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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 215 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 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. 411-3038 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-27-27;
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— Nos. 411-3101, 411-3103, 411-3107, 411-3109, 411-3110, 411-3130, 411-3131 and 411-3176 concerning sex selection. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-132-01;
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— Nos. 411-3104 and 411-3108 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-61-23;
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— No. 411-3117 concerning poverty. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-46-19;
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— No. 411-3127 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-74-27;
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— No. 411-3133 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-6-18.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-13 — Vote 95c under CANADIAN HERITAGE, Vote 7c under PRIVY COUNCIL, Votes 1c, 5c, 6c, 20c and 25c under PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES and Votes 1c and 15c under TREASURY BOARD). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-183. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 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. Mulcair (Outremont), seconded by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Bill C-476, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Budget Officer), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Allen (Welland), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Bill C-477, An Act to establish the Pan-Canadian Organ Donor Registry and to coordinate and promote organ donation throughout Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), Bill C-478, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness for victims), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), seconded by Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Bill C-480, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (funeral arrangements), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Jacob (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Bill C-481, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act (duty to examine), 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 Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-3205 and 411-3206);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), six concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-3207 to 411-3212) and one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-3213);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-3214), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3215) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3216);
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— by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3217), one concerning climate change (No. 411-3218), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-3219) and one concerning housing policy (No. 411-3220);
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— by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), one concerning China (No. 411-3221);
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— by Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), four concerning housing policy (Nos. 411-3222 to 411-3225);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-3226) and one concerning international agreements (No. 411-3227);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-3228 and 411-3229);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3230) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3231);
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— by Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), one concerning housing policy (No. 411-3232);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3233);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3234);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3235);
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— by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3236).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), — That Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act, the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, the First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act and related legislation, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), — That this House call on the government to commit in Budget 2013 to a long-term, predictable and accountable federal infrastructure plan in partnership with other levels of government, as recommended by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in order to: (a) improve Canada's lagging productivity; (b) shorten commute times; and (c) fix Canada's crumbling infrastructure. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 154 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Côté Hyer Papillon Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Daniel Lake Saxton Total: -- 154 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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 Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-400, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, 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 negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 129, NAYS: 153 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nunez-Melo Total: -- 129 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 153 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Shory (Calgary Northeast), seconded by Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), — That Bill C-425, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (honouring the Canadian Armed Forces), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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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: 276, NAYS: 3 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Kellway Quach Total: -- 276 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bellavance May Plamondon Total: -- 3 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-425, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (honouring the Canadian Armed Forces), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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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 Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), — That Bill C-419, An Act respecting language skills, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
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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: 269, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cotler Kellway Poilievre Total: -- 269 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-419, An Act respecting language skills, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:38 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 consideration at report stage of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 9. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-279 be amended by replacing the long title on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 19 to 21 on page 1 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 1, be amended by adding after line 21 on page 1 the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 27 on page 1 to line 3 on page 2 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 2, be amended by adding after line 3 on page 2 the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 2 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 7, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 9 on page 2 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 8, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing lines 17 and 18 on page 2 with the following:
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved Motion No. 9, — That Bill C-279, in Clause 4, be amended by adding after line 19 on page 2 the following:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), 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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report on the administration and enforcement of the fish habitat protection and pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to the Fisheries Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-14, sbs. 42.1(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-325-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:42 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 7:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |