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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 127 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 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 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Beyond the Border: a shared vision for perimeter security and economic competitiveness". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-403-31.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Rickford (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) laid upon the Table, — Annual Report of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government for 2007-2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-403-32.
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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. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Baird (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-59, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accelerated parole review) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Richardson (Calgary Centre), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Fact-Finding Mission to the European Union on the Benefits and Challenges of a Possible Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-185. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 27, 34 and 42) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 25th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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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. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Bill C-617, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials), 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 25th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-1365);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 403-1366);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 403-1367);
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— by Mr. Wilfert (Richmond Hill), one concerning Iran (No. 403-1368);
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— by Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), one concerning national holidays (No. 403-1369);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 403-1370 and 403-1371);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning Iran (No. 403-1372);
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— by Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal), one concerning Iran (No. 403-1373);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1374);
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— by Ms. Hall Findlay (Willowdale), one concerning Iran (No. 403-1375).
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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-524 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — With respect to the Economic Action Plan: (a) under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved; (b) under the Building Canada Fund – Communities Component, in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved; (c) under the Building Canada Fund – Communities Component top-up, in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved; (d) under the Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component, in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved; (e) under the Recreational Infrastructure program in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved; and (f) under the Green Infrastructure Fund in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, (i) to date, what is the name and nature of each approved project, (ii) for each project, who are the partners involved and what is each partner's contribution, including the government's contribution, (iii) for each project, how much of the funding has flowed and to whom, (iv) what criteria were used to determine which projects were approved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-524.
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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 supplementary return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-532 — Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl) — With respect to the government’s use of consultants and employment agencies: (a) what was the total amount spent on consultants and employment agencies during fiscal year 2009-2010; (b) what is the projected total amount that will be spent on consultants and employment agencies during fiscal year 2010-2011; (c) how much did each department or agency spend on consultants and employment agencies during fiscal year 2009-2010; (d) which consulting firms and employment agencies received contracts from each department or agency during fiscal year 2009-2010; and (e) for each contract in (d), (i) was it sole-sourced or awarded following an open competition, (ii) what was its value or amount, (iii) for what services was it granted, (iv) what was its duration? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-532-01.
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act. |
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Mr. Fantino (Minister of State (Seniors)) for Mr. Strahl (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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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. Brison (Kings—Hants), seconded by Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Government’s decision to proceed with cuts to the tax rate for large corporations fails to address the economic needs of Canadian families, and this House urges the Government to reverse these corporate tax cuts and restore the tax rate for large corporations to 2010 levels in the upcoming Budget. |
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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) Davies (Vancouver East) Julian Oliphant Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Komarnicki Rickford Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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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. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming), seconded by Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario, 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: 149, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Julian Oliphant Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Komarnicki Rickford Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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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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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Paillé (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-507, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (federal spending power), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 43, NAYS: 240 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Carrier Gaudet Nadeau Total: -- 43 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Kerr Raitt Total: -- 240 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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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. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), — That Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), 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: 143, NAYS: 135 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Hughes Neville Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Lake Ritz Total: -- 135 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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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 Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (children born abroad)), presented on Monday, February 7, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 18) |
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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: 284, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott D'Amours Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Petit Total: -- 284 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions 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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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 1 with the following:
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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: 95, NAYS: 174 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Hughes Mulcair Total: -- 95 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Komarnicki Reid Total: -- 174 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 10 on page 1 with the following:
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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: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 11 on page 1 with the following:
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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: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 4 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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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: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 5 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 5 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 6 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 6 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 7 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 7 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 8 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 8 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 9 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 9 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 10 of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), — That Bill C-474 be amended by adding after line 11 on page 1 the following new clause:
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The question was put on Motion No. 10 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 174 (See list under Division No. 167) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Allen (Welland), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 97, NAYS: 176 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Harris (St. John's East) Mourani Total: -- 97 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Komarnicki Rathgeber Total: -- 176 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bellavance Galipeau Lalonde Oda Total: -- 8 |
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| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the House proceed immediately to the consideration of Private Members' Business as listed on today's Order Paper. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 7:06 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-576, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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-576, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| 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 Mr. Dryden (York Centre), one concerning Iran (No. 403-1376).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:46 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 8:06 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |