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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 248 Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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: |
— Nos. 411-3449 to 411-3454 concerning horse meat. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-38-17;
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— Nos. 411-3478, 411-3499, 411-3522 and 411-3525 concerning budget measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-103-07;
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— No. 411-3481 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-21-34;
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— No. 411-3510 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-4-24;
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— No. 411-3521 concerning the taking of blood samples. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-104-03.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Bill C-506, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Don River), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence) for Mr. Kent (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)), Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, was read the first time 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 Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3770);
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— by Mr. Cash (Davenport), two concerning the nuclear industry (Nos. 411-3771 and 411-3772);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3773) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3774);
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— by Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3775);
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— by Mr. Dionne Labelle (Rivière-du-Nord), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-3776);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 411-3777 and 411-3778), one concerning human trafficking (No. 411-3779) and one concerning health care services (No. 411-3780);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3781) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-3782);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3783) and one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3784).
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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 Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1), because it:
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(a) raises taxes on middle class Canadians in order to pay for the Conservatives' wasteful spending;
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(b) fails to reverse the government's decision to raise tariffs on items such as baby carriages, bicycles, household water heaters, space heaters, school supplies, ovens, coffee makers, wigs for cancer patients, and blankets;
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(c) raises taxes on small business owners by $2.3 billion over the next 5 years, directly hurting 750,000 Canadians and risking Canadian jobs;
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(d) raises taxes on credit unions by $75 million per year, which is an attack on rural Canadians and Canada's rural economy;
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(e) adds GST/HST to certain healthcare services, including medical work that victims of crime need to establish their case in court;
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(f) fails to provide a youth employment strategy to help struggling young Canadians find work; and
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(g) ignores the pressing requirements of Aboriginal peoples.”.
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1), because it:
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(a) raises taxes on middle class Canadians in order to pay for the Conservatives' wasteful spending;
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(b) fails to reverse the government's decision to raise tariffs on items such as baby carriages, bicycles, household water heaters, space heaters, school supplies, ovens, coffee makers, wigs for cancer patients, and blankets;
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(c) raises taxes on small business owners by $2.3 billion over the next 5 years, directly hurting 750,000 Canadians and risking Canadian jobs;
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(d) raises taxes on credit unions by $75 million per year, which is an attack on rural Canadians and Canada's rural economy;
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(e) adds GST/HST to certain healthcare services, including medical work that victims of crime need to establish their case in court;
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(f) fails to provide a youth employment strategy to help struggling young Canadians find work; and
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(g) ignores the pressing requirements of Aboriginal peoples.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1), because it:
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(a) raises taxes on middle class Canadians in order to pay for the Conservatives' wasteful spending;
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(b) fails to reverse the government's decision to raise tariffs on items such as baby carriages, bicycles, household water heaters, space heaters, school supplies, ovens, coffee makers, wigs for cancer patients, and blankets;
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(c) raises taxes on small business owners by $2.3 billion over the next 5 years, directly hurting 750,000 Canadians and risking Canadian jobs;
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(d) raises taxes on credit unions by $75 million per year, which is an attack on rural Canadians and Canada's rural economy;
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(e) adds GST/HST to certain healthcare services, including medical work that victims of crime need to establish their case in court;
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(f) fails to provide a youth employment strategy to help struggling young Canadians find work; and
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(g) ignores the pressing requirements of Aboriginal peoples.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate tonight pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. |
| Notice of Motion |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading of Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1), because it:
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(a) raises taxes on middle class Canadians in order to pay for the Conservatives' wasteful spending;
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(b) fails to reverse the government's decision to raise tariffs on items such as baby carriages, bicycles, household water heaters, space heaters, school supplies, ovens, coffee makers, wigs for cancer patients, and blankets;
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(c) raises taxes on small business owners by $2.3 billion over the next 5 years, directly hurting 750,000 Canadians and risking Canadian jobs;
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(d) raises taxes on credit unions by $75 million per year, which is an attack on rural Canadians and Canada's rural economy;
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(e) adds GST/HST to certain healthcare services, including medical work that victims of crime need to establish their case in court;
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(f) fails to provide a youth employment strategy to help struggling young Canadians find work; and
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(g) ignores the pressing requirements of Aboriginal peoples.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-413, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial discretion), and Bill C-414, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), be withdrawn from the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Goodale (Wascana), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1), because it:
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(a) raises taxes on middle class Canadians in order to pay for the Conservatives' wasteful spending;
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(b) fails to reverse the government's decision to raise tariffs on items such as baby carriages, bicycles, household water heaters, space heaters, school supplies, ovens, coffee makers, wigs for cancer patients, and blankets;
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(c) raises taxes on small business owners by $2.3 billion over the next 5 years, directly hurting 750,000 Canadians and risking Canadian jobs;
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(d) raises taxes on credit unions by $75 million per year, which is an attack on rural Canadians and Canada's rural economy;
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(e) adds GST/HST to certain healthcare services, including medical work that victims of crime need to establish their case in court;
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(f) fails to provide a youth employment strategy to help struggling young Canadians find work; and
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(g) ignores the pressing requirements of Aboriginal peoples.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, May 2, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 674 -- Vote no 674) | |
| YEAS: 124, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS — POUR Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Patry Total: -- 124 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Saxton Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 675 -- Vote no 675) | |
| YEAS: 153, NAYS: 125 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Ritz Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Papillon Total: -- 125 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:09 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 second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill S-213, An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian veterans of the Korean War. |
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Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 8, 2013, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the situation in Syria. |
Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted. |
| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |