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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 106 Thursday, June 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), the Speaker presented the report of the parliamentary delegation that travelled to the Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, from April 18 to 27, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-75-05.
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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. 392-0603 concerning student loans. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-50-08;
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— Nos. 392-0616 and 392-0657 concerning landmines. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-83-02;
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— No. 392-0632 concerning aboriginal affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-4-03;
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— No. 392-0636 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-43-05.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Report of the Advisory Group on corporate social responsibility). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-140. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 34) was tabled. |
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Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-141. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 32) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), Bill C-559, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), 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. Warawa (Langley), one concerning service medals (No. 392-0767);
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— by Mr. Bell (North Vancouver), two concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Nos. 392-0768 and 392-0769);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0770) and two concerning prosperity partnership (Nos. 392-0771 and 392-0772).
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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 answer to question Q-255 on the Order Paper. |
| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), moved, — That this House reaffirm all of its well-established privileges and immunities, especially with regard to freedom of speech; |
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that, in order to clarify and assure those privileges, Section 3(3) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, which is Appendix I to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, is amended by deleting the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b) and by adding the following after paragraph (b): |
“(b.1) consists of being a party to a legal action relating to actions of the Member as a Member of Parliament; or”;
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that, pursuant to section 28(13) of the Conflict of Interest Code, the House refer the Thibault Inquiry Report back to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner for reconsideration in the light of the amendment to the Code; and |
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that the House affirm its confidence in the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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 Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the recorded division was deferred until the conclusion of the consideration of motions relating to the Estimates. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 1, in the amount of $58,467,000, under PARLIAMENT — The Senate — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, be concurred in. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 7:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, June 3, 2008, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That this House reaffirm all of its well-established privileges and immunities, especially with regard to freedom of speech; |
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that, in order to clarify and assure those privileges, Section 3(3) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, which is Appendix I to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, is amended by deleting the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b) and by adding the following after paragraph (b): |
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“(b.1) consists of being a party to a legal action relating to actions of the Member as a Member of Parliament; or”;
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that, pursuant to section 28(13) of the Conflict of Interest Code, the House refer the Thibault Inquiry Report back to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner for reconsideration in the light of the amendment to the Code; and |
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that the House affirm its confidence in the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 131 -- Vote no 131) | |
| YEAS: 145, NAYS: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) Layton Perron Total: -- 145 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Doyle Khan Reid Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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The House proceeded to the putting of the question on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That Vote 1, in the amount of $58,467,000, under PARLIAMENT — The Senate — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, 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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| YEAS: 196, NAYS: 66 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Dryden Lebel Rota Total: -- 196 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Charlton Laforest Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) Total: -- 66 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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, 2009, 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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 120, NAYS: 68 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Reid Total: -- 120 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Guimond Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 68 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2009, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 120, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 133) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2009, 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. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 120, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 133) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 119, NAYS: 68 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin Khan Richardson Total: -- 119 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Guimond Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 68 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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, 2009, be concurred in. |
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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: 119, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 136) |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), Bill C-59, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2009, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| (Division No. 138 -- Vote no 138) | |
| YEAS: 119, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 136) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-59, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2009, 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. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 180, NAYS: 69 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Dion Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 180 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Cardin Godin McDonough Total: -- 69 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 180, NAYS: 68 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Dion Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 180 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Guimond Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 68 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Davidson Menzies Thi Lac |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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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) — Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 8561-392-716-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report on the administration of the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-14, sbs. 8(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-457-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development) — Reports of the Pension Appeals Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 8561-392-718-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Van Loan (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. 2008-794, P.C. 2008-912, P.C. 2008-913 and P.C. 2008-924 to P.C. 2008-926. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-1-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
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— P.C. 2008-839. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-2-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
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— P.C. 2008-916 to P.C. 2008-921. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-3-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2008-886 to P.C. 2008-891. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-14-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2008-870 and P.C. 2008-923. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-8-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2008-832 to P.C. 2008-834, P.C. 2008-915, P.C. 2008-959 and P.C. 2008-960. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-4-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— P.C. 2008-840, P.C. 2008-867, P.C. 2008-868, P.C. 2008-871, P.C. 2008-900 to P.C. 2008-911. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-16-10. (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. 2008-838, P.C. 2008-895 and P.C. 2008-897 to P.C. 2008-899. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-22-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2008-885. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-28-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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— P.C. 2008-893, P.C. 2008-894 and P.C. 2008-922. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-29-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— P.C. 2008-835 and P.C. 2008-872 to P.C. 2008-884. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-24-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 8:42 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 8:52 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |