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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 272 Tuesday, June 18, 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: |
— No. 411-3758 concerning the Canadian Coast Guard. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-19-24;
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— No. 411-3796 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-4-28;
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— No. 411-3825 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-18-24.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (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, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-269. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 81 and 82) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), one concerning prostitution (No. 411-4265);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 411-4266), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 411-4267), one concerning the agricultural industry (No. 411-4268) and one concerning transportation (No. 411-4269);
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— by Mr. Hsu (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-4270), one concerning climate change (No. 411-4271), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 411-4272 and 411-4273) and one concerning the criminal justice system (No. 411-4274);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning firearms (No. 411-4275);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning petitions in the House of Commons (No. 411-4276);
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— by Mr. Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville), one concerning human rights in the Americas (No. 411-4277);
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— by Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-4278);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-4279 and 411-4280);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fur industry (No. 411-4281);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 411-4282), one concerning international agreements (No. 411-4283) and one concerning certain diseases (No. 411-4284);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning national parks (No. 411-4285);
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— by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), one concerning climate change (No. 411-4286) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-4287);
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— by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-4288).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development without amendment. |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), 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. |
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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. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 11:16 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 11:24 a.m., the sitting resumed. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — 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, may be taken up at report stage later this day. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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 divisions at report stage of Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Museums Act in order to establish the Canadian Museum of History and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage without amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), — That Bill C-49 be amended by deleting Clause 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 757 -- Vote no 757) | |
| YEAS: 114, NAYS: 141 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Jones Pacetti Total: -- 114 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Chong Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 141 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 15 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Moore (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages), 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. 758 -- Vote no 758) | |
| YEAS: 143, NAYS: 113 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clarke Lake Schellenberger Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Hughes Nicholls Total: -- 113 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Question of Privilege |
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A question of privilege having been raised by Mr. Andrews (Avalon), the Speaker ruled that there was a prima facie case of privilege; |
Whereupon, Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), moved, — That the matter of the question of privilege raised by the Member for Avalon be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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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. 759 -- Vote no 759) | |
| YEAS: 137, NAYS: 109 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Chong Komarnicki Saxton Total: -- 137 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 109 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. 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 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: 140, NAYS: 109 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Chong Kent Saxton Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Dewar Julian Pacetti Total: -- 109 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:58 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 consideration at report stage of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
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Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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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 third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing or Special Order or usual practice of the House: |
(a) Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder), be deemed read a third time and passed on division;
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(b) Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, be deemed read a third time and passed;
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(c) 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 deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed;
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(d) 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 deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed;
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(e) Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Civil Marriage Act, be
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(i) deemed read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole;
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(ii) deemed considered in a Committee of the Whole and reported with the following amendment: “That Bill C-32, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing line 10 on page 3 with the following: “consent, on presentation of an order from the court or a””,
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(iii) deemed concurred in at report stage, as amended, and deemed read a third time and passed;
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(f) Bill C-425, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (honouring the Canadian Armed Forces), be deemed reported back from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration without amendment;
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(g) in order to bring full transparency and accountability to House of Commons spending, the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to:
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(i) conduct open and public hearings with a view to replace the Board of Internal Economy with an independent oversight body,
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(ii) invite the Auditor General, the Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer of the House of Commons to participate fully in these hearings,
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(iii) study the practices of provincial and territorial legislatures, as well as other jurisdictions and Westminster-style Parliaments in order to compare and contrast their administrative oversight,
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(iv) propose modifications to the Parliament of Canada Act, the Financial Administration Act, the Auditor General Act and any other acts as deemed necessary,
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(v) propose any necessary modifications to the administrative policies and practices of the House of Commons,
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(vi) examine the subject-matter of the motions, standing in the name of the Member for Papineau, placed on the Order Paper on June 10, 2013,
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(vii) report its findings to the House no later than December 2, 2013, in order to have any proposed changes to expense disclosure and reporting in place for the beginning of the next fiscal year;
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(h) when the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs meets pursuant to the order of reference set out in paragraph (g) of this Order, one Member who is not a member of a recognized party be allowed to participate in the hearings as a temporary, non-voting member of that Committee;
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(i) on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the House adjourn at 12 midnight or after each of Bills C-54, S-14, S-15, C-32 and S-17 have been read the third time, whichever comes first; and
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(j) upon the adjournment of the House on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the House stand adjourned until Monday, September 16, 2013, provided that, for the purposes of any Standing Order, the House be deemed to stand adjourned pursuant to Standing Order 28.
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| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-62, An Act to give effect to the Yale First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment.
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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 Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the year ended December 31, 2012, 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. 8561-411-715-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, "Privacy and social media in the age of big data" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-219), presented to the House on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-219.
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— by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)) — Reports of the Department of Industry 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. 8561-411-723-03. (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, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning national parks (No. 411-4289).
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| Adjournment |
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At 8:04 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, September 16, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1). |