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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 81 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated May 30, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-26.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Mexican States for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Equipment, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 12, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-27.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol amending the Agreement between Canada and Barbados for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, done at Bridgetown on 22 January 1980, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 8, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-28.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol amending the Convention between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Singapore for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, done in Singapore on 6 March 1976, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 29, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-29.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the First Report of the Committee, "Study on Transit in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-40. |
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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. 3 to 14, 16 and 18 to 21) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (Northern Ontario), 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. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), three concerning suicide prevention (Nos. 411-0476 to 411-0478);
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— by Mr. Cash (Davenport), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-0479);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 411-0480);
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— by Mr. Kerr (West Nova), one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 411-0481);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning species at risk (No. 411-0482);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning hazardous products (No. 411-0483);
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— by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), one concerning abortion (No. 411-0484);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), five concerning Fiji (Nos. 411-0485 to 411-0489);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning poverty (No. 411-0490), one concerning government spending (No. 411-0491) and one concerning national parks (No. 411-0492);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), four concerning abortion (Nos. 411-0493 to 411-0496);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-0497).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board), — That Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 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 it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 128 -- Vote no 128) | |
| YEAS: 159, NAYS: 130 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 159 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Jacob Nicholls Total: -- 130 |
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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 |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), — That Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (concealment of identity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. 129 -- Vote no 129) | |
| YEAS: 190, NAYS: 97 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cuzner Lamoureux Savoie Total: -- 190 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hassainia Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) Total: -- 97 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (concealment of identity), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), — That Bill C-300, An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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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: 285, NAYS: 3 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Kellway Quach Total: -- 285 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bellavance Fortin Plamondon Total: -- 3 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-300, An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), — That Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deletion of deduction from annuity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 132, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hyer Nash Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Ritz Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (waiting period and maximum special benefits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 132, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Hyer Nash Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Ritz Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Rathgeber (Edmonton—St. Albert), — That Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 158, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lebel Seeback Total: -- 158 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hyer Nash Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That Bill C-280, An Act to establish a National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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At 7:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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) — Report on the administration and operation of the Canada Health Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Canada Health Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-6, s. 23. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-458-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, "Report on the Snow Crab Industry in the Atlantic Provinces and in Quebec" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-8), presented to the House on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-411-8.
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— by Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report on the Annual Summary of Steel Import Permit Data for the year 2011, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-19, sbs. 5.1(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-525-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:44 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 8:05 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |