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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 125 Monday, February 7, 2011 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression). |
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Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 9, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Interruption |
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At 11:55 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade without amendment; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 4). |
| Group No. 1 |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
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Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 10. |
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Motion No. 3 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 12. |
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Motion No. 4 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 63. |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| 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 |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-5, An Act to amend the International Transfer of Offenders Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-182. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 34, 39 and 51) was tabled. |
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Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (children born abroad)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-183. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 37 and 40) was tabled. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the Report was deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, February 9, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 18) |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee (question of privilege relating to the production of documents). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-184. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 56) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate tomorrow on Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair and that, at the conclusion of the debate or when no further Member rises to speak, all questions necessary to dispose of the report stage of the Bill be deemed put and the recorded divisions be deemed requested. |
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. Silva (Davenport), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1347), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 403-1348) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 403-1349);
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— by Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), two concerning health care services (Nos. 403-1350 and 403-1351);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-1352) and one concerning women's rights (No. 403-1353);
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— by Mrs. O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi), two concerning the criminal justice system (Nos. 403-1354 and 403-1355);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1356);
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— by Mr. Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-1357);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1358);
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— by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1359);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-1360).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade without amendment; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 4). |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motions Nos. 1 to 4 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded divisions were deferred. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded divisions were further deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and the Pension Act. |
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Mr. Blackburn (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)), seconded by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. Strahl (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with a further amendment. |
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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 Abbott Del Mastro Lake Regan Total: -- 214 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Christopherson Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) Mathyssen Total: -- 26 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Boucher Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Oda Total: -- 22 |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage with a further amendment and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade without amendment. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
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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: 52, NAYS: 188 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Gravelle Ménard Total: -- 52 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Lake Richards Total: -- 188 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Boucher Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Oda Total: -- 22 |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 10. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 52, NAYS: 189 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Gravelle Ménard Total: -- 52 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Lake Richards Total: -- 189 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Boucher Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Oda Total: -- 22 |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 12. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 52, NAYS: 189 (See list under Division No. 158) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 4 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-46 be amended by deleting Clause 63. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 4 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 52, NAYS: 189 (See list under Division No. 158) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), 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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 189, NAYS: 52 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Day Lake Richards Total: -- 189 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Gravelle Ménard Total: -- 52 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Boucher Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Oda Total: -- 22 |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| 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. Strahl (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order No. 8 Respecting Mail, Cargo and Baggage (JUS-81100-2-110), dated February 4, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-926-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:13 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 7:41 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |