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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 202 Tuesday, May 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Special Report of the Privacy Commissioner entitled "Protecting privacy in a pandemic", pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, ss. 39(1) and 40(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-997-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour), Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the 13th report of the committee, "Improving Bus Connectivity in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-268. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 41, 43, 55, 56 and 64) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2023-24: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes 1, 5, 10 and L15 under Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Indigenous Services". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-269. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 67) was tabled. |
Motions |
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The following motion, standing on the Order Paper in the name of the Leader of the Opposition, was called and, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(b), was deemed adopted, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(b), consideration by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of all votes under Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be extended beyond May 31, 2023. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01480); |
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— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seven concerning justice (Nos. 441-01481, 441-01482, 441-01483, 441-01484, 441-01485, 441-01486 and 441-01487); |
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01488); |
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning health (No. 441-01489); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01490); |
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning transportation (No. 441-01491). |
| Business of Supply |
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The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
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Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), moved, — That, given that, |
(i) the House called on the government to launch a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic system, on March 23 and May 8, 2023,
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(ii) the government did not heed this call, and instead appointed an independent special rapporteur who has recommended against holding a public inquiry, despite noting significant gaps and leaving many questions either unasked or unanswered,
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(iii) serious questions have been raised about the special rapporteur process, the counsel he retained in support of this work, his findings, and his conclusions,
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(iv) only a full public inquiry can fully restore the confidence of Canadians in the integrity of our democratic institutions,
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(a) call on the Right Hon. David Johnston to step aside from his role as special rapporteur, and call on the government to urgently establish a public commission of inquiry which would be,
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(i) led by an individual selected with unanimous support from all recognized parties in the House,
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(ii) granted the power to review all aspects of foreign interference from all states, including, but not limited to, the actions of the Chinese, Indian, Iranian and Russian governments,
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(iii) asked to present its report and any recommendations in advance of the next dissolution of Parliament or, at the latest, at the fixed election date as set by the Canada Elections Act; and
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(b) instruct the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to provide a report to the House as soon as possible with a recommendation on who could lead such a commission of inquiry and what its terms of reference should include.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Requests for Extension of Sitting Hours |
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Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) requested that the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, be 12:00 a.m. and this request was deemed adopted. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), seconded by Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
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“Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act, be not now read a third time, but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development for the purpose of modifying clause 9 with the view to safeguard provincial jurisdiction with respect to regulating mining tailings ponds and hydraulic fracturing.”.
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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. 337 -- Vote no 337) | |
| YEAS: 114, NAYS: 210 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Ellis Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Schmale Total: -- 114 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Desbiens Khera Qualtrough Total: -- 210 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to order made Monday, May 15, 2023, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 208, NAYS: 116 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Davies Khalid Powlowski Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Ellis Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Ruff Total: -- 116 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:48 p.m., by unanimous consent and 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-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with an amendment. |
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Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre), seconded by Mr. May (Cambridge), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Report of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S. 1985, c. 31 (4th supp.), s. 66. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-301-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages) |
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— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Supplementary Estimates (A) 2023-24", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-76. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
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— by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, "Future of Hybrid Proceedings in the House of Commons" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-186), presented to the House on Monday, January 30, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-186. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 5:49 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 5:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |