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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 407 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 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. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Goldsmith-Jones (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Adjustments to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 9, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-421-90.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Goldsmith-Jones (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol amending the Air Transport Agreement between Canada and the Swiss Confederation of 20 February 1975, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated January 29, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-421-91.
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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: |
— No. 421-03303 concerning natural health products. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-119-02;
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— No. 421-03306 concerning rail transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-10-30;
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— No. 421-03307 concerning assisted suicide. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-9-26;
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— No. 421-03308 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-31-66;
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— No. 421-03311 concerning the use of animals in research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-42-12;
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— No. 421-03313 concerning firearms. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-53-30;
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— No. 421-03315 concerning Canadian heritage. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-88-11;
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— No. 421-03317 concerning cannabis. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-93-10;
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— No. 421-03318 concerning organ transplants. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-138-27.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Peschisolido (Steveston—Richmond East) presented the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting the annual visit by the Co-Chairs of the Association to Beijing, China, from October 21 to 25, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-68-05.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Peschisolido (Steveston—Richmond East) presented the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its Parliamentary Mission to China in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China, from January 7 to 11, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-68-06.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, held in Murmansk, Russia, on March 27 and 28, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-51-16.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Education, Communication and Cultural Affairs Committee of the APF, held in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, on April 20 and 21, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-52-18.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Cooperation and Development Committee of the APF, held in Rome, Italy, from May 2 to 4, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-52-19.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Parliamentary Network to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria of the APF, held in Lomé, Togo, on October 3 and 4, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-52-20.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the 16th Report of the Committee, "A Canada-Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement: Possible Implications for Canadians". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-553. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 95 to 99, 119 and 145) was tabled. |
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Mr. Ellis (Bay of Quinte), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the 12th Report of the Committee, "Moving Towards Ending Homelessness Among Veterans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-554. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 99 to 102, 106, 107 and 114) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 91st Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 15th Report of the Committee, "Surviving Abuse and Building Resilience — A Study of Canada’s Systems of Shelters and Transition Houses Serving Women and Children Affected by Violence". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-555. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 114 to 122, 125, 129, 130 and 134) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), Bill C-444, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act (water quality), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 91st Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-03477);
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— by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), one concerning labour unions (No. 421-03478);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-03479);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), three concerning firearms (Nos. 421-03480 to 421-03482);
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— by Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), three concerning the use of animals in research (Nos. 421-03483 to 421-03485);
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— by Ms. Ramsey (Essex), one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-03486);
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— by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), two concerning the pension system (Nos. 421-03487 and 421-03488);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health care services (No. 421-03489);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning refugees (No. 421-03490);
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— by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), one concerning health care services (No. 421-03491) and one concerning the pension system (No. 421-03492);
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— by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), one concerning sexual misconduct (No. 421-03493), one concerning immigration (No. 421-03494) and one concerning federal-provincial agreements (No. 421-03495);
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— by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-03496);
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— by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03497);
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— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning the pension system (No. 421-03498);
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03499) and one concerning refugees (No. 421-03500).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-2312 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-2310 — Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — With regard to housing investments and housing assets held by the government: (a) how much federal funding has been spent in the riding of Victoria on housing over the period of 1995 to 2017, broken down by year; (b) how much federal funding is scheduled to be spent on housing in the riding of Victoria over the period of 2015 to 2019, broken down by year; (c) how much federal funding has been invested in cooperative housing in riding of Victoria over the period of 1995 to 2017, broken down by year; (d) how much federal funding is scheduled to be invested in cooperative housing in the riding of Victoria over the period of 2015 to 2019, broken down by year; (e) how many physical housing units were owned by the government in riding of Victoria over the period of 1995 to 2017, broken down by year; (f) how many physical housing units owned by the government are scheduled to be constructed in the riding of Victoria over the period of 2015 to 2019, broken down by year; and (g) what government buildings and lands have been identified in the riding of Victoria as surplus and available for affordable housing developments? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2310.
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Q-2311 — Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — With regard to federal funding in the constituency of Victoria, between April 2016 and January 2019: (a) what applications for funding have been received, including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they applied for funding, (iv) date of the application, (v) amount applied for, (vi) whether funding has been approved or not, (vii) total amount of funding, if funding was approved; (b) what funds, grants, loans, and loan guarantees has the government issued through its various departments and agencies in the constituency of Victoria that did not require a direct application from the applicant, including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved; and (c) what projects have been funded in the constituency of Victoria by organizations tasked with sub-granting government funds (i.e. Community Foundations of Canada), including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2311.
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Q-2313 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — With regard to all work permit applications processed by the High Commission of Canada located in Pretoria, South Africa, broken down by year since January 1, 2015: how many were (i) approved, (ii) denied? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2313.
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Q-2314 — Mr. Thériault (Montcalm) — With regard to federal spending in the riding of Montcalm, for each fiscal year since 2010-11, inclusively: what are the details of all grants and contributions, and all loans to every organization, group, business or municipality, broken down by the (i) name of the recipient, (ii) municipality of the recipient, (iii) date on which the funding was received, (iv) amount received, (v) department or agency that provided the funding, (vi) program under which the grant, contribution or loan was made, (vii) nature or purpose? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2314.
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Q-2315 — Mr. Thériault (Montcalm) — With regard to federal spending in the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, for each fiscal year since 2010-11, inclusively: what are the details of all grants and contributions, and all loans to every organization, group, business or municipality, broken down by the (i) name of the recipient, (ii) municipality of the recipient, (iii) date on which the funding was received, (iv) amount received, (v) department or agency that provided the funding, (vi) program under which the grant, contribution or loan was made, (vii) nature or purpose? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2315.
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Q-2316 — Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) — With regard to project recommendations submitted by regional development agencies to the Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development since November 2015: (a) how many project recommendations were submitted to the Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, broken down by (i) year, (ii) project name, (iii) financial value, (iv) province, (v) constituency; (b) of the project recommendations listed in (a), which recommendations were approved by the Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province, (iii) federal constituency; and (c) of the recommendations listed in (a), which recommendations were not approved by the Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, broken down by (i) year, (ii) province, (iii) federal constituency? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2316.
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Q-2317 — Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) — With regard to funding for the continued in-depth assessment of VIA Rail's high-frequency rail proposal for the Toronto-Quebec City corridor, including funding allocated in Budget 2016: what are the total expenditures, broken down by (i) year, (ii) ministerial portfolio, (iii) supplier, (iv) public opinion research? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2317.
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Q-2318 — Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) — With regard to federal funding in the constituency of Trois-Rivières, between April 2016 and January 2019: (a) what applications for funding have been received, including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they applied for funding, (iv) date of the application, (v) amount applied for, (vi) whether funding has been approved or not, (vii) total amount of funding, if funding was approved; (b) what funds, grants, loans, and loan guarantees has the government issued through its various departments and agencies in the constituency of Trois-Rivières that did not require a direct application from the applicant, including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved; and (c) what projects have been funded in the constituency of Trois-Rivières by organizations tasked with sub-granting government funds (e.g. Community Foundations of Canada), including for each the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2318.
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Q-2319 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — With regard to reports by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Auditor General of Canada, and their recommendations to correct deficiencies in the Firearms Interest Police (FIP) database: (a) what is the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Privacy Commissioner and Auditor General; (b) how are persons notified that they have been flagged in the FIP database; (c) how can persons flagged in the FIP Database access their records; (d) how can persons flagged in the FIP Database appeal to correct their records; and (e) what evidence is there that the FIP database has been an effective gun control measure? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2319.
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Q-2320 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — With regard to paragraph 10.29 of the Auditor General's 2002 Report to Parliament, which outlines unreported costs that would be incurred by the government: what is the total amount for each of these unreported costs since 1995? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2320.
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Q-2321 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — With regard to firearms policy: has the government analyzed the benefits of gun ownership, and, if so, what are the details of such an analysis, including whether the government has analyzed the topics cited in the Library of Parliament, Parliamentary Research Branch paper entitled “The Benefits of Gun Ownership”, prepared by Lyne Casavant, Political and Social Affairs Division, and Antony G. Jackson, Economic Division, dated April 2, 2004, namely (i) self-defensive use of firearms (i.e. firearms use to defend persons from human and animal attacks (wilderness survival); firearms use to defend homes and property from theft and robbery; victims of attempted homicide and assaults are less likely to be injured if they defend themselves with a gun than if they offer no resistance or use any other weapon to protect themselves; and robberies and thefts are less likely to be successfully completed if the victim is seen to be in possession of a firearm), (ii) deterrence to criminals and crime, (iii) economic benefits of firearms ownership (i.e. sustenance hunting; sport hunting (big game, small game, migratory birds); wildlife management and conservation; sport shooting — recreational, olympic and international competitions; gun clubs and shooting ranges; gun shows; predator control; hunting licence sales; firearms and ammunition sales; tourism — Canadian and foreign hunters; guiding and outfitting; gun collecting; gunsmithing; firearms and ammunition manufacturing; firearms importing and exporting; firearms museums; sporting goods sales, manufacturing and related goods; recreational vehicle manufacturing, sales and service; movie and television productions; historical re-enactments; and employment for Canadians in all of the above), (iv) family relationships and character development (i.e. turning around juvenile delinquents — reducing youth crime; sport open to all cultures and the handicapped; and to bring people and families together), (v) environmental benefits (i.e. wildlife habitat protection and conservation), (vi) firearms and Aboriginal hunting rights (i.e. Aboriginal communities, business and employment; guiding and outfitting), (vii) firearms in war, defence of country and sovereignty (i.e. military manufacturing, imports and exports; Cadets, Arctic Rangers, Reserves, Coast Guard; military training, Army, Navy, Air Force; and fighting terrorism), (viii) gun owners available to assist police in emergencies, (ix) firearms and Canada's history, heritage and culture (i.e. historical re-enactments; museums; and antique firearms and ammunition collecting), (x) protecting Charter rights, freedoms and democracy (i.e. ultimate defence against government tyranny; protection of property rights; and right to life and security of the person)? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2321.
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Q-2322 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — With regard to the continuous-eligibility screening of firearms licence holders and the Firearms Interest Police (FIP) database, for the year 2017: (a) how many FIP events were matched to a person with a firearms license; (b) how many FIP events were matched to a person without a firearms license; (c) what was the average time it took to initiate an investigation of a FIP event; (d) what was the average time it took to complete the investigation of a FIP event; (e) how many FIP events that resulted in firearms being removed from possession of the licensed gun owner; (f) how many FIP events that resulted in firearms being removed from possession of a person without a firearms license; (g) what was the average time it took from reporting of the FIP event to the firearms being removed from the possession of the licensed gun owner; and (h) what was the average time it took from reporting of the FIP event to the firearms being removed from the possession of the person without a firearms license? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2322.
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Business of Supply |
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
Mr. O'Toole (Durham), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), moved, — That, given the Prime Minister has weakened Canada’s international reputation during his disastrous trip to India and his capitulation to Donald Trump during NAFTA negotiations; |
and given he continues to do so with his handling of the canola trade crisis with China;
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the House call on the government to cancel its investment in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and immediately:
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(a) appoint an ambassador to China;
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(b) increase the cap and interest-free portion of the Advanced Payment Program; and
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(c) launch a complaint at the World Trade Organization.
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Debate arose thereon. |
At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1302 -- Vote no 1302) | |
YEAS: 132, NAYS: 163 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Choquette Kitchen Ramsey Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Eyking Lockhart Rodriguez Total: -- 163 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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 Ms. Harder (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore), — That Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Bank Act, the Trust and Loan Companies Act, the Insurance Companies Act and the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (credit cards), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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. 1303 -- Vote no 1303) | |
YEAS: 134, NAYS: 160 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Clarke Kmiec Rayes Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ellis Levitt Rioux Total: -- 160 |
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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. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), — That Bill C-415, An Act to establish a procedure for expunging certain cannabis-related convictions, 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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YEAS: 61, NAYS: 225 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Choquette Hardcastle Quach Total: -- 61 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dzerowicz Levitt Rempel Total: -- 225 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:15 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. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), — That Bill S-238, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (importation and exportation of shark fins), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
Accordingly, Bill S-238, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (importation and exportation of shark fins), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development) — Report of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2018, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-108-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Harder (Lethbridge), one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-03501).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 6:43 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 7:09 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |