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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 85 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 412-2179 concerning the fur industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-52-04;
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— Nos. 412-2200, 412-2322 and 412-2437 concerning working conditions. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-87-03;
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— Nos. 412-2201 to 412-2203 and 412-2386 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-2-09;
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— No. 412-2205 concerning certain diseases. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-33-07;
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— No. 412-2481 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-14-08;
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— Nos. 412-2552, 412-2645, 412-2651 and 412-2652 concerning budget measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-32-06.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the Bilateral Visit to India, held in Mumbai, Bangalore, Trivandrum and Kochi, India, from August 31 to September 8, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-53-06.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 28 to September 6, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-53-07.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Bill C-595, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Somass River), 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. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Bill C-596, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Fish Lake and other waterways), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), Bill S-213, An Act respecting Lincoln Alexander Day, was read the first time 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. Kellway (Beaches—East York), one concerning transportation (No. 412-2726) and one concerning budget measures (No. 412-2727);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-2728);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning China (No. 412-2729);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), nine concerning VIA Rail (Nos. 412-2730 to 412-2738);
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— by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-2739);
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— by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), one concerning the situation in Venezuela (No. 412-2740);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning health care services (No. 412-2741);
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— by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), three concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-2742 to 412-2744);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning health care services (No. 412-2745) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 412-2746).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the third reading 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 third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“this House decline to give third reading to Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, because, amongst other things, it:
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(a) was rushed through Parliament without adequately taking into account the concerns raised by over 70 expert witnesses and hundreds of civil society actors that speak to a wide array of provisions that remain problematic in this Bill;
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(b) prohibits the Chief Electoral Officer from authorizing the use of ‘Voter Information Cards’ as a piece of voter identification to be used alongside a second piece of identification, despite such cards being a method of enfranchisement and promoting smoother administration of the election-day vote and despite there being no basis for believing that these cards are, or are likely to be, a source of voter fraud;
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(c) refuses to legislate the powers necessary for full compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act in light of experience with fraud and breach of other electoral law in the 2006, 2008 and 2011 general elections, notably, the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to require registered parties to provide receipts accounting for their election campaign expenses and the power of the Commissioner for Canada Elections to seek a judicial order to compel testimony during an investigation into electoral crimes such as fraud;
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(d) eliminates the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to implement public education and information programs designed to enhance knowledge of our electoral democracy and encourage voting, other than for primary and secondary school students; and
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(e) increases the influence of money in politics through unjustified increases in how much individuals may donate annually and how much candidates may now contribute to their own campaigns, thereby creating an undue advantage for well-resourced candidates and parties.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. 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 third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“this House decline to give third reading to Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, because, amongst other things, it:
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(a) was rushed through Parliament without adequately taking into account the concerns raised by over 70 expert witnesses and hundreds of civil society actors that speak to a wide array of provisions that remain problematic in this Bill;
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(b) prohibits the Chief Electoral Officer from authorizing the use of ‘Voter Information Cards’ as a piece of voter identification to be used alongside a second piece of identification, despite such cards being a method of enfranchisement and promoting smoother administration of the election-day vote and despite there being no basis for believing that these cards are, or are likely to be, a source of voter fraud;
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(c) refuses to legislate the powers necessary for full compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act in light of experience with fraud and breach of other electoral law in the 2006, 2008 and 2011 general elections, notably, the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to require registered parties to provide receipts accounting for their election campaign expenses and the power of the Commissioner for Canada Elections to seek a judicial order to compel testimony during an investigation into electoral crimes such as fraud;
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(d) eliminates the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to implement public education and information programs designed to enhance knowledge of our electoral democracy and encourage voting, other than for primary and secondary school students; and
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(e) increases the influence of money in politics through unjustified increases in how much individuals may donate annually and how much candidates may now contribute to their own campaigns, thereby creating an undue advantage for well-resourced candidates and parties.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, during the debate on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 on the Business of Supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair and, within each 15-minute period, each party may allocate time to one or more of its Members for speeches or for questions and answers, provided that, in the case of questions and answers, the Minister's answer approximately reflect the time taken by the question, and provided that, in the case of speeches, Members of the party to which the period is allocated may speak one after the other. |
| 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 third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“this House decline to give third reading to Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, because, amongst other things, it:
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(a) was rushed through Parliament without adequately taking into account the concerns raised by over 70 expert witnesses and hundreds of civil society actors that speak to a wide array of provisions that remain problematic in this Bill;
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(b) prohibits the Chief Electoral Officer from authorizing the use of ‘Voter Information Cards’ as a piece of voter identification to be used alongside a second piece of identification, despite such cards being a method of enfranchisement and promoting smoother administration of the election-day vote and despite there being no basis for believing that these cards are, or are likely to be, a source of voter fraud;
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(c) refuses to legislate the powers necessary for full compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act in light of experience with fraud and breach of other electoral law in the 2006, 2008 and 2011 general elections, notably, the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to require registered parties to provide receipts accounting for their election campaign expenses and the power of the Commissioner for Canada Elections to seek a judicial order to compel testimony during an investigation into electoral crimes such as fraud;
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(d) eliminates the power of the Chief Electoral Officer to implement public education and information programs designed to enhance knowledge of our electoral democracy and encourage voting, other than for primary and secondary school students; and
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(e) increases the influence of money in politics through unjustified increases in how much individuals may donate annually and how much candidates may now contribute to their own campaigns, thereby creating an undue advantage for well-resourced candidates and parties.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, May 8, 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. 138 -- Vote no 138) | |
| YEAS: 123, NAYS: 146 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 123 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Saxton Total: -- 146 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, May 8, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 139 -- Vote no 139) | |
| YEAS: 146, NAYS: 123 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Saxton Total: -- 146 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 123 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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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 Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), — That Bill C-571, An Act to amend the Meat Inspection Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Act (slaughter of equines for human consumption), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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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, May 14, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), two concerning the grain industry (Nos. 412-2747 and 412-2748) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-2749);
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— by Mr. Del Mastro (Peterborough), one concerning the grain industry (No. 412-2750).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:49 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 7:09 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |