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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 148 Wednesday, September 19, 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. |
| Government Orders |
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At 3:11 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, September 17, 2012, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole in order to welcome Olympic and Paralympics athletes. |
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At 3:20 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, September 17, 2012, the Committee rose. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the State of Israel for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Equipment, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated June 24, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-41.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement concerning the Interpretation of Article 25 of the Convention between the Government of Canada and the Swiss Federal Council for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, done at Berne on 5 May 1997, as amended by the Protocol done at Berne on 22 October 2010, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated June 28 and July 23, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-42.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Food Assistance Convention, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated April 25, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-43.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (WRC-12), and Explanatory Memorandum, dated February 17, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-44.
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Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Ways and Means motion No. 12 standing on the Order Paper be deemed moved, the question be deemed put and a recorded division be deemed requested and deferred until later today, at the expiry of time provided for Government Orders. |
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. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), eleven concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1636 to 411-1646) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-1647);
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— by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1648);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1649);
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— by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), four concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1650 to 411-1653);
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— by Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1654);
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— by Mr. Hsu (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-1655) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1656);
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— by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1657);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1658);
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— by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1659) and one concerning hazardous products (No. 411-1660);
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— by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-1661) and one concerning bankruptcy (No. 411-1662);
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— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1663);
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— by Ms. Papillon (Québec), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1664);
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— by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1665);
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— by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1666);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1667);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 411-1668);
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— by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1669);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1670) and one concerning transportation (No. 411-1671);
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— by Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1672);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1673);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1674 and 411-1675) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-1676);
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— by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1677);
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— by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1678);
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— by Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1679);
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— by Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1680);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1681);
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— by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1682);
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— by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1683);
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— by Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1684) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1685);
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— by Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1686);
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— by Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1687);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-1688) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-1689);
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— by Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1690 and 411-1691) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-1692).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), — That Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security; |
And of the motion of Mr. Leef (Yukon), seconded by Mr. Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia), — That this question be now put.
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs)), — That Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights; |
And of the motion of Mr. Goguen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Wallace (Burlington), — That this question be now put.
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Ways and Means |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations. (Ways and Means No. 12) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 183, NAYS: 98 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Coderre Lake Richards Total: -- 183 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Jacob Papillon Total: -- 98 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), — That Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Leef (Yukon), seconded by Mr. Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia), — 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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| YEAS: 151, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Clement Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 151 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), — That Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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The question was put on the original motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), — That Bill C-305, An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Clement Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. 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) |
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By unanimous consent, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations)), presented on Thursday, June 21, 2012, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 4) |
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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: 251, NAYS: 31 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Cleary Kent Quach Total: -- 251 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Dion Hyer Murray Total: -- 31 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), seconded by Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), — That Bill C-370, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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: 184, NAYS: 98 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Coderre Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rempel Total: -- 184 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Jacob Papillon Total: -- 98 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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 Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (concealment of identity), 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: 153, NAYS: 127 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Nash Total: -- 127 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:55 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-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with an amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 and 2. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-350, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 2 with the following:
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Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), seconded by Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-350, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 6 and 7 on page 2 with the following:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 26, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of the Canadian Space Agency 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. 8561-411-502-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of Statistics Canada 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. 8561-411-655-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council 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. 8561-411-719-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of the Canadian Tourism 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. 8561-411-861-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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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 Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1693) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-1694);
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— by Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1695);
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— by Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1696).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:55 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 8:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |