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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 42 Wednesday, February 5, 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 |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Fourth Part of the 2013 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from September 30 to October 4, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-51-03.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the First Report of the Committee, "Statutory Review of the Conflict of Interest Act". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-34. |
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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. 5 to 8) was tabled. |
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Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Keep the Momentum Going: Canada's Preparations for the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-35. |
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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. 3 to 7 and 9) was tabled. |
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Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Terrestrial Habitat Conservation in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-36. |
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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. 4, 5 and 7 to 9) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Bill C-573, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day, 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 Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), two concerning sex selection (Nos. 412-1430 and 412-1431);
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— by Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), ten concerning the pension system (Nos. 412-1432 to 412-1441);
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— by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1442);
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— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-1443);
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— by Ms. Perreault (Montcalm), one concerning funding aid (No. 412-1444);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-1445) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 412-1446);
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— by Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), one concerning multiculturalism (No. 412-1447) and six concerning a national day (Nos. 412-1448 to 412-1453);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), eighteen concerning veterans' affairs (Nos. 412-1454 to 412-1471);
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— by Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1472);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1473);
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— by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-1474 and 412-1475);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1476);
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— by Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), ten concerning missing persons (Nos. 412-1477 to 412-1486);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), twenty-nine concerning transportation (Nos. 412-1487 to 412-1515);
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— by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), one concerning the income tax system (No. 412-1516);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 412-1517) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 412-1518);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning human rights (No. 412-1519);
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— by Mr. Morin (Laurentides—Labelle), one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-1520).
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| Application for Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, grain transportation. |
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The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later today, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts. |
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Mr. Poilievre (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate pursuant to Standing Order 52 later today, no quorum call, dilatory motion or request for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| Notice of Motion |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading of Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. 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 question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 275, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Plamondon Total: -- 275 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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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 Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), — That Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel and accommodation deduction for tradespersons), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Dewar Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Chong Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 149 |
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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 Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), — That Bill C-473, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (balanced representation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 125, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Day Jacob Nantel Total: -- 125 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clarke Lake Rickford Total: -- 151 |
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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. Morin (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, following consultations with provinces, territories, municipalities and First Nations, carry out a review of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the process allowing local administrations to request restrictions regarding the use of vessels on certain waters in order to improve how waters are managed, public safety and the protection of the environment. (Private Members' Business M-441) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Dewar Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clarke Lake Saxton Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:35 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. McColeman (Brant), seconded by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should endorse the report of the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities entitled “Rethinking disAbility in the Private Sector”, and its findings, and commit to furthering public-private cooperation by: (a) building on existing government initiatives, such as the Opportunities Fund, the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities; (b) issuing a call to action for Canadian employers to examine the expert panel's findings and encouraging employers to take advantage of private sector-led initiatives to increase employment levels for persons with disabilities in Canada; (c) pursuing greater accountability and coordination of its labour market funding for persons with disabilities and ensuring that funding is demand driven and focussed on suitable performance indicators with strong demonstrable results; (d) establishing an increased focus on young people with disabilities to include support mechanisms specifically targeted at increasing employment levels among youth with disabilities, through programs such as the Youth Employment Strategy; and (e) strengthening efforts to identify existing innovative approaches to increasing the employment of persons with disabilities occurring in communities across Canada and ensuring that programs have the flexibility to help replicate such approaches. (Private Members' Business M-430) |
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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 12, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Emergency Debate |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, grain transportation. |
Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted. |
| 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 Mrs. Glover (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) — Report of the National Arts Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, pursuant to the National Arts Centre Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-3, sbs. 17(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-179-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |