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41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 213 Monday, February 25, 2013 11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Private Members' Business

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Item No. 1 in the order of precedence, standing in the name of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), was called and, not having been proceeded with, in accordance with Standing Order 42(2), dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. (Private Members' Business C-463)

Interruption

At 11:00 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Criminal Code.

Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

laid upon the Table, — Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Quebec 2012, pursuant to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-3, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-459-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

laid upon the Table, — Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario 2012, pursuant to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-3, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-459-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board):

Message on Estimates

His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (C) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2013, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-13" (USB key included). — Sessional Paper No. 8520-411-201.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:

(1) To the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1c and 10c

(2) To the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1c, 5c, 20c and 25c

(3) To the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1c, 5c, 35c, 50c, 55c and 65c

(4) To the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1c and 5c

(5) To the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 1c and 10c

(6) To the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Revenue Agency, Vote 1c

Finance, Votes 7c and L17c

(7) To the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(8) To the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Votes 1c, 5c, 30c and L40c

(9) To the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Canadian Heritage, Vote 95c

Privy Council, Vote 7c

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1c, 5c, 6c, 20c and 25c

Treasury Board, Votes 1c and 15c

(10) To the Standing Committee on Health

Health, Votes 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 40c and 55c

(11) To the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources and Skills Development, Votes 1c and 7c

(12) To the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Vote 5c

Industry, Votes 5c, 60c, 65c, 70c, 80c and 95c

(13) To the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 5c and 20c

(14) To the Standing Committee on National Defence

National Defence, Votes 1c, 20c and 30c

(15) To the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Natural Resources, Votes 5c and 20c

(16) To the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliament, Vote 5c

(17) To the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 10c, 20c, 45c and 50c

(18) To the Standing Committee on the Status of Women

Human Resources and Skills Development, Vote 35c

(19) To the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Transport, Votes 1c and 55c

(20) To the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Vote 5c

(21) To the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament

Parliament, Vote 10c

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board):

Message on Estimates

His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Main Estimates of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2014, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Main Estimates for the year 2013-14" (USB key included). — Sessional Paper No. 8520-411-202.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:

(1) To the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Health, Votes 25 and 30

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30 and 35

(2) To the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics

Justice, Votes 40 and 45

Parliament, Votes 15 and 20

Treasury Board, Vote 45

(3) To the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

(4) To the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 115

(5) To the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(6) To the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25

(7) To the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Revenue Agency, Votes 1 and 5

Finance, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45

(8) To the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(9) To the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, L35, L40, 45 and 50

(10) To the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Canadian Heritage, Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110

Governor General, Vote 1

Parliament, Vote 1

Privy Council, Votes 1, 5 and 10

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

Treasury Board, Votes 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 33, 40 and 50

(11) To the Standing Committee on Health

Health, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55

(12) To the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources and Skills Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

(13) To the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Votes 1 and 5

Industry, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105

Western Economic Diversification, Votes 1 and 5

(14) To the Standing Committee on International Trade

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Vote 20

(15) To the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 50

(16) To the Standing Committee on National Defence

National Defence, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

(17) To the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

(18) To the Standing Committee on Official Languages

Privy Council, Vote 20

(19) To the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliament, Vote 5

Privy Council, Vote 15

(20) To the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Finance, Vote 20

(21) To the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Privy Council, Vote 25

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 and 65

(22) To the Standing Committee on the Status of Women

Human Resources and Skills Development, Votes 25 and 30

(23) To the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Votes 55 and 60

Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60

(24) To the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(25) To the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament

Parliament, Vote 10

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Arab Emirates for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated September 18, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-58.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China on Air Transport, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 13, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-59.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America for the Sharing of Visa and Immigration Information, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated December 13, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-60.

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:

— Nos. 411-2998, 411-3001, 411-3003, 411-3004, 411-3019 and 411-3036 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-49-08;

— Nos. 411-2999, 411-3002, 411-3011, 411-3013, 411-3015, 411-3099 and 411-3100 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-22;

— No. 411-3008 concerning federal electoral districts. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-110-05;

— No. 411-3012 concerning foreign aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-39-16;

— Nos. 411-3021 and 411-3037 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-74-26;

— No. 411-3032 concerning poverty. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-46-18;

— No. 411-3033 concerning the democratic process. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-86-08;

— Nos. 411-3054, 411-3063 and 411-3098 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-32-33.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Wallace (Burlington), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 18th Report of the Committee (Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-182.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 57 to 59) was tabled.

Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 41st Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development


Brent Rathgeber for David Wilks

Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights


David Wilks for Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay

The Committee further recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the name of the following Member be added to the list of associate members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development:


David Wilks

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) is tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-473, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (balanced representation), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 41st Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Thursday, March 28, 2013, 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, April 15, 2013.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3190);

— by , one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-3191), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3192) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3193);

— by , one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3194);

— by , one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3195);

— by , one concerning national parks (No. 411-3196);

— by , one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 411-3197);

— by , one concerning the democratic process (No. 411-3198) and one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3199);

— by , one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3200);

— by , one concerning banks (No. 411-3201).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour), — That Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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 — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Committee on Canadian Heritage, "Review of National Protocol Procedures" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-137), presented to the House on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-137.

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 , one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3202);

— by , one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3203).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:20 p.m., by unanimous consent, the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:38 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).