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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 125 Wednesday, May 16, 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 |
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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: |
— No. 411-0789 concerning foreign ownership. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-64-07;
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— No. 411-0791 concerning museums. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-35-06;
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— No. 411-0793 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-13-07;
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— Nos. 411-0794, 411-0818, 411-0834, 411-0871, 411-0895 and 411-0954 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-44-07;
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— No. 411-0795 concerning Tibet. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-47-02;
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— No. 411-0797 concerning Canadian foreign policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-90-01;
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— No. 411-0814 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-21-13.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Bureau Meeting of the APF, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from February 8 to 10, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Executive Committee of the Network of Women Parliamentarians of the APF, held in Athens, Greece, from March 14 to 16, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-13.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the meeting of the Education, Communication and Cultural Affairs Committee of the APF, held in Brussels, Belgium, from March 29 to 31, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-14.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Conference of Branch Chairs of the America Region of the APF, held in Toronto, Ontario, on April 13, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-15.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Cooperation and Development Committee of the APF, held in Delémont, Switzerland, from April 1 to 5, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-16.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Young (Oakville) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Joint visit of the Committee on Civil Dimension of Security and the Sub-Committee on East-West Economic Co-operation and Convergence, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from October 25 to 27, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-15.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the First Report of the Committee (Main Estimates, 2012-13 — Vote 20 under PRIVY COUNCIL). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-98. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 42) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), Bill C-423, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute), 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. Payne (Medicine Hat), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1073);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning health care services (No. 411-1074);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1075);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-1076);
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— by Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-1077) and one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1078);
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— by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), six concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 411-1079 to 411-1084);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1085) and one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 411-1086);
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— by Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1087);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), one concerning climate change (No. 411-1088);
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— by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1089);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fur industry (No. 411-1090);
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— by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1091);
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— by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), one concerning funding aid (No. 411-1092);
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— by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1093);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-1094);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1095);
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— by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1096);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-1097);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1098);
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— by Mr. Cash (Davenport), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-1099), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-1100) and one concerning immigration (No. 411-1101);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1102).
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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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Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving Canada’s lakes, rivers, oceans, ecosystems, and fisheries at risk while unfairly downloading federal environmental responsibilities and their associated costs to the provinces, territories, and future generations. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 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: 126, NAYS: 141 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Del Mastro Leef Ritz Total: -- 141 |
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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 at report stage of Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-316 be amended by deleting Clause 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Davidson Leef Schellenberger Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 5 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), 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 on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 142, NAYS: 126 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Leef Schellenberger Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), 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: 126 (See list under Division No. 222) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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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. Casey (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the contributions that the baby boom generation has made in building Canada; (b) affirm its support for the Old Age Security program; (c) commit to maintaining the sixty-five year qualifying age contained in section 3 of the Old Age Security Act; and (d) recognize that Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, a program designed to help low income seniors, are inextricably linked and ensure that they continue to have identical ages of eligibility. (Private Members' Business M-307) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Davidson Leef Schellenberger Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Regan (Halifax West), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), — That Bill S-201, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill S-201, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| 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. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), two concerning poverty (Nos. 411-1103 and 411-1104) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1105).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:23 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 7:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |