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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 88 Wednesday, October 5, 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 |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Mihychuk (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Special Committee on Pay Equity, "It's Time to Act" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-69), presented to the House on Thursday, June 9, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-69.
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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. 421-00615 and 421-00636 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-5-09.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi) presented the report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-France Interparliamentary Association respecting its Mission to France, held in Paris, France, from July 11 to 14, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-55-03.
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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 15th Report of the Committee, "Report 2, Detecting and Preventing Fraud in the Citizenship Program, of the Spring 2016 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-94. |
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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. 17, 22 and 24) was tabled. |
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Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Distress Call: How Canada’s Immigration Program Can Respond to Reach the Displaced and Most Vulnerable". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-95. |
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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. 22 to 27) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh), Bill C-313, An Act concerning the development of a national strategy respecting advertising to children and amending the Broadcasting Act (regulations), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), ten concerning unborn children (Nos. 421-00705 to 421-00714);
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— by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), one concerning Iran (No. 421-00715) and one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00716);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning crimes of violence (No. 421-00717);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), two concerning health care services (Nos. 421-00718 and 421-00719);
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— by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning international trade (No. 421-00720);
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning sexual and violent content in the media (No. 421-00721);
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— by Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning the electoral system (No. 421-00722);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), one concerning pay equity (No. 421-00723).
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| Government Orders |
Ways and Means |
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The Order was read for consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act (Sessional Paper No. 8570-421-7), notice of which was laid upon the Table on Monday, October 3, 2016. (Ways and Means No. 7) |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board) for Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), moved, — That the motion be concurred in. |
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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. 116 -- Vote no 116) | |
| YEAS: 197, NAYS: 82 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dubourg Lametti Philpott Total: -- 197 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Doherty Leitch Sorenson Total: -- 82 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. McCallum (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), — That the House support the government’s decision to ratify the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change signed by Canada in New York on April 22, 2016; and that the House support the March 3, 2016, Vancouver Declaration calling on the federal government, the provinces, and territories to work together to develop a Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change; (Government Business No. 8) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Ms. Watts (South Surrey—White Rock), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “April 22, 2016;” and substituting the following:
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“and that the House call upon the federal government, the provinces, and the territories to develop a responsible plan to combat climate change that does not encroach on provincial or territorial jurisdiction or impose a tax increase on Canadians”;
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And of the subamendment of Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), — That the amendment be amended by:
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(a) replacing the words “, the provinces, and the territories” with the words “to work with provincial, territorial, municipal and indigenous governments and the Canadian public”; and |
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(b) deleting all the words after the words “combat climate change” and substituting the following: “that commits to targets that deliver on Canada's undertakings from the Paris Agreement, and finalizes the specific measures and investments to achieve those greenhouse gas reductions prior to ratification”. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 45, NAYS: 240 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Cannings Gill Nantel Total: -- 45 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Duncan (Etobicoke North) Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation) Rodriguez Total: -- 240 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 118 -- Vote no 118) | |
| YEAS: 78, NAYS: 207 |
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YEAS — POUR Albas Doherty Leitch Sopuck Total: -- 78 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Alghabra Dubé Kwan Picard Total: -- 207 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 207, NAYS: 81 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dubé Kwan Picard Total: -- 207 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Diotte Lebel Shipley Total: -- 81 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), — That Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Fisheries Act, the Textile Labelling Act, the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (animal protection), 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: 84, NAYS: 198 |
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YEAS -- POUR Amos Dabrusin Hardie Oliver Total: -- 84 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Dubourg Lebouthillier Sajjan Total: -- 198 |
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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. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), seconded by Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations by declaring January, every year, Tamil Heritage Month. (Private Members' Business M-24) |
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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: 283, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Albas Dreeshen Lamoureux Rempel Total: -- 283 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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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. Hussen (York South—Weston), seconded by Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), — That Bill C-227, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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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: 195, NAYS: 89 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Duclos Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 195 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Deltell Lebel Shields Total: -- 89 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-227, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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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 Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), — That Bill C-231, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 59, NAYS: 220 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Davies Gourde Mulcair Total: -- 59 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Albas Drouin Leslie Rusnak Total: -- 220 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, "Exploring the Impact of Recent Changes to Employment Insurance and Ways to Improve Access to the Program" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-74), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-74.
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— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-2-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report on the Witness Protection Program by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Witness Protection Program Act, S.C. 1996, c. 15, sbs. 16(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-7-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-509-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2015, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-510-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, s. 45.52. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-550-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the Parole Board of Canada on Record Suspension Decisions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Criminal Records Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-47, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1066-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:10 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 7:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |