrum disorder. (Private Members' Business M-172) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), seconded by Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “include” and substituting the following: |
“(a) the development, in cooperation with provincial/territorial governments, of evidence based standards for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder; (b) the development, in cooperation with provincial governments, of innovative funding methods for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder; (c) consulting with provincial/territorial governments and other stakeholders on the requirements of implementing a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder; and (d) the provision of additional federal funding for health research into autism spectrum disorder.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 12:04 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Order made Friday, November 24, 2006, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Thompson (Minister of Veterans Affairs), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 11, the debate not be further adjourned. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the closure motion.
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Harper (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That this House recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada; (Government Business No. 11) |
And of the motion of Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That this question be now put.
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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. |
| Ways and Means |
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Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to amend the Excise Tax Act, the Excise Act, 2001 and the Air Travellers Security Charge Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. (Ways and Means No. 12) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-15. |
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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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
— No. 391-0501 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-28-05;
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— No. 391-0568 concerning Kyoto Protocol. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-45-03.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development), seconded by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security 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 Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act”.
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development), Bill C-37, An Act to amend the law governing financial institutions and to provide for related and consequential matters, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (museum policy in Canada). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-110. |
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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. 9, 10, 15, 16, 18 and 22) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 23rd Report of the Committee (Private Member's Business — Bill C-295). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-111. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 31) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North), seconded by Ms. Brown (Oakville), Bill C-386, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act (foreign investments), 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. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre), seconded by Mr. Simard (Saint Boniface), Bill C-387, An Act respecting the National Ecosystems Council of Canada, 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. Silva (Davenport), seconded by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), Bill C-388, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (failure to prevent access to child pornography), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 23rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Accordingly, the following recommendation of the Committee was agreed to:
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That the Member for Vancouver Island North have the option of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), being debated in the House of Commons for a second hour but the bill will be declared non-votable; or she can advise the Speaker in writing within five days of the adoption of this report that she wishes to have
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(1) Bill C-295 withdrawn and the order for second reading discharged; and
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(2) that she be given a period of up to 20 sitting days from the adoption of this report to specify another item of Private Members' Business, and, notwithstanding any other Standing Order, such item shall be immediately placed at the bottom of the Order of Precedence; such item shall be entitled to two hours of debate and shall be votable, subject to the application of Standing Orders 86 to 99.
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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. Thompson (Wild Rose), one concerning unborn children (No. 391-0676) and one concerning marriage (No. 391-0677);
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— by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), three concerning marriage (Nos. 391-0678 to 391-0680);
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— by Mr. Silva (Davenport), one concerning immigration (No. 391-0681);
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— by Mrs. Yelich (Blackstrap), one concerning marriage (No. 391-0682).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the answers to questions Q-101 and Q-102 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Harper (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform); (Government Business No. 11) |
And of the motion of Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That this question be now put.
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:04 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 57, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Harper (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That this House recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada. (Government Business No. 11) |
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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: 265, NAYS: 16 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Poilievre Total: -- 265 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bains Dryden Matthews Steckle Total: -- 16 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Hinton Lalonde Loubier Skelton |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Duceppe (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), — That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Gauthier (Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean), seconded by Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île), — That the motion be amended by adding after the word “nation” the following:
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“currently within Canada”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 48, NAYS: 233 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Carrier Guimond Mourani Total: -- 48 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cullen (Etobicoke North) Komarnicki Regan Total: -- 233 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Hinton Lalonde Loubier Skelton |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 48, NAYS: 233 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Carrier Guimond Mourani Total: -- 48 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cullen (Etobicoke North) Komarnicki Redman Total: -- 233 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Hinton Lalonde Loubier Skelton |
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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 Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2006-2007 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-863-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (P.C. 2006-1312 and SOR/JUS-609220), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-592-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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| Adjournment |
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At 8:52 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |