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41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 204 Tuesday, February 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayers |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Case Report on the Findings of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in the Matter of an Investigation into a Disclosure of Wrongdoing, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38(3.3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-1060-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons (Fall 2012), together with an addendum, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 23(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-521-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning Canadian foreign policy (No. 411-3040);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), ten concerning hazardous products (Nos. 411-3041 to 411-3050);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3051) and one concerning international agreements (No. 411-3052).
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Business of Supply |
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), moved, — That the House call on the government to reverse devastating changes it has made to Employment Insurance which restrict access and benefits, depress wages, push vulnerable Canadians into poverty and download costs to the provinces; and reinstate the Extra Five Weeks pilot project to avoid the impending “black hole” of financial insecurity facing workers in seasonal industries and the regional economies they support. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Statements By Members |
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Oral Questions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate today pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, no quorum calls, requests for unanimous consent or dilatory motions shall be received by the Chair; and any Member rising to speak during debate may indicate to the Chair that he or she will be dividing his or her time with another Member. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
The debate continued. |
At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
At 5:16 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Order made Thursday, January 31, 2013, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), — That the House, recognizing the broad-based demand for action, call on the government to make the improvement of economic outcomes of First Nations, Inuit and Métis a central focus of Budget 2013, and to commit to action on treaty implementation and full and meaningful consultation on legislation that affects the rights of Aboriginal Canadians, as required by domestic and international law. |
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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. 611 -- Vote no 611) | |
YEAS: 276, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS — POUR Adams Côté Komarnicki Preston Total: -- 276 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Nil — Aucun |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should study the possibility of establishing, in cooperation with the provinces and territories, one or more financial support programs, inspired by the one proposed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, that would bring up to standard the septic systems of homes not connected to a sanitation system, in an effort to ensure urban/rural balance, lake protection, water quality and public health. (Private Members' Business M-400) |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
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At 7:01 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-462, An Act restricting the fees charged by promoters of the disability tax credit and making consequential amendments to the Tax Court of Canada Act. |
Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brant), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Government Orders |
Take-note Debates |
At 8:01 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, January 31, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the conflict in Mali. (Government Business No. 16) |
Midnight |
At 12:01 a.m., the Committee rose. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Moore (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) — Report of the National Arts Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, pursuant to the National Arts Centre Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-3, sbs. 17(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-179-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), one concerning China (No. 411-3053);
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— by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3054).
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Adjournment |
At 12:01 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |