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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 294 Tuesday, May 8, 2018 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, "Growing Up in French in Western Canada: A Review of Federal Support for Early Childhood Education". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-387. |
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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. 83, 91 to 93 and 98 to 101) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the hours of sitting and the order of business of the House on Thursday, May 10, 2018, shall be those of a Wednesday, and that no quorum calls or dilatory motions shall be received by the Chair. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board), standing in the name of the Member for Cloverdale—Langley City, be deemed read a third time and passed; that Bill C-377, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, standing in the name of the Member for Châteauguay—Lacolle, be deemed concurred in at the report stage; that any recorded division requested on the motion for second reading of Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, standing in the name of the Member for Thornhill, be deferred to Wednesday, May 23, 2018, immediately before the time provided for Private Members’ Business; and that the recorded division on the motion for third reading 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, be further deferred until the end of the time provided for Government Orders later this day. |
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 assisted suicide (No. 421-02343) and one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-02344);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-02345);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), two concerning the tax system (Nos. 421-02346 and 421-02347);
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— by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-02348);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 421-02349);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health care services (No. 421-02350).
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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. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), moved, — That, given the government's carbon tax will impose higher gas prices, and making “better choices”, as the Prime Minister suggested, will not help most Canadians heat their homes and buy groceries, the House call on the government to cancel plans for new taxes that would further raise prices on consumers. |
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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. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination and biographical notes of Stéphane Perrault, the nominee for the position of Chief Electoral Officer, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-5-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
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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. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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-76: An Act to Amend the Canada Elections Act and Other Acts and to make certain consequential amendments". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-421-64.
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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. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 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. 664 -- Vote no 664) | |
| YEAS: 85, NAYS: 207 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lobb Shields Total: -- 85 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Kwan Quach Total: -- 207 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue), — That 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, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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. 665 -- Vote no 665) | |
| YEAS: 204, NAYS: 85 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Duguid Lambropoulos Quach Total: -- 204 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lobb Shields Total: -- 85 |
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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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| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:05 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. Kent (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston), — That Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:47 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 7:16 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |