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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 383 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| National Anthem |
| 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 Tuesday, February 19, 2019, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), seconded by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), — That the House: (a) call on the Prime Minister to waive solicitor-client privilege for the former Attorney General with respect to allegations of interference in the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin; and (b) urge the government to launch a public inquiry, under the Inquiries Act, in order to provide Canadians with the transparency and accountability promised by the Liberals in the 2015 election campaign. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), seconded by Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), — That the motion be amended by adding after the word “Act,” the following: “and to table the report in the House by May 31, 2019,”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 991 -- Vote no 991) | |
| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 159 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Choquette Kelly Ramsey Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ellis Leslie Robillard Total: -- 159 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS LeBlanc Moore Murray Thériault Total: -- 4 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion of Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), seconded by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke). |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 992 -- Vote no 992) | |
| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 160 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Christopherson Kitchen Rayes Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ellis Leslie Rioux Total: -- 160 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS LeBlanc Moore Murray Thériault Total: -- 4 |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 421-03113, 421-03121 and 421-03122 concerning organ transplants. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-138-15;
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— No. 421-03120 concerning oil and gas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-67-10.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the 15th Report of the Committee, "Section 232 of the United States Trade Expansion Act: Implications of Tariffs for Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-517. |
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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. 115, 120 to 127, 135 and 137) was tabled. |
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Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the 27th Report of the Committee, "Interim Report on Establishing a Canadian Transportation and Logistics Strategy". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-519. |
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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. 26, 33, 108 to 114, 118, 121, 127 and 128) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 84th Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2018-19: Vote 1b under Leaders' Debates Commission and Vote 1b under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-520. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 141 and 142) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 85th Report of the Committee (Interim Estimates 2019-20: Vote 1 under House of Commons, Vote 1 under Leaders' Debates Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and Vote 1 under Parliamentary Protective Service). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-521. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 141 and 142) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (packaging), 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 Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning firearms (No. 421-03227);
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— by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-03228);
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— by Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), one concerning international development and aid (No. 421-03229) and one concerning refugees (No. 421-03230);
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— by Mr. Nuttall (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte), one concerning Honduras (No. 421-03231);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-03232) and one concerning oil and gas (No. 421-03233);
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— by Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), two concerning the use of animals in research (Nos. 421-03234 and 421-03235);
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— by Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), one concerning the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (No. 421-03236);
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— by Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning plain language labelling (No. 421-03237);
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— by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), one concerning international development and aid (No. 421-03238);
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— by Mr. Blaney (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis), one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 421-03239);
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— by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), one concerning the pension system (No. 421-03240);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-03241);
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— by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03242);
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— by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03243);
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— by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), two concerning organ transplants (Nos. 421-03244 and 421-03245);
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— by Ms. Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03246);
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— by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03247);
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— by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03248).
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| Government Orders |
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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 Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-91, An Act respecting Indigenous languages, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the Bill; and |
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That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to 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: 158, NAYS: 120 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ellis Lightbound Rodriguez Total: -- 158 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Chong Kent Ramsey Total: -- 120 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS LeBlanc Moore Murray Thériault Total: -- 4 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism), seconded by Ms. Bennett (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations), — That Bill C-91, An Act respecting Indigenous languages, 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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At 6:05 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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: 279, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lambropoulos Rankin Total: -- 279 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Tootoo Total: -- 1 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS LeBlanc Moore Murray Thériault Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-91, An Act respecting Indigenous languages, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:46 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Amos (Pontiac), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) a reliable and accessible digital infrastructure, from broadband Internet to wireless telecommunications and beyond, is essential and enables Canadians to seize new business opportunities, create jobs and connect with the global economy; (b) a reliable and accessible digital infrastructure, particularly wireless telecommunications infrastructure, plays a critical role in securing the health and safety of Canadians, notably during emergency situations caused by extreme weather events; (c) innovation occurs everywhere, in rural and remote regions just as much as in urban centres, and all Canadians deserve an equal opportunity to succeed in the digital economy as a matter of fundamental fairness; (d) the government should (i) continue in its efforts to support Canadians, especially those in rural regions, in accessing the digital infrastructure they need to innovate, create economic opportunity and maintain public safety, (ii) examine the possibility of enabling further investments in rural digital infrastructure, including by reviewing the terms and conditions of the federal infrastructure program Investing in Canada, to incentivize investments in rural connectivity by the private sector and by leveraging funds from other orders of government, (iii) continue to work with telecommunication companies, provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities and relevant emergency response organizations to enhance rural connectivity and ensure maximum preparedness in emergency situations; (e) the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology should be instructed to undertake a comprehensive study on rural wireless infrastructure, focusing particularly on (i) the underlying causes of, and prospective solutions to the gaps in wireless infrastructure deployment in rural Canada, (ii) the regulatory role of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, (iii) the fiscal and regulatory approaches to incentivize more significant investments in rural wireless infrastructure, and report to the House at its earliest convenience; and (f) the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security should be instructed to undertake a comprehensive study on the public safety dimensions of wireless infrastructure deployment in rural Canada, and report to the House at its earliest convenience. (Private Members' Business M-208) |
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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. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:47 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 8:16 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |