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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 178 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 411-1760 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-20-15;
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— Nos. 411-1762 to 411-1766 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-13-11;
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— No. 411-1784 concerning telecommunications. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-69-10;
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— Nos. 411-1914 and 411-1915 concerning genetic engineering. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-26-07;
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— No. 411-1979 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-16.
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Statements by Ministers |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Blaney (Minister of Veterans Affairs) made a statement. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-143. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 43 to 49) was tabled. |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill S-11, An Act respecting food commodities, including their inspection, their safety, their labelling and advertising, their import, export and interprovincial trade, the establishment of standards for them, the registration or licensing of persons who perform certain activities related to them, the establishment of standards governing establishments where those activities are performed and the registration of establishments where those activities are performed, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-144. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 52 to 55) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Driving Inclusive Economic Growth: The Role of the Private Sector in International Development". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-145. |
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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. 11, 12, 15 to 17, 20 to 23, 26 to 29, 31, 32, 34, 36 to 39, 42, 44, 46, 47 and 50) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (parental leave for multiple births or adoptions), 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. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-2382);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), two concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-2383 and 411-2384);
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— by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), three concerning funding aid (Nos. 411-2385 to 411-2387);
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— by Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-2388);
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— by Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), one concerning housing policy (No. 411-2389);
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— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-2390);
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— by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-2391);
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— by Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-2392);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-2393) and one concerning international agreements (No. 411-2394);
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— by Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-2395);
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— by Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), two concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-2396 and 411-2397);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-2398) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-2399);
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— by Ms. Ashton (Churchill), eleven concerning the Employment Insurance Program (Nos. 411-2400 to 411-2410).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-894 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-895 — Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard) — What is the total amount of government funding, for each of fiscal years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, allocated within the constituency of LaSalle—Émard, specifying the department or agency, initiative, and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-895.
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Q-898 — Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — With regard to government communications: (a) for each press release which contains the phrase “Harper government” issued by each government department, agency, office, Crown corporation, or other government body since May 1, 2012, what is the (i) headline or subject line, (ii) date, (iii) file or code number, (iv) subject matter; (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, (iv) on any other commercial wire or distribution service, specifying which 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. 8555-411-898.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — 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 third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:44 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, November 6, 2012, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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: 171, NAYS: 90 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 171 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cleary Hyer Nunez-Melo Total: -- 90 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, be now concurred in (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 5); |
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And of the amendment of Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
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“the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, be not now concurred in, but that it be referred back to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates for further consideration.”. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, be not now concurred in, but that it be referred back to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates for further consideration.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 143, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Chong Lake Rickford Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 119 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, November 5, 2012, the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, be not now concurred in, but that it be referred back to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates for further consideration. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 5) |
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The question was put on the main motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 143, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Chong Lake Rickford Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 119 |
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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. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), seconded by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That Bill C-427, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (income averaging for artists), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 121, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Côté Hassainia Nantel Total: -- 121 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Chong Lauzon Ritz Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour), seconded by Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), — That Bill C-424, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (contestation of election and punishment), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 21, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-2411);
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— by Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-2412) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-2413).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:24 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 7:48 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |