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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 266 Monday, June 10, 2013 11:00 a.m. |
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The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. |
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Whereupon, Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act. |
| 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 Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), seconded by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), — That Bill C-476, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Budget Officer), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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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, June 12, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Kent (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)), — That 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, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 1:26 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 6, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, 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 second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That 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, be now read a third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), — 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 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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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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, 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: 165, NAYS: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kent Raitt Total: -- 165 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Hughes Nunez-Melo Total: -- 115 |
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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 Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)), — 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 third time and do pass. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“this House decline to give third reading to Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, because it:
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“(a) weakens Canadians' confidence in the work of Parliament, decreases transparency and erodes the democratic process by amending 49 different pieces of legislation, many of which are not related to budgetary measures;
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(b) raises taxes on Canadians by introducing tax hikes on credit unions and small businesses;
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(c) gives the Treasury Board sweeping powers to interfere in collective bargaining and impose employment conditions on non-union employees;
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(d) amends the Investment Canada Act to triple review thresholds and dramatically reduces the number of foreign takeovers subject to review;
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(e) proposes an inadequate Band-Aid fix for the flawed approach to labour market opinions in the temporary foreign worker program;
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(f) proposes to increase fees for visitor visas for friends and family coming to visit Canada; and
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(g) fails to provide substantive measures to create good Canadian jobs and stimulate meaningful long-term growth and recovery.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 119, NAYS: 153 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Jacob Nunez-Melo Total: -- 119 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 153 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, June 3, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 153, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Jacob Nunez-Melo Total: -- 119 |
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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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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Supplementary Agreement between the Government of Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization regarding the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated May 27, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-71.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Saxton (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 411-3663, 411-3698, 411-3771, 411-3772, 411-3852 and 411-3922 concerning the nuclear industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-100-03;
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— No. 411-3762 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-27-33.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 15th Report of the Committee, "Chapter 6, Special Examinations of Crown Corporations - 2011, of the Spring 2012 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-257. |
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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. 68, 69, 78, 83, 88, 91, 94 and 95) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 12th Report of the Committee, "Conflicting Realities: Reform, Repression and Human Rights in Burma". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-258. |
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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 (Meeting No. 79) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), seconded by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), Bill C-527, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Lake Joseph and other lakes and rivers), 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. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), Bill C-528, An Act to provide funding for the conservation of national historic sites, 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 Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-529, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Slave River), 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. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-4117);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-4118) and one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-4119);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-4120);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seven concerning health care services (Nos. 411-4121 to 411-4127);
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— by Mr. Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville), two concerning the situation in Venezuela (Nos. 411-4128 and 411-4129);
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— by Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), three concerning budget measures (Nos. 411-4130 to 411-4132) and one concerning employment (No. 411-4133);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-4134);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the income tax system (No. 411-4135);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-4136) and one concerning sex selection (No. 411-4137);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-4138);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning landmines (No. 411-4139) and three concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-4140 to 411-4142);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-4143).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Saxton (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-1322 — Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead) — With regard to the 2013-2014 Main Estimates for the Canada Border Services Agency: (a) how many positions were cut, broken down by program; (b) what will the sources of respendable revenue be, broken down by amount; (c) what will the sources of professional and special services expenditures be, broken down by (i) service, (ii) contractor, (iii) amount; and (d) what will the sources of other subsidies and payments expenditures be, broken down by (i) subsidy, (ii) payment, (iii) amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1322.
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Q-1323 — Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — With regard to the commercial wharves in the province of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces: (a) what commercial wharves are in operation today, broken down by (i) province, (ii) riding, (iii) municipality; (b) of the wharves mentioned in (a), what are the estimated repair costs, broken down by (i) province, (ii) riding, (iii) municipality, (iv) wharf; and (c) of the wharves mentioned in (a), what are the estimated maintenance costs, broken down by (i) province, (ii) riding, (iii) municipality, (iv) wharf? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1323.
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Q-1324 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — With regard to the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), and new developments in investment arbitration which have arisen since the text of the agreement was finalized in early 2012: (a) has the government conducted any study on the fiscal risk or regulatory impacts that may arise from the litigation and resolution of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) claim against Quebec’s moratorium on gas fracturing (also known as fracking); (b) has the government reviewed its approach to reservations in the FIPA and other treaties that provide for investor-state arbitration in light of the decision in Mobil Investments Inc. and Murphy Oil Corporation v. Government of Canada, with particular reference to the fact that a majority of the tribunal rejected Canada’s argument by concluding that subsidiary measures (introduced under legislation that was reserved under the treaty) must be consistent not only with the reserved legislation but also with prior subsidiary measures introduced under the relevant legislation; (c) has the government examined Canada’s vulnerability to investor claims arising from domestic court decisions and domestic judicial doctrines, as in the recent Eli Lilly claim against Canada and the Deutsche Bank award against Sri Lanka; (d) on what basis does the government conclude that its previously-stated intention not to violate the Canada-China FIPA is a prudent and reasonable assumption given that Canada has been found to have violated similar obligations in Chapter 11 of NAFTA in the past and faces numerous outstanding NAFTA Chapter 11 claims; (e) has the government assessed its risks and liabilities arising from investor-state arbitration under the Canada-China FIPA in light of the experience of other countries pursuant to other treaties that provide for investor-state arbitration (for example, bilateral investment treaties, Central America Free Trade Agreement, the Energy Charter Treaty) or has the government limited its assessment in this regard to the experience under Chapter 11 of NAFTA, and, if so, on what basis does the government conclude that the experience under the former is not relevant to the Canada-China FIPA; (f) with particular reference to the fact that the government has cited projections that Chinese outbound investment may reach $1 trillion by 2020, and given that Canada’s share of Chinese outbound investment in 2011 was approximately one sixth of total Chinese outbound investment, does the government accept that it is reasonable to expect that Chinese investment in Canada will reach one hundred billion dollars or more during the minimum lifespan of the Canada-China FIPA, and, if the government does not accept this, what steps does the government intend to take to limit the amount of Chinese investment in Canada; (g) has the government committed in writing to cover all costs and liabilities arising from investor-state arbitration claims under the Canada-China FIPA where such claims arise from measures of a provincial, territorial, municipal, aboriginal, or other sub-national decision-maker in Canada; (h) is the government aware of any connection between the payment of $15 million by Ontario to the claimant in St. Mary's VCNA, LLC v. Government of Canada and the claimant's agreement to withdraw its NAFTA claim against Canada and to agree to the related consent award with the government; (i) is the government aware of any payment of compensation by Quebec to the claimant in William Jay Greiner and Malbaie River Outfitters Inc. v. Government of Canada in relation to the claimant’s withdrawal of its NAFTA claim against Canada in that case; (j) were Canadian Embassy staff in Beijing consulted on or involved in the negotiation of the Canada-China FIPA during 2011 and 2012, and if so, (i) what was the process for consulting Canadian Embassy staff and how were they involved, (ii) was the process similar to that used in previous consultations with the in-country Canadian embassy or consulate for the negotiation of other bilateral investment treaties, and if so, in what respects; (k) with regard to the Canada-China FIPA, has the government done an assessment of the implications of extending the FIPA's performance requirements obligation to provincial and other sub-national decision-makers, with particular reference to the fact that Article 1109 of NAFTA exempts existing provincial measures from the performance requirements obligation referred to in NAFTA Article 1108; (l) as a result of the most-favoured-nation treatment clause in NAFTA, will the Canada-China FIPA’s extension of the performance requirements obligation to the provinces and other sub-national decision-makers allow U.S. investors to bring claims against Canada arising from provincial decisions or other measures in circumstances where Canadian investors would not be able to bring claims against the U.S. where the challenged measure was taken by a U.S. state or other sub-national decision-maker; (m) has the government done any assessment of the implications of not extending the treaty’s reservations on aboriginal rights, pursuant to Annex II of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, to Article 9 of the Canada-China FIPA on performance requirements, with particular reference to the fact that the comparator reservation in NAFTA does extend to NAFTA Article 1108 on performance requirements; (n) has the government done any assessments of potential conflicts or inconsistencies between the provisions of the Canada-China FIPA and Chapter 6 (Energy and Basic Petrochemicals) of NAFTA and, in particular, the provisions on measures restricting imports and exports of energy and basic petrochemical goods; (o) with regard to the Final Environmental Assessment of the Canada-China FIPA, who decided and how was it determined that (i) there was no causal relationship between the Canada-China FIPA and inbound Chinese investment in Canada, (ii) there was, as a result, no environmental impact from the FIPA, and on what evidence did the government rely to make these determinations; (p) how many public submissions did the government receive as part of its Environmental Assessment of the Canada–China FIPA, and how many public submissions did the government receive for each other FIPA negotiated for which an Environmental Assessment was conducted; (q) which negotiators and environmental experts were involved in the Environmental Assessment of the Canada-China FIPA and how were the environmental considerations of the experts and the public integrated into the negotiating strategy; (r) what, if any, studies has the government undertaken to assess the impact on future model bilateral investment treaties of extending most-favoured-nation treatment in the Canada-China FIPA to treatment accorded under any bilateral or multilateral international agreement in force on or after January 1, 1994; (s) how will the government ensure that any settlements of claims against Canada under the Canada-China FIPA, or under any other treaty that provides for investor-state arbitration, to which a provincial government is a party will be made public; and (t) does the government know if China has ratified the Canada-China FIPA? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1324.
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Q-1325 — Mr. Toet (Elmwood—Transcona) — With regard to federal transfers, grants, contributions, bilateral agreements or any other arrangements, what were the amounts paid out to the government of Manitoba (including through municipalities in Manitoba) in 2011 and 2012, broken down by the (i) year, (ii) name of the program under which the funding was allocated, (iii) individual amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1325.
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), moved, — That, in relation to Bill S-17, An Act to implement conventions, protocols, agreements and a supplementary convention, concluded between Canada and Namibia, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Switzerland, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes, 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: 151, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 151 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jacob Nicholls Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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 S-17, An Act to implement conventions, protocols, agreements and a supplementary convention, concluded between Canada and Namibia, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Switzerland, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| Notices of Motions |
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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-6, An Act respecting the election and term of office of chiefs and councillors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations. |
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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-10, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions. |
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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 S-17, An Act to implement conventions, protocols, agreements and a supplementary convention, concluded between Canada and Namibia, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Switzerland, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 11:10 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill S-17, An Act to implement conventions, protocols, agreements and a supplementary convention, concluded between Canada and Namibia, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Switzerland, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That 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, be now read a third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), — 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 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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The debate continued. |
| Midnight |
| 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) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Chapter 4, Regulating Pharmaceutical Drugs - Health Canada, of the Fall 2011 Report of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-178), presented to the House on Monday, February 11, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-178.
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of Ridley Terminals Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2012, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-770-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority 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. 8561-411-714-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Gosal (Minister of State (Sport)) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, "Status of Amateur Coaching in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-210), presented to the House on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-210.
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— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology (including supplements I and II), together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2012, pursuant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act, S.C. 2001, c. 23, sbs. 30(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-823-03. (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 Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment 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. 8561-411-911-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North), one concerning Bangladesh (No. 411-4144);
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— by Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-4145).
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| Adjournment |
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At 12:30 a.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |