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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 113 Monday, April 30, 2012 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Harris (St. John's East), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), moved, — That the House acknowledge that Canada lags behind international search and rescue norms and urge the government to recognize the responsibility of the Canadian Forces for the protection of Canadians, and to take such measures as may be required for Canada to achieve the common international readiness standard of 30 minutes at all times, from tasking to becoming airborne, in response to search and rescue incidents. (Private Members' Business M-314) |
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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. |
| 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. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government, and specifically the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President of the Treasury Board, has failed to learn the painful lessons from Walkerton which proved that cuts to essential government services protecting the health and safety of Canadians are reckless and can cause Canadians to lose their lives; and further, that the House condemn the government for introducing a budget that will repeat the mistakes of the past and put Canadians in danger by reducing food inspection, search and rescue operations, and slashing environmental protections, and call on the government to reverse these positions. |
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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. |
| 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. 411-0700 and 411-0710 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-27-14;
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— No. 411-0701 concerning foreign ownership. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-64-06;
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— Nos. 411-0705, 411-0707 and 411-0708 concerning museums. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-35-05;
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— No. 411-0706 concerning poverty. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-46-06.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 57th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Bucharest, Romania, from October 7 to 10, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Bureau Meeting of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Moscow, Russia, on November 1 and 2, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 2011 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Varna, Bulgaria, from May 27 to 30, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-10.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-86. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 30 to 35) was tabled. |
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Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-87. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 26 and 28 to 32) 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. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), one concerning abortion (No. 411-0906) and two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-0907 and 411-0908);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-0909);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-0910);
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— by Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0911);
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— by Mr. Cash (Davenport), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-0912) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-0913);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-0914);
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— by Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0915) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-0916);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning foreign ownership (No. 411-0917);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the criminal justice system (No. 411-0918);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0919) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-0920);
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— by Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), one concerning climate change (No. 411-0921);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the democratic process (No. 411-0922) and two concerning horse meat (Nos. 411-0923 and 411-0924).
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Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House pledge its support for the Not Myself Today campaign and urge all Canadians to show their commitment to improve mental health and affirm the pledge of the campaign that: “Mental health can no longer be ignored. We are all affected. We are all touched by it.”. |
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 answers to questions Q-526, Q-527 and Q-531 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-528 — Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) — With regard to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations: (a) what is the total budget for the celebrations, broken down by (i) department, federal institution and crown corporation, (ii) province and territory; (b) which programs provided funding for the celebrations; (c) which programs, funds or projects were subject to funding reductions or were eliminated to allow for the celebrations; (d) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what projects and activities were or will be funded, by province and territory; (e) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what contracts have been made for projects and activities related to the celebrations, including (i) the date the contract was signed, (ii) the parties to the contract, (iii) the amount of the contract, (iv) a description of the contract; (f) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what advertising initiatives related to the celebrations have been initiated or are planned, including the cost of each initiative; and (g) for proposals related to programs or activities associated with the celebrations, (i) which proposals came from the government, (ii) which proposals came from outside the government, (iii) what criteria were used for assessing the proposals and for determining which proposals should receive funding? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-528.
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Q-529 — Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) — With regard to the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812: (a) what is the total budget for the commemoration, broken down by (i) department, federal institution and crown corporation, (ii) province and territory; (b) which programs provided funding for the commemoration; (c) which programs, funds or projects were subject to funding reductions or were eliminated to allow for the commemoration; (d) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what projects and activities were or will be funded, by province and territory; (e) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what contracts have been made for projects and activities related to the commemoration, including (i) the date the contract was signed, (ii) the parties to the contract, (iii) the amount of the contract, (iv) a description of the contract; (f) for each department, federal institution and crown corporation, what advertising initiatives related to the commemoration have been initiated or are planned, including the cost of each initiative; and (g) for proposals related to programs or activities associated with the commemoration, (i) which proposals came from the government, (ii) which proposals came from outside the government, (iii) what criteria were used for assessing the proposals and for determining which proposals should receive funding? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-529.
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Q-530 — Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry) — With regard to Health Canada and the drug shortage: (a) what are the various plans that have been brought forward since 1990 to address drug shortages; (b) based on which studies is the Minister promoting a voluntary reporting mechanism for the industry to address drug shortages; (c) what are Health Canada’s budgets for inspecting drug manufacturing plants; (d) does Health Canada have a budget for identifying new emergency suppliers in case of a shortage; (e) what are Health Canada’s preferred contingency plans in the event of a sudden production shutdown, such as a bankruptcy or a plant fire; (f) since a few producers are the only ones to produce a given drug, what recourse does Health Canada have if a sudden production shutdown affects a sole producer of a drug; (g) what are the fast-track mechanisms for identifying alternatives for drugs in short supply; (h) in the event of a shortage, how does Health Canada prioritize its shipments of stockpiled products; (i) if there is no surplus inventory and if there is no alternate manufacturer, how does Health Canada determine who has the greatest need for the drugs; (j) what solutions based on what is done in other countries around the world have been considered by Health Canada; and (k) has Health Canada considered a solution based on the Swedish model, where a state-owned corporation produces about 2 percent of the country’s demand for drugs? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-530.
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Q-532 — Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie) — With regard to the review of individuals receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) and the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB): (a) how many people received financial support from these programs for fiscal years 2006-2007 to 2011-2012; (b) how many people received financial support from these programs for fiscal years 2006-2007 to 2011-2012 in the ridings of Hochelaga and Brossard—La Prairie; (c) for the UCCB, (i) what is the number of investigations begun by investigators, broken down by province, (ii) the reasons for these investigations, (iii) the number of files where individuals had amounts owing, (iv) the amounts claimed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA); (d) for the CCTB (i) what is the number of investigations begun by investigators, broken down by province, (ii) the reasons for these investigations, (iii) the number of files where individuals had amounts owing, (iv) the amounts claimed by the CRA; (e) for the CCTB, in the ridings of Brossard—La Prairie and Hochelaga, (i) what is the number of investigations begun by investigators, broken down by province, (ii) the reasons for these investigations, (iii) the number of files where individuals had amounts owing, (iv) the amounts claimed by the CRA; (f) for the UCCB, in the ridings of Brossard—La Prairie and Hochelaga, (i) what is the number of investigations begun by investigators, broken down by province, (ii) the reasons for these investigations, (iii) the number of files where individuals had amounts owing, (iv) the amounts claimed by the CRA; (g) what are the reasons that could warrant a review of individuals; and (h) what is the number of reviews begun for each of the reasons warranting a review of individuals? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-532.
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), 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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| YEAS: 129, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Jacob Nicholls Total: -- 129 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, April 26, 2012, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), — That this House reject the government’s plan to raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement from 65 to 67 years even though the current system is financially sustainable. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 129, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Jacob Nicholls Total: -- 129 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| 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. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations amending the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations (P.C. 2012-524), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-495-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2012-537 dated April 26, 2012, concerning the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and the Federative Republic of Brazil, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-212-01. (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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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of the Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2011, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-20-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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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 Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 411-0925) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-0926);
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— by Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East), two concerning official languages of Canada (Nos. 411-0927 and 411-0928).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:56 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 7:23 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |