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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 256 Monday, May 27, 2013 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), seconded by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Last Post Fund is currently underfunded and excludes deserving veterans causing unnecessary stress and hardship to families of veterans, and that the House call on the government to do the following: (a) accept the recommendations of successive Veteran Ombudsmens’ calling for expanded and enhanced financial access to the Last Post Fund; (b) accept the advice from the Royal Canadian Legion made in the years 2008, 2010, and 2012 calling for expanded access and financial support for the Last Post Fund; (c) accept three year old advice from departmental officials to expand and enhance financial access to the Last Post Fund; (d) review the Last Post Fund’s current burial assistance cap of $3,600 with the goal to establish a standard consistent with burial assistance provided to current members of the Canadian Forces; (e) review the “means tested” standard applied to the Last Post Fund that currently excludes many veterans with the goal to improve and lower the qualification standard to access the Fund; and (f) provide stable long term funding to the Last Post Fund with consideration given to establish a financial escalator tied to the Consumer Price Index. (Private Members' Business M-422) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women without amendment. |
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Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation) for Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), 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. 695 -- Vote no 695) | |
| YEAS: 128, NAYS: 99 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lebel Rickford Total: -- 128 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Hsu Nash Total: -- 99 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the House decline to give third reading to Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, because it:
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(a) is primarily a Bill about the division of property on reserve but the Standing Committee on the Status of Women did not focus on this primary purpose during its deliberations;
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(b) fails to implement the ministerial representative recommendation for a collaborative approach to development and implementing legislation;
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(c) does not recognize First Nations jurisdiction or provide the resources necessary to implement this law;
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(d) fails to provide alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the community level;
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(e) does not provide access to justice, especially in remote communities;
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(f) does not deal with the need for non-legislative measures to reduce violence against Aboriginal women;
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(g) makes provincial court judges responsible for adjudicating land codes for which they have had no training or experience in dealing with; and
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(h) does not address underlying issues, such as access to housing and economic security that underlie the problems on-reserve in dividing matrimonial property.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. 411-3535 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-19-21;
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— No. 411-3536 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-4-25;
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— Nos. 411-3552, 411-3590, 411-3617, 411-3643, 411-3701 and 411-3708 concerning firearms. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-140-01;
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— Nos. 411-3553 to 411-3555 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-12-29;
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— Nos. 411-3556, 411-3557, 411-3562 and 411-3647 concerning navigable waters. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-68-21;
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— Nos. 411-3563 and 411-3736 concerning the democratic process. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-86-12;
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— No. 411-3728 concerning gasoline prices. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-72-06.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the 126th IPU Assembly and Related Meetings, held in Kampala, Uganda, from March 31 to April 5, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-60-29.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Twelve Plus Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, held in Paris, France, on February 25, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-60-30.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York, New York, on March 5, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-60-31.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the 128th IPU Assembly and Related Meetings, held in Quito, Ecuador, from March 22 to 27, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-60-32.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Komarnicki (Souris—Moose Mountain), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, "Economic Opportunities for Young Apprentices". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-243. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 49, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63 to 66, 68, 73, 77 and 79) was tabled. |
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Mr. Komarnicki (Souris—Moose Mountain), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the 11th Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-14 — Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 under HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-244. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 83) was tabled. |
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Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 13th Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-14 — Vote 20 under FINANCE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-245. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 92) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), moved, — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 16) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 3:42 p.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings and the debate was deemed adjourned. |
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. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3898);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3899);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the Canadian International Development Agency (No. 411-3900);
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— by Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), one concerning China (No. 411-3901), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-3902), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3903) and one concerning abortion (No. 411-3904);
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— by Ms. Sgro (York West), one concerning multiculturalism (No. 411-3905);
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— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3906) and one concerning health care services (No. 411-3907);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 411-3908 and 411-3909) and one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-3910);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning abortion (No. 411-3911) and one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3912);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-3913) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3914);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3915);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3916) and one concerning world peace (No. 411-3917);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-3918) and one concerning international agreements (No. 411-3919);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-3920).
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mrs. Shea (Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), seconded by Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), moved, — That, in relation to 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, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration of the third reading stage of the Bill; and |
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that, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration of the third reading stage of the said Bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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: 144, NAYS: 110 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Leitch Ritz Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Hughes Nash Total: -- 110 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder), not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration of the second reading stage of the Bill; and |
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that, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration of the second reading stage of the said Bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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: 147, NAYS: 110 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lebel Saxton Total: -- 147 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Hughes Nash Total: -- 110 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 11:23 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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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-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 third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report on the administration of the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-14, sbs. 8(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-457-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-411-647-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 2012, pursuant to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-455-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— by Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Canadian Polar Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-411-325-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-411-872-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2013-508. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-2-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
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— P.C. 2013-497 to P.C. 2013-503. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-3-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2013-480 to P.C. 2013-488 and P.C. 2013-518. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-14-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2013-489 to P.C. 2013-491. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-7-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— P.C. 2013-522. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-9-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— P.C. 2013-520. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-8-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2013-450. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-18-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— P.C. 2013-469 to P.C. 2013-479, P.C. 2013-506, P.C. 2013-507 and P.C. 2013-517. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-16-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2013-504 and P.C. 2013-505. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-22-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2013-468. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-28-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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— P.C. 2013-496. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-17-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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— P.C. 2013-509, P.C. 2013-510 and P.C. 2013-519. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-30-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— P.C. 2013-492 to P.C. 2013-495. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-411-24-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| MIDNIGHT |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At midnight, 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 12:31 a.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |