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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 172 Thursday, March 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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. 441-01119, 441-01123 and 441-01126 concerning health; |
— No. 441-01120 concerning justice; |
— No. 441-01121 concerning the democratic process; |
— No. 441-01122 concerning foreign affairs; |
— No. 441-01124 concerning public safety; |
— Nos. 441-01125 and 441-01128 concerning business and trade; |
— No. 441-01127 concerning the environment. |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Miller (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency), Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act, 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. McGuinty (Ottawa South) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Parliamentary Forum at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, New York, New York, United States of America, from July 12 to 13, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-60-02. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of potential trade impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on certain firms and workers in Canada, seven members of the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to travel to Washington, D.C., United States of America, in the spring of 2023, during an adjournment period; and that the necessary staff accompany the committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of human trafficking of women, girls and gender diverse people, seven members of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women be authorized to travel to Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario; Brampton, Ontario; Mississauga, Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in the spring of 2023, during an adjournment period; and that the necessary staff accompany the committee. |
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Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), moved, — That the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Friday, March 10, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 24) |
Debate arose thereon. |
Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Friday, March 10, 2023, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Finance with instruction that it amend the same so as to recommend that the government create a “blue seal” national professional testing standard to quickly license professionals, like doctors and nurses, who prove they are qualified, and that anyone who has passed the common national test for their profession would get a “blue seal” certificate allowing them to work in any province or territory that chooses to join the blue seal standard.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
At 1:07 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, 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 Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning justice (No. 441-01194); |
— by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), one concerning taxation (No. 441-01195); |
— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01196); |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning health (No. 441-01197); |
— by Mr. Van Popta (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01198). |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), — That Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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 acknowledge the need to improve and enhance security measures on Parliament Hill within a framework that affirms the parliamentary privilege of members that are deemed necessary for the House of Commons, as an institution, and its members, as representatives of the electorate, to fulfill their functions, including their freedom from obstruction, interference and intimidation. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), — That the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 23) |
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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. 284 -- Vote no 284) | |
YEAS: 172, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Desilets Lake Roberts Total: -- 172 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dubourg Lalonde Qualtrough Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Desbiens Duguid Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), — That the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Friday, March 10, 2023, be concurred in; (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 24) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
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“the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Friday, March 10, 2023, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Finance with instruction that it amend the same so as to recommend that the government create a “blue seal” national professional testing standard to quickly license professionals, like doctors and nurses, who prove they are qualified, and that anyone who has passed the common national test for their profession would get a “blue seal” certificate allowing them to work in any province or territory that chooses to join the blue seal standard.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 285 -- Vote no 285) | |
YEAS: 115, NAYS: 208 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Ellis Lewis (Essex) Scheer Total: -- 115 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Desjarlais Koutrakis Plamondon Total: -- 208 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Desbiens Duguid Total: -- 2 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 286 -- Vote no 286) | |
YEAS: 210, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Desjarlais Kusmierczyk Qualtrough Total: -- 210 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Ellis Lewis (Essex) Scheer Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Desbiens Duguid Total: -- 2 |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), — That Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, March 27, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:11 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The order was read for the third reading of Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice. |
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Ms. Saks (York Centre), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
Debate arose thereon. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Costing Election Proposals for the 45th Canadian Federal Election", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-68. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs) |
— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2023-110, dated February 9, 2023, concerning the Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on a Renewed Approach to Telecommunications Policy, pursuant to the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c. 38, sbs. 10(7). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-927-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology) |
— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, "Device Investigative Tools Used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Related Issues" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-154), presented to the House on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-154. |
— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Administration of the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, R.S. 1985, c. M-5, s. 67. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-173-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Public Service Pension Plan, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-36, s. 46. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-220-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Administration of the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act, R.S. 1985, c. S-24, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-366-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mr. Fraser (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-790-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration) |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 7:05 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 7:32 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to order made Friday, March 10, 2023. |