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41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 102 Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayers |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Information Commissioner of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 8561-412-940-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 8561-412-942-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1017-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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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. 412-2442 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-17-17;
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— Nos. 412-2556, 412-2568, 412-2571, 412-2586 and 412-2591 concerning the grain industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-82-08;
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— No. 412-2647 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-9-08;
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— Nos. 412-2793 to 412-3126 concerning budget measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-32-09;
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— No. 412-3132 concerning the democratic process. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-13-09;
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— Nos. 412-3151 and 412-3236 concerning working conditions. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-87-05;
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— No. 412-3217 concerning funding aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-22-11;
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— Nos. 412-3242 and 412-3251 concerning the Senate. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-70-06.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Review of the Canadian Music Industry". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-113. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 13 to 27) was tabled. |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Youth Employment in Canada: Challenges and Potential Solutions". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-114. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 to 29, 40 and 41) was tabled. |
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Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), from the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Caring for Canada's Ill and Injured Military Personnel". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-115. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 to 13, 17, 19, 26 and 29) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Bill C-614, An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to another Act, 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. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Bill C-615, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals—electric shock collars), 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. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), Bill C-616, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (failure to comply with a condition), 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. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Bill C-617, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (interprovincial movement of waste), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That, in accordance with section 81 of the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. P-1, this House approve the reappointment of Mary Elizabeth Dawson as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 204 -- Vote no 204) | |
YEAS: 217, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cullen Kerr Quach Total: -- 217 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE May Total: -- 1 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 16th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), two concerning firearms (Nos. 412-3567 and 412-3568);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning a national day (No. 412-3569) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 412-3570);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 412-3571);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-3572);
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— by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-3573);
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— by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), two concerning the mining industry (Nos. 412-3574 and 412-3575) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-3576);
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— by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), one concerning the electoral system (No. 412-3577), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-3578), five concerning the grain industry (Nos. 412-3579 to 412-3583), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-3584), one concerning Canadian citizenship (No. 412-3585) and two concerning national holidays (Nos. 412-3586 and 412-3587);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 412-3588), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 412-3589) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-3590);
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— by Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-3591);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), two concerning the agricultural industry (Nos. 412-3592 and 412-3593) and one concerning immigration (No. 412-3594);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning firearms (No. 412-3595) and one concerning sex selection (No. 412-3596);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-3597 and 412-3598) and forty-three concerning VIA Rail (Nos. 412-3599 to 412-3641);
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— by Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), one concerning China (No. 412-3642), one concerning service medals (No. 412-3643) and one concerning health care services (No. 412-3644);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), three concerning science policy (Nos. 412-3645 to 412-3647);
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— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-3648);
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— by Mr. Harris (St. John's East), one concerning the Senate (No. 412-3649);
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— by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), one concerning China (No. 412-3650) and one concerning immigration (No. 412-3651);
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— by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), one concerning lighthouses (No. 412-3652);
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— by Mr. Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 412-3653);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-3654);
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— by Mrs. Ambler (Mississauga South), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 412-3655 and 412-3656);
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— by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), one concerning the electoral system (No. 412-3657) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-3658);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning international agreements (No. 412-3659) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 412-3660);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning China (No. 412-3661);
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— by Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 412-3662).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-484 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-499 — Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour) — With regard to applications made under the Employment Insurance Program: (a) what was the volume of applications for Employment Insurance, Special Benefits, that have been received by Service Canada in 2011-2012, 2012-2013, and 2013-2014, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province/region; (b) how many of the cases in (a) waited longer than 28 days for a response, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province/region; (c) what was the volume of applications for Employment Insurance, Regular Benefits, that have been received by Service Canada in 2011-2012, 2012-2013, and 2013-2014, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province/region; and (d) how many of the cases in (c) have waited longer than 28 days for a response, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province/region? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-412-499.
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, be now read a third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — 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-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, because it:
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(a) has not received adequate study or amendment by Parliament;
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(b) cancels the hiring credit for small business
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(c) raises costs for Canadian businesses through changes to trademark law that have been opposed by dozens of chambers of commerce, businesses and legal experts;
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(d) hands over private financial information of hundreds of thousands of Canadians to the US Internal Revenue Service under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act;
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(e) undermines the independence of 11 federal administrative tribunals; and
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(f) fails to fully compensate for years of unjust clawback to the benefits of Canada's disabled veterans.”.
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The debate continued. |
At 11:37 a.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 5, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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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. MacKay (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the Bill; and |
that, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at 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. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 205 -- Vote no 205) | |
YEAS: 147, NAYS: 90 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Dechert Lebel Ritz Total: -- 147 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Day Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 90 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
The debate continued. |
Statements By Members |
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Oral Questions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 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 Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — 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-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, because it:
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(a) has not received adequate study or amendment by Parliament;
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(b) cancels the hiring credit for small business
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(c) raises costs for Canadian businesses through changes to trademark law that have been opposed by dozens of chambers of commerce, businesses and legal experts;
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(d) hands over private financial information of hundreds of thousands of Canadians to the US Internal Revenue Service under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act;
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(e) undermines the independence of 11 federal administrative tribunals; and
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(f) fails to fully compensate for years of unjust clawback to the benefits of Canada's disabled veterans.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 206 -- Vote no 206) | |
YEAS: 94, NAYS: 147 |
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YEAS -- POUR Andrews Cuzner Harris (St. John's East) Nantel Total: -- 94 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Dechert Lauzon Ritz Total: -- 147 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 207 -- Vote no 207) | |
YEAS: 148, NAYS: 94 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Dechert Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Cuzner Harris (St. John's East) Nantel Total: -- 94 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea, dated June 2014. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-412-30.
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Messages from the Senate |
A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, June 16, 2014, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Messages from the Senate |
A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
Private Members' Business |
At 5:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-247, An Act to expand the mandate of Service Canada in respect of the death of a Canadian citizen or Canadian resident. |
Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), seconded by Mr. Andrews (Avalon), moved, — That the Bill 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. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Government Orders |
The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
Debate arose thereon. |
At 10:21 p.m., the sitting was suspended. |
At 10:28 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
By unanimous consent, Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 208 -- Vote no 208) | |
YEAS: 20, NAYS: 63 |
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YEAS -- POUR Blanchette Dionne Labelle Mai Nantel Total: -- 20 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Duncan (Vancouver Island North) Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Preston Total: -- 63 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a third time and do pass. |
The debate continued. |
At 11:38 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, June 9, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, June 16, 2014, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mr. Moore (Minister of Industry), — That Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts relating to agriculture and agri-food, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
The debate continued. |
Midnight |
Messages from the Senate |
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-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, without amendment.
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Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Moore (Minister of Industry) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2014-2018 of the Canadian Tourism Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-861-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) — Reports of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 8561-412-328-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) — Reports of the Office of Infrastructure of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 8561-412-876-01. (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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-3663);
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— by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), one concerning prostitution (No. 412-3664);
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— by Mr. O'Connor (Carleton—Mississippi Mills), one concerning health care services (No. 412-3665);
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— by Mr. Menegakis (Richmond Hill), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-3666);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-3667).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At midnight, pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
Accordingly, at 12:18 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |