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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 152 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "A Study of Electronic Monitoring in the Correctional and Immigration Settings". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-129. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 to 25, 27 to 29, 40, 41, 46 and 47) was tabled. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, was read the first time 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. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1792 and 411-1793);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), three concerning the Katimavik program (Nos. 411-1794 to 411-1796);
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— by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1797) and one concerning China (No. 411-1798);
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— by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1799);
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— by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1800);
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— by Mr. Hsu (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1801);
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— by Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), eight concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1802 to 411-1809);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1810);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning federal electoral districts (No. 411-1811);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-1812);
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— by Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-1813);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1814);
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— by Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1815);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1816) and one concerning the Katimavik program (No. 411-1817);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning budget measures (No. 411-1818), one concerning China (No. 411-1819), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-1820) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1821);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1822);
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— by Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-1823);
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— by Mr. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1824 to 411-1826).
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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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Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), moved, — That the House call on the government to take several simple and immediate actions to reduce the growing income inequality in Canada including: (a) a roll back of its recent Employment Insurance Premium hikes which inflict a higher relative burden on low to modest income workers; (b) ending the punitive new claw back of Employment Insurance benefits that are discouraging many Canadians from working while on claim; (c) making tax credits, such as the Family Caregiver Tax Credit, refundable so that low income Canadians are not excluded; (d) making the Registered Disability Savings Plan available to sufferers of chronic diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis; and (e)removing interest charges from the federal component of student loans. |
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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. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, the House shall meet at 10:00 a.m. and proceed to Government Orders; Members may make statements pursuant to Standing Order 31 at 11:00 a.m.; oral questions shall be taken up not later than 11:15 a.m.; the House shall proceed to the ordinary daily routine of business at 12 noon, followed by Government Orders; Private Members' Business shall be taken up at 1:30 p.m.; and the House shall, at 2:30 p.m., stand adjourned until Monday, November 19, 2012, provided that, for the purposes of Standing Order 28, it shall be deemed to have sat on Friday, November 9, 2012. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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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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| (Division No. 462 -- Vote no 462) | |
| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 153 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Hyer Nantel Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 153 |
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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, September 20, 2012, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), seconded by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), — That this House acknowledge that the Canadian economy is facing unprecedented risk and uncertainty; recognize that many regions and industries across Canada have already suffered significant job losses in recent years; urge all levels of government to work together to build a balanced, 21st century Canadian economy; and insist that Canada's Prime Minister meet with his counterparts in Halifax this November at the National Economic Summit being held by the Council of the Federation. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 128, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Murray Total: -- 128 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Richards Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:10 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 second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-399, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteers). |
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Mr. Larose (Repentigny), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Summaries of the Amended Corporate Plan for 2012-2016 and of the Capital Budget for 2012 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-810-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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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. Hoback (Prince Albert), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1827);
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— by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1828 and 411-1829);
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— by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1830).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:08 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 7:26 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |