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41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 144 Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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Prayers |
National Anthem |
Statements By Members |
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Oral Questions |
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. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 15th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, “Response to the Chief Electoral Officer's Recommendations for Legislative Reforms Following the 40th General Election” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-44), presented to the House on Monday, February 27, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-44.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Nisga'a Final Agreement: Implementation Report for 2009-2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-411-36.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, “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), presented to the House on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-78.
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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. 411-0990 concerning Canada's railways. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-25-06;
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— Nos. 411-0991 to 411-0993 concerning Fiji. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-11-07;
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— Nos. 411-1063, 411-1101, 411-1150 and 411-1161 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-20-13;
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— No. 411-1153 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-74-11;
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— Nos. 411-1155, 411-1184, 411-1194, 411-1195 and 411-1220 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-6-14;
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— No. 411-1215 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-3-08;
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— No. 411-1240 concerning the Katimavik program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-95-04;
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— No. 411-1254 concerning alcoholic beverages. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-58-07;
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— No. 411-1256 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-13;
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— Nos. 411-1259, 411-1265 to 411-1268 and 411-1272 to 411-1276 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-32-15.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts”.
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-43, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Young (Oakville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (OSCE) concerning its participation at the Economic Conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held in Batumi, Georgia, from May 12 to 14, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-61-08.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, “Focussing on the Brain: An Examination of Neurological Diseases in Canada”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-118. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 31, 40, 41 and 47 to 52) was tabled. |
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Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), from the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, presented the Second Report of the Committee (certificate of nomination of Sonia L'Heureux to the position of Parliamentary Librarian). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-119. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 28th Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-120. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
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Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Proposed Firearms Information Regulations (Non-restricted Firearms)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-121. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 47) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee, “The Situation of Human Rights in Venezuela”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-122. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 43) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, “The Rule of Law, Democracy and Prosperity in Ukraine: A Canadian Parliamentary Perspective”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-123. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 7, 24, 25, 40, 42 and 43) was tabled. |
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Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, “Strengthening Parliamentary Scrutiny of Estimates and Supply”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-124. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23, 27, 28, 30, 35 to 40, 42 to 46, 48, 49 and 51) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Bill C-438, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act (smokeless tobacco and little cigars), 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. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Bill C-439, An Act respecting the rights of air passengers, 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. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Firearms Act (transfer), 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 Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), Bill C-441, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (shippers' 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 |
Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1, this House approve the appointment of Sonia L'Heureux as Parliamentary Librarian for a term of five years. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the recorded division on the motion for second reading of Bill C-305, An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy, be further deferred to Wednesday, September 19, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House condemn sexual violence in conflict and calls on the government to: (a) reaffirm Canada's commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security, and Canada's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security; (b) play a leadership role in international efforts to end sexual violence and bring about accountability, and support survivors of sexual violence in conflict through Canadian diplomacy and development assistance; and (c) support the efforts of organizations to draw attention to, and denounce, sexual violence. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), one concerning official languages of Canada (No. 411-1428);
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— by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1429 and 411-1430);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 411-1431);
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— by Ms. Adams (Mississauga—Brampton South), one concerning a national day (No. 411-1432);
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— by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1433);
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— by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1434);
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— by Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1435);
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— by Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1436);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1437);
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— by Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), one concerning federal programs (No. 411-1438);
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— by Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1439);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning budget measures (No. 411-1440);
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— by Mr. Brown (Barrie), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1441);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the issuing of visas (No. 411-1442);
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— by Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1443);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1444), one concerning the fur industry (No. 411-1445) and one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1446);
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— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), one concerning prostitution (No. 411-1447);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-1448 and 411-1449);
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— by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-1450);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-1451 and 411-1452), one concerning housing policy (No. 411-1453), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1454), one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 411-1455) and one concerning access to information (No. 411-1456);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1457 and 411-1458);
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— by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1459);
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— by Mr. Jean (Fort McMurray—Athabasca), three concerning abortion (Nos. 411-1460 to 411-1462) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1463);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1464);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), eleven concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (Nos. 411-1465 to 411-1475) and one concerning transportation (No. 411-1476);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), two concerning the fishing industry (Nos. 411-1477 and 411-1479) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1478);
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— by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-1480);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-1481) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1482);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-1483);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1484) and one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-1485);
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— by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 411-1486);
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— by Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-1487);
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— by Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-1488);
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— by Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), one concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (No. 411-1489).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-655 and Q-656 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-653 — Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — With regard to Canada’s Small Craft Harbours (SCH): (a) what was the amount of funding allocated to each harbour authority for SCH by the government between 2000 and 2011 for Quebec and for New Brunswick, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH; (b) for each harbour authority for SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, what portion of the funds allocated was directed to SCH maintenance and what portion was directed to SCH management between 2000 and 2011, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH; (c) for each harbour authority for SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, what is the amount of funding the government plans to allocate between 2012 and 2017, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH; (d) for each harbour authority for SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, what portion of the funds allocated will be directed to SCH maintenance and what portion will be directed to SCH management between 2012 and 2017, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH; (e) for each harbour authority for SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, have the budgetary and administrative requirements, specifically the audits and financial reports required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada of harbour authorities, changed since 2005 and, if so, what were the requirements before and after 2005 and why were they changed, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority; (f) for each SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, which ones are considered by the government to be critical to the fishing industry and which ones non-critical to the fishing industry, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH; (g) what criteria are used by the government to determine whether a SCH is critical or non-critical to the fishing industry; and (h) for each SCH in Quebec and in New Brunswick, what was the percentage of maintenance costs covered by the government and what was the percentage covered by SCH users between 2000 and 2011, broken down by (i) province, (ii) region, (iii) municipality, (iv) harbour authority, (v) SCH? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-653.
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Q-654 — Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's) — With regard to government communications: (a) what is the (i) headline or subject line, (ii) date, (iii) file or code-number, (iv) subject-matter of each press release which contains the phrase “Harper government” issued by each government department, agency, office, Crown corporation, or other government body since February 6, 2006; (b) for each such press release, was it distributed (i) on the web site of the issuing department, agency, office, Crown corporation, or other government body, (ii) on Marketwire, (iii) on Canada Newswire (CNW), (iv) on any other commercial wire or distribution service, specifying which such service; and (c) for each press release distributed by a commercial wire or distribution service mentioned in (b)(ii) through (b)(iv), what was the cost of using that service? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-654.
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Q-657 — Ms. Perreault (Montcalm) — With regard to federal disability programs: (a) what is the amount of spending in the last five fiscal years, broken down by year and province, for the (i) Athlete Assistance Program, (ii) Canadian Deaf Sports Association, (iii) Canadian Paralympic Committee, (iv) federal/provincial/territorial projects related to sports programs for people with disabilities, (v) funding for national sport organizations’ Long-Term Athlete Development Model, (vi) Special Olympics sports funding, (vii) disability component of sports participation funding, (viii) Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding related to disabilities, (ix) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities, (x) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – Secondary/Garden Suite, (xi) national transportation accessibility, (xii) Enabling Accessibility Fund, (xiii) disability component of Social Development Partnerships, (xiv) Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities, (xv) Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, (xvi) Permanent Disability Benefit, (xvii) Assisted Living Program, (xviii) Special Education Program for First Nations students, (xix) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program; (b) what is the projected spending for the next three fiscal years, broken down by year and province, for (i) Athlete Assistance Program, (ii) Canadian Deaf Sports Association, (iii) Canadian Paralympic Committee, (iv) federal/provincial/territorial projects related to sports programs for people with disabilities, (v) funding for national sport organizations’ Long-Term Athlete Development Model, (vi) Special Olympics sports funding, (vii) disability component of sports participation funding, (viii) Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding related to disabilities, (ix) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities, (x) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – Secondary/Garden Suite, (xi) national transportation accessibility, (xii) Enabling Accessibility Fund, (xiii) Disability component of Social Development Partnerships, (xiv) Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities, (xv) Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, (xvi) Permanent Disability Benefit, (xvii) Assisted Living Program, (xviii) Special Education Program for First Nations students, (xix) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program; and (c) with respect to successful applications for funding in the last five fiscal years, what was the location and value of each project, broken down by year, province and federal electoral district for the (i) Athlete Assistance Program, (ii) funding for national sport organizations’ Long-Term Athlete Development Model, (iii) disability component of sports participation funding, (iv) Enabling Accessibility Fund, (v) disability component of Social Development Partnerships, (vi) Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, (vii) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-657.
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Q-658 — Ms. Perreault (Montcalm) — With regard to the Initiative for Equitable Library Access: (a) what is the amount of government spending in the past five fiscal years, broken down by year; (b) what strategy did Library and Archives Canada develop to meet the long-term library and information access needs of Canadians with print disabilities; (c) did Library and Archives Canada present the government with a final report on the outcomes and recommendations of the Initiative and, if so, what is its title and date of submission; and (d) when and for what reasons did the government’s participation in the Initiative end? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-658.
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Government Orders |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations. |
Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 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 Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), moved, — That this question be now put. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (elder abuse), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. 448 -- Vote no 448) | |
YEAS: 289, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Karygiannis Penashue Total: -- 289 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (elder abuse), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)), — That Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Jean (Fort McMurray—Athabasca), seconded by Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), — That this question be now put.
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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. 449 -- Vote no 449) | |
YEAS: 158, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lauzon Richards Total: -- 158 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the question was put on the original motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 450 -- Vote no 450) | |
YEAS: 159, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lauzon Richards Total: -- 159 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
Private Members' Business |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Gill (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Albas (Okanagan—Coquihalla), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. 451 -- Vote no 451) | |
YEAS: 253, NAYS: 38 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kellway Pilon Total: -- 253 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Duncan (Etobicoke North) Karygiannis Plamondon Total: -- 38 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), — That Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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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. 452 -- Vote no 452) | |
YEAS: 291, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Pilon Total: -- 291 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45(7), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), — That Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour), seconded by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That this question be now put.
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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. 453 -- Vote no 453) | |
YEAS: 153, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rempel Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hsu Nantel Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the question was put on the original motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 454 -- Vote no 454) | |
YEAS: 185, NAYS: 105 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cuzner Kerr Rathgeber Total: -- 185 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Nantel Total: -- 105 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:49 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue its dialogue with the provinces, territories, health stakeholders, industry and Canadians to promote and maintain healthy weight for children and youth; (b) encourage discussions to address the factors that lead to obesity, such as social and physical environments, physical activity, as well as the promotion of and access to nutritious food; (c) encourage individuals and organizations to commit to participating in the promotion of a healthy weight; and (d) consider the federal, provincial and territorial framework for action to promote healthy weight entitled “Curbing Childhood Obesity”, that resulted from the endorsement of the “Declaration on Prevention and Promotion” by the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health and Health promotion/Healthy Living, as the basis for action to address obesity, particularly in children, promoting physical activity and making healthy food choices. (Private Members' Business M-319) |
At 7:49 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 19, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development; |
And of the motion of Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), — That this question be now put.
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The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the question was put on the original motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45(7), the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, the House shall meet at 1:45 p.m. when the ordinary daily routine of business shall be taken up; not later than 2:00 p.m., Members may make statements pursuant to Standing Order 31; not later than 2:15 p.m., oral questions shall be taken up; at 3:00 p.m., the House shall take up any deferred recorded divisions scheduled for that day; following the recorded divisions, the House shall stand adjourned until September 17, 2012, provided that, for the purposes of Standing Order 28, it shall be deemed to have sat on Friday, June 22, 2012. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for November 21 and 28, December 5 and 12, 2011, and January 30, February 6, 13 and 27, March 5, 12 and 26, April 23 and 30, 2012, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-411-10.
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— by the Speaker — Report of Committees Activities and Expenditures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to Standing Order 121(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-411-11.
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— by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the year ended December 31, 2011, pursuant to the Patent Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-4, sbs. 89(4) and 100(4) . — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-564-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, 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. 8561-411-554-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Regulations Amending the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Somalia (P.C. 2012-766), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-592-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including certification of assets) on the Public Service Death Benefit Account as at March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-36, sbs. 59(1) . — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-222-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, "Negotiations Toward a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Between Canada and the European Union" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-56), presented to the House on Monday, March 12, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-56.
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— by Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway) — Report of Export Development Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-662-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— by Mr. Kent (Minister of the Environment) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee Environment and Sustainable Development, "Statutory Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act: Protecting the Environment, Managing our Resources" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-57), presented to the House on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-57.
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— by Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour) — Report on the Employment Equity Act (Labour) for the year 2010, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-226-01. (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. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2012-668 and P.C. 2012-669. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-1-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
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— P.C. 2012-719 to P.C. 2012-723 and P.C. 2012-796. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-3-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2012-681 to P.C. 2012-710. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-14-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2012-797. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-9-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— P.C. 2012-724. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-4-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— P.C. 2012-666 and P.C. 2012-667. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-18-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— P.C. 2012-670 to P.C. 2012-680. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-16-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2012-728. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-22-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2012-718. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-17-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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— P.C. 2012-725 to P.C. 2012-727. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-29-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— P.C. 2012-730 and P.C. 2012-731. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-30-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— P.C. 2012-711 to P.C. 2012-717 and P.C. 2012-762. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-24-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's), one concerning human rights in Pakistan (No. 411-1490);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1491);
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— by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 411-1492);
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— by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 411-1493);
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— by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1494) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1495);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1496);
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— by Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East), one concerning euthanasia (No. 411-1497), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1498 and 411-1499) and one concerning illicit drug use (No. 411-1500);
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— by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1501) and one concerning climate change (No. 411-1502);
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— by Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1503 to 411-1505);
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— by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1506);
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— by Ms. Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1507),
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— by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seven concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1508 to 411-1514) and one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 411-1515).
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Adjournment |
At 11:00 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 1:45 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today. |