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41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 34 Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), Bill C-564, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (time limit), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Bill C-565, An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park) and to make a related amendment to the Department of Canadian Heritage Act, 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

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

— by , three concerning prostitution (Nos. 412-0646 to 412-0648);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0649);

— by , five concerning hazardous products (Nos. 412-0650 to 412-0654);

— by , one concerning the fishing industry (No. 412-0655);

— by , one concerning hazardous products (No. 412-0656);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0657);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0658);

— by , one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-0659);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0660);

— by , one concerning transportation (No. 412-0661);

— by , one concerning federal electoral districts (No. 412-0662);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0663);

— by , one concerning natural gas (No. 412-0664) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-0665);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0666);

— by , one concerning victims of crime (No. 412-0667), one concerning youth (No. 412-0668) and one concerning transportation (No. 412-0669);

— by , one concerning the income tax system (No. 412-0670).

Questions on the Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return:

Q-108 — — With regard to the Enforcement and Disclosures Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), for the years 2003 to 2013, inclusive, by year: (a) what is the budget of the Directorate; (b) how many people work at the Directorate; and (c) what training does CRA staff receive in the prosecution of cases against overseas tax evaders? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-412-108.

Q-114 — — With regard to human trafficking in Canada and the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (NAPCHT): (a) how many charges have been laid under human trafficking specific offences in the Criminal Code since 2005 and what were they; (b) how many convictions have there been of human trafficking specific offences in the Criminal Code since 2005 and, in each case, (i) what was the person convicted of, (ii) what was the sentence, (iii) for a person being convicted of one or more offence, what other offences (if any) in the Criminal Code was the person charged with and convicted of, (iv) what was the sentence for each conviction for offences in the Criminal Code; (c) was there consultation done with stakeholders, non-governmental organizations or other interest groups in the development of the government’s NAPCHT and, if yes, (i) with which stakeholders, non-governmental organizations or other interest groups, (ii) did the stakeholders, non-governmental organizations or other interest groups make recommendations to the government, (iii) what were these recommendations, broken down by each stakeholder, non-governmental organization or other interest group, (iv) which recommendations did the government incorporate into the NAPCHT, (v) which recommendations did the government not incorporate into the NAPCHT and why were they not incorporated; (d) what metrics will the government use to evaluate the effectiveness of the NAPCHT and who developed these metrics; (e) what are the metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the Human Trafficking Taskforce led by Public Safety Canada and who developed these metrics; (f) are there reporting mechanisms in place to report on the effectiveness of the NAPCHT and, if yes, (i) what are these reporting mechanisms, (ii) when is the first report expected, (iii) how often will reports be made, (iv) will these reports be made available to the public and, if not, why not; (g) are there reporting mechanisms in place to report on the effectiveness of the Human Trafficking Taskforce led by Public Safety Canada and, if yes, (i) what are these reporting mechanisms, (ii) when is the first report expected, (iii) how often will reports be expected, (iv) will these reports be made available to the public and, if not, why not; (h) what are the costs of this plan, broken down by year and expense; (i) how much has been allocated for the last five years and under what authority or authorities; (j) in what way(s) does the plan address the needs of victims of trafficking; (k) what specific funding is dedicated to the victims of trafficking and how is it accessed; (l) what sentencing models were considered in the creation of human trafficking offences; (m) which of the models in (l) is most effective and how is effectiveness measured and defined? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-412-114.

Q-119 — — With regard to “tax fairness” measures and changes to tax regulations announced in Budget 2011, in which the government claimed that these changes “will yield $240 million in savings in 2011-2012, rising to about $1.0 billion by 2013-2014”: (a) what savings has the Canada Revenue Agency realized, by year, as a result of the implementation of these measures; and (b) which measures yielded these results? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-412-119.

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-3, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-9, An Act respecting the election and term of office of chiefs and councillors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations, as reported by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 3.

Group No. 1

Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-9, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 1 on page 3 with the following:

“(b) the Minister, having obtained the opinion of a representative sample of electors of that First Nation, is satisfied that the majority of electors of that First Nation believe that a protracted”

Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-9, in Clause 3, be amended by adding after line 9 on page 3 the following:

“(1.1) For greater certainty, the Minister may not add to the schedule the name of a First Nation that governs its elections according to the custom of the band, unless such an addition has been approved in accordance with prevailing customary practices.”

Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-9 be amended by adding after line 31 on page 12 the following new clause:

“REPORT

41.1 Within one year after the coming into force of this Act and every three years thereafter, the Minister must prepare a report on the implementation of this Act and its effects on elections of band councils and elections on reserves.”

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on division.

Accordingly, Motion No. 2 was also negatived.

The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was negatived on division.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Duncan (Minister of State) for Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Gosal (Minister of State (Sport)), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Order made Monday, December 9, 2013, Mr. Duncan (Minister of State) for Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Gosal (Minister of State (Sport)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

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, it was resolved, — That this House express its sincerest condolences to the South African people over the passing of Nelson Mandela, a great moral leader, statesman and Honourary Canadian Citizen; that this House recognize the invaluable contributions and achievements of Mr. Mandela, not just his fight for an end to the system of apartheid in South Africa, but also his worldwide leadership on freedom and human rights; that this House sincerely note the grace and humility Mr. Mandela demonstrated after being imprisoned for 27 years; and that this House reaffirm Canada’s condolences to Mr. Mandela’s family and all citizens of South Africa.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Gosal (Minister of State (Sport)), — That Bill C-9, An Act respecting the election and term of office of chiefs and councillors of certain First Nations and the composition of council of those First Nations, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

Presenting Reports from Committees

By unanimous consent, Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "The Future We Want: Recommendations for the 2014 Budget". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-32.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 5, 7 to 9, 14 and 15) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Income Inequality in Canada: An Overview". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-33.

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, 15 and 16) was tabled.

Government Orders

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Raitt (Minister of Transport), seconded by Ms. Findlay (Minister of National Revenue), — That Bill C-3, An Act to enact the Aviation Industry Indemnity Act, to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Canada Marine Act, the Marine Liability Act and the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-3, An Act to enact the Aviation Industry Indemnity Act, to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Canada Marine Act, the Marine Liability Act and the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Private Members' Business

At 4:36 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-518, An Act to amend the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act (withdrawal allowance).

Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Adler (York Centre), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

Debate arose thereon.

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canadian Industrial Participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program — Fall 2013". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-10.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Independent Review: 2013 Department of National Defence Annual Update on Next Generation Fighter Capability Life Cycle Costs — Final Report". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-11.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Next Generation Fighter Capability — Annual Update". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-12.

Private Members' Business

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Adler (York Centre), — That Bill C-518, An Act to amend the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act (withdrawal allowance), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness for victims), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, when the House adjourns today, it shall stand adjourned until Monday, January, 27, 2014; and that, for the purposes of Standing Order 28, the House shall be deemed to have sat on Wednesday, December 11, Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13, 2013.

Private Members' Business

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness for victims), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness for victims), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

Government Orders

Take-note Debates

At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, December 9, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the situation in Ukraine. (Government Business No. 5)

At 10:15 p.m., the Committee rose.

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 — Reports by Federal Authorities with Obligations under Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 52 "71(2)". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1072-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Debt Management Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 49(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-205-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

Adjournment

At 10:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, January 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today and Standing Order 24(1).