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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 225 Wednesday, March 20, 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 |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the year 2012, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-6, sbs. 61(4) and to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 32. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-123-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Rickford (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-732-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Rickford (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement: Implementation Report for 2010-2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-411-54.
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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: |
— Nos. 411-3023 and 411-3026 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-12-22;
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— Nos. 411-3040 and 411-3237 concerning Canadian foreign policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-90-03;
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— Nos. 411-3072 to 411-3091 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-3-15;
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— No. 411-3221 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-18-17.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-14 — Votes 55 and 60 under FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE and Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 under TRANSPORT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-202. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 64) was tabled. |
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Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-14 — Votes 25 and 30 under HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-203. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 64) was tabled. |
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Certificate of Nomination of Graham Fraser to the position of Commissioner of Official Languages). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-204. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 72) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), Bill C-484, An Act Respecting the Amendment of the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That, in accordance with subsection 49(1) of the Official Languages Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 31, and pursuant to Standing Order 111.1, this House approve the reappointment of Graham Fraser as Commissioner of Official Languages, for a term of three years. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3342) and one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3343);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3344);
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— by Mr. Anders (Calgary West), one concerning gender identity and expression (No. 411-3345);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 411-3346);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3347);
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— by Ms. Sgro (York West), one concerning immigration (No. 411-3348);
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— by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3349);
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— by Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3350);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3351) and one concerning climate change (No. 411-3352);
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— by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3353);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning gender identity and expression (No. 411-3354);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), two concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-3355 and 411-3356);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), four concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-3357 to 411-3360).
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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-1160 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-1158 — Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor) — With regard to pre-budget roundtables held since December 1, 2012: (a) what are the total travel and accommodation costs incurred in respect to each roundtable by each participating minister, parliamentary secretary, staff member or other government employee; (b) what are the details of all other costs incurred in respect to each roundtable, including (i) room rentals, (ii) catering, (iii) advertising, (iv) printing, (v) equipment rental, (vi) other costs, specifying those other costs; (c) were any individuals or organizations specifically invited to attend each roundtable and, if so, what were the criteria for issuing such invitations; (d) what was the attendance at each roundtable; and (e) were summaries or reports prepared on the discussion at each roundtable and, if so, what is the file number of each summary or report? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1158.
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Q-1159 — Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga) — With regard to consultant contracts awarded by Public Works and Government Services Canada between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2012, broken down by date, what are the dates, amounts and contract file numbers awarded to (i) Roche Consulting Group, (ii) Louisbourg Construction, (iii) Garnier Construction, (iv) Simard-Beaudry Construction, (v) Catcan Entreprises, (vi) CIMA+, (vii) Dessau? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1159.
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) public science, basic research and the free and open exchange of scientific information are essential to evidence-based policy-making; (b) federal government scientists must be enabled to discuss openly their findings with their colleagues and the public; and (c) the federal government should maintain support for its basic scientific capacity across Canada, including immediately extending funding, until a new operator is found, to the world-renowned Experimental Lakes Area Research Facility to pursue its unique research program. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 631 -- Vote no 631) | |
| YEAS: 137, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nash Total: -- 137 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 1c, in the amount of $1, under CANADA REVENUE AGENCY — Canada Revenue Agency — Operating expenditures and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, be concurred in. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 157, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nash Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, except any Vote disposed of earlier today, be concurred in. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nash Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2013, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nash Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2013, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 137 (See list under Division No. 633) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 137 (See list under Division No. 633) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That this House do concur in Interim Supply as follows: |
That a sum not exceeding $26,392,186,039.19 being composed of:
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(1) three twelfths ($13,193,391,186.50) of the total of the amounts of the items set forth in the Proposed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 which were laid upon the Table on Monday, February 25, 2013, except for those items below:
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(2) eleven twelfths of the total of the amount of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Vote 15 and Treasury Board Vote 5 (Schedule 1.1), of the said Estimates, $781,131,083.33;
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(3) nine twelfths of the total of the amount of Canadian Grain Commission Vote 30 and Canadian International Trade Tribunal Vote 25 (Schedule 1.2), of the said Estimates, $22,681,822.50;
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(4) eight twelfths of the total of the amount of Justice Vote 1 (Schedule 1.3), of the said Estimates, $157,323,812.00;
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(5) seven twelfths of the total of the amount of Canada Council for the Arts Vote 10, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Vote 20, Industry Vote 10 and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Vote 20 (Schedule 1.4), of the said Estimates, $490,885,330.84;
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(6) six twelfths of the total of the amount of Agriculture and Agri-Food Vote 10, Canadian Polar Commission Vote 25, Natural Resources Vote 5, House of Commons Vote 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee Vote 60 and The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited Vote 45 (Schedule 1.5), of the said Estimates, $274,540,197.00;
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(7) five twelfths of the total of the amount of Agriculture and Agri-Food Vote 1, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Vote 15, National Arts Centre Corporation Vote 65, National Battlefields Commission Vote 70, Finance Vote 5, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 55, Human Resources and Skills Development Vote 5, Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women Vote 25, Indian Affairs and Northern Development Vote 10, Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal Vote 35, Statistics Canada Vote 105, Library of Parliament Vote 10 and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission Vote 65 (Schedule 1.6), of the said Estimates, $4,282,262,941.68;
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(8) four twelfths of the total of the amount of Public Service Commission Vote 95, Citizenship and Immigration Vote 5, Health Vote 10, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 45, Indian Affairs and Northern Development Vote 1, Industry Votes 1 and 5, Canadian Space Agency Votes 30 and 35, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Vote 80, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Vote 95, National Defence Vote 1, Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Vote 15, Public Works and Government Services Vote 1, Marine Atlantic Inc. Vote 30 and VIA Rail Canada Inc. Vote 60 (Schedule 1.7), of the said Estimates, $7,189,969,665.34;
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be granted to Her Majesty on account of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
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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: 157, NAYS: 136 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Hyer Nicholls Total: -- 136 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-59, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2014, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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. 638 -- Vote no 638) | |
| YEAS: 157, NAYS: 136 (See list under Division No. 637) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-59, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2014, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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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. 639 -- Vote no 639) | |
| YEAS: 157, NAYS: 136 (See list under Division No. 637) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 135 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Jacob Nunez-Melo Total: -- 135 |
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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 |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on 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 third time and do pass. |
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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: 294, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kent Preston Total: -- 294 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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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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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions 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 reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-279 be amended by replacing the long title on page 1 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 152, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alexander Crowder Hyer Nunez-Melo Total: -- 152 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Seeback Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2, 4, 7 and 8 were also agreed to on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-279, in Clause 1, be amended by adding after line 21 on page 1 the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 148, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alexander Cotler Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lebel Schellenberger Total: -- 140 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 5, 6 and 9 were also agreed to on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage with amendments. |
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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: 150, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS — POUR Alexander Crowder Hyer O'Toole Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Rickford Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity) (former title: An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression)), was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 149, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alexander Crowder Hyer Obhrai Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Rickford Total: -- 137 |
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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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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), — 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) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 155 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Daniel Leef Saxton Total: -- 155 |
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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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Gosal (Minister of State (Sport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2013-2014 of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, S.C. 2003, c. 2, sbs. 32(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-864-02. (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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), one concerning horse meat (No. 411-3361).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:23 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). |