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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 32 Thursday, December 6, 2007 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 a parliamentary delegation that travelled to Germany, from October 8 to 14, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-75-01.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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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-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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 give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-22. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
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Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Reclaiming Citizenship for Canadians: a Report on the Loss of Canadian Citizenship". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-23. |
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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. 4 and 5) was tabled. |
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Mr. Manning (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the First Report of the Committee (reference of Bill C-32, An Act respecting the sustainable development of Canada's seacoast and inland fisheries, to Committee before second reading). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-24. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 6) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Folco (Laval—Les Îles), seconded by Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Bill C-491, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (episodic disability), 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, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead), one concerning the mining industry (No. 392-0176).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the supplementary return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-27 — Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — With respect to federal funds allocated to emergency disaster relief over the last ten years: (a) on an annual basis, what funds, from all federal sources, are available for such contingencies; (b) which departments, Crown corporations or federally funded organizations manage such funds and how much did each receive annually; (c) during which emergencies have relief funds been disbursed to local communities and property owners in disaster affected areas and (i) how much was allocated to each community for each emergency, (ii) what was the average disbursement to individuals or property owners in each instance; (d) what criteria is used to determine what constitutes a disaster and, after a determination has been made, what criteria is used to assess the levels of financial assistance; (e) does the current Mountain Pine Beetle infestation in British Columbia and Alberta constitute a disaster worthy of emergency relief and (i) if not, why, (ii) if so, on what date was it so designated and why; (f) what is the estimated cost of damage to property, to both commercial and private property owners, caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle in (i) British Columbia, (ii) Alberta; and (g) how many applications for emergency financial help has the Minister for Public Safety received from communities affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle under the Disaster Relief Financial Assistance Fund and (i) which communities made the applications, for how much and on what date, (ii) what is the status of each application? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-27-01.
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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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Mr. Zed (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), moved, — That, consistent with the spirit of the Liberal New Deal for Cities and Communities, this House believes it is in the best interest of Canadians, that the government should take steps to make permanent the sharing of the Federal Excise Tax on Gasoline with all Canadian municipalities for the purpose of enhancing local community infrastructure. |
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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. Zed (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), 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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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, 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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| (Division No. 21 -- Vote no 21) | |
| YEAS: 214, NAYS: 25 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davidson Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Plamondon Total: -- 214 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Angus Charlton Dewar Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) Total: -- 25 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Demers Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Prentice |
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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. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), Bill C-35, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2008, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), 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-35, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2008, 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. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), 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. Toews (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), 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: 213, NAYS: 25 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott D'Amours Keeper Petit Total: -- 213 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Angus Charlton Dewar Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) Total: -- 25 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Barbot Demers Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Prentice |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), seconded by Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke), — That Bill C-411, An Act to amend the Special Import Measures Act (domestic prices), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, December 12, 2007, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Debt Management Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, S.C. 1999, c. 26, s. 23. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-205-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors for the year ended June 23, 2007, pursuant to the Canada Land Surveyors Act, S.C. 1998, c. 14, sbs. 70(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-799-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Reports of the British Columbia Treaty Commission 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. 8561-392-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:54 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 7:10 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |