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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 124 Tuesday, October 7, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S. 1985, c. 31 (4th supp.), s. 66. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-301-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages)
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons (Fall 2014), together with an addendum, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 23(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-521-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blaney (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Ms. Bergen (Minister of State (Social Development)), Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code and to make a related amendment and a consequential amendment to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Bill C-631, An Act to amend the Navigation Protection Act (Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake and Brunette 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. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), one concerning health care services (No. 412-4214);
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— by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), one concerning health care services (No. 412-4215);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4216);
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— by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seventeen concerning Bangladesh (Nos. 412-4217 to 412-4233);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 412-4234) and one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 412-4235);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4236).
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| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 13, the debate not be further adjourned. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the closure 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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| (Division No. 250 -- Vote no 250) | |
| YEAS: 154, NAYS: 122 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clarke Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Schellenberger Total: -- 154 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Kellway Papillon Total: -- 122 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence), — That this House (i) recognise that the leadership of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has called on its members to target Canada and Canadians at home and abroad, (ii) further recognise the clear and direct threat that ISIL poses to the people of the region, including members of vulnerable religious and ethnic minority groups who have been subjected to a sustained campaign of brutal sexual violence, murder, and barbaric intimidation by ISIL, (iii) accept that, unless confronted with strong and direct force, the threat ISIL poses to international peace and security, including to Canadian communities, will continue to grow, (iv) affirm Canada’s desire, consistent with Canadian values and interests, to protect the vulnerable and innocent civilians of the region, including through urgent humanitarian assistance, (v) acknowledge the request from the Government of Iraq for military support against ISIL from members of the international community, including from the Government of Canada, (vi) further acknowledge the participation of Canada’s friends and allies, including numerous countries of the Middle East, in the broad international coalition committed to the fight against ISIL, (vii) note that the United Nations Security Council has become seized of the threat posed by international terrorism with the unanimous passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2178, and, accordingly: (a) support the Government’s decision to contribute Canadian military assets to the fight against ISIL, and terrorists allied with ISIL, including air strike capability for a period of up to six months; (b) note that the Government of Canada will not deploy troops in ground combat operations; and (c) continue to offer its resolute and wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces who stand on guard for all of us; (Government Business No. 13) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Mulcair (Leader of the Opposition), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), — That Government Business No. 13 be amended:
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(a) by replacing clause (iii) with the following:
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“(iii) accept that, unless confronted with strong and direct force from capable and enabled local forces, the threat ISIL poses to international peace and security, including to Canadian communities, will continue to grow,”; and
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(b) by replacing all of the words after the word “accordingly” with the following:
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“(a) call on the Government to contribute to the fight against ISIL, including military support for the transportation of weapons for a period of up to three months;
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(b) call on the Government to boost humanitarian aid in areas where there would be immediate, life-saving impact, including contributing to building winterized camps for refugees; and investing in water, sanitation and hygiene, health and education for people displaced by the fighting;
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(c) call on the Government to provide assistance to investigation and prosecution of war crimes;
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(d) call on the Government to not deploy the Canadian Forces in combat operations;
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(e) call on the Government to seek House approval for any extension of the mission, or any involvement of Canadian Forces in Syria;
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(f) call on the Government to report back on the costs of the mission on a monthly basis to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development; and
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(g) continue to offer its resolute and wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces who stand on guard for all of us.”.
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence); (Government Business No. 13) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Mulcair (Leader of the Opposition), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre).
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-218, An Act respecting National Fiddling Day. |
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Mrs. O'Neill Gordon (Miramichi), seconded by Mr. Weston (Saint John), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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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. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence); (Government Business No. 13) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Mulcair (Leader of the Opposition), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre).
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 57, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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. 251 -- Vote no 251) | |
| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Pacetti Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Kerr Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 157, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Kerr Rickford Total: -- 157 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Pacetti Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 34. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-797-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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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. Saxton (North Vancouver), one concerning China (No. 412-4237);
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— by Ms. Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-4238) and one concerning abortion (No. 412-4239);
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— by Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4240).
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| Adjournment |
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At 8:58 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |