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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 60 Monday, December 5, 2011 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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Item No. 1 in the order of precedence, standing in the name of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) was called and, not having been proceeded with, in accordance with Standing Order 42(2), dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. (Private Members' Business C-307) |
| Interruption |
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At 11:07 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), moved, — That this House urge the government to: (a) play a leadership role in tackling global climate change and ensuring Canadian jobs aren’t lost as the rest of the world moves towards a new sustainable energy economy; (b) work in a leadership role at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Durban towards a binding climate change treaty with the goal of limiting average global temperature increases to 2°C; (c) recognize the real, science-based threat of global climate change, as well as respect and adhere to its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Accord; and (d) take immediate action to lower net carbon emissions in Canada and increase Canadian trade with our major partners in a new sustainable energy economy. |
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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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Costa Rica for the Exchange of Information on Tax Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated August 11, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-20.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands in respect of Aruba for the Exchange of Information with respect to Tax Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated October 20, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-21.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Amendments to the Agreement Establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated September 30, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-22.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the First Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2011-12 — Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 15b, 35b, 50b and 60b under CANADIAN HERITAGE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-27. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 16) was tabled. |
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Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the First Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2011-12 — Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 15b, 17b, 30b and 45b under FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-28. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 13 and 14) was tabled. |
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Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the First Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2011-12 — Votes 1b, 10b, 20b and 25b under AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-29. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 16) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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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-376, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), 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. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), seconded by Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the Review of the Delivery of Front-Line Health and Wellbeing Services for Canadian Veterans, seven members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs be authorized to travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, and Edmonton and Cold Lake, Alberta, in December 2011, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning the mining industry (No. 411-0223);
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— by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), one concerning immigration (No. 411-0224) and one concerning hazardous products (No. 411-0225);
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— by Mr. Hsu (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the criminal justice system (No. 411-0226);
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— by Ms. Raynault (Joliette), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-0227);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 411-0228).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Ms. Hoeppner (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety) presented the answer to question Q-187 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Ms. Hoeppner (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-179 — Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — With regard to Transport Canada, and the government’s role in the management and operation of the Victoria Harbour Airport (VHA) and the Victoria Harbour: (a) what is the process by which Transport Canada or its agents have evaluated, are evaluating, and plan to evaluate the impact on quality of life, noise and air pollution and the frequency of air traffic (including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and other related activities) associated with operations at the VHA; (b) to date, what analysis has the government conducted with respect to the effects on the communities surrounding the airport and their residents of the impact on quality of life, noise, air pollutants and the frequency of air traffic (including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and other related activities) associated with operations at the VHA; (c) what further analysis does the government plan to conduct with respect to the effects on the communities surrounding the airport and their residents of the impact on quality of life, noise, air pollutants and the frequency of air traffic (including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and other related activities) associated with operations at the VHA; (d) what are the parameters of all past and planned analyses with respect to the effects on the communities surrounding the airport and their residents of the impact on quality of life, noise, air pollutants and the frequency of air traffic (including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and other related activities) associated with operations at the VHA; (e) what steps has the government taken and what steps will it take to address problems associated with the impact on quality of life noise, air pollutants and air traffic frequency (including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, and other related activities) associated with operations at the VHA; (f) what is the timeline for completion of this process, including but not limited to (i) any evaluations, (ii) any decision to regulate or impose rules with respect to noise and air pollution and the frequency of air traffic; (g) with respect to the past and planned residents’ committees and any public consultation relating to the VHA, what will be the composition of the residents’ committee; (h) what action has the government taken on the basis of past results, information, and recommendations arising out of public consultation thus far, including the past residents’ committee; (i) what are the terms of reference for the new residents’ committee, including, but not limited to scope, powers, membership, evaluation criteria; (j) how will Transport Canada and the VHA evaluate and act upon the results, information, concerns and recommendations of the residents’ committee; (k) what policies, practices and procedures do Transport Canada and the VHA have in place to mitigate all real or perceived conflicts of interest between Transport Canada’s role as both operator of the VHA and as the government body having jurisdiction over aeronautics; (l) what are the current government policies, practices and procedures relating to its federal responsibilities with respect to noise and traffic pollution; (m) what are the details of all current draft regulations pertaining to the VHA and its operations; (n) when does the government or its agents plan to publish permanent air safety or other regulations pertaining to the VHA and its operations; (o) does the VHA have a complete Safety Management System (SMS); (p) what are the details of the process by which Transport Canada is assessing the application to build a mega yacht marina in Victoria Harbour (Marina); (q) what policies, practices and procedures do Transport Canada and the VHA have in place to mitigate all real or perceived conflicts of interest between Transport Canada’s role as both operator of the VHA and as the government body having jurisdiction to approve or deny the construction of the marina under the Navigable Waters Protection Act; (r) what are the details of the current timeline for the approval or rejection of the marina application; (s) what are the details of the timeline for the completion of the VHA’s assessment of the Marina under its SMS; (t) who is bearing the cost of the VHA’s assessment of the marina and Transport Canada’s assessment of the marina; (u) what is the estimated cost of all activities related to Transport Canada's and the VHA’s assessments of the marina; (v) what are the details of the impacts, including, but not limited to, impacts on safety, that the marina would have on marine and air traffic in Victoria harbour; and (w) how is Transport Canada including the impact of the marina on non-motorized vessels such as kayaks and canoes in its review of the marina proposal? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-179.
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Q-183 — Mr. Casey (Charlottetown) — With respect to conditional sentencing in Canada: (a) what is the number of conditional sentences issued since 2002 to present and for what offences under the criminal code; (b) what is the expected financial impact of the increased prison population and longer prison terms, expected as a result of the passage of Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts, and what financial impact will this have on the provinces; (c) what assessment, if any, has been conducted on the impact, including financial, of eliminating conditional sentences as provided in Bill C-10, on the administration of criminal justice by the provinces; (d) has the government received correspondence from stakeholder groups advocating for elimination of conditional sentencing, and, if so, what are the details of this correspondence; (e) what, if any, advice was provided by or sought from Corrections Canada and its unions with respect to eliminating conditional sentencing; and (f) what advice, briefing notes, or assessments have been provided to the Minister and senior officials by non-Canadian jurisdictions with respect to conditional sentencing and other crime-related initiatives? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-183.
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Q-184 — Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) — What is the total amount of government funding since fiscal year 2004-2005, up to and including the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, identifying each department or agency, initiative and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-184.
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), 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(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS — POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Hsu Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Ablonczy Daniel Lake Richardson Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, be concurred in. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 127 |
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YEAS — POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lake Richardson Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 127 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-29, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2012, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 157, NAYS: 127 (See list under Division No. 94) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-29, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2012, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), 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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| YEAS: 157, NAYS: 127 (See list under Division No. 94) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill 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: 157, NAYS: 127 |
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YEAS — POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lake Richardson Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 127 |
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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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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts, 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: 157, NAYS: 127 |
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YEAS — POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lake Richardson Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 127 |
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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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| Government Orders |
Take-note Debates |
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At 7:13 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, December 1, 2011, under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the importance of organ donations. (Government Business No. 9) |
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At 11:13 p.m., the Committee rose. |
| Adjournment |
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At 11:13 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |