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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 26 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons (October 2011), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 23(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-521-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled, “An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), from the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, presented the First Report of the Committee (quorum and mandate). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-7. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), Bill C-319, An Act respecting a national strategy to reduce the incidence of serious injury in amateur sport, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-0082);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning asbestos (No. 411-0083);
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— by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-0084);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-0085).
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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. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), moved, — That the House agree that suicide is more than a personal tragedy, but is also a serious public health issue and public policy priority; and, further, that the House urge the government to work cooperatively with the provinces, territories, representative organizations from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, and other stakeholders to establish and fund a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, which among other measures would promote a comprehensive and evidence-driven approach to deal with this terrible loss of life. |
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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. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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. 37 -- Vote no 37) | |
| YEAS: 272, NAYS: 3 |
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YEAS — POUR Ablonczy Crowder Kerr Rathgeber Total: -- 272 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Bellavance Fortin Plamondon Total: -- 3 |
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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), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Public Health Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, 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. 8561-411-936-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:45 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 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |