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41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 230 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:00 p.m. |
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Prayers |
National Anthem |
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. |
Royal Assent |
The Speaker informed the House that the Honourable Marshall Rothstein, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy of the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today at 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of giving the Royal Assent to certain Bills. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada entitled "Preventing Deceptive Communications with Electors - Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 41st General Election", pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 536. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-4-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
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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. 411-3132 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-20-22;
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— No. 411-3138 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-21-32;
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— No. 411-3145 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-19-17;
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— No. 411-3184 concerning gender identity and expression. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-127-03;
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— No. 411-3218 concerning climate change. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-34-24.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Linguistic Duality During the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Canadian Confederation in 2017". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-208. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 57 to 64, 66, 67 and 70) was tabled. |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 16th Report of the Committee (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, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-209. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 110 and 112) was tabled. |
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Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, "Status of Amateur Coaching in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-210. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 53 to 56) was tabled. |
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Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-14 — Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 115 under CANADIAN HERITAGE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-211. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 57) was tabled. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), four concerning sex selection (Nos. 411-3506 to 411-3509);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3510) and one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-3511);
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— by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), four concerning the protection of the environment (Nos. 411-3512 to 411-3515);
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— by Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3516);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning banks (No. 411-3517);
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— by Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), three concerning sex selection (Nos. 411-3518 to 411-3520);
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— by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), one concerning the taking of blood samples (No. 411-3521);
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— by Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), one concerning budget measures (No. 411-3522);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3523) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3524);
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— by Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), one concerning budget measures (No. 411-3525);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning banks (No. 411-3526);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning transportation (No. 411-3527) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-3528);
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— by Mr. Watson (Essex), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3529).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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-1166 — Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants) — With regard to the internal services program activity listed in the Public Accounts of Canada Volume II: (a) what was the total net expenditure on internal services for the government for each year of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012; (b) what was the total gross expenditure on internal services for the government for each year of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012; (c) what was the breakdown of net expenditures on internal services for each federal department and agency for each year of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012; and (d) what was the breakdown of gross expenditures on internal services for each federal department and agency for each year of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1166.
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Q-1169 — Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal) — With regard to C-54, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder): (a) in developing this legislation, on what (i) studies, (ii) case law, (iii) doctrinal sources did the government rely; (b) what statistics does the government track with respect to people found not criminally responsible (NCR) on account of mental disorder; (c) for each of the last ten years, broken down by province and territory and by type of offence, (i) how many people have been found NCR, (ii) which people found NCR have been released without conditions, (iii) which people found NCR have been released with conditions, (iv) how long has each person found NCR spent in treatment prior to release, (v) which people found NCR and released have been convicted of a subsequent offence, (vi) what was the nature of the subsequent offence, (vii) which people found NCR and released have been found NCR of a subsequent offence, (viii) what was the nature of the subsequent offence; (d) for each of the last ten years, what was the recidivism rate for all federal offenders; (e) broken down by province and territory, (i) which treatment facilities accept people found NCR, (ii) which of these facilities are privately owned, (iii) what is the capacity of each facility, (iv) how many people are currently housed in each facility; (f) what analysis has the government performed to determine whether this legislation will result in a need for increased capacity in these facilities; (g) what are the conclusions of this analysis; (h) what steps is the government taking to ensure adequate capacity in these facilities; (i) what funds are currently designated for (i) the construction of new facilities to house people found NCR, (ii) the expansion of existing such facilities; (j) what government programs exist to fund any such facilities that are privately owned; (k) what funds have been allocated to any such programs for each of the past ten years; (l) what steps is the government taking to mitigate Charter litigation with respect to people found NCR who may be unable to secure space in an appropriate facility; (m) has Bill C-54 been examined by the Department of Justice to ascertain consistency with the Charter; (n) which officials performed the examination, (i) when was the examination initiated, (ii) when was the examination completed, (iii) what were the conclusions of this examination; (o) when was the Minister of Justice presented with these conclusions; (p) was a report of inconsistency prepared; (q) was a report of inconsistency presented to Parliament; and (r) has there been an assessment of the litigation risk relative to the enactment of this legislation and, if so, what are the conclusions of this assessment? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1169.
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Royal Assent |
A Message was received from the Honourable Marshall Rothstein, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy of the Governor General, desiring the immediate attendance of the Commons in the Senate. |
Accordingly, the Speaker, with the Commons proceeded to the Senate. |
The Commons returned to the Chamber. |
Whereupon, the Speaker reported that when the Commons had been in the Senate, the Honourable Deputy of the Governor General was pleased to give, in Her Majesty's name, the Royal Assent to the following Bills: |
Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act — Chapter No. 1;
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Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants) — Chapter No. 3;
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Bill C-53, An Act to assent to alterations in the law touching the Succession to the Throne — Chapter No. 6;
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Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations — Chapter No. 7;
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Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Criminal Code — Chapter No. 8.
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means No. 15) |
The debate continued. |
At 5:45 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 84(6), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 649 -- Vote no 649) | |
YEAS: 149, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lauzon Rempel Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 133 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
Pursuant to Order made Friday, March 8, 2013, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — That Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (parental leave for multiple births or adoptions), 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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(Division No. 650 -- Vote no 650) | |
YEAS: 136, NAYS: 147 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nunez-Melo Total: -- 136 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Leef Rickford Total: -- 147 |
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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. Nunez-Melo (Laval), seconded by Ms. Papillon (Québec), — That Bill C-459, An Act respecting the rights of air passengers, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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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. 651 -- Vote no 651) | |
YEAS: 134, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Jacob Papillon Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lauzon Rempel Total: -- 149 |
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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. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act (importation of shark fins), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
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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. 652 -- Vote no 652) | |
YEAS: 138, NAYS: 143 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Julian Péclet Total: -- 138 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clarke Lauzon Rempel Total: -- 143 |
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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. Rathgeber (Edmonton—St. Albert), seconded by Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), — That Bill C-461, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (disclosure of information), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. |
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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. 653 -- Vote no 653) | |
YEAS: 155, NAYS: 127 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lauzon Reid Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 127 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-461, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (disclosure of information), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(2), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion — That the 19th Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (recommendation not to proceed further with Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cyberbullying)), presented on Thursday, February 28 2013, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 11) |
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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. 654 -- Vote no 654) | |
YEAS: 244, NAYS: 38 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Preston Total: -- 244 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Easter Lamoureux Plamondon Total: -- 38 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Private Members' Business |
At 7:13 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 94, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-463, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses). |
Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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 8:13 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), seconded by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), — That, in the opinion of the House, a government loan guarantee to the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project is: (a) an important part of a clean energy agenda; (b) an economically viable project that will create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth; (c) regionally significant for the Atlantic region, which will benefit from a stable and sustainable electricity source for decades to come; and (d) environmentally-friendly, with substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions through the displacement of power from coal-fired and oil electricity sources; (Private Members' Business M-412) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Penashue (Labrador), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “government loan guarantee to the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project is: (a) an important part of a clean energy agenda; (b) an economically viable project that will create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth; (c) regionally significant” with the words “loan guarantee provided by the federal government for the Lower Churchill hydroelectric projects—consisting of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric generation facility, the Labrador Transmission Assets, the Labrador-Island Link, and the Maritime Link—will be an important and valuable step in advancing Canada’s clean energy agenda, as it will support an economically viable, regional energy project that will (a) provide economic benefits”; (b) replacing the words “and (d) environmentally-friendly,” with the words “(b) create environmentally-friendly electricity,”; and (c) adding after the words “oil electricity sources” the words “; and (c) create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic growth”.
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The debate continued. |
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 17, 2013, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Natural Resources) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, "Resource Development in Northern Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-150), presented to the House on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-150.
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Report on the administration of the Canada Small Business Financing Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to the Canada Small Business Financing Act, S.C. 1998, c. 36, ss. 18 and 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-240-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 9:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), 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 9:33 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |