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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 184 Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:00 p.m. |
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Prayer |
National Anthem |
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. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That the Third Report of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform, presented on Thursday, December 1, 2016, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 13) |
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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. 290 -- Vote no 290) | |
YEAS: 146, NAYS: 159 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Laverdière Ritz Total: -- 146 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter Lebouthillier Picard Total: -- 159 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Gould (Minister of Democratic Institutions), seconded by Mr. Sohi (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities), Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (political financing), 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 Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, held in Anchorage, Alaska, on February 23 and 24, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-51-07.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country), from the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "The Canada-U.S. Relationship: Perspectives on Defence, Security, and Trade". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-225. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 47 to 50) was tabled. |
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Mr. May (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, "Breaking the Cycle: A Study on Poverty Reduction". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-226. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20, 22 to 26, 28 to 32, 35 to 45, 47 to 49 and 55 to 59) was tabled. |
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Mr. Easter (Malpeque), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 17th Report of the Committee (Bill C-44, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-227. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 87 to 96) was tabled. |
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Mr. Ruimy (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "The Canadian Manufacturing Sector: Urgent Need to Adapt". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-228. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 13 to 17, 19 to 30, 34, 35, 37 to 43, 49, 53 and 59) was tabled. |
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Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 13th Report of the Committee (Proposals for a Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment, 2017). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-229. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 58) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01401);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-01402);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), two concerning rail transportation (Nos. 421-01403 and 421-01404);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 421-01405) and one concerning China (No. 421-01406);
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— by Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe), three concerning the Governor General's Medals of Honour (Nos. 421-01407 to 421-01409);
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— by Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01410);
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— by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning cannabis (No. 421-01411);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the labelling of food products (No. 421-01412) and one concerning marine transportation (No. 421-01413);
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— by Ms. Jones (Labrador), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 421-01414);
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— by Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01415).
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Sohi (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities), — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
The debate continued. |
Private Members' Business |
At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-349, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other acts (criminal organization). |
Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), seconded by Mr. Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Sohi (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities), — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
Accordingly, Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Report on transportation in Canada for the year 2016, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 52(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-79-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), one concerning Syria (No. 421-01416).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 10:08 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 10:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |