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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 20 Monday, September 26, 2011 11:00 a.m. |
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| Government Orders |
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Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence) for Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)), moved, — That, standing in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya, the House adopted Government motions on March 21 and June 14, 2011, authorizing all necessary measures, including the use of the Canadian Armed Forces and military assets in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973; that given the current military situation and the success of National Transitional Council (NTC) and anti-Gaddafi forces to date, the House supports an extension of up to three months of the involvement of the Canadian Armed Forces operating with NATO in accordance with the legal mandate from the UNSC Resolution 1973; that the House continues to support Canada's engagement in all spheres in the rebuilding of a new Libya, including human rights, democratic development and the rule of law; that the House deplores the violence committed by the previous regime against the Libyan people, including the alleged use of rape as a weapon of war; that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Standing Committee on National Defence shall remain seized of Canada's activities under UNSC Resolution 1973 and in the rebuilding of the new Libya; and that the House continues to offer its wholehearted and unconditional support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, who stand on guard for all of us, and continue to protect Libyan civilians from the risks still posed by the Gaddafi regime. (Government Business No. 5) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Harris (St. John's East), seconded by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by: |
(a) substituting the words “an extension of up to three months of the involvement of the Canadian Armed Forces operating with NATO in accordance with the legal mandate from the UNSC Resolution 1973; that the House continues to support” with the words “focusing our efforts on”; and
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(b) substituting the words “continue to protect Libyan civilians from the risks still posed by the Gaddafi regime” with the words “thank them for their contribution to the protection of Libyan civilians from the risks posed by the Gaddafi regime”.
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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. |
| Notice of Motion |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading of Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning asbestos (No. 411-0050);
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— by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), one concerning hazardous products (No. 411-0051);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning the Canadian Wheat Board (No. 411-0052);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-0053);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-0054);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-0055);
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— by Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal), two concerning Iran (Nos. 411-0056 and 411-0057).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)); (Government Business No. 5) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Harris (St. John's East), seconded by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue).
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Friday, September 23, 2011, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 98, NAYS: 188 |
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YEAS — POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Julian Papillon Total: -- 98 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Adams Daniel Lake Rempel Total: -- 188 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Friday September 23, 2011, the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 31 -- Vote no 31) | |
| YEAS: 188, NAYS: 98 |
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YEAS — POUR Adams Daniel Lake Rempel Total: -- 188 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Julian Papillon Total: -- 98 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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| 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. Blaney (Minister of Veterans Affairs) — Statement on the Operations of the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act, S.C. 1920, c. 54, sbs. 17(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-228-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)
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— by Mr. Blaney (Minister of Veterans Affairs) — Statement on the Operations of the Veterans Insurance Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Veterans Insurance Act, R.S. 1970, c. V-3, sbs. 18(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-254-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)
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— by Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Sahtu Land and Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, 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. 8561-411-731-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2007-2011 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-860-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2008-2012 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-860-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2009-2013 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-860-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety) — Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of British Columbia and the McLeod Lake Indian Band Council, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-475-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:50 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 7:10 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |