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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 105 Monday, November 2, 2009 11:00 a.m. |
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Prayers |
Private Members' Business |
At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
Item No. 1 in the order of precedence, standing in the name of Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber), was called and, not having been proceeded with, in accordance with Standing Order 42(2), dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. (Private Members' Business C-291) |
Interruption |
At 11:02 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
Government Orders |
The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 3. |
Group No. 1 | ||||||||||||
Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-50, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 25 on page 1 with the following:
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
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 the following amendment to Bill C-50, “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits”: That Bill C-50, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 25 on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-50, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 23 to 26 on page 2 with the following:
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
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 the following amendment to Bill C-50, “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits”: That Bill C-50, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 23 to 26 on page 2 with the following:
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Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-50, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 12 on page 6 with the following:
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
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 the following amendment to Bill C-50, “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits”: That Bill C-50, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 12 on page 6 with the following:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Correctional Investigator for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, S.C. 1992, c. 20, s. 192. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-72-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Third Part of the 2009 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from June 22 to 26, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-51-07.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (recommendation, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, that Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (right to repair), not be further proceeded with). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-147. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 40) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-148. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 53) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 22nd Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), Bill C-472, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (Civilian Investigation Service), 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. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations, 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. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), 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. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 22nd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1136) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-1137);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), six concerning suicide prevention (Nos. 402-1138 to 402-1143);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning student loans (No. 402-1144);
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— by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 402-1145);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning gun control (No. 402-1146), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1147) and one concerning unborn children (No. 402-1148);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-1149) and one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1150);
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— by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-1151);
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— by Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), one concerning bankruptcy (No. 402-1152);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1153);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 402-1154);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1155).
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Applications for Emergency Debate |
Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the supply of H1N1 vaccines. |
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 |
The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment; |
And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 3). |
The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division, which also applies to Motions Nos. 2 and 3, was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-27, An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments. |
Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) for Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) for Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate tonight pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), — That Bill C-27, An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
The debate continued. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-50, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 25 on page 1 with the following:
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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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(Division No. 121 -- Vote no 121) | ||||||
YEAS: 217, NAYS: 29 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott D'Amours Lake Rathgeber Total: -- 217 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Dorion Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Lévesque Total: -- 29 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Desnoyers Lunney Nicholson |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 and 3 were also agreed to on the same division. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage with amendments. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 122 -- Vote no 122) | |
YEAS: 161, NAYS: 86 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Kerr Rathgeber Total: -- 161 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Duceppe Lee Proulx Total: -- 86 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ablonczy Desnoyers Lunney Nicholson |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage with amendments and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Emergency Debate |
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 supply of H1N1 vaccines. |
Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
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Debate arose thereon. |
At 12:00 a.m., the Speaker declared the motion adopted. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission on the operation of the National Do Not Call List for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Telecommunications Act, 1993, c. 38, s. 41.6. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-1026-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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Adjournment |
At 12:00 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |