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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 188 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development), Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act and to make 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. |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Charter Statement — Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-421-34.
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Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), one concerning Raif Badawi (No. 421-01443) and one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01444);
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— by Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01445);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-01446);
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— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning health care services (No. 421-01447);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning refugees (No. 421-01448);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning China (No. 421-01449) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 421-01450);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-01451);
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— by Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe), three concerning the Governor General's Medals of Honour (Nos. 421-01452 to 421-01454).
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| Government Orders |
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Ms. Freeland (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade), moved, — That the House (a) recognize that the government is committed to a foreign policy that supports multilateralism and rules-based international systems, human rights, gender equality, the fight against climate change, and economic benefits being shared by all; (b) recognize that further leadership on the part of Canada is both desirable and required; and (c) support the government’s decision to use the foregoing principles to guide Canadian foreign policy. (Government Business No. 17) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Quorum |
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The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 Members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the Members. |
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After one minute, a quorum was found. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade). (Government Business No. 17) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the House recognize that the government’s foreign policy should have acknowledged the genocide committed against Yazidis and Assyrian Christians, including women and girls; refrain from attempting to reopen and normalize relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, a Canadian-listed state sponsor of terror as well as normalizing relations with Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation when it is illegally occupying Crimea and Ukraine; reopen immigration programs targeted towards vulnerable minorities; and reopen the Office of Religious Freedom.”.
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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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 1, 2017, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope), seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), — That the House agree that the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project: (a) has social license to proceed; (b) is critical to the Canadian economy and the creation of thousands of jobs; (c) is safe and environmentally sound, as recognized and accepted by the National Energy Board; (d) is under federal jurisdiction with respect to approval and regulation; and (e) should be constructed with the continued support of the federal government, as demonstrated by the Prime Minister personally announcing the approval of the project. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 250, NAYS: 51 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dzerowicz Leslie Romanado Total: -- 250 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aubin Christopherson Johns Nantel Total: -- 51 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-44, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting the short title. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 293 -- Vote no 293) | |
| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 210 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Lobb Shields Total: -- 95 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duguid Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 210 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 169 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cullen Laverdière Richards Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Poissant Total: -- 169 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motion No. 6 was also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 5 of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 23. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 5 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 82, NAYS: 218 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lukiwski Sopuck Total: -- 82 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 218 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 7 of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 42. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 7 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 169 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cullen Laverdière Rempel Total: -- 135 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Poissant Total: -- 169 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 8 to 13 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 14 of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 113. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 14 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 95, NAYS: 209 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell MacKenzie Shipley Total: -- 95 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lambropoulos Philpott Total: -- 209 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motion No. 15 was also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 16 of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 122. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 16 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 178 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Davies Laverdière Richards Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter Lefebvre Ratansi Total: -- 178 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 17 to 85 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 88 of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 312. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 88 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 168 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cullen Lebel Richards Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Qualtrough Total: -- 168 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 89 to 92 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 93 of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 317. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 93 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 168 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Reid Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Qualtrough Total: -- 168 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 94 of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 403. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 94 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 168 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cullen Lebel Richards Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Qualtrough Total: -- 168 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 95 to 97 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 98 of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 442. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 98 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 93, NAYS: 209 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Lukiwski Shields Total: -- 93 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lambropoulos Philpott Total: -- 209 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 99 to 106 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 107 of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), — That Bill C-44 be amended by deleting Clause 451. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 107 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 169 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Reid Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter LeBlanc Poissant Total: -- 169 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 108 to 113 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 169, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Easter LeBlanc Poissant Total: -- 169 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cooper Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Reid Total: -- 133 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. McKenna (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 15, 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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| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study on: (a) how the government could examine approaches and methods to ensure maximum transparency for consumers related to the costs of carbon pricing, including a requirement for a dedicated line item on invoices and receipts; (b) mechanisms the government could use to report annually to Parliament on the financial impact, past and projected, of the federally-mandated price on carbon on Canadian households and employers; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House within four months of the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-131) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House resumed the question period regarding the moving of the closure motion in relation to Government Business No. 15. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 161, NAYS: 123 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dzerowicz Lametti Poissant Total: -- 161 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Deltell Liepert Richards Total: -- 123 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities), — That, in the opinion of the House, climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution; and that, despite the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, Canada remain committed to the implementation of the Agreement, as it is in the best interest of all Canadians; (Government Business No. 15) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
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“in particular, the interest of taking a realistic and achievable approach, as the previous government did, and finding the appropriate balance between protecting the environment and growing the economy in a way that does not increase the overall tax burden on Canadians”;
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Choquette (Drummond), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That the amendment be amended by deleting all the words after the words “realistic and achievable approach,” and substituting the following:
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“and finding the appropriate balance between protecting the environment and growing the economy and that the House therefore call on the government to commit to new science-based targets that deliver on Canada’s undertakings from the Agreement, and to specific measures and investments to achieve those greenhouse gas reductions”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:00 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 subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 45, NAYS: 235 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aubin Choquette Johns Pauzé Total: -- 45 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dubourg Lebouthillier Reid Total: -- 235 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 75, NAYS: 207 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Leitch Scheer Total: -- 75 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duguid Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 207 |
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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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| YEAS: 277, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dubé Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation) Qualtrough Total: -- 277 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Gallant Total: -- 1 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the Bill; and |
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That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at second reading stage of the said Bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation 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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| YEAS: 163, NAYS: 113 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Easter Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation) Qualtrough Total: -- 163 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Chong Kusie Poilievre Total: -- 113 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — 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-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, since the bill makes homegrown marijuana more accessible to children.".
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The debate continued. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Salaries Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Financial Administration Act. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — 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-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, since the bill makes homegrown marijuana more accessible to children.".
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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 of the following:
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That the Senate concur in the amendments made by the House of Commons to its amendments 1, 4(b), 4(c) and 4(d) to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures; and
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That the Senate do not insist on its amendments 2, 3, 4(a), 4(e), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to which the House of Commons has disagreed.
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| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |