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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 109 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Strahl (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 2005-2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-392-24.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) laid upon the Table, — Annual Report of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government for 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-392-25.
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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. 392-0605 concerning Tibet. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-87-01;
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— No. 392-0651 concerning the criminal justice system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-68-03;
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— Nos. 392-0748 and 392-0751 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-26-20.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Mills (Red Deer), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-469, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (use of phosphorus)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-144. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 37) was tabled. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the Report was deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, June 11, 2008, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 21) |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Valley (Kenora), seconded by Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), Bill C-560, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act (biweekly payment of benefits), 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. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), Bill C-561, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (occupational disease registry), 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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Mr. St. Amand (Brant), seconded by Mr. Pearson (London North Centre), moved, — That the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Report No. 22) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 143 -- Vote no 143) | |
| YEAS: 102, NAYS: 146 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Del Mastro Lake Ritz Total: -- 102 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra D'Amours Lévesque Regan Total: -- 146 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Guay Komarnicki Ouellet |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, the House shall meet at 3:00 p.m. and proceed to Statements by Ministers pursuant to Standing Order 33 to allow the Prime Minister to make a statement of apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools; during this statement, Phil Fontaine, Mary Simon, Clem Chartier, Beverly Jacobs, Patrick Brazeau, Mary Moonias, Marguerite Wabano, Sandra Linklater, Crystal Merasty, Peter Irniq, Don Favel and Mike Cachagee shall be permitted on the floor of the House; any scheduled votes on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 shall be deferred to Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; after Statements by Ministers on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day; and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, no committees shall meet. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. St. Amand (Brant), seconded by Mr. Pearson (London North Centre), — That the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 22) |
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The debate continued. |
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At 1:09 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at 3:00 p.m. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the World Trade Centre (No. 392-0790), one concerning natural health products (No. 392-0791) and one concerning transportation (No. 392-0792);
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— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the income tax system (No. 392-0793);
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— by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 392-0794);
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— by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 392-0795);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning asbestos (No. 392-0796).
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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-209 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-29, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans), as deemed reported by a committee with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), — That Bill C-29, in Clause 4, be amended by deleting lines 13 to 17 on page 2. |
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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: 145, NAYS: 124 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission) Poilievre Total: -- 145 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dhalla Lessard Rae Total: -- 124 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Bernier Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Ouellet |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), — That Bill C-29, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 29 to 35 on page 4 with the following:
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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: 190, NAYS: 79 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crête Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission) Perron Total: -- 190 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Folco McCallum Scarpaleggia Total: -- 79 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Bernier Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Ouellet |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), — That Bill C-29, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 32 to 35 on page 5 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 144, NAYS: 124 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Prentice Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dhalla Lessard Rae Total: -- 124 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Bernier Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Ouellet |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments. |
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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: 189, NAYS: 79 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crête Julian Paquette Total: -- 189 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Folco McCallum Scarpaleggia Total: -- 79 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Bernier Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Ouellet |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage with further amendments and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. St. Amand (Brant), seconded by Mr. Pearson (London North Centre), — That the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 22) |
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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: 150, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Lemay Proulx Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Devolin Komarnicki Richardson Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Bernier Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Ouellet |
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| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan", pursuant to Order made Thursday, March 13, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-392-26.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:51 p.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. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-520, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Home Buyers' Plan), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-520, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Home Buyers' Plan), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0797).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:34 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 7:01 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today. |