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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 159 Monday, February 13, 2023 11:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Motions |
Private Members' Business |
At 11:05 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment. |
Mr. Lewis (Essex), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Lewis (Essex), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to order made earlier today, the order was read for the second reading and reference the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-39, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). |
Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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 |
Business of Supply |
Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), — That the House remind the government that it is solely up to Quebec and the provinces to decide on the use of the notwithstanding clause. |
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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. 257 -- Vote no 257) | |
YEAS: 142, NAYS: 174 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lehoux Schmale Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhillon Kelloway Oliphant Total: -- 174 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Joly McGuinty Savard-Tremblay Vignola Total: -- 8 |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), — That Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International 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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(Division No. 258 -- Vote no 258) | |
YEAS: 314, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhaliwal Kramp-Neuman Redekopp Total: -- 314 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Joly McGuinty Savard-Tremblay Vignola Total: -- 8 |
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Accordingly, Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Gerretsen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate)) laid upon the table, — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2023-77 dated February 9, 2023, concerning the appointment of Eric Janse as Acting Clerk of the House of Commons. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-441-16. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Transporting Goods in Rail Containers: Some Trade Implications for Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-194. |
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. 29, 30 and 46) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning justice (No. 441-01136);
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— by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), one concerning animals (No. 441-01137);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01138).
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), — That Bill C-39, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
The debate continued. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the table as follows: |
— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 77 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. 8560-441-926-27. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
Adjournment |
At 10:24 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |