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41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 80 Monday, May 5, 2014 11:00 a.m. |
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The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. |
Whereupon, Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act. |
Prayers |
Private Members' Business |
At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-567, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (transparency and duty to document), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 7, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
Business of Supply |
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), seconded by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should follow the advice of the Privacy Commissioner and make public the number of warrantless disclosures made by telecommunications companies at the request of federal departments and agencies; and immediately close the loophole that has allowed the indiscriminate disclosure of the personal information of law-abiding Canadians without a warrant. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Statements By Members |
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Oral Questions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the First Report of the Committee (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, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-68. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 to 26) was tabled. |
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Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Third 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. 8510-412-69. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 28) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 11th Report of the Committee (Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-70. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 16 and 20 to 37) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "A Weapon of War: Rape and Sexual Violence Against Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo — Canada's Role in Taking Action and Ending Impunity". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-71. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 24) was tabled. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Canada Grain Act and the Canada Transportation Act and to provide for other measures, be deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), twenty-three concerning prostitution (Nos. 412-2600 to 412-2622) and seven concerning pornography (Nos. 412-2623 to 412-2629);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), three concerning health care services (Nos. 412-2630 to 412-2632);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning sex selection (No. 412-2633);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-2634) and one concerning hazardous products (No. 412-2635);
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— by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), one concerning China (No. 412-2636);
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— by Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-2637).
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Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), seconded by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
The debate continued. |
At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-33, An Act to establish a framework to enable First Nations control of elementary and secondary education and to provide for related funding and to make related amendments to the Indian Act and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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. 110 -- Vote no 110) | |
YEAS: 144, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Chisu Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission) Rempel Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Day Kellway Pacetti Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-33, An Act to establish a framework to enable First Nations control of elementary and secondary education and to provide for related funding and to make related amendments to the Indian Act and consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by the Prime Minister — Report of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 127. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-376-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2014-470), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-495-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence) — Report on the administration of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, ss. 57, 59.7 and 72. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-92-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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— by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence) — Report of the Military Police Complaints Commission for the year 2013, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-5, s. 250.17. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-733-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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— by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of National Defence) — Report of the Military Grievances External Review Committee for the year 2013, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-5, sbs. 29.28(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-752-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), two concerning the grain industry (Nos. 412-2638 and 412-2639);
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— by Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-2640);
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— by Mr. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), one concerning crimes of violence (No. 412-2641).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 6:45 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
Accordingly, at 7:14 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |