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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 16 Wednesday, March 24, 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. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House congratulate the newspaper Le Devoir, a free and independent source of information that defends the values of freedom, equality, solidarity and integrity, on its one hundredth anniversary and for its outstanding contribution to public life. |
| Ways and Means |
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Pursuant to Order made on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, the Order was read for consideration of a Ways and Means motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures (Sessional Paper No. 8570-403-10), notice of which was laid upon the Table on Monday, March 22, 2010. (Ways and Means No. 8) |
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Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the motion 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. 17 -- Vote no 17) | |
| YEAS: 143, NAYS: 124 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Harris (St. John's East) Murphy (Charlottetown) Total: -- 124 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Payne Thi Lac |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, March 23, 2010, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Beauharnois—Salaberry), — That Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), 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: 143, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Julian Oliphant Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Davidson Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bonsant Payne Thi Lac |
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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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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the First Report of the Committee (Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-15. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4 and 5) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), Bill C-500, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), seconded by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other Acts (pension protection), 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 House commend the Government of Canada for the clear position it has taken against the Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently being debated in the Parliament of Uganda and encourage continued direct diplomatic efforts in conjunction with other countries and organizations to see the Bill withdrawn, homosexuality fully decriminalized in Uganda, and the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual Ugandans fully respected. |
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. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), one concerning euthanasia (No. 403-0181);
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— by Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), three concerning a memorial shrine (Nos. 403-0182 to 403-0184);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0185);
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— by Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 403-0186);
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— by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0187);
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— by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 403-0188);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0189) and one concerning foreign aid (No. 403-0190);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 403-0191).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-2, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia. |
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Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), moved, — That this question be now put. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:38 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Paillé (Louis-Hébert), seconded by Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should purchase the Pont de Québec for one dollar and commit to quickly finishing the repair work so as to respect its importance as a historical monument and vital transportation link for the Quebec City region. (Private Members' Business M-423) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| 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. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2008, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-176-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the year ended December 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-403-715-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Reports of Ridley Terminals Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-403-941-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| 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. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 403-0192).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:38 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 6:48 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |