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39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 15 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Proposed Regulations Amending the Citizenship Regulations (Adoption) and Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement”. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-392-6.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-630-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians), Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians), Bill C-20, An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate, 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 provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate”.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, was introduced, read the first time and ordered to be printed.

Pursuant to Order made Thursday, October 25, 2007, Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, (previously Bill C-44, 1st Session, 39th Parliament), was deemed read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

By unanimous consent, presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Taiwan parliamentary friendship group respecting its visit to Taiwan from September 1 to 8, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-64-01.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), Bill C-472, An Act to amend the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and the Special Import Measures Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), Bill C-473, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transportation workers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Godfrey (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), Bill C-474, An Act to require the development and implementation of a National Sustainable Development Strategy, the reporting of progress against a standard set of environmental indicators and the appointment of an independent Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development accountable to Parliament, and to adopt specific goals with respect to sustainable development in Canada, and to make consequential amendments to another Act, 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

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning the income tax system (No. 392-0094);

— by , one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 392-0095);

— by , one concerning asbestos (No. 392-0096);

— by , one concerning asbestos (No. 392-0097).

Business of Supply

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Ms. Brunelle (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mr. Vincent (Shefford), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately establish a series of measures to help the manufacturing and forestry sectors hard hit by the rising dollar and increased competition from new players in the field of low-cost mass production, specifically including a program to support businesses that wish to update their production facilities, a series of investments and tax measures to support research and development in the industry, the re-establishment of an economic diversification program for forestry regions similar to the one that the Conservatives abolished, a review of the trade laws to better protect our companies against unfair competition, and better financial support of workers affected by the crisis in the manufacturing sector.

Debate arose thereon.

Statements By Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Oral Questions

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Ways and Means

Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007. (Ways and Means No. 4) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-392-04.

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.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Brunelle (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mr. Vincent (Shefford), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Deferred Recorded Divisions

Business of Supply

By unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), — That, taking into account the reports produced by the Standing Committee on Status of Women on the need for pay equity and the lack of economic security for women, the House call upon the government to develop a strategy to improve the economic security of all women in Canada and present this strategy to the House by February 1, 2008.

By unanimous consent, the motion was agreed to.

Private Members' Business

At 5:40 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Brown (Barrie), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:

— by — Additions to Schedule 1 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, R.S. 2001, c. 26, sbs. 30(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-993-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-630-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Reports of Transport Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-690-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-866-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Parc Downsview Park Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-919-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-897-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Blue Water Bridge Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-866-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Reports of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-880-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Recommendation Regarding Tricots Liesse (1983) Inc. (Single Yarn of Artificial Staple Fibres)” dated August 27, 2007, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-572-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the operations under the Fisheries Development Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Fisheries Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-21, s. 10. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-292-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— by — Reports of the Canada Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-646-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian International Development Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-631-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Standards Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-122-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, 1997, S.C. 1997, c. 26, sbs. 29(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-116-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Report of the Business Development Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-152-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the National Research Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the National Research Council Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-15, s. 17. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-192-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Space Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-502-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the National Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-392-639-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Business Development Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-686-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Industry for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-723-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Annual Report of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2005, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, S.C. 1998, c. 21, sbs. 38(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-196-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Annual Report of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2006, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, S.C. 1998, c. 21, sbs. 38(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-196-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the Canadian Polar Commission, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canadian Polar Commission Act, S.C. 1991, c. 6, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-498-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Report of the First Nations Lands Advisory Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the section 41.2 of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management, as ratified by the First Nations Land Management Act, S.C. 1999, c. 24. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-862-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2007-1520. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-2-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— P.C. 2007-1511, P.C. 2007-1512, P.C. 2007-1518, P.C. 2007-1519, P.C. 2007-1536 to P.C. 2007-1544, P.C. 2007-1552 and P.C. 2007-1586. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-3-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2007-1483 to P.C. 2007-1500, P.C. 2007-1551, P.C. 2007-1557 and P.C. 2007-1558. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-14-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2007-1501 to P.C. 2007-1503. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-7-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— P.C. 2007-1475, P.C. 2007-1505, P.C. 2007-1506 and P.C. 2007-1548. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-9-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2007-1477, P.C. 2007-1563 and P.C. 2007-1564. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-8-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2007-1474 and P.C. 2007-1476. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-4-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2007-1532 and P.C. 2007-1567. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-18-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2007-1535, P.C. 2007-1554 to P.C. 2007-1556, P.C. 2007-1561, P.C. 2007-1562, P.C. 2007-1565, P.C. 2007-1566, P.C. 2007-1569 to P.C. 2007-1585, P.C. 2007-1587 to P.C. 2007-1589, P.C. 2007-1598 and P.C. 2007-1599. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-16-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2007-1478 to P.C. 2007-1482. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-17-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— P.C. 2007-1507 and P.C. 2007-1521 to P.C. 2007-1524. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-29-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2007-1473, P.C. 2007-1504, P.C. 2007-1508 to P.C. 2007-1510, P.C. 2007-1513 to P.C. 2007-1517, P.C. 2007-1533, P.C. 2007-1534, P.C. 2007-1545 to P.C. 2007-1547, P.C. 2007-1549, P.C. 2007-1550, P.C. 2007-1559 and P.C. 2007-1560. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-24-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— P.C. 2007-1525 to P.C. 2007-1531 and P.C. 2007-1553. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-392-32-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(2)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-908-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada entitled "Audit of the Movement of Public Servants Between the Federal Public Service and Ministers' Offices", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(3)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-908-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada entitled "Audit of the Canadian Forces Grievance Board", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(3)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-908-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada entitled "Audit of the NAFTA Secretariat — Canadian Section", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(3)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-908-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada entitled "Audit of the Office of the Correctional Investigator", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(3)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-908-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:

— by , four concerning cruelty to animals (Nos. 392-0098 to 392-0101).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:40 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 7:08 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).