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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 108 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 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 |
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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) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 403-0924 concerning the Copyright Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-100-02;
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— No. 403-0949 concerning horse meat. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-47-10;
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— No. 403-0977 concerning the situation in Israel. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-36-06.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2010-11 — Vote 95b under CANADIAN HERITAGE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-147. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 40) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 23rd Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 11th Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2010-11 — Votes 1b, 5b, 30b and 35b under JUSTICE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-148. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 39) was tabled. |
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2010-11 — Votes 5b, 15b, 40b, 45b, 50b, 55b, 65b, 80b and 90b under CANADIAN HERITAGE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-149. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 33) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 23rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), moved, — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 16) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 132, NAYS: 135 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Chong Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Julian Oliphant Total: -- 135 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-443 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-403-15.
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Motions |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 16) |
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations, 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: 160, NAYS: 110 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Poilievre Total: -- 160 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ambrose DeBellefeuille Lavallée Proulx Total: -- 110 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ashfield Gagnon Kent Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders and military decorations and medals that are of cultural significance for future generations (former title: An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations), as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), — That Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament), 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: 34 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott D'Amours Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Proulx Total: -- 239 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Hyer Mathyssen Total: -- 34 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ashfield Gagnon Kent Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other Acts (pension protection)), presented on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 14) |
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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: 273, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Petit Total: -- 273 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ashfield Gagnon Kent Total: -- 6 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector)), presented on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 15) |
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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: 273, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Petit Total: -- 273 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ashfield Gagnon Kent Total: -- 6 |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 10. |
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 10 on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 11 on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 7, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 8, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 9, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved Motion No. 10, — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(3), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), moved, — That, when the Order for consideration of Bill C-474 is next called, the time provided for the consideration of any remaining stage of the Bill be extended by a period not exceeding five hours. |
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The question was put on the motion and, at least 20 Members having risen in support thereof, pursuant to Standing Order 98(3), it was adopted. |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food without amendment; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 10). |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:31 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 7:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |