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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 63 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation in the Defence and Security Committee meeting, held in Washington, D.C., and Miami, Florida, from January 26 to 29, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-50-06.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee, "Report 4, Information Technology Shared Services, of the Fall 2015 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-61. |
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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. 5, 7, 8 and 13) was tabled. |
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Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, "Report 5, Canadian Armed Forces Housing, of the Fall 2015 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-62. |
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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. 6, 8 and 13) was tabled. |
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Mr. Easter (Malpeque), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures, with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-63. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20 to 22 and 24 to 26) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Kent (Thornhill), Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (golfing expenses), 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. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), one concerning climate change (No. 421-00365);
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— by Ms. Raitt (Milton), two concerning rail transportation (Nos. 421-00366 and 421-00367);
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— by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00368) and fifteen concerning Christianity (Nos. 421-00369 to 421-00383);
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— by Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-00384);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health care services (No. 421-00385);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning assisted suicide (No. 421-00386) and one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-00387);
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— by Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), one concerning Iran (No. 421-00388);
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— by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), three concerning unborn children (Nos. 421-00389 to 421-00391);
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— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), three concerning the electoral system (Nos. 421-00392 to 421-00394) and two concerning unborn children (Nos. 421-00395 and 421-00396).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mrs. Philpott (Minister of Health), — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act and to provide for certain other measures, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 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: 170, NAYS: 136 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dzerowicz LeBlanc Rioux Total: -- 170 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cullen Kwan Richards Total: -- 136 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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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. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Ms. Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill), — That Bill C-210, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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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. 78 -- Vote no 78) | |
| YEAS: 219, NAYS: 79 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dubé Lametti Qualtrough Total: -- 219 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lobb Shields Total: -- 79 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-210, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender), 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 6:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Tan (Don Valley North), seconded by Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, on an annual basis, proclaim the first day of the Lunar Year as the beginning of the 15-day “Spring Festival”, in acknowledgement of the many celebrations and gatherings that take place in communities across the country, as well as in recognition of the tremendous contributions of people of Asian heritage to Canadian society. (Private Members' Business M-38) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Amendments to the By-laws adopted by the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons on May 12, 2016, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 52.5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-421-7.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:11 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 7:39 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |