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41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 129 Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:00 a.m.

The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

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. 412-3930 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-17-22;

— No. 412-3936 concerning prostitution. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-47-11;

— No. 412-3957 concerning the protection of wildlife. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-126-02;

— No. 412-3997 concerning Canada's railways. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-61-07;

— No. 412-4039 concerning VIA Rail. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-60-12.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Marijuana's Health Risks and Harms". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-128.

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. 24 to 27, 29, 35 and 36) was tabled.

Motions

Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), moved, — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 16)

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning abortion (No. 412-4324) and one concerning health care services (No. 412-4325);

— by , one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4326);

— by , one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4327);

— by , three concerning the grain industry (Nos. 412-4328 to 412-4330);

— by , one concerning sex selection (No. 412-4331) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4332);

— by , one concerning China (No. 412-4333) and one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 412-4334);

— by , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4335);

— by , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4336), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-4337), one concerning health care services (No. 412-4338) and two concerning the Canada Pension Plan (Nos. 412-4339 and 412-4340);

— by , one concerning lighthouses (No. 412-4341);

— by , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4342), one concerning working conditions (No. 412-4343) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 412-4344);

— by , one concerning Canada's railways (No. 412-4345);

— by , one concerning immigration (No. 412-4346) and one concerning Christianity (No. 412-4347);

— by , one concerning pesticides (No. 412-4348).

Business of Supply

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), moved, — That the House recognize the devastation that Ebola is wreaking in Western Africa and the serious threat to public health that the virus could pose to Canada; and call on the Minister of Health, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and the Minister of Public Safety to appear before the Standing Committee on Health twice monthly to report on Canada’s efforts at home and abroad to ensure that the outbreak does not pose a threat to the health and safety of Canadians.

Debate arose thereon.

Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “Minister of Health, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and the Minister of Public Safety to appear before the Standing Committee on Health twice monthly” with the words “relevant minister or ministers to appear twice monthly and the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada to appear monthly before the Standing Committee on Health”.

Debate arose thereon.

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.

Motions

By unanimous consent, on motion of Mr. Harper (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Mulcair (Leader of the Opposition) and Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), it was resolved, — That, whereas over 57 million children around the world are denied access to primary education;

Whereas girls are still disproportionately denied access to basic education around the world;

Whereas Canada supports global efforts to ensure that all girls and boys have access to basic education;

Whereas Malala Yousafzai fearlessly documented her challenges simply to attend school under the barbaric rule of the Taliban, a listed terrorist organisation under Canadian law;

Whereas she suffered a horrific attack perpetrated by the Taliban who, to this day, wish for her to be silenced;

Whereas Canadians and the civilised world were united in standing against this attack and are intent on honouring the bravery of Malala Yousafzai;

Whereas she has been recognised on numerous of occasions as a champion for fundamental human rights and access to education, including most recently being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition for her advocacy for universal education;

Whereas she continues to fight for the empowerment of girls and women;

Whereas she serves as a role model and an inspiration to all Canadians and the world in her fight for universal education;

Therefore __________ the House of Commons resolve to bestow the title of “honourary Canadian citizen” on Malala Yousafzai; and

That a message be sent to the Senate requesting that House to unite with this House in the said resolution by filling in the blank with the words “the Senate and”.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

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:

Bill S-6, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, if a recorded division is requested on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, on Ways and Means Motion No. 15, it shall be deemed deferred until the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Private Members' Business

At 5:17 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Wallace (Burlington), — That Bill S-211, An Act to establish a national day to promote health and fitness for all Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 22, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

At 6:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the item in the order of precedence standing in the name of Ms. Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) 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-592)

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 does agree with the House of Commons in the following resolution:

That, whereas over 57 million children around the world are denied access to primary education;

Whereas girls are still disproportionately denied access to basic education around the world;

Whereas Canada supports global efforts to ensure that all girls and boys have access to basic education;

Whereas Malala Yousafzai fearlessly documented her challenges simply to attend school under the barbaric rule of the Taliban, a listed terrorist organization under Canadian law;

Whereas she suffered a horrific attack perpetrated by the Taliban who, to this day, wish for her to be silenced;

Whereas Canadians and the civilized world were united in standing against this attack and are intent on honouring the bravery of Malala Yousafzai;

Whereas she continues to fight for the empowerment of girls and women;

Whereas she serves as a role model and an inspiration to all Canadians and the world in her fight for universal education,

Therefore the Senate and the House of Commons resolve to bestow the title of “honourary Canadian citizen” on Malala Yousafzai.

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 — Report of the Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-908-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Public Service Commission Audit Reports 2014", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-908-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report on the activities of the Courts Administration Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Courts Administration Service Act, S.C. 2002, c. 8, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-872-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of Industry Canada on the provisions and operation of the Act, pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S. 1985, c. B-3, sbs. 285(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1077-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Amended summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2014-2015 to 2018-2019 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2014-2015 of PPP Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-866-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Reports of Ridley Terminals Inc. 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. 8561-412-941-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan, the Operating and Capital Budgets and Borrowing Plan for the period of 2012-2013 to 2016-2017 of the Blue Water Bridge Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-862-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan, the Operating and Capital Budgets and Borrowing Plan for the period of 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 of the Blue Water Bridge Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-862-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:10 p.m., 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 6:29 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).