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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 15 Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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: |
— Nos. 403-0017, 403-0022, 403-0074 to 403-0076, 403-0106 and 403-0107 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-34-02.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the First Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (C), 2009-2010 — Votes 1c and 5c under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-14. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 2 and 3) was tabled. |
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. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0175) and one concerning foreign aid (No. 403-0176);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 403-0177).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government’s G8 maternal and child health initiative for the world’s poorest regions must include the full range of family planning, sexual and reproductive health options, including contraception, consistent with the policy of previous Liberal and Conservative governments, and all other G8 governments last year in L’Aquila, Italy; |
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that the approach of the Government of Canada must be based on scientific evidence, which proves that education and family planning can prevent as many as one in every three maternal deaths; and |
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that the Canadian government should refrain from advancing the failed right-wing ideologies previously imposed by the George W. Bush administration in the United States, which made humanitarian assistance conditional upon a “global gag rule” that required all non-governmental organizations receiving federal funding to refrain from promoting medically-sound family planning. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, all questions necessary to dispose of Ways and Means motion No. 8 shall be put immediately at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the state of organized crime, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights be authorized to travel to Edmonton, Alberta, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the state of organized crime, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights be authorized to travel to Toronto, Ontario, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the review of the new veterans charter, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs be authorized to travel to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Arctic sovereignty, 12 members of the Standing Committee on National Defence be authorized to travel to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Iqaluit, Nunavut, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the period provided for Private Members' Business today, if a recorded division is requested on Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), it shall be deferred immediately at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 7 -- Vote no 7) | |
| YEAS: 138, NAYS: 144 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Hall Findlay Oliphant Total: -- 138 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Lake Richards Total: -- 144 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Gagnon Payne Uppal |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (C) for fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, be concurred in. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 8 -- Vote no 8) | |
| YEAS: 142, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Mourani Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Gagnon Payne Uppal |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-6, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2010, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-6, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2010, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), 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: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), 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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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That this House do concur in Interim Supply as follows: |
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That a sum not exceeding $27,249,740,435.50 being composed of: |
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(1) three twelfths ($19,721,272,993.00) of the total of the amounts of the items set forth in the Proposed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, which were laid upon the Table Wednesday, March 3, 2010, except for those items below: |
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(2) eleven twelfths of the total of the amount of Canadian Grain Commission Vote 40, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Vote 15, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Vote 25 and Treasury Board Vote 5 (Schedule 1.1), of the said Estimates, $1,009,187,981.08; |
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(3) seven twelfths of the total of the amount of Canada Council for the Arts Vote 10, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Vote 25, Justice Vote 1 and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Vote 20 (Schedule 1.2) of the said Estimates, $282,925,437.67; |
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(4) six twelfths of the total of the amount of Human Resources and Skills Development Vote 5 and Indian Affairs and Northern Development Vote 20 (Schedule 1.3) of the said Estimates, $1,071,498,468.50; |
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(5) five twelfths of the total of the amount of National Arts Centre Corporation Vote 65, National Battlefields Commission Vote 70, Indian Affairs and Northern Development Vote 10, Statistics Canada Vote 105, The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Vote 70 and VIA Rail Canada Inc. Vote 80 (Schedule 1.4), of the said Estimates, $2,963,624,841.24; |
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(6) four twelfths of the total of the amount of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Vote 15, Public Service Commission Vote 105, Citizenship and Immigration Vote 5, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vote 15, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Vote 1, Canadian International Development Agency Vote 20, Health Vote 10, Indian Affairs and Northern Development Vote 1, Industry Vote 1, Canadian Space Agency Vote 35, Library of Parliament Vote 10, Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Vote 15 and Marine Atlantic Inc. Vote 40 (Schedule 1.5), of the said Estimates, $2,201,230,714.01; |
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be granted to Her Majesty on account of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011. |
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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: 148, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Kerr Regan Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Mourani Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Gagnon Payne Uppal |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-7, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2011, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-7, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2011, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), 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: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), 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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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 142, NAYS: 114 (See list under Division No. 8) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, March 18, 2010, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mr. Armstrong (Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley), — That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada: |
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To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
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MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
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We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament;
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And of the amendment of Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
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“and offers our humble wish that your Excellency is not burdened in future with frivolous requests for prorogation”;
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the subamendment of Mr. Duceppe (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following after the word “prorogation”:
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“that aim to prevent the opposition from asking legitimate questions on major issues such as Canada’s unacceptable position at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, the fate of Afghan detainees and the ineffective measures in the government’s economic action plan to help Quebec's economy weather this crisis”.
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 78, NAYS: 178 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Mathyssen Total: -- 78 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cuzner Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rathgeber Total: -- 178 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Gagnon Payne Uppal |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:21 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-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
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Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Beauharnois—Salaberry), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made earlier today, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| 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 Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report on the Annual Summary of Steel Import Permit Data for the year 2009, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-19, sbs. 5.1(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-525-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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— by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2011 of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, S.C. 2003, c. 2, sbs. 32(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-864-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Northern Pipeline Agency, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Northern Pipeline Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-26, ss. 13 and 14. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-43-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors for the year ended May 9, 2008, pursuant to the Canada Land Surveyors Act, S.C. 1998, c. 14, sbs. 70(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-799-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors for the year ended May 29, 2009, pursuant to the Canada Land Surveyors Act, S.C. 1998, c. 14, sbs. 70(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-799-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— by Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety) — Agreements for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of British Columbia, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-475-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), three concerning the income tax system (Nos. 403-0178 to 403-0180).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:21 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 6:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |