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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 51 Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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. Moore (Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) for Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mrs. Wong (Minister of State (Seniors)), Bill C-25, An Act respecting the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band Order, 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. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1689);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), twelve concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-1690 to 412-1701);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning international trade (No. 412-1702);
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— by Mr. Hsu (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning poverty (No. 412-1703) and one concerning the electoral system (No. 412-1704);
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— by Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1705);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-1706);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-1707) and one concerning certain diseases (No. 412-1708);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-1709);
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— by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 412-1710);
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— by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1711);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1712);
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— by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1713).
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| Ways and Means |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Minister of State (Finance)), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government; (Ways and Means No. 6) |
And of the amendment of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“this House not approve the budgetary policy of the government as it:
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(a) fails to take any meaningful action to create jobs while 1.3 million Canadians are unemployed;
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(b) refuses to work cooperatively with the provinces on federal transfers, skills training, and infrastructure funding;
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(c) does nothing to cap ATM fees, crack down on payday lenders or rein in credit card rates;
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(d) does not introduce a youth hiring and training tax credit to combat soaring youth unemployment;
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(e) threatens to unilaterally impose the Canada Job Grant over the unanimous objection of the provinces;
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(f) pushes ahead with office closures and cuts to veterans’ services;
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(g) repeats previous governments’ misuse of EI funds; and
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(h) slashes billions of dollars from the health care plans of Canadian public service retirees.”.
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Ways and Means |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Minister of State (Finance)); (Ways and Means No. 6) |
And of the amendment of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques).
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 84(5), 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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| (Division No. 64 -- Vote no 64) | |
| YEAS: 130, NAYS: 146 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Hyer Nicholls Total: -- 130 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Ritz Total: -- 146 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), seconded by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs that, during its consideration of Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, the Committee shall: (a) hear witnesses from, but not limited to, Elections Canada, political parties as defined under the Canada Elections Act, the Minister of State who introduced the Bill, representatives of First Nations, anti-poverty groups, groups representing persons with disabilities, groups representing youth advocates and students, as well as specific groups which have been active in society on elections rules; (b) have the power to travel to all regions of Canada, (Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Northern Ontario, the Prairies, British Columbia and the North), including downtown urban settings, rural and remote settings, and that the Committee request that this travel take place in March and April 2014; and (c) only proceed to clause-by-clause consideration of the Bill after these hearings have been completed, with a goal to commence clause-by-clause consideration on Thursday, May 1, 2014. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 145 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Hyer Nicholls Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clarke Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 145 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:10 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 Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), — That Bill C-504, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (volunteer firefighters), 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 debate continued. |
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At 7:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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 26, 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), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mrs. Glover (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— by Mrs. Glover (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2013-2014 of the National Gallery of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-859-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— by Mrs. Glover (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Operating and Capital Budgets for 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-869-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— by Ms. Raitt (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order Respecting Flights to Russia (JUS-81100-3-21), dated February 7, 2014, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-926-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:12 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 7:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |