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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 87 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 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 28(2)(b), the Speaker laid upon the Table, — The House of Commons Calendar for the year 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-402-11.
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| Ways and Means |
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Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to amend the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006. (Ways and Means No. 10) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-402-15. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, — Report on the applications for ministerial review (miscarriages of justice) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, s. 696.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-827-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-860-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) laid upon the Table, — Annual Report of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government for 2006-2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-402-28.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Indian Claims Commission — Annual Report 2008-2009". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-402-29.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated May 26, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-37.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Amendment of the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Explanatory Memorandum. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-38.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Acts of the 24th Congress of the Universal Postal Union, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated August 12, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-39.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Convention between Canada and the Hellenic Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated June 29, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-40.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Turkey for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated July 14, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-41.
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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. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), Bill C-51, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures, 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 implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures”.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Bill C-446, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (members who cross the floor), 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. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Mr. Karygiannis (Scarborough—Agincourt), Bill C-447, An Act to establish the Department of Peace, 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 Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), Bill C-448, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (minimum wage), 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. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), seconded by Ms. Sgro (York West), Bill C-449, An Act regarding free public transit for seniors, 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. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Bill C-450, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (rural mail delivery), 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, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning research and development (No. 402-0966) and one concerning gun control (No. 402-0967);
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— by Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest), one concerning transportation (No. 402-0968) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-0969);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the tax system (No. 402-0970);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning gun control (No. 402-0971) and one concerning horse meat (No. 402-0972);
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— by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 402-0973);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the Canada Revenue Agency (No. 402-0974), one concerning pay equity (No. 402-0975) and one concerning crimes against humanity (No. 402-0976);
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— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning foreign aid (No. 402-0977);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 402-0978);
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— by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 402-0979) and two concerning the situation in Colombia (Nos. 402-0980 and 402-0981);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning suicide prevention (No. 402-0982);
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— by Mr. McColeman (Brant), three concerning suicide prevention (Nos. 402-0983 to 402-0985);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning pay equity (No. 402-0986);
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— by Ms. Cadman (Surrey North), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 402-0987 and 402-0988).
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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) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-231 — Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — What is the total amount of government funding, since fiscal year 2004-2005 up to and including the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of Skeena—Bulkley Valley, listing each department or agency, initiative and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-231.
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| Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers |
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It was ordered, — That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that she will cause to be laid before the House a copy of all contracts between Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Hill and Knowlton between September 1, 2007 and February 25, 2009. (Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-5 — Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay)) |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8550-402-5. |
| Government Orders |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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 Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), — That Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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 -- POUR Allen (Welland) DeBellefeuille Julian Ouellet Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Reid Total: -- 137 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), — That Bill C-268 be amended by deleting Clause 2. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 46, NAYS: 239 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Davies (Vancouver East) Guay Nadeau Total: -- 46 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Lake Ratansi Total: -- 239 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Saxton (North Vancouver), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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: 239, NAYS: 46 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Lake Ratansi Total: -- 239 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Davies (Vancouver East) Guay Nadeau Total: -- 46 |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Saxton (North Vancouver), 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: 239, NAYS: 46 (See list under Division No. 108) |
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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 6:16 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, for greater certainty, the government should take steps to ensure that counselling a person to commit suicide or aiding or abetting a person to commit suicide is an offence under section 241 of the Criminal Code, regardless of the means used to counsel or aid or abet including via telecommunications, the Internet or a computer system. (Private Members' Business M-388) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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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 |
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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 Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Report of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, R.S. 1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.), Part III, sbs. 45(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-538-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54, (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-593-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report on the implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and the enforcement of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, pursuant to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, S.C. 1998, c. 34, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-736-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-619-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Standards Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-122-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-78-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mrs. Shea (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation for the year ended March 30, 2009, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-769-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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| 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 Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), one concerning transportation (No. 402-0989).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:16 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 7:32 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |