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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 217 Wednesday, October 18, 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. |
Royal Assent |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Nault (Kenora) presented the report of the Canadian parliamentary delegation of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas respecting its participation at the 9th Annual Gathering of the Group of Women Parliamentarians and the 43rd Board of Directors Meeting, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from May 22 to 24, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-74-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Nault (Kenora) presented the report of the Canadian parliamentary delegation of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas concerning its participation at the 47th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in Cancun, Mexico from June 18 to 21, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-74-09.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Liaison Committee, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Committee Activities and Expenditures - April 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-273. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 7) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), Bill C-373, An Act respecting a federal framework on distracted driving, 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. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital), Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board), 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-01715), one concerning immigration (No. 421-01716) and one concerning marine transportation (No. 421-01717);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning navigable waters (No. 421-01718);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01719), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01720) and one concerning health care services (No. 421-01721);
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— by Ms. Harder (Lethbridge), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01722);
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— by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01723).
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McKenna (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs), — That Bill C-57, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
The debate continued. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, at the conclusion of Oral Questions on Monday, November 6, 2017, the Speaker, a Member of each recognized party, a Member of the Bloc Québécois and the Leader of the Green Party each be permitted to make a statement marking the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the First Parliament of Canada and the time taken for these statements shall be added to the time provided for Government Orders. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McKenna (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs), — That Bill C-57, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), seconded by Mr. Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île), — That Bill C-349, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other acts (criminal organization), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. 366 -- Vote no 366) | |
YEAS: 18, NAYS: 261 |
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YEAS -- POUR Barsalou-Duval Boudrias Gourde Pauzé Total: -- 18 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Di Iorio Lapointe Reid Total: -- 261 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Shields (Bow River), seconded by Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that the ongoing contribution of ranchers and farmers as stewards of the land and conservationists is part of our history, proudly shared by all Canadians, and should consider establishing policies which would support and encourage the development of private farm and ranch land conservation and restoration projects. (Private Members' Business M-108) |
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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. 367 -- Vote no 367) | |
YEAS: 282, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Di Iorio Lapointe Ratansi Total: -- 282 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:19 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — 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) |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
Messages from the Senate |
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-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief), without amendment.
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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 Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, "Aviation Safety in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-262), presented to the House on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-262.
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Notice of opinion concerning Regulations Amending the Firearms Marking Regulations (SOR/2107-88), pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 119(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-779-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, "LGBTQ+ At Risk Abroad: Canada’s Call to Action" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-264), presented to the House on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-264.
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— by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-790-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 7:06 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 7:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |