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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 56 Tuesday, March 4, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the year 2013, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-6, sbs. 61(4) and to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 32. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-123-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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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. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Fantino (Minister of Veterans Affairs), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Public Service Employment Act (enhancing hiring opportunities for certain serving and former members of the Canadian Forces), 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 Committees |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Liaison Committee, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Committee Activities and Expenditures for the period of April 1 to December 31, 2013). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-47. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Bill C-577, An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making 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. |
Motions |
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Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), moved, — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Friday, November 8, 2013, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 72 -- Vote no 72) | |
| YEAS: 116, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Karygiannis Nicholls Total: -- 116 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Kerr Reid Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Friday, November 8, 2013, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2) |
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The debate continued. |
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Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Presenting Petitions |
— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 412-1847) and eighty concerning transportation (Nos. 412-1848 to 412-1927);
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— by Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1928);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 412-1929) and one concerning the democratic process (No. 412-1930);
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— by Ms. Raynault (Joliette), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1931);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-1932);
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— by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1933);
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— by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), one concerning the situation in Syria (No. 412-1934);
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— by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1935);
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— by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1936);
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— by Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1937);
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— by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1938);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-1939).
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| Question of Privilege |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mrs. Shea (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), moved, — That, in relation to the privilege motion, 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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| (Division No. 73 -- Vote no 73) | |
| YEAS: 150, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Karygiannis Nash Total: -- 119 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| 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. |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), — That the question of privilege related to the statements made in the House of Commons by the Member for Mississauga—Streetsville be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-16, An Act to give effect to the Governance Agreement with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment.
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| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer). |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Ms. Papillon (Québec), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “House Affairs” the following: |
“, and that all proceedings related to this Order of Reference be held in public. ”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Royal Assent |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer); |
And of the amendment of Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Ms. Papillon (Québec).
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:05 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: 111, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Kellway Nash Total: -- 111 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Komarnicki Rempel Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 75 -- Vote no 75) | |
| YEAS: 110, NAYS: 152 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Lamoureux Nicholls Total: -- 110 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Kerr Reid Total: -- 152 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Motions |
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Pursuant to section 28(10) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons — Appendix to the Standing Orders, the report of the Ethics Commissioner entitled “The Paradis Report”, presented on Monday, December 2, 2013, was deemed concurred in. |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Leef (Yukon), one concerning the electoral system (No. 412-1940).
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| Adjournment |
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At 8:54 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |