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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 50 Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| 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 Malaysia, from November 3 to 9, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-75-02.
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada concerning the examination of RCMP exempt data banks, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, ss. 39(1) and 40(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-997-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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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 response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petition: |
— No. 392-0296 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-19-07.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2007 Economic Leadership Forum of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, held in Whistler, British Columbia, from November 15 to 17, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-59-11.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the First Report of the Committee (matter related to the forestry and manufacturing sectors). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-53. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 11) was tabled. |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 11th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), from the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Women and the Court Challenges Program". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-54. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 7, 10 and 12 to 14) was tabled. |
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Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), from the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented the Third Report of the Committee (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-55. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 14) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord), Bill C-505, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec), 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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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House recognize and honour the great contribution to science and the fight against climate change by the Canadian scientists of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), who were awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Museums Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be deemed to have been read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at the report stage and deemed read the third time and passed. |
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. Watson (Essex), one concerning sex offenders (No. 392-0349) and one concerning the issuing of visas (No. 392-0350);
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— by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 392-0351);
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— by Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 392-0352 and 392-0353);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning prosperity partnership (No. 392-0354);
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— by Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 392-0355);
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— by Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0356);
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— by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), two concerning immigration (Nos. 392-0357 and 392-0358) and one concerning student loans (No. 392-0359);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning sentences in the Criminal Code (No. 392-0360);
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— by Mrs. Freeman (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 392-0361);
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— by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), one concerning national parks (No. 392-0362);
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— by Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), one concerning prosperity partnership (No. 392-0363).
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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 answers to questions Q-165, Q-174, Q-178 and Q-179 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 returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-166 — Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — With respect to Disability applications under the Canada Pension Plan for the years 2004 to 2006, inclusive: (a) what was the total number of applications received by the end of each respective year; (b) what were the total numbers of both granted and denied benefits on initial application; (c) what was the total number of denied clients who requested a level 81 reconsideration; (d) what were the total numbers of both granted and denied applications at the reconsideration level; (e) what was the total number of clients who appealed to level 82 (Review Tribunal); (f) what was the number of clients who were granted a benefit prior to a hearing (Review Tribunal); and (g) what were the total numbers of granted and denied applications at the level 82 (review Tribunal)? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-166.
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Q-176 — Mr. Dykstra (St. Catharines) — With respect to Canada's international development commitments, what is the estimated annual cost to increase Canada’s international aid expenditures by 10% instead of the 8% currently that is currently committed by the present government? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-176.
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Q-177 — Mr. Dykstra (St. Catharines) — With regard to government initiatives affecting seniors, what is the estimated annual cost: (a) to end the 10 year residency requirement for Old Age Security; and (b) to expand the full benefits of the Veteran’s Independence Program to widows who currently do not qualify for the program? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-177.
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Q-192 — Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso) — With regard to the Small Craft Harbours program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, what was the funding amount allocated, granted or contributed to each harbour in each federal electoral district within the province of Nova Scotia, in each of the years 2003 to 2007, inclusive? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-192.
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| Applications for Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the livestock industry. |
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The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later today, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation). |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, when the House begins proceedings under the provisions of Standing Order 52 later this day, no quorum calls, requests for unanimous consent or dilatory motions shall be received by the Speaker. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), — That Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following: |
“this House decline to give second reading to Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), because the Bill would reduce the political weight of the Quebec nation in the House of Commons in an unacceptable manner and does not provide that 25 percent of the elected members of the House of Commons must come from Quebec.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Public Service Employment Act, be deemed to have been read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at the report stage and deemed read the third time and passed. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), — That Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following:
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“this House decline to give second reading to Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), because the Bill would reduce the political weight of the Quebec nation in the House of Commons in an unacceptable manner and does not provide that 25 percent of the elected members of the House of Commons must come from Quebec.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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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. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), — That Bill C-20, An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate, be referred forthwith to a legislative committee. |
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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: 224, NAYS: 48 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Khan Rajotte Total: -- 224 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Guimond Mourani Total: -- 48 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-20, An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate, was referred to a legislative committee. |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Godfrey (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), — That 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, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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: 267, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Khan Picard Total: -- 267 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Trost Total: -- 1 |
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Accordingly, 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 read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:10 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 Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-469, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (use of phosphorus), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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-469, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (use of phosphorus), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
| Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the livestock industry. |
Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mrs. Thi Lac (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) — Report of the Canadian Wheat Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the crop year ended July 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canadian Wheat Board Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-24, sbs. 9(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-259-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
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A paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was deemed laid upon the Table:
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— by Mr. Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources) — Second 30-day report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited tabled further to the consideration of Bill C-38, An Act to permit the resumption and continuation of the operation of the National Research Universal Reactor at Chalk River, in Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-392-17.
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| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today, at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |