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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 18 Wednesday, December 15, 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Morrissey (Egmont), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the first report of the committee (Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-2. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 2 and 3) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), seconded by Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), 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. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), seconded by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to enact the Expungement of Certain Drug-related Convictions Act and the National Strategy on Substance Use 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 Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), one concerning health (No. 441-00078);
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— by Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00079);
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— by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning justice (No. 441-00080);
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— by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00081);
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— by Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), one concerning justice (No. 441-00082);
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— by Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls), one concerning justice (No. 441-00083);
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 441-00084);
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— by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), one concerning justice (No. 441-00085);
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— by Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning justice (No. 441-00086);
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— by Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes), one concerning justice (No. 441-00087);
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— by Mr. Davidson (York—Simcoe), one concerning justice (No. 441-00088);
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— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-00089);
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— by Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), one concerning justice (No. 441-00090);
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— by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), one concerning justice (No. 441-00091);
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— by Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), one concerning justice (No. 441-00092);
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— by Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), one concerning justice (No. 441-00093);
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— by Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West), one concerning justice (No. 441-00094);
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— by Mr. Van Popta (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning justice (No. 441-00095).
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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 implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures (Sessional Paper No. 8570-441-1), notice of which was laid upon the table on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. (Ways and Means No. 1) |
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Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), moved, — That the motion be concurred in. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 83(3), the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 17 -- Vote no 17) | |
| YEAS: 216, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag DeBellefeuille Jowhari Pauzé Total: -- 216 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Ellis Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Scheer Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 83(4) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, 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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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), — That Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-6, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Treasury Board on official languages in federal institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S. 1985, c. 31 (4th Supp.), s. 48. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-570-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages) |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00096).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:30 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 7:01 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |