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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 289 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "The Government’s Expenditure Plan and Main Estimates 2018-19", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1119-17.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 16th Report of the Committee, "A Study on the Status of Antimicrobial Resistance in Canada and Related Recommendations". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-381. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 61, 62, 76 to 80 and 99) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 17th Report of the Committee (Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-382. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 100 to 103) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), Bill C-401, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age), 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning health care services (No. 421-02295) and one concerning assisted suicide (No. 421-02296);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 421-02297) and one concerning military medals and decorations (No. 421-02298);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-02299);
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— by Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 421-02300);
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— by Ms. Trudel (Jonquière), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 421-02301);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning refugees (No. 421-02302);
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— by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), one concerning minimum wage (No. 421-02303);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning China (No. 421-02304).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), moved, — That, given the Liberal government made a specific campaign promise to Canadians that "government data and information should be open by default, in formats that are modern and easy to use", the House hereby order that all documents be produced in their original and uncensored form indicating how much the federal carbon tax proposed in Budget 2018 will cost Canadian families in order to put an end to the carbon tax cover-up. |
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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. |
| Royal Assent |
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A message was received informing the Commons that on May 1, 2018, at 10:55 a.m., Her Excellency the Governor General signified Royal Assent by written declaration to the following Bill: |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, April 26, 2018, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), seconded by Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), — That, in responding to the call of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to move our nation on a path of true healing for the crimes of the residential school era, the House: |
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(a) invite Pope Francis to participate in this journey with Canadians by responding to Call to Action 58 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report and issue a formal papal apology for the role of the Canadian Catholic Church in the establishment, operations, and abuses of the residential schools;
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(b) call upon the Canadian Catholic Church to live up to their moral obligation and the spirit of the 2006 Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and resume best efforts to raise the full amount of the agreed upon funds; and
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(c) call on the Catholic entities that were involved in the running of the residential schools to make a consistent and sustained effort to turn over relevant documents when called upon by survivors of residential schools, their families, and scholars working to understand the full scope of the horrors of the residential school system in the interest of truth and reconciliation.
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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. 658 -- Vote no 658) | |
| YEAS: 269, NAYS: 10 |
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YEAS -- POUR Albas Dubé Lametti Philpott Total: -- 269 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albrecht Genuis Reid Trost Total: -- 10 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:24 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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. 659 -- Vote no 659) | |
| YEAS: 85, NAYS: 218 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Scheer Total: -- 85 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lamoureux Quach Total: -- 218 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-48, An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along British Columbia's north coast, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with an amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), seconded by Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West), — That Bill C-48 be amended by deleting Clause 4. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 85, NAYS: 219 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Scheer Total: -- 85 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lamoureux Quach Total: -- 219 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motion No. 2 was also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport), seconded by Ms. Joly (Minister of Canadian Heritage), 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: 219, NAYS: 85 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Duclos Lamoureux Quach Total: -- 219 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Scheer Total: -- 85 |
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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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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:11 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day. |
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Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), seconded by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
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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. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade) — Report of Export Development Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2017, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-289-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Amendment to Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the Government of Yukon, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-475-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Amendment to Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of Manitoba, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-475-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance) — Actuarial Report supplementing the Actuarial Report of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the Canada Pension Plan dated December 31, 2015, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-8, s. 115. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-83-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:11 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 7:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |