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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 435 Monday, June 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Private Members' Business |
At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), seconded by Ms. Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that one in four Canadians is living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and, without treatment, diabetes can result in life-threatening complications, and that diabetes awareness and education can help identify early signs of diabetes and prevent onset for millions of Canadians, and that as the birthplace of insulin, Canada should be a leader in diabetes awareness by declaring November of every year as Diabetes Awareness Month. (Private Members' Business M-173) |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Government Orders |
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. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-83, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the stage of consideration of Senate amendments to the Bill; and |
That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration of the said 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. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1360 -- Vote no 1360) | |
YEAS: 152, NAYS: 94 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Erskine-Smith Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation) Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 152 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Deltell Lloyd Schmale Total: -- 94 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to 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. |
Mrs. Jordan (Minister of Rural Economic Development) for Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to 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, the House: |
agrees with amendment 1 made by the Senate; |
proposes that, as a consequence of Senate amendment 1, the following amendment be added: |
“1. Clause 2, page 1: add the following after line 15: |
“Indigenous peoples of Canada has the meaning assigned by the definition aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982. (peuples autochtones du Canada)”;”; |
proposes that amendment 2 be amended by replacing the text of the amendment with the following: |
“32 (1) During the fifth year after the day on which this section comes into force, a review of the provisions and operation of this Act must be undertaken by any committee of the Senate, of the House of Commons or of both Houses of Parliament that is designated or established for that purpose, including a review of the impact of this Act on the environment, on social and economic conditions and on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. |
(2) The committee referred to in subsection (1) must submit a report of the results of the review to the Senate, the House of Commons or both Houses of Parliament, as the case may be, on any of the first 15 days on which the Senate or the House of Commons, as the case may be, is sitting after the report is completed.”. |
Debate arose thereon. |
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. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-88, An Act to amend the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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. 1361 -- Vote no 1361) | |
YEAS: 198, NAYS: 78 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Duvall Lapointe Qualtrough Total: -- 198 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Deltell Lloyd Shipley Total: -- 78 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), — That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence, the House: |
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agrees with amendments 1(b), 1(c), 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 made by the Senate;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a) because it is contrary to the objective of the Act that its habitat provisions apply to all fish habitats throughout Canada;
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proposes that amendment 3 be amended by deleting “guaranteed,” and, in the English version, by replacing the word “in” with the word “by”;
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proposes that amendment 9 be amended by deleting section 35.11;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate in respect of third-party, or market-based, fish habitat banking, which is beyond the policy intent of the Bill that is to provide only for proponent-led fish habitat banking;
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence, be now read a second time and concurred in.”.
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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. 1362 -- Vote no 1362) | |
YEAS: 77, NAYS: 198 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Clement Liepert Schmale Total: -- 77 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duvall Lapointe Qualtrough Total: -- 198 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
Pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 13, 2019, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1363 -- Vote no 1363) | |
YEAS: 193, NAYS: 81 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona) Lametti Poissant Total: -- 193 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lloyd Schmale Total: -- 81 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act. (Ways and Means No. 34) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-421-34. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion. |
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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. 421-03502 and 421-03510 concerning the grain industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-8-15;
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— No. 421-03503 concerning correctional facilities. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-155-07;
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— No. 421-03505 concerning oil and gas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-67-14;
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— Nos. 421-03506 and 421-03513 concerning the pension system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-98-22;
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— No. 421-03508 concerning cell phone towers. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-96-05;
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— No. 421-03511 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-29-10;
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— No. 421-03514 concerning cannabis. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-93-13.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation to the mission to Brussels, and its participation at the 40th Annual Inter-Parliamentary Meeting between the European Parliament and the Parliament of Canada, held in Brussels, Belgium, and Strasbourg, France, from March 12 to 14, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-61-16.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the 25th Report of the Committee, "Adapting Canada's Immigration Policies to Today's Realities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-608. |
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. 109 to 112, 114, 121 to 131, 133, 134, 136 to 140, 145 to 149, 162, 164 and 165) was tabled. |
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Mr. Ruimy (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the 18th Report of the Committee, "Rural Wireless Digital Infrastructure: A Critical Role". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-609. |
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. 161, 163 and 165 to 168) was tabled. |
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Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 25th Report of the Committee, "Aquatic Invasive Species: A National Priority". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-610. |
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. 141, 143 to 145, 148 and 150) was tabled. |
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Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 26th Report of the Committee, "In Hot Water — Lobster and Snow Crab in Eastern Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-611. |
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. 139, 140, 142, 148 and 150) was tabled. |
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Mr. Levitt (York Centre), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 28th Report of the Committee, "Renewing Canada's Role in International Support for Democratic Development". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-612. |
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. 125 to 127, 131, 134, 143, 145 and 146) was tabled. |
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Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 28th Report of the Committee, "The Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-613. |
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. 142, 145, 147, 149, 154, 156 and 157) was tabled. |
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Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 29th Report of the Committee, "Taking Action To End Online Hate". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-614. |
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. 143, 146, 148 and 150 to 158) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 27th Report of the Committee, "Get Canada’s Youth Moving!". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-615. |
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. 146 to 148 and 152) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 28th Report of the Committee, "The Health of LGBTQIA2 Communities in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-616. |
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. 137 to 143 and 152) was tabled. |
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Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 67th Report of the Committee, "Report 5, Equipping Officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, of the 2019 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-617. |
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. 138 and 143) was tabled. |
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Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 68th Report of the Committee, "Do Service Well: the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the Forty-Second Parliament". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-618. |
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. 142 and 143) was tabled. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the 18th Report of the Committee, "An Even Greener Government: Improving the Greening Government Strategy to Maximize its Impact". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-619. |
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. 151, 155, 161, 165, 167, 175, 176 and 179) was tabled. |
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Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 22nd Report of the Committee, "Summary of Evidence of Capacity Building on Reserves". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-620. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 136 to 139, 141 to 145 and 156) was tabled. |
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Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the 12th Report of the Committee, "Energy Efficiency Benefits in Canada: Maximizing Opportunities for a Competitive Economy". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-621. |
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 123, 133, 137 and 138) was tabled. |
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Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the 13th Report of the Committee, "International Best Practices for Indigenous Engagement in Major Energy Projects: Building Partnerships on the Path to Reconciliation". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-622. |
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. 125 to 133, 135 and 139) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 17th Report of the Committee, "A Lifetime of Dedication: Helping Senior Women Benefit from their Lifelong Contributions to Canadian Society". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-623. |
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. 131 to 133, 135 to 140, 147 and 148) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 18th Report of the Committee, "A Force for Change: Creating a Culture of Equality for Women in the Canadian Armed Forces". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-624. |
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. 141 to 144, 146 and 149) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre), Bill C-460, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), Bill C-461, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (trafficking in persons), 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. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning refugees (No. 421-04489), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 421-04490), one concerning the grain industry (No. 421-04491) and one concerning road transportation (No. 421-04492);
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— by Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), one concerning assisted suicide (No. 421-04493) and one concerning discrimination (No. 421-04494);
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— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning the pension system (No. 421-04495);
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— by Mr. Oliver (Oakville), one concerning climate change (No. 421-04496) and one concerning health care services (No. 421-04497);
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— by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), one concerning federal-provincial agreements (No. 421-04498);
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— by Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), one concerning a national day (No. 421-04499);
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— by Ms. Harder (Lethbridge), one concerning school bus transportation safety (No. 421-04500);
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— by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 421-04501 and 421-04502) and one concerning the grain industry (No. 421-04503).
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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 answers to questions Q-2458, Q-2469 and Q-2470 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-2454 — Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — With regard to the case of Abousfian Abdelrazik and his claims that Canada violated his rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, since June 1, 2018: how much has it cost the government to litigate the case, broken down by (i) the value of all legal services, (ii) disbursements and costs awards for Federal Court file numbers T-727-08 and T-1580-09? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2454.
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Q-2455 — Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) — With regard to the restrictions announced in April 2019 by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on Chinook salmon fishing in British Columbia: (a) did the government do an economic analysis of the impact of the recreational fishery restrictions on the fishing tourism industry for 2019, and, if so, what were the findings of the analysis; and (b) did the government do an economic analysis of the impact of the restrictions, both recreational and commercial, on the various communities and regions of British Columbia impacted by the restrictions and, if so, what were the findings of the analysis? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2455.
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Q-2456 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — With regard to the procurement, deployment, usage and maintenance of all new and existing information and communications technologies (ICT) and all related costs incurred by the government in fiscal year 2018-19: (a) what was the total level of overall spending by each federal department, agency, Crown corporation, and other government entities; (b) what are the details of all these expenditures and related costs, including salaries and commercial purchases; (c) how many full-time employees, part-time employees, indeterminate appointments, term employees, contractors and consultants were employed to manage, maintain and improve ICT systems and infrastructure in each federal department, agency, Crown corporation or other government entities; and (d) what is the ratio of all ICT support workers (full-time, part-time, indeterminate, term employees, contractors and consultants) to non-ICT employees in each federal department, agency, Crown corporation, and other government entities? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2456.
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Q-2457 — Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) — With regard to the caribou recovery agreements negotiated, proposed, or entered into by the government since November 4, 2015, including those currently under negotiation or consultation: (a) for each agreement, has an economic impact study been conducted and, if so, what are the details, including findings of each study; (b) for each agreement, what is the total projected economic impact, broken down by (i) industry (tourism, logging, transportation, etc.), (ii) region or municipality; and (c) what are the details of all organizations consulted in relation to the economic impact of such agreements, including (i) name of organization, (ii) date, (iii) form of consultation? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2457.
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Q-2459 — Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — With regard to the Canada Infrastructure Bank, since its creation: (a) what is the number of meetings held with Canadian and foreign investors, broken down by (i) month, (ii) country, (iii) investor class; (b) what is the complete list of investors met; (c) what are the details of the contracts awarded by the Canada Infrastructure Bank, including (i) date of contract, (ii) value of contract, (iii) vendor name, (iv) file number, (v) description of services provided; (d) what are the details of all travel expenses incurred, including for each expenditure the (i) traveller’s name, (ii) purpose of the travel, (iii) travel dates, (iv) airfare, (v) other transportation costs, (vi) accommodation costs, (vii) meals and incidentals, (viii) other expenses, (ix) total amount; and (e) what are the details of all hospitality expenses incurred by the Bank, including for each expenditure the (i) guest’s name, (ii) event location, (iii) service vendor, (iv) total amount, (v) event description, (vi) date, (vii) number of attendees, (viii) number of government employees in attendance, (ix) number of guests? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2459.
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Q-2460 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — With regard to ongoing or planned government IT projects over $1 million: (a) what is the list of each project, including a brief description; and (b) for each project listed in (a), what is the (i) total budget, (ii) estimated completion date? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2460.
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Q-2461 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — With regard to international trips taken by the Prime Minister since January 1, 2016: (a) what are the details of each trip, including (i) dates, (ii) destination, (iii) purpose; (b) for each trip in (a), how many guests who were not members of the Prime Minister’s family, employees of the government, or elected officials, were on each trip; and (c) what are the details of each guest in (b), including (i) name, (ii) title, (iii) reason for being on the trip, (iv) dates individual was on the trip? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2461.
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Q-2462 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — With regard to government expenditures on gala, concert or sporting event tickets since January 1, 2018: what was the (i) date, (ii) location, (iii) total cost, (iv) cost per ticket, (v) number of tickets, (vi) title of persons using the tickets, (vii) name or title of event for tickets purchased by, or billed to, any department, agency, Crown corporation, or other government entity? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2462.
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Q-2463 — Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) — With regard to ministers' regional offices (MROs): (a) what are the current locations of each MRO; (b) how many government employees, excluding ministerial exempt staff, are currently working in each office; and (c) how many ministerial exempt staff are currently working in each office? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2463.
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Q-2464 — Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — With regard to the statement by the Minister of Indigenous Services on April 30, 2019, that “Kashechewan will be relocated”: (a) where will the community be located; and (b) what is the projected timeline for the relocation? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2464.
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Q-2465 — Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable) — With regard to the government’s response to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in certain parts of the world: (a) what specific new measures has the government taken since January 1, 2019, in order to prevent ASF from coming to Canada; and (b) what new restrictions have been put in place on imports in order to prevent ASF from coming to Canada, broken down by country? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2465.
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Q-2466 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West) — With regard to usage of the government's fleet of Challenger aircraft, since January 1, 2019: what are the details of the legs of each flight, including (i) date, (ii) point of departure, (iii) destination, (iv) number of passengers, (v) names and titles of passengers, excluding security or Canadian Armed Forces members, (vi) total catering bill related to the flight? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2466.
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Q-2467 — Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford) — With regard to all government contracts awarded for public relation services since January 1, 2018, broken down by department, agency, Crown corporation, or other government entity: what are the details of these contracts, including (i) date of contract, (ii) value of contract, (iii) vendor name, (iv) file number, (v) description of services provided, (vi) start and end dates of services provided? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2467.
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Q-2468 — Mr. Lukiwski (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan) — With regard to Service Canada’s national in-person service delivery network, for each Service Canada Centre: (a) how many centres were operational as of November 4, 2015; (b) what were the locations and number of full-time employees (FTEs) at each location, as of November 4, 2015; (c) how many centres are currently operational; (d) what are the current locations and number of FTEs at each location; (e) which offices have changed their hours of service between November 4, 2015, and present; and (f) for each office which has changed their hours, what were the hours of service as of (i) November 4, 2015, (ii) May 1, 2019? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2468.
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Q-2471 — Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola) — With regard to the government’s Connect to Innovate Program, first announced in Budget 2016: (a) what is the total of all expenditures to date under the program; (b) what are the details of all projects funded to date under the program, including (i) recipient of funding, (ii) name of the project, (iii) location, (iv) project start date, (v) projected completion date, (vi) amount of funding pledged, (vii) amount of funding actually provided to date, (viii) description of the project; (c) which of the projects listed in (b) have agreements signed, and which ones do not yet have a signed agreement; and (d) which of the details in (a) through (c) are available on the Connect to Innovate section of Industry Canada’s website and what is the specific website location where each such detail is located, broken down by detail requested in (a) through (c), including each subpart? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2471.
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Q-2472 — Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola) — With regard to concerns that infrastructure funding has been announced, but not delivered, in Kelowna, British Columbia, since November 4, 2015: (a) what is the total amount of funding committed in Kelowna; (b) what is the total amount of funding paid out in relation to the funding committed in (a); and (c) what are the details of all projects, including (i) date of announcement, (ii) amount committed, (iii) amount actually paid out to date, (iv) project description? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2472.
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Q-2473 — Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola) — With regard to the Connect to Innovate Program and specifically the project to close the Canadian North Fibre Loop between Dawson City and Inuvik: (a) what is the current status of the project; (b) what are the details of any contracts signed in relation to the project, including the date each contract was signed; (c) what amount has the government committed to the project; (d) of the funding commitment in (c), what amount has been delivered; (e) what is the start date of the project; (f) what is the projected completion date of the project; (g) what are the details of any tender issued in relation to the project; (h) has a contractor been selected for the project and, if so, which contractor was selected and when was the selection made; and (i) which of the details in (a) through (h) are available on the Connect to Innovate section of Industry Canada’s website and what is the specific website location where each such detail is located, broken down by detail requested in (a) through (h)? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2473.
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Q-2474 — Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach) — With regard to all expenditures on hospitality since January 1, 2019, broken down by department or agency: what are the details of all expenditures, including (i) vendor, (ii) amount, (iii) date of expenditure, (iv) start and end date of contract, (v) description of goods or services provided, including quantity, if applicable, (vi) file number, (vii) number of government employees in attendance, (viii) number of other attendees, (ix) location? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2474.
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Q-2475 — Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West) — With regard to the Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program, and the provision of medical transportation benefits in Saskatchewan for each fiscal year from 2012-13 to the current : (a) what is the number of clients served; (b) what is the number of approved trips; (c) what were the approved transportation service providers and the number of trips approved for each; (d) what were the approved modes of transportation and the number of trips per mode; (e) what was the average wait time for approval of applications; (f) what was the number of trips that required lodging, accommodations, or other expenses unrelated to the provision of the treatment being sought; (g) what were the reasons why additional expenses in (f) were approved and the number of applications or trips approved for each; and (h) what was the number of appeals launched as a result of rejected applications, the average length of the appeals process, and the aggregate results? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2475.
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Q-2476 — Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West) — With regard to the 2019-20 federal budget presentation of March 19, 2019, and issues related to the Phoenix pay system for public servants, as of today: (a) what is the total number of affected clients; and (b) what is the total number of affected clients in each electoral district? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2476.
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Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. McKenna (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 29, the debate not be further adjourned. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the closure 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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(Division No. 1364 -- Vote no 1364) | |
YEAS: 155, NAYS: 104 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ellis Lebouthillier Ratansi Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Deltell Laverdière Reid Total: -- 104 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McKenna (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction), — That the House recognize that: (a) climate change is a real and urgent crisis, driven by human activity, that impacts the environment, biodiversity, Canadians' health, and the Canadian economy; (b) Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change today, from flooding, wildfires, heat waves and other extreme weather events which are projected to intensify in the future; (c) climate change impacts communities across Canada, with coastal, northern and Indigenous communities particularly vulnerable to its effects; and (d) action to support clean growth and meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all parts of the economy are necessary to ensure a safer, healthier, cleaner and more prosperous future for our children and grandchildren; and, therefore, that the House declare that Canada is in a national climate emergency which requires, as a response, that Canada commit to meeting its national emissions target under the Paris Agreement and to making deeper reductions in line with the Agreement's objective of holding global warming below two degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius; (Government Business No. 29) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House recognize that:
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(a) climate change is a real and urgent global problem requiring real global solutions, and that Canada can and must take a leadership role in developing those global solutions;
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(b) human activity has an impact on climate change, and its effects impact communities across the country and the world;
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(c) Canada and the world must take urgent action to mitigate global climate change and combat its impacts on the environment;
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(d) the government’s own “Clean Canada” report shows the government is falling short of the Paris targets by 79 million tonnes;
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and, therefore, as an alternative to its current proposal to tackle climate change involving a non-binding declaration, the House call upon the government to produce a real climate change plan that will enable Canada to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions according to the targets of the Paris agreement.”.
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The debate continued. |
At 8:03 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 57, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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YEAS: 64, NAYS: 183 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lloyd Schmale Total: -- 64 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dzerowicz Lamoureux Quach Total: -- 183 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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YEAS: 186, NAYS: 63 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ehsassi Laverdière Qualtrough Total: -- 186 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Davidson Liepert Shields Total: -- 63 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Murray (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Sohi (Minister of Natural Resources), — That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 4, 5(b), 6, 7, 8(b), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14(b), 15(a), (b) and (d), 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 made by the Senate; |
respectfully disagrees with amendments 3 and 12 because the amendments seek to legislate matters which are beyond the policy intent of the bill, whose purpose is to make targeted amendments to the Act, notably to authorize the Information Commissioner to make orders for the release of records or with respect to other matters relating to requests, and to create a new Part of the Act providing for the proactive publication of information or materials related to the Senate, the House of Commons, parliamentary entities, ministers’ offices including the Prime Minister’s Office, government institutions, and institutions that support superior courts; |
as a consequence of Senate amendment 4, proposes to add the following amendment: |
1. New clause 6.2, page 4: Add the following after line 4: |
“6.2 The portion of section 7 of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: |
7 Where access to a record is requested under this Act, the head of the government institution to which the request is made shall, subject to sections 8 and 9, within 30 days after the request is received,”. |
proposes that amendment 5(a) be amended to read as follows: |
“(a) on page 5, delete lines 31 to 36; |
(a.1) on page 6, replace line 1 with the following: |
“13 Section 30 of the Act is amended by adding the”;”; |
as a consequence of Senate amendment 5(a), proposes to add the following amendments: |
1. Clause 16, page 7: Replace line 37 with the following: |
“any of paragraphs 30(1)(a) to (e), the Commissioner”. |
2. Clause 19, page 11: Replace line 28 with the following: |
“any of paragraphs 30(1)(a) to (e) and who receives a re-”. |
proposes that amendment 8(a) be amended by deleting subsection (6); |
proposes that amendment 14(a) be amended by replacing the text of the English version of the amendment with the following: “the publication may constitute a breach of parliamen-”; |
respectfully disagrees with amendment 15(c) because providing the Information Commissioner with oversight over proactive publication by institutions supporting Parliament and the courts has the potential to infringe parliamentary privilege and judicial independence. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
The Order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), moved, — That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12(b), 13 and 14 made by the Senate; |
proposes that amendment 3 be amended to read as follows: |
“3. Clause 239, pages 90 and 91: |
(a) on page 90, replace lines 2 and 3 with the following: |
“dictable offence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, other than an offence listed in section 469, the justice”; |
(b) on page 90, replace lines 18 and 19 with the following: |
“able by 14 years or more of imprisonment, an offence listed in section 469 that is not punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment or an”; |
(c) on page 90, replace line 44 with the following: |
“section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment,”; |
(d) on page 91, replace lines 20 and 21 with the following: |
“offence listed in section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, the justice shall endorse on the informa-”;”; |
proposes that amendment 4 be amended to read as follows: |
“4. Clause 240, pages 92 and 93: |
(a) on page 92, replace line 11 with the following: |
“14 years or more of imprisonment, other than an offence mentioned”; |
(b) on page 92, replace lines 25 to 27 with the following: |
“offence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, an offence listed in section 469 that is not punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment or an offence mentioned in section”; |
(c) on page 92, replace line 41 with the following: |
“section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment,”; |
(d) on page 93, replace line 20 with the following: |
“is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, the justice or”;”; |
proposes that, as a consequence of Senate amendments 3 and 4, the following amendment be added: |
1. Clause 238, page 89: Replace line 33 with the following: |
“fence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment is be-”; |
proposes that amendment 6 be amended by replacing the words “an intimate partner — and, in particular, a partner” with the words “a person” and by replacing the words “on the basis of sex or is an Aboriginal person” with the words “because of personal circumstances — including because the person is Aboriginal and female”; |
respectfully disagrees with amendment 10 made by the Senate because the Bill already provides flexibility to the provinces and territories with respect to agent representation while also recognizing regional diversity in respect of how legal representation is regulated across Canada, and because the amendment could have unintended repercussions for the provinces and territories; and, the Government continues to work with the provinces and territories to support the effective implementation of these reforms; |
proposes that amendment 12(a) in the English version be amended by replacing the words “apply in Bill C-45” with the words “apply if Bill C-45”. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Notices of Motions |
Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the consideration of Senate amendments to 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. |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the consideration of Senate amendments to Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Senate amendments to 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, the debate not be further adjourned. |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Senate amendments to Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, the debate not be further adjourned. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), — That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12(b), 13 and 14 made by the Senate; |
proposes that amendment 3 be amended to read as follows: |
“3. Clause 239, pages 90 and 91: |
(a) on page 90, replace lines 2 and 3 with the following: |
“dictable offence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, other than an offence listed in section 469, the justice”; |
(b) on page 90, replace lines 18 and 19 with the following: |
“able by 14 years or more of imprisonment, an offence listed in section 469 that is not punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment or an”; |
(c) on page 90, replace line 44 with the following: |
“section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment,”; |
(d) on page 91, replace lines 20 and 21 with the following: |
“offence listed in section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, the justice shall endorse on the informa-”;”; |
proposes that amendment 4 be amended to read as follows: |
“4. Clause 240, pages 92 and 93: |
(a) on page 92, replace line 11 with the following: |
“14 years or more of imprisonment, other than an offence mentioned”; |
(b) on page 92, replace lines 25 to 27 with the following: |
“offence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, an offence listed in section 469 that is not punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment or an offence mentioned in section”; |
(c) on page 92, replace line 41 with the following: |
“section 469 that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment,”; |
(d) on page 93, replace line 20 with the following: |
“is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment, the justice or”;”; |
proposes that, as a consequence of Senate amendments 3 and 4, the following amendment be added: |
1. Clause 238, page 89: Replace line 33 with the following: |
“fence that is punishable by 14 years or more of imprisonment is be-”; |
proposes that amendment 6 be amended by replacing the words “an intimate partner — and, in particular, a partner” with the words “a person” and by replacing the words “on the basis of sex or is an Aboriginal person” with the words “because of personal circumstances — including because the person is Aboriginal and female”; |
respectfully disagrees with amendment 10 made by the Senate because the Bill already provides flexibility to the provinces and territories with respect to agent representation while also recognizing regional diversity in respect of how legal representation is regulated across Canada, and because the amendment could have unintended repercussions for the provinces and territories; and, the Government continues to work with the provinces and territories to support the effective implementation of these reforms; |
proposes that amendment 12(a) in the English version be amended by replacing the words “apply in Bill C-45” with the words “apply if Bill C-45”. |
The debate continued. |
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-82, An Act to implement a multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting, 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 the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for May 30, 2019, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-421-59.
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— by the Speaker — Report of Committees Activities and Expenditures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to Standing Order 121(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-421-60.
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— by the Speaker — Reports of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-421-627-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Report on the Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime for 2011-2016, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, s. 173. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-747-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Ms. Petitpas Taylor (Minister of Health) — Annual Report on the National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias for 2019, pursuant to the National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Act, S.C. 2017, c. 19, s. 5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1225-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris), two concerning the grain industry (Nos. 421-04504 and 421-04505).
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Adjournment |
At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |