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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 71 Tuesday, April 8, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Leitch (Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canadian Position with Respect to a Convention and Recommendations adopted at the 99th (June 2010), 100th (June 2011) and 101st (June 2012) sessions of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-23.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Canada Grain Act and the Canada Transportation Act and to provide for other measures, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-63. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20 to 24) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Bill C-588, An Act to amend the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (Sambro Island Lighthouse), 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. Allen (Welland), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Bill C-589, An Act respecting a National Garden 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. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 412-2318);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 412-2319);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 412-2320);
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— by Mr. Cash (Davenport), one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 412-2321), one concerning working conditions (No. 412-2322) and one concerning telecommunications (No. 412-2323);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), three concerning VIA Rail (Nos. 412-2324 to 412-2326);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-2327) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-2328);
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— by Mr. Brahmi (Saint-Jean), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 412-2329 and 412-2330);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-2331) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 412-2332);
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— by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), one concerning transportation (No. 412-2333), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-2334) and one concerning health care services (No. 412-2335);
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— by Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), five concerning land use (Nos. 412-2336 to 412-2340).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-307 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-304 — Mr. Goodale (Wascana) — With regard to the costs of providing security to the Prime Minister, what are the total costs for each fiscal year, from 2003-2004 to 2013-2014? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-412-304.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), 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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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, because it:
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(a) amends more than sixty Acts without adequate parliamentary debate and oversight;
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(b) does nothing to create quality, good-paying jobs for Canadians and fails to extend the hiring credit for small business;
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(c) fails to reverse devastating cuts to infrastructure and healthcare;
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(d) hands over private financial information of hundreds of thousands of Canadians to the US Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act;
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(e) reduces transparency at the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency;
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(f) imposes tolls on the Champlain Bridge;
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(g) jeopardizes the independence of eleven federal administrative tribunals; and
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(h) enables the government to weaken regulations affecting rail safety and the transport of dangerous goods without notifying the public.”.
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliver (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), 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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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, because it:
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(a) amends more than sixty Acts without adequate parliamentary debate and oversight;
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(b) does nothing to create quality, good-paying jobs for Canadians and fails to extend the hiring credit for small business;
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(c) fails to reverse devastating cuts to infrastructure and healthcare;
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(d) hands over private financial information of hundreds of thousands of Canadians to the US Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act;
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(e) reduces transparency at the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency;
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(f) imposes tolls on the Champlain Bridge;
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(g) jeopardizes the independence of eleven federal administrative tribunals; and
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(h) enables the government to weaken regulations affecting rail safety and the transport of dangerous goods without notifying the public.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, April 3, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), 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. 98 -- Vote no 98) | |
| YEAS: 125, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Jones Nicholls Total: -- 125 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 99 -- Vote no 99) | |
| YEAS: 149, NAYS: 125 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richards Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Jones Nicholls Total: -- 125 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-31, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:11 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 at report stage of 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), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 6). |
| Group No. 1 |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525 be amended by deleting Clause 1. |
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Motion No. 2 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525, in Clause 4, be amended |
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(a) by replacing line 14 on page 2 with the following:
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(b) by replacing line 26 on page 2 with the following:
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Motion No. 3 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing line 39 on page 2 with the following:
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Motion No. 4 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525, in Clause 8, be amended |
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(a) by replacing line 17 on page 4 with the following:
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(b) by replacing line 28 on page 4 with the following:
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(c) by replacing line 42 on page 4 with the following:
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Motion No. 5 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525, in Clause 11, be amended by replacing line 11 on page 6 with the following:
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Motion No. 6 of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-525, in Clause 12, be amended by replacing line 23 on page 6 with the following:
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded division was deferred. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded division, which also applies to Motions Nos. 3 to 6, was deferred. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded divisions were further deferred until Wednesday, April 9, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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-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, without amendment.
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| 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. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "The Organization of American States: Strengthening the Foundation of Canada's Multilateral Engagement in the Americas" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-31), presented to the House on Monday, December 9, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-412-31.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:14 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 7:21 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |