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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 175 Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board): |
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Message on Estimates
His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (C) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2015, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those Estimates to the House of Commons.
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Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (C), 2014-15" (USB key included). — Sessional Paper No. 8520-412-97. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:
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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: |
— Nos. 412-4749, 412-4774 and 412-4781 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-6-12.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Wallace (Burlington), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 15th Report of the Committee (Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, to enact the High Risk Child Sex Offender Database Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-179. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 59 to 62) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Bill C-654, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (omnibus bills), 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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Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), seconded by Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), moved, — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Monday, May 5, 2014, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 30) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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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. 335 -- Vote no 335) | |
| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 107 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Komarnicki Rajotte Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Harris (St. John's East) Nash Total: -- 107 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4976) and three concerning the issuing of visas (Nos. 412-4977 to 412-4979);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4980), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-4981) and one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4982);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fur industry (No. 412-4983);
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— by Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4984);
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— by Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), one concerning Canadian citizenship (No. 412-4985) and one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-4986);
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— by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), two concerning the grain industry (Nos. 412-4987 and 412-4988), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-4989) and one concerning Christianity (No. 412-4990);
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— by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-4991);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning waste management (No. 412-4992).
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| Government Orders |
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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. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, not more than two further sitting days shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the Bill; and |
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That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the second day allotted to 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. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation 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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| YEAS: 132, NAYS: 111 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Reid Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Harris (Scarborough Southwest) Murray Total: -- 111 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blaney (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), — That Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“this House decline to give second reading to Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, because it:
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(a) threatens our way of life by asking Canadians to choose between their security and their freedoms;
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(b) was not developed in consultation with other parties, all of whom recognize the real threat of terrorism and support effective, concrete measures to keep Canadians safe;
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(c) irresponsibly provides CSIS with a sweeping new mandate without equally increasing oversight;
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(d) contains definitions that are broad, vague and threaten to lump legitimate dissent together with terrorism; and
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(e) does not include the type of concrete, effective measures that have been proven to work, such as working with communities on measures to counter radicalization of youth.”.
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blaney (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), — That Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), — 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 second reading to Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, because it:
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(a) threatens our way of life by asking Canadians to choose between their security and their freedoms;
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(b) was not developed in consultation with other parties, all of whom recognize the real threat of terrorism and support effective, concrete measures to keep Canadians safe;
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(c) irresponsibly provides CSIS with a sweeping new mandate without equally increasing oversight;
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(d) contains definitions that are broad, vague and threaten to lump legitimate dissent together with terrorism; and
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(e) does not include the type of concrete, effective measures that have been proven to work, such as working with communities on measures to counter radicalization of youth.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Duncan (Minister of State) laid upon the Table, — Documents concerning new economic growth measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-51.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blaney (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), — That Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), — 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 second reading to Bill C-51, An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, because it:
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(a) threatens our way of life by asking Canadians to choose between their security and their freedoms;
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(b) was not developed in consultation with other parties, all of whom recognize the real threat of terrorism and support effective, concrete measures to keep Canadians safe;
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(c) irresponsibly provides CSIS with a sweeping new mandate without equally increasing oversight;
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(d) contains definitions that are broad, vague and threaten to lump legitimate dissent together with terrorism; and
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(e) does not include the type of concrete, effective measures that have been proven to work, such as working with communities on measures to counter radicalization of youth.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), 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 Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-619, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change. |
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Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:01 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 7:11 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |