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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 132 Wednesday, February 16, 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. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That a take-note debate on the subject of the alarming deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran take place pursuant to Standing Order 53.1 later today. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate pursuant to Standing Order 53.1 later today, no quorum call, dilatory motion or request for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report on Investigation by the Commissioner of Lobbying entitled "The Lobbying Activities of Will Stewart", pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 10.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-932-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report on Investigation by the Commissioner of Lobbying entitled "The Lobbying Activities of Bruce Rawson", pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 10.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-932-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report on Investigation by the Commissioner of Lobbying entitled "The Lobbying Activities of Michael McSweeney", pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 10.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-932-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Status of the Artist Act, S.C. 1992, c. 33, s. 61. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-399-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently 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 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Jersey, under Entrustment from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for the Exchange of Information relating to Tax Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated January 12, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-403-38.
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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 the Government of Canada and the Government of the Isle of Man, under Entrustment from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated January 17, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-403-39.
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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 the Government of Canada and the States of Guernsey, under Entrustment from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated January 19, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-403-40.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), from the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan, presented the Second Report of the Committee, (stoning in Afghanistan). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-190. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 24) was tabled. |
| Statement by the Speaker |
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The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to Order made Monday, February 14, 2011, the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security deposited with the Clerk of the House of Commons the Sixth Report of the Committee on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at 10:08 p.m. |
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The Committee considered Bill C-59, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accelerated parole review) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and reported it without amendment. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
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. Bevington (Western Arctic), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1405);
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— by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre), one concerning fur trade (No. 403-1406);
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— by Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-1407);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning immigration (No. 403-1408);
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— by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1409);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the Department of National Defence (No. 403-1410);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the Department of National Defence (No. 403-1411);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning gun control (No. 403-1412) and one concerning health care services (No. 403-1413);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1414);
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— by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1415);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1416).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-59, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accelerated parole review) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security without amendment. |
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Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)), 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 division. |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, February 14, 2011, Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, February 14, 2011, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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: 184, NAYS: 105 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Chong Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission) Plamondon Total: -- 184 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Dewar Karygiannis Patry Total: -- 105 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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 Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-511, An Act respecting the reporting of motor vehicle information and to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (improving public safety)), presented on Thursday, February 10, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 19) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 140, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Kerr Richards Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Julian Ouellet Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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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 Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-530, An Act to amend the Northwest Territories Act (borrowing limits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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: 150, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Kania Pacetti Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Kerr Richards Total: -- 140 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-530, An Act to amend the Northwest Territories Act (borrowing limits), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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 Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), 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: 151, NAYS: 138 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Hyer Oliphant Total: -- 151 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 138 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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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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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:17 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 third reading of Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario. |
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Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 7:17 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 98, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 79, the question was not put on the motion, the Order for third reading was discharged and the item was dropped from the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
Take-note Debates |
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At 7:17 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1 for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the alarming deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran. (Government Business No. 11) |
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At 10:54 p.m., the Committee rose. |
| 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 Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Report on the administration and operation of the Canada Health Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Canada Health Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-6, s. 23. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-458-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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| Adjournment |
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At 10:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |