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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 192 Monday, March 30, 2015 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), — That Bill C-628, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and the National Energy Board Act (oil transportation and pipeline certificate), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. |
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The debate continued. |
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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, April 1, 2015, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-52, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act. |
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Ms. Raitt (Minister of Transport), seconded by Ms. Rempel (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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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. 412-4915, 412-4940, 412-4945, 412-4980, 412-4999, 412-5033 to 412-5044, 412-5047, 412-5050 to 412-5056, 412-5060, 412-5074, 412-5082, 412-5083, 412-5086, 412-5091, 412-5095 and 412-5096 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-17-28;
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— Nos. 412-4955 to 412-4957 and 412-4971 to 412-4973 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-2-31;
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— Nos. 412-4981, 412-4989, 412-5032, 412-5057, 412-5073 and 412-5081 concerning sex selection. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-46-26;
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— No. 412-4998 concerning wharfs and harbours. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-152-02;
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— No. 412-5007 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-11-12;
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— No. 412-5045 concerning the criminal justice system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-106-04;
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— Nos. 412-5104 to 412-5106 concerning prostitution. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-47-18.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Raitt (Minister of Transport) laid upon the Table, — Interim Order Respecting Flight Deck Occupants (81100-3-38), dated March 27, 2015 , pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-926-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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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. O'Toole (Minister of Veterans Affairs), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and to make 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. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, "Overcoming Violence and Impunity: Human Rights Challenges in Honduras". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-202. |
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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 (Meeting No. 51) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, "Canada's Response to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-203. |
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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. 32, 35, 37 to 45 and 51) was tabled. |
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. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-5213);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning health care services (No. 412-5214);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning crimes of violence (No. 412-5215);
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— by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), one concerning housing policy (No. 412-5216);
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— by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-5217);
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— by Mr. Blanchette (Louis-Hébert), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-5218);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-5219) and one concerning security information (No. 412-5220);
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— by Mr. Genest (Shefford), one concerning foreign aid (No. 412-5221);
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— by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seven concerning a national child care program (Nos. 412-5222 to 412-5228);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-5229).
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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. Kenney (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 17, 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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| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Cotler Groguhé Nicholls Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Ms. Rempel (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That, whereas: |
(i) the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has repeatedly called on its members to target Canada and Canadians at home and abroad;
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(ii) ISIL poses a clear and active threat to the people of the Middle East, including members of vulnerable religious and ethnic minority groups who have been subjected to a brutal and barbaric campaign of sexual violence, murder, and intimidation by ISIL;
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(iii) unless confronted with strong and direct force, the threat that ISIL poses to Canada and to international peace and security, will grow;
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(iv) Canada desires, consistent with Canadian values and interests, to protect the vulnerable and innocent civilians of the region, including through urgent humanitarian assistance;
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(v) the Government of Iraq has requested military support against ISIL from members of the international community, including from the Government of Canada;
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(vi) Canada is part of a broad international coalition of allies and partners, including numerous countries of the Middle East, committed to the fight against ISIL;
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(vii) the United Nations Security Council remains seized of the threat posed by international terrorism with the unanimous passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2178;
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(viii) the deployment of Royal Canadian Air Force assets has played an important role in degrading, destabilising, and weakening ISIL's position and operations in the region;
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(ix) the advise and assist mission of the Canadian Special Operations Forces in Northern Iraq has increased the capabilities of Kurdish-Iraqi Security Forces to combat ISIL; and
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(x) continuing to degrade ISIL will require striking its operations and infrastructure where they are located, including in Syria;
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Accordingly, this House: |
(a) continues to support the Government's decision to contribute Canadian military assets to the fight against ISIL, and terrorists aligned with ISIL, including air strike capability with authorisation to conduct airstrikes in Iraq and Syria;
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(b) supports the Government's decision to extend the mission to a date not beyond March 30, 2016;
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(c) notes that the Government continues not to deploy troops in a ground combat role; and
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(d) offers 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. 17)
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And of the amendment of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), — That the motion be amended by:
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(a) replacing the words “, the threat that ISIL poses to Canada and to international peace and security, will grow” with the words “from capable and enabled local forces, the threat ISIL poses to international peace and security, including to Canadian communities, will continue to grow”; |
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(b) replacing the words “Resolution 2178” with the words “Resolutions 2170, 2178, and 2199”; |
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(c) deleting sections (viii), (ix) and (x); and |
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(d) deleting all the words after the word “Accordingly,” and substituting the following: “this House calls on the government to: |
(a) end the participation of Canadian Forces troops in combat, airstrikes and advise-and-assist training in Iraq and Syria as soon as possible;
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(b) boost humanitarian aid in areas where there would be immediate, life-saving impact, including assisting refugees with basic shelter and food needs, and investing in water, sanitation and hygiene, health and education for people displaced by the fighting;
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(c) work with our allies in the region to stabilize neighbouring countries, strengthen political institutions and assist these countries in coping with an influx of refugees;
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(d) contribute to the fight against ISIL, including military support for the transportation of weapons;
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(e) provide assistance to investigation and prosecution of war crimes;
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(f) increase assistance for the care and resettlement of refugees impacted by this conflict;
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(g) work to prevent the flow of foreign fighters, finances, and resources to ISIL, in accordance with our international obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2170, 2178, and 2199;
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(h) put forward a robust plan of support for communities and institutions working on de-radicalization and counter-radicalization;
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(i) report back on the costs of the mission and humanitarian assistance provided to date on a monthly basis to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, until Canadian involvement is concluded; and
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(j) continue to offer its resolute and wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces who stand on guard for all of us.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:03 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today under the provisions of 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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| YEAS: 96, NAYS: 176 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Julian Nicholls Total: -- 96 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Cuzner Kent Regan Total: -- 176 |
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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: 142, NAYS: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Saxton Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crowder Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 129 |
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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), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance) — Report on operations under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agreement Act for the year 2014, pursuant to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agreement Act, S.C. 1991, c. 12, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-485-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance) — Debt Management Strategy for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, s. 49(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-560-01. (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 Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), two concerning human rights (Nos. 412-5230 and 412-5231).
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| Adjournment |
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At 8:46 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |