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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 106 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 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. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Amendments to Annex I of the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 15, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-32.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Amendment to the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Romania on Cinematographic Relations, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated February 22, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-33.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Second Protocol amending the Convention between Canada and the Republic of Austria for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, done at Vienna on 9 December 1976, as amended by the Protocol done at Vienna on 15 June 1999, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated March 9, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-34.
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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 Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 57th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, held in London, United Kingdom, from July 21 to 28, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-53-04.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the International Parliamentary Conference on the Millennium Development Goals, held in London, United Kingdom, from November 28 to December 2, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-53-05.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the Annual International Seminar of the CPA, held in Delhi, Republic of India, from November 19 to 24, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-53-06.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the National Conference of State Legislatures, held in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 25 to 28, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-17.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 35th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from July 10 to 12, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-18.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 21st Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, held in Portland, Oregon, from July 19 to 22, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-19.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Chapter 3, Reserve Force Pension Plan — National Defence, of the 2011 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-78. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 22, 32 and 34) was tabled. |
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Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill C-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-79. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 28 to 30) was tabled. |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (interprovincial importation of wine for personal use), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-80. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 50 and 51) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), Bill C-415, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeals), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), Bill C-416, An Act to proclaim Edison Arantes do Nascimento an honorary citizen of Canada, 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. Hillyer (Lethbridge), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0810);
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— by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 411-0811);
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— by Mr. Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission), one concerning the pension system (No. 411-0812) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0813);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning health care services (No. 411-0814);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), three concerning Old Age Security benefits (Nos. 411-0815 to 411-0817);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning transportation (No. 411-0818);
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— by Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 411-0819);
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— by Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), one concerning transportation (No. 411-0820);
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— by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 411-0821), three concerning climate change (Nos. 411-0822, 411-0824 and 411-0825) and one concerning renewable energy sources (No. 411-0823);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning poverty (No. 411-0826) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-0827).
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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-433 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means No. 7) |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 84(6), 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: 150, NAYS: 132 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Del Mastro Lemieux Seeback Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Kellway Papillon Total: -- 132 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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 Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), — That Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), as amended, 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: 283, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Lapointe Rajotte Total: -- 283 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:08 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-313, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
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Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), seconded by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), 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 C-313, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective contact lenses) (former title: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses)), as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), seconded by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), 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. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, without amendment.
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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. Hillyer (Lethbridge), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0828).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:09 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 7:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |