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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 88 Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
— Nos. 391-0489 to 391-0493, 391-0518 to 391-0524, 391-0554, 391-0571, 391-0572, 391-0588 and 391-0589 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-37-04;
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— No. 391-0540 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-11-08;
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— Nos. 391-0543 and 391-0617 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-17-09.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (funding of the Court Challenges Program of Canada and the Law Commission of Canada). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-112. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 28, 29 and 34) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning housing policy (No. 391-0683).
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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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Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the Conservative government has broken its promise to reduce medical wait times and to provide the necessary funding and resources to achieve the goals of the First Ministers’ Accord on Health Care Renewal. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Orders or special Order, for the consideration of the Business of Supply for today only, Standing Order 81(18)(c) shall be amended by replacing the word “6:30 p.m.” with the word “6:00 p.m.” and the word “10:00 p.m.” with the word “8:00 p.m.” |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (November 2006), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1994, c. 32, s. 2. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-64-02. (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 Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Orders made earlier today and Tuesday, April 4, 2006, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 4, 2006, the recorded division was deferred until the conclusion of the consideration of motions relating to the Estimates. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources), moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 10, in the amount of $256,094,000, under NATURAL RESOURCES — Department — Grants and Contributions, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 be concurred in. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 8:00 p.m., pursuant to Orders made earlier today and Tuesday, April 4, 2006, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 4, 2006, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Conservative government has broken its promise to reduce medical wait times and to provide the necessary funding and resources to achieve the goals of the First Ministers’ Accord on Health Care Renewal. |
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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: 149, NAYS: 122 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Crowder Kotto Paquette Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Del Mastro Komarnicki Ritz Total: -- 122 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Lalonde Loubier MacKay (Central Nova) O'Connor |
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The House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That Vote 10, in the amount of $256,094,000, under NATURAL RESOURCES — Department — Grants and Contributions, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 be concurred in. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 76 -- Vote no 76) | |
| YEAS: 258, NAYS: 10 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cuzner Kotto Preston Total: -- 258 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bell (Vancouver Island North) Davies Marston Stoffer Total: -- 10 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Lalonde Loubier MacKay (Central Nova) O'Connor |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved Motion No. 2, — That Vote 1, in the amount of $53,905,150, under PARLIAMENT — The Senate — Programs Expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 be concurred in. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 204, NAYS: 67 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Day Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 204 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Chow Julian Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) Total: -- 67 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Lalonde Loubier MacKay (Central Nova) O'Connor |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, except any Vote disposed of earlier today and less the amounts voted in Interim Supply, be concurred in. |
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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 Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), Bill C-38, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2007, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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-38, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2007, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, be concurred in. |
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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 Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), Bill C-39, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2007, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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-39, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2007, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, November 21, 2006, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Gagnon (Québec), seconded by Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), — That Bill C-285, An Act to amend the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act (profits distributed to provinces), 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 negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 76, NAYS: 193 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Charlton Guay Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 76 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Devolin Lake Ritz Total: -- 193 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Lalonde Loubier MacKay (Central Nova) O'Connor |
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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. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2006-1345. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-3-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2006-1347 and P.C. 2006-1348. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-14-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2006-1291 to P.C. 2006-1293. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-7-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— P.C. 2006-1294, P.C. 2006-1295, P.C. 2006-1338 to P.C. 2006-1343. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-8-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2006-1317, P.C. 2006-1337 and P.C. 2006-1346. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-4-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— P.C. 2006-1325 to P.C. 2006-1336. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-16-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2006-1318 to P.C. 2006-1322. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-22-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2006-1323 and P.C. 2006-1324. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Debt Management Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, S.C. 1999, c. 26, s. 23. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-205-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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| Adjournment |
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At 9:14 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |