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| 43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 75 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 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. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, in addition to the measures in the motion adopted on Monday, March 22, 2021, condemning the rise of anti-Asian racism, in the opinion of the House, the government should also include anti-Asian racism in Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-22, and all anti-racism policies and programs. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Collins (Victoria), — That Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 74 -- Vote no 74) | |
| YEAS: 61, NAYS: 272 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Cannings Harris Normandin Total: -- 61 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Duncan (Etobicoke North) Lamoureux Rodriguez Total: -- 272 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 75 -- Vote no 75) | |
| YEAS: 61, NAYS: 273 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Cannings Green Michaud Total: -- 61 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lamoureux Rodriguez Total: -- 273 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill), seconded by Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), — That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1, 1834; (b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; (c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; (d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30, 2018, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; and (e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada. (Private Members' Business M-36) |
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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. 76 -- Vote no 76) | |
| YEAS: 335, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dong Lake Rempel Garner Total: -- 335 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), seconded by Mr. Cumming (Edmonton Centre), — That, given that, |
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(i) COVID-19 restrictions have had serious economic and mental health impacts on Canadians,
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(ii) COVID-19 restrictions have been advised by the federal government, including specifically by the Prime Minister on three separate occasions in November of 2020, as temporary measures to alleviate pressure on the public healthcare system,
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(iii) public health tools, such as rapid tests, shared data on how COVID-19 spreads and vaccines, have not been positioned as permanent solutions to replace COVID-19 restrictions by the federal government, including in areas of federal competency like air travel and border restrictions,
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(iv) the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom have both released public plans for economic reopening, while Canadian officials have not yet given Canadians clarity on when regular economic and social life will be able to resume,
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the House call on the government to table within 20 calendar days, following the adoption of this motion, a clear data-driven plan to support safely, gradually and permanently lifting COVID-19 restrictions. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 122, NAYS: 212 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Liepert Saroya Total: -- 122 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dhillon Khera Plamondon Total: -- 212 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), — That Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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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: 182, NAYS: 153 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Duncan (Etobicoke North) Kusmierczyk Qualtrough Total: -- 182 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif d'Entremont Lawrence Ruff Total: -- 153 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) presented the report of the Canadian Parliamentary Delegation on its participation at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, by videoconference, from January 19 to 29, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-432-52-05. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Easter (Malpeque), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the fourth report of the committee (Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-97. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 26 to 29) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age), 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. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (residents of northern or intermediate zones), 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. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), three concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 432-00706, 432-00707 and 432-00708);
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— by Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), one concerning natural resources and energy (No. 432-00709);
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— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning justice (No. 432-00710);
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— by Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00711);
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— by Mr. Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 432-00712);
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— by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00713);
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— by Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning public safety (No. 432-00714);
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— by Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00715);
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— by Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00721) and one concerning justice (No. 432-00722);
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| Government Orders |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. |
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Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-224, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 4. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-224 be amended by restoring the long title as follows:
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Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-224 be amended by restoring the preamble as follows:
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Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-224 be amended by restoring Clause 1 as follows:
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Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-224 be amended by restoring Clause 2 as follows:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division, which will also apply to Motions Nos. 2 to 4, was deferred until Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 24 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. 8560-432-926-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2021-175), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-495-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:34 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 8:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |