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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 21 Tuesday, February 1, 2022 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the table, — Departmental Results Reports for the period ended March 31, 2021 (USB key included), as follows:
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— Accessibility Standards Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-2; |
— Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-3; |
— Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-4; |
— Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-5; |
— Canada Border Services Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-6; |
— Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-7; |
— Canada Energy Regulator. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-8; |
— Canada Revenue Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-9; |
— Canada School of Public Service. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-10; |
— Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-11; |
— Canadian Food Inspection Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-12; |
— Canadian Grain Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-13; |
— Canadian Heritage. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-14; |
— Canadian Human Rights Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-15; |
— Canadian Institutes of Health Research. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-16; |
— Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-17; |
— Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-18; |
— Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-19; |
— Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-20; |
— Canadian Space Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-21; |
— Canadian Transportation Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-22; |
— Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-23; |
— Copyright Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-24; |
— Correctional Service of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-25; |
— Courts Administration Service. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-26; |
— Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-27; |
— Department of Finance Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-28; |
— Department of Justice Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-29; |
— Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-30; |
— Employment and Social Development Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-31; |
— Environment and Climate Change Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-32; |
— Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-33; |
— Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-34; |
— Fisheries and Oceans Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-35; |
— Global Affairs Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-36; |
— Health Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-37; |
— Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-38; |
— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-39; |
— Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-40; |
— Indigenous Services Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-41; |
— Infrastructure Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-42; |
— Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-43; |
— Invest in Canada Hub. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-44; |
— Library and Archives Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-45; |
— Military Grievances External Review Committee. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-46; |
— Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-47; |
— National Film Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-48; |
— National Research Council Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-49; |
— National Security and Intelligence Review Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-50; |
— Natural Resources Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-51; |
— Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-52; |
— Northern Pipeline Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-53; |
— Office of the Auditor General of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-54; |
— Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-55; |
— Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-56; |
— Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-57; |
— Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-58; |
— Office of the Correctional Investigator. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-59; |
— Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-60; |
— Office of the Intelligence Commissioner. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-61; |
— Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-62; |
— Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-63; |
— Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-64; |
— Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-65; |
— Parks Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-66; |
— Parole Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-67; |
— Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-68; |
— Polar Knowledge Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-69; |
— Privy Council Office. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-70; |
— Public Health Agency of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-71; |
— Public Prosecution Service of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-72; |
— Public Safety Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-73; |
— Public Service Commission of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-74; |
— Public Services and Procurement Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-75; |
— RCMP External Review Committee. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-76; |
— Royal Canadian Mounted Police. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-77; |
— Secretariat of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-78; |
— Shared Services Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-79; |
— Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-80; |
— Statistics Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-81; |
— National Battlefields Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-82; |
— Transport Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-83; |
— Transportation Safety Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-84; |
— Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-85; |
— Veterans Affairs Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-86; |
— Veterans Review and Appeal Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-87; |
— Western Economic Diversification Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-88; |
— Women and Gender Equality Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-89. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the first report of the committee, "From Mineral Exploration to Advanced Manufacturing: Developing Value Chains for Critical Minerals in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-6. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the second report of the committee, "Economic Recovery in Canada’s Forestry Sector: Green and Inclusive". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-7. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning Indigenous affairs (No. 441-00116);
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— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning justice (No. 441-00117) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-00118);
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning health (No. 441-00119).
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Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hanley (Yukon), seconded by Mrs. Chatel (Pontiac), — That the following address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General: |
To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
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MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
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We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.
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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: (a) recognize the one-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar that took place as a new session of Parliament was set to open; (b) take note of the impact of the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation on the most vulnerable; (c) condemn the oppression of the population through forced disappearances, torture, arrests, killings and intimidation; (d) urge the government and the international community to increase pressure on the military to engage in inclusive political dialogue to end the crisis; (e) support the use of sanctions against members of Myanmar's military who disregard the human rights of the people of Myanmar; (f) deplore the ongoing suffering of the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities; and (g) stand in solidarity with those in Myanmar who aspire for peace, democratic governance and the protection of human rights. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House deplore the use of Nazi and antisemitic symbols in demonstrations on Parliament Hill and denounce their use at all times. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House condemn the display of hateful and harmful Islamophobic rhetoric by protesters on the streets of Ottawa on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, and urge all Canadians to join in putting an end to all hate. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House: (a) view the display of racist flags in Ottawa this weekend as shameful and a testament to the divisive and hateful rhetoric of the protest; (b) condemn these actions; and (c) continue to fight to eradicate anti-Black racism and all forms of hatred in Canada. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House: (a) affirm that there is nothing peaceful about harassing residents of Ottawa for displaying pride flags in their homes and in their neighborhood; and (b) agree that harassment, transphobia, and all forms of homophobia seen this weekend are an insult to truth and our democracy. |
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hanley (Yukon), seconded by Mrs. Chatel (Pontiac), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. |
The debate continued. |
At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 50(7), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 19 -- Vote no 19) | |
YEAS: 211, NAYS: 121 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag DeBellefeuille Jowhari Pauzé Total: -- 211 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lewis (Essex) Roberts Total: -- 121 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), moved, — That the address be engrossed and presented to Her Excellency the Governor General by the Speaker. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Additional costing note from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on Bill C-8, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
— by the Prime Minister — Service Fees Report of the Privy Council Office from 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1205-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Arts Centre, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, pursuant to the National Arts Centre Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-3, sbs. 17(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-179-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) — Comprehensive report for 2021 of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec Act, S.C. 2005, c. 26, ss.17(3) and (4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-929-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology) |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 7:18 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 7:35 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |