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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 88 Wednesday, October 27, 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Romania, dated November 19, 2009, and of the Administrative Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Romania for the Application of the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Romania, dated June 1, 2010, and Explanatory Memorandum. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-403-19.
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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. 403-0763 and 403-0784 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-21-14;
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— No. 403-0765 concerning the issuing of visas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-61-02;
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— No. 403-0779 concerning the Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-81-02;
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— Nos. 403-0783, 403-0823, 403-0832 and 403-0842 concerning funding aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-35-13;
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— Nos. 403-0826, 403-0828, 403-0835, 403-0836, 403-0846, 403-0855 and 403-0869 concerning passports. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-96-01;
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— No. 403-0851 concerning the Canada Labour Code. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-9-04;
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— No. 403-0859 concerning the situation in Sri Lanka. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-79-03.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 9th Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers Meeting Partners Forum: Parliamentary Workshop on HIV/AIDS and Unpaid Care Work, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from June 3 to 5, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-53-04.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-114. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 31) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), Bill C-586, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (producer railway cars), 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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), Bill C-587, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway noise and vibration control), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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. Cotler (Mount Royal), one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 403-0977);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning unborn children (No. 403-0978);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-0979);
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— by Mr. Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain), one concerning illicit drug use (No. 403-0980);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning unborn children (No. 403-0981);
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— by Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0982);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning passports (No. 403-0983);
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— by Mr. Tonks (York South—Weston), one concerning unborn children (No. 403-0984);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning international forums (No. 403-0985) and one concerning transportation (No. 403-0986).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-361 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act and the Marine Transportation Security Act. |
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Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism) for Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol amending the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Mexican States, done at Mexico City on December 21, 1961, as amended, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated May 27, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-403-20.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), — That Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act and the Marine Transportation Security Act, be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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 Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm)), presented on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 11) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 139 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Hyer Pacetti Total: -- 135 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clement Komarnicki Richardson Total: -- 139 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), was deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food without amendment. |
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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 Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave)), presented on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 12) |
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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: 275, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cuzner Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Poilievre Total: -- 275 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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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. Richardson (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that improved competitiveness will continue to stimulate economic growth and create jobs for Canadians; and (b) continue to diversify and expand markets for Canadian goods and services by encouraging investment in Canada through lower corporate tax rates, maintaining a stable economy and the signing of free trade agreements. (Private Members' Business M-518) |
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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: 140, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Clement Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Jennings Paillé (Hochelaga) Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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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 Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)), presented Monday, October 25, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 13) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 73, NAYS: 202 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Christopherson Gagnon Marston Total: -- 73 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Dechert Lee Rickford Total: -- 202 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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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-300, An Act respecting Corporate Accountability for the Activities of Mining, Oil or Gas in Developing Countries, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development without amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 9 to 11 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: 135, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Hyer Pacetti Total: -- 135 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clement Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 140 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing, in the French version, lines 10 to 13 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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 4 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 12 to 16 on page 1 with the following:
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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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 5 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing, in the French version, line 34 on page 2 with the following:
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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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 6 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing, in the English version, lines 3 and 4 on page 3 with the following:
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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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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Accordingly, Motion No. 8 was also negatived on the same division and the question was not put on Motion No. 1. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 7 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing lines 22 and 23 on page 3 with the following:
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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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 9 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing line 32 on page 3 with the following:
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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: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 10 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing lines 39 to 44 on page 3 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 10 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 11 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 4, be amended by adding after line 12 on page 4 the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 11 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 12 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing line 17 on page 4 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 12 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 13 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 18 to 23 on page 4 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 13 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 14 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 36 on page 5 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 14 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 15 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300, in Clause 9, be amended by replacing line 17 on page 6 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 15 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 16 of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-300 be amended by deleting Clause 10. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 16 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 111) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), 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: 134, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Jennings Paillé (Hochelaga) Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clement Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 140 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Goldring Ouellet Paillé (Louis-Hébert) Thompson Total: -- 4 |
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At 6:44 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-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments. |
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Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), 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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Report of the Chief Public Health Officer on the State of Public Health in Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Public Health Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2006, c. 5, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-1003-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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| Adjournment |
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At 7:44 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |