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43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 59 Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following message from His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented by Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board): |
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Message on Estimates
His Excellency the Administrator of the Government of Canada transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (C) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2021, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those estimates to the House of Commons.
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Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (C), 2020-21". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-432-3. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:
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Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blair (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) presented the report of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, First Part of the 2021 Ordinary Session of the PACE, by videoconference, from January 25 to 28, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-432-51-03. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Easter (Malpeque) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS), National Conference of State Legislatures Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, from August 5 to 8, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-432-59-01. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Easter (Malpeque) presented the report of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS), Annual National Conference of the Council of State Governments, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States of America, from December 4 to 7, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-432-59-02. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Easter (Malpeque), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the first report of the committee, "Investing in Tomorrow: Canadian Priorities for Economic Growth and Recovery ". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-58. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 8 to 18) was tabled. |
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Ms. Sahota (Brampton North), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 11th report of the committee, which was as follows:
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Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be amended as follows: Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) for Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) and Mr. Kent (Thornhill) for Mr. Tochor (Saskatoon—University). |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the time provided for Government Orders shall end no later than 5:30 p.m. today. |
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Ms. Sahota (Calgary Skyview), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), moved, — That the second report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented on Thursday, February 4, 2021, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
Debate arose thereon. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00500);
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00501) and two concerning justice (Nos. 432-00502 and 432-00503);
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— by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00504) and one concerning health (No. 432-00505);
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), — That Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
The debate continued. |
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. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House call upon the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to grant permanent residency to Mamadi Fara Camara as soon as possible, pursuant to section 25.1(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), — That, given that trade between Canada and the United States of America exceeds $1.5-billion per day, more than 300,000 people normally cross the common border monthly, the two countries have enjoyed one of the world's largest open trading blocs for the free movement of goods, services and people since 1989, the economic challenges caused by COVID-19, and the need for a serious plan for the economic recovery that recognizes the integration of the North American economy, the House appoint a special committee with the mandate to conduct hearings to examine and review all aspects of the economic relationship between Canada and the United States, including, but not limited to |
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(i) the expressed bilateral economic priorities of the governments of Canada and the United States,
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(ii) natural resources issues, including oil and gas exports and transportation, softwood lumber exports, and related jobs,
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(iii) "Buy America" procurement rules, requirements and policies,
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(iv) the government's efforts with the United States' administration to ensure a stable and predictable supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses for Canada as a major border and trading partner,
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provided that:
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(a) the committee be composed of 12 members, of which six shall be from the government party, four shall be from the official opposition, one shall be from the Bloc Québécois, and one shall be from the New Democratic Party;
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(b) the members shall be named by their respective whip by depositing with the Clerk of the House the list of their members to serve on the committee no later than Thursday, February 18, 2021;
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(c) membership substitutions be permitted, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2);
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(d) changes to the membership of the committee shall be effective immediately after notification by the relevant whip has been filed with the Clerk of the House;
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(e) the Clerk of the House shall convene an organization meeting of the committee on Tuesday, February 23, 2021;
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(f) the committee be chaired by a member of the government party and, notwithstanding Standing Order 106(2), there shall be one vice-chair from each of the other recognized parties;
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(g) quorum of the committee be as provided for in Standing Order 118 and that the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence printed when a quorum is not present, provided that at least four members are present, including one member of the opposition and one member of the government party;
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(h) the committee be granted all of the powers of a standing committee, as provided in the Standing Orders, provided that (i) the provisions of Standing Order 106(4) shall also extend to the committee, (ii) until Sunday, April 11, 2021, the committee shall not meet on a day when the House is sitting, except for (A) the meeting required by paragraph (e), (B) the committee's subcommittee on agenda, if one is appointed;
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(i) the committee have the power to authorize video and audio broadcasting of any or all of its proceedings;
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(j) the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America, and other ministers and senior officials be invited to appear as witnesses from time to time as the committee sees fit;
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(k) the committee be instructed to present an interim report, concerning an analysis of the importance of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline to both countries' economies and the consequences of its possible closure, including the labour market implications caused by layoffs of unionized and other workers, together with recommendations to address and safeguard Canadian interests, no later than Thursday, April 15, 2021;
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(l) the committee be instructed to present a second interim report, concerning current and proposed "Buy America" procurement rules, requirements and policies, together with recommendations to address and safeguard Canadian interests, no later than Thursday, June 17, 2021; and
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(m) the provisions of the order adopted on Monday, January 25, 2021, authorizing virtual and hybrid committee proceedings, shall continue to apply to the committee and any of its subcommittees until Sunday, September 19, 2021.
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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. 49 -- Vote no 49) | |
YEAS: 326, NAYS: 3 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dong Lambropoulos Robillard Total: -- 326 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Atwin Manly May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) Total: -- 3 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Sahota (Calgary Skyview), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), — That the second report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented on Thursday, February 4, 2021, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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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. 50 -- Vote no 50) | |
YEAS: 325, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aitchison Dong Lambropoulos Rempel Garner Total: -- 325 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — By unanimous consent, it was resolved, —That, notwithstanding any standing or special order or usual practice of the House, the amendment to the second reading motion of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, standing in the name of the member for Regina—Wascana, be withdrawn; and that the motion for second reading of Bill C-10 be deemed adopted on division and that the bill be referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
Messages from the Senate |
A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
Private Members' Business |
At 5:53 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 Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), — That Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Expropriation Act (protection of private property), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Messages from the Senate |
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 — Additional costing notes from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Fall Economic Statement 2020, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1119-27. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 21 Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-926-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 3 Respecting Certain Training Requirements (B-737-8 and Other Aircraft), pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-926-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — List of Commissions issued for the year 2020, pursuant to the Public Officers Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-31, s. 4. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-413-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology) |
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 Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), one concerning justice (No. 432-00511).
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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 7:12 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |