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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 157 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety) laid upon the Table, — Proposed Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Regulations Made Under the Firearms Act, pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 118(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-492-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 12th Report of the Committee (Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-130. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 72 to 74) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Leef (Yukon), seconded by Mr. Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia), Bill C-446, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (blood samples), 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. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), two concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-2023 and 411-2024);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), two concerning Old Age Security benefits (Nos. 411-2025 and 411-2026);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (No. 411-2027) and one concerning post-secondary education (No. 411-2028);
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— by Mr. Boughen (Palliser), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-2029);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-2030);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-2031) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-2032).
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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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government: (a) should not make a decision on the proposed takeover of Nexen by CNOOC without conducting thorough public consultations; (b) should immediately undertake transparent and accessible public hearings into the issue of foreign ownership in the Canadian energy sector with particular reference to the impact of state-owned enterprises; and (c) must respect its 2010 promise to clarify in legislation the concept of "net benefit" within the Investment Canada Act. |
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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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard), 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, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Interruption |
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At 5:15 p.m., by unanimous consent, the sitting was suspended. |
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At 5:30 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45(7), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs)), — That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act and to make consequential amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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. 467 -- Vote no 467) | |
| YEAS: 283, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Pilon Total: -- 283 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act and to make consequential amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45(7), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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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: 283, NAYS: 0 (See list under Division No. 467) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, October 1, 2012, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), — That, in the opinion of the House, the new Working While on Claim pilot project is: (a) not benefiting the vast majority of EI recipients who are able to find employment; (b) creating a disincentive to take part-time work; and (c) leaving low income Canadians worse off than before; and that the House call on the government to take steps to fix Working While on Claim immediately. |
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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. 469 -- Vote no 469) | |
| YEAS: 130, NAYS: 154 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hsu Nantel Total: -- 130 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Daniel Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 154 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:21 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 Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-420, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada. |
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Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), seconded by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-294-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Reports of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation 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. 8561-411-672-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2011-2012 to 2015-2016 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2011-2012 of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-826-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of the Standards Council of 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. 8561-411-642-02. (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 Social Sciences and Humanities 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. 8561-411-660-02. (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. O'Connor (Carleton—Mississippi Mills), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-2033 and 411-2034);
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— by Mr. Menzies (Macleod), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-2035);
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— by Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-2036);
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— by Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-2037).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:21 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 7:42 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |