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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 217 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1017-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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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: |
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— No. 441-01438 concerning culture and heritage; |
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— No. 441-01439 concerning business and trade; |
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— No. 441-01452 concerning civil and human rights; |
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— Nos. 441-01455, 441-01465, 441-01466 and 441-01467 concerning justice; |
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— No. 441-01464 concerning the environment; |
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— No. 441-01472 concerning fisheries. |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport), 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-52, An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Congressional Visit, Washington, D.C., United States of America, from May 23 to 26, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-05. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Congressional Visit, Washington, D.C., United States of America, from February 6 to 9, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-06. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Congressional Visit, Washington, D.C., United States of America, from September 12 to 15, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-07. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, National Governors Association Summer Annual Meeting, Portland, Maine, United States of America, from July 13 to 15, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-08. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Council of State Governments (CSG) National Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, from December 7 to 10, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-09. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Annual Legislative Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures, Denver, Colorado, United States of America, from August 1 to 3, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-10. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, 76th Annual Meeting of the Council of State Governments’ Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America, from July 9 to 13, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-11. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, 31st Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from July 24 to 27, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-12. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Council of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Conference Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho, United States of America, from July 19 to 22, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-59-13. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the ninth report of the committee, "The Government of Canada’s Planned Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and of Public Financing of the Fossil Fuel Sector". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-308. |
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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. 10 to 18, 32, 37, 53, 54, 56, 60 to 63, 65 to 67, 69 and 70) was tabled. |
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Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the ninth report of the committee, "The State of Canada’s Access to Information System". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-309. |
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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. 38, 41, 42, 47 to 49, 51, 52, 60, 64, 66, 73, 75 and 76) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), seconded by Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), Bill C-346, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency), 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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Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved for leave to introduce a bill entitled “An Act to establish Trans Canada Trail Day”. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 68(2), the motion was deemed adopted. |
Motions |
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Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day. |
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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. 389 -- Vote no 389) | |
| YEAS: 173, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dhillon Kelloway Noormohamed Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lewis (Essex) Scheer Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Champagne Garon Hoback Joly Total: -- 4 |
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the stage of consideration of Senate amendments to the bill; and |
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That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration of the said stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 170, NAYS: 144 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Diab Khalid Oliphant Total: -- 170 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 144 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Champagne Garon Hoback Joly Total: -- 4 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn.”.
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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 proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), seconded by Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), — That Bill C-42 be amended by deleting the long title. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 391 -- Vote no 391) | |
| YEAS: 113, NAYS: 207 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lehoux Rood Total: -- 113 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhaliwal Kusmierczyk Powlowski Total: -- 207 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Champagne Garon Hoback Joly Total: -- 4 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Ms. Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 319, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lalonde Richards Total: -- 319 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Rayes Total: -- 1 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Champagne Garon Hoback Joly Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading later today. |
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| Royal Assent |
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A message was received informing the Commons that on June 19, 2023, at 11:47 a.m., Her Excellency the Governor General signified royal assent by written declaration to the following bills: |
Bill S-246, An Act respecting Lebanese Heritage Month — Chapter No. 13;
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Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts — Chapter No. 14;
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-278, An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(2), the House approve the reappointment of Heather P. Lank as Parliamentary Librarian, for a term of sixteen months. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 8:29 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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The order was read for the third reading of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts. |
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Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Ms. Ien (Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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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, June 21, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| 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 it that, in relation to Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act, the Senate:
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agrees to the amendments made by the House of Commons to its amendment 3; and
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does not insist on its amendment 2, with which the House of Commons disagreed.
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| 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 Mr. Blair (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S.C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-499-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations under the United Nations Act (P.C. 2023-581), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-592-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Action plan for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, S.C. 2021, c. 14, sbs. 6(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1308-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs) |
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— by Ms. Murray (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, "Science at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-209), presented to the House on Thursday, March 9, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-209. |
| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
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— by Mr. Ali (Brampton Centre), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01574). |
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— by Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), two concerning health (Nos. 441-01575 and 441-01576). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 9:59 p.m., by unanimous consent and 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 10:17 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |