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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 37 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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 |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), Bill C-21, An Act to control the administrative burden that regulations impose on businesses, 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Leef (Yukon) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, held in Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund, Norway, from June 3 to 6, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-51-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Leef (Yukon) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, held in Murmansk, Russia, from September 18 to 20, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-51-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Bureau Meeting and XXXVIIIth Session of the APF, held in Brussels, Belgium, from July 8 to 12, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-52-03.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at Bilateral Meetings and the XXVIth Session of the Europe Regional Assembly of the APF, held in Paris, France, and Chisinau, Moldova, from November 13 to 21, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-52-04.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), Bill C-569, An Act respecting the procedure for the appointment and removal of the Governor General, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Anders (Calgary West), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia), Bill C-570, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mandatory minimum sentences for rape), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Bill C-571, An Act to amend the Meat Inspection Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Act (slaughter of equines for human consumption), 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 Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-0692) and two concerning the income tax system (Nos. 412-0693 and 412-0694);
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— by Mr. Wallace (Burlington), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-0695);
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— by Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), three hundred and sixty-seven concerning budget measures (Nos. 412-0696 to 412-1062);
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— by Ms. Perreault (Montcalm), one concerning the Senate (No. 412-1063);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning the income tax system (No. 412-1064);
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— by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), one concerning employment (No. 412-1065);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning pesticides (No. 412-1066) and one concerning international agreements (No. 412-1067);
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— by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), one concerning the income tax system (No. 412-1068);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), twenty-seven concerning horse meat (Nos. 412-1069 to 412-1095);
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— by Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1096);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning human rights (No. 412-1097);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 412-1098).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-20, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Honduras, the Agreement on Environmental Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Honduras and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Honduras. |
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Mr. Blaney (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) for Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), seconded by Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to recommend changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions governing petitions so as to establish an electronic petitioning system that would enhance the current paper-based petitions system by allowing Canadians to sign petitions electronically, and to consider, among other things, (i) the possibility to trigger a debate in the House of Commons outside of current sitting hours when a certain threshold of signatures is reached, (ii) the necessity for no fewer than five Members of Parliament to sponsor the e-petition and to table it in the House once a time limit to collect signatures is reached, (iii) the study made in the 38th Parliament regarding e-petitions, and that the Committee report its findings to the House, with proposed changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions governing petitions, within 12 months of the adoption of this order. (Private Members' Business M-428) |
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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: 142, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Kellway Perreault Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Dechert Lake Rempel Total: -- 140 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to the statement of the Speaker made Monday, January 27, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 94(1)(a), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), — That Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (order-making power), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Day Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Ritz Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to the statement of the Speaker made Monday, January 27, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 94(1)(a), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Sgro (York West), seconded by Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), — That Bill C-513, An Act to promote and strengthen the Canadian retirement income system, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Day Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Ritz Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mrs. Ambler (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-525, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act (certification and revocation — bargaining agent), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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: 149, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lake Richards Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Day Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-525, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act (certification and revocation — bargaining agent), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:43 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to: (a) consider the election of committee chairs by means of a preferential ballot system by all the Members of the House of Commons, at the beginning of each session and prior to the establishment of the membership of the standing committees; (b) study the practices of other Westminster-style Parliaments in relation to the election of Committee Chairs; (c) propose any necessary modifications to the Standing Orders and practices of the House; and (d) report its findings to the House no later than six months following the adoption of this order. (Private Members' Business M-431) |
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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, February 5, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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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. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), one concerning foreign aid (No. 412-1099) and seven concerning the mining industry (Nos. 412-1100 to 412-1106);
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— by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-1107);
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— by Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), two hundred and eighty-four concerning budget measures (Nos. 412-1108 to 412-1391).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:24 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 7:54 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |