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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 221

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

2:00 p.m.



Prayer
National Anthem
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, whereas all parties have agreed:

(i) on the parameters for the establishment of a public and independent commission of inquiry into foreign electoral interference on Canadian soil,
(ii) to the appointment of Justice Marie-Josée Hogue as Chief Commissioner of this inquiry,

all parties and parliamentarians pledge their full cooperation to this inquiry.

Deferred Recorded Divisions

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

(Division No. 409 -- Vote no 409)
YEAS: 178, NAYS: 146

YEAS -- POUR

Aboultaif
Aitchison
Albas
Allison
Angus
Arnold
Arya
Ashton
Bachrach
Baldinelli
Barlow
Barrett
Barron
Barsalou-Duval
Beaulieu
Bergeron
Berthold
Bérubé
Bezan
Blaikie
Blanchet
Blanchette-Joncas
Blaney
Block
Boulerice
Bragdon
Brassard
Brock
Brunelle-Duceppe
Calkins
Cannings
Caputo
Carrie
Chabot
Chambers
Champoux
Chong
Cooper
Dalton
Damoff
Dancho
Davidson
Davies
DeBellefeuille
Deltell

d'Entremont
Desbiens
Desilets
Desjarlais
Doherty
Dowdall
Dreeshen
Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry)
Ellis
Epp
Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster)
Falk (Provencher)
Fast
Ferreri
Findlay
Fortin
Fry
Gallant
Garon
Garrison
Gaudreau
Gazan
Généreux
Genuis
Gill
Gladu
Godin
Goodridge
Gourde
Gray
Green
Hallan
Hoback
Hughes
Idlout
Jeneroux
Johns
Julian
Kelly
Khanna
Kitchen
Kmiec
Kram
Kramp-Neuman
Kurek

Kusie
Kwan
Lake
Lantsman
Larouche
Lawrence
Lehoux
Lemire
Leslie
Lewis (Essex)
Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk)
Lloyd
Lobb
Long
MacGregor
Maguire
Majumdar
Martel
Masse
Mathyssen
May (Saanich—Gulf Islands)
Mazier
McCauley (Edmonton West)
McLean
McPherson
Melillo
Michaud
Moore
Morantz
Morrice
Morrison
Motz
Muys
Nater
Normandin
Patzer
Paul-Hus
Perkins
Perron
Plamondon
Poilievre
Rayes
Redekopp
Reid
Rempel Garner

Richards
Roberts
Rood
Ruff
Savard-Tremblay
Scheer
Schmale
Seeback
Shields
Shipley
Simard
Sinclair-Desgagné
Singh
Small
Soroka
Steinley
Ste-Marie
Stewart
Strahl
Stubbs
Thériault
Thomas
Tochor
Tolmie
Trudel
Uppal
Van Popta
Vecchio
Vidal
Vien
Viersen
Vignola
Villemure
Vis
Vuong
Wagantall
Warkentin
Waugh
Webber
Williams
Williamson
Zarrillo
Zimmer

Total: -- 178

NAYS -- CONTRE

Aldag
Alghabra
Ali
Anand
Anandasangaree
Arseneault
Atwin
Badawey
Bains
Baker
Battiste
Beech
Bendayan
Bennett
Bibeau
Bittle
Blair
Blois
Boissonnault
Bradford
Brière
Carr
Casey
Chagger
Chahal
Champagne
Chatel
Chen
Chiang
Collins (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek)
Cormier
Coteau
Dabrusin
Dhaliwal
Dhillon
Diab
Dong

Dubourg
Duclos
Duguid
Dzerowicz
Ehsassi
El-Khoury
Erskine-Smith
Fergus
Fillmore
Fisher
Fonseca
Fortier
Fragiskatos
Fraser
Gaheer
Gainey
Gerretsen
Gould
Hajdu
Hanley
Hardie
Hepfner
Holland
Housefather
Hussen
Hutchings
Iacono
Ien
Jaczek
Jones
Jowhari
Kayabaga
Kelloway
Khalid
Khera
Koutrakis
Kusmierczyk

Lalonde
Lambropoulos
Lametti
Lamoureux
Lapointe
Lattanzio
Lauzon
LeBlanc
Lebouthillier
Lightbound
Longfield
Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga)
MacAulay (Cardigan)
MacDonald (Malpeque)
MacKinnon (Gatineau)
Maloney
Martinez Ferrada
May (Cambridge)
McDonald (Avalon)
McGuinty
McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam)
McLeod
Mendès
Mendicino
Miao
Miller
Murray
Naqvi
Ng
Noormohamed
O'Connell
Oliphant
O'Regan
Petitpas Taylor
Powlowski
Qualtrough
Robillard

Rodriguez
Rogers
Romanado
Sahota
Sajjan
Saks
Samson
Sarai
Scarpaleggia
Schiefke
Serré
Sgro
Shanahan
Sheehan
Sidhu (Brampton East)
Sidhu (Brampton South)
Sorbara
Sousa
St-Onge
Sudds
Tassi
Taylor Roy
Thompson
Turnbull
Valdez
Van Bynen
van Koeverden
Vandal
Vandenbeld
Virani
Weiler
Wilkinson
Yip
Zahid
Zuberi

Total: -- 146

PAIRED -- PAIRÉS

Drouin

Godin

Total: -- 2

Accordingly, Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the 14th report of the committee, "Addressing Port Infrastructure Expansion in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-316.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 59, 60, 74 and 75) was tabled.


Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the 11th report of the committee (Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-317.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 67, 69 and 70) was tabled.


Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 47th report of the committee, which was as follows:

The committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Greg McLean for Michelle Rempel Garner

Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Michael Kram for Mike Lake
Branden Leslie for Greg McLean
Dan Mazier for Damien Kurek

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Ziad Aboultaif for Garnett Genuis

Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Garnett Genuis for Michael Barrett

Standing Committee on Health

Todd Doherty for Matt Jeneroux
Shuvaloy Majumdar for Ziad Aboultaif

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Arnold Viersen for Eric Melillo

Standing Committee on International Trade

Matt Jeneroux for Colin Carrie

Standing Committee on Official Languages

Laila Goodridge for Marilyn Gladu

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

John Nater for Stephen Ellis
Jake Stewart for Michael Kram

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Eric Melillo for Raquel Dancho

Standing Committee on Science and Research

Michelle Rempel Garner for Dan Mazier

The committee further recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the names of the following members be added to the lists of associate members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Michelle Rempel Garner

Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Damien Kurek
Mike Lake
Greg McLean

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Garnett Genuis

Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Michael Barrett

Standing Committee on Health

Ziad Aboultaif
Matt Jeneroux

Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Eric Melillo

Standing Committee on International Trade

Colin Carrie

Standing Committee on Official Languages

Marilyn Gladu

Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

John Nater

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Stephen Ellis
Michael Kram

Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Raquel Dancho

Standing Committee on Science and Research

Dan Mazier

The committee further recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following change to the list of members of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament:

Colin Carrie for Eric Duncan

The committee further recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the name of the following member be added to the list of associate members of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament:

Eric Duncan

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) is tabled.


Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 15th report of the committee (Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-318.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 67, 70, 72 and 73) was tabled.


Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), Bill C-356, An Act respecting payments by Canada and requirements in respect of housing and to amend certain 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.


Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Government Employees Compensation Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 47th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.


Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01629);

— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning justice (No. 441-01630);

— by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), one concerning health (No. 441-01631);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01632);

— by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning justice (No. 441-01633);

— by Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning animals (No. 441-01634);

— by Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), one concerning justice (No. 441-01635);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning transportation (No. 441-01636);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01637);

— by Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning animals (No. 441-01638);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01639);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01640), one concerning justice (No. 441-01641), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01642) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01643).


Questions on the Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the revised return to the following question made into an order for return:

Q-1621 — Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South) — With regard to wrapping or other advertising expenditures for the exteriors of buildings since April 1, 2019, broken down by department, agency, Crown corporation, or other government entity: (a) what is the total amount spent on wrapping or advertising, broken down by individual building; and (b) what are the details of all wrapping, tarp, or similar type of advertising on government buildings, broken down by individual building, including the (i) vendor, (ii) description of good or services provided, (iii) date, (iv) amount, (v) file number, (vi) address of the building, (vii) message on the wrapping or the summary of advertising campaign? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-1621-01.
Government Orders

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act.

Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Private Members' Business

At 5:46 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That:

(a) the House recognize that,
(i) Article 24 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Canada signed in 2007 and ratified in 2010, states that signatories “shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning directed to enabling persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a free society”,
(ii) according to the Global Education Monitoring Report, in low- and middle-income countries, approximately 50% of children with disabilities are estimated to be out of school,
(iii) a 2021 UNICEF report found that, compared to children without disabilities, children with disabilities were 49% more likely to have never attended school; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, where the federal government spends money on education, domestically or internationally, clear consideration must be given to the maximum inclusion of people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Private Members' Business M-78)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 27, 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 before the House as follows:

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-51. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-52. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-53. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-52, An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-54. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:42 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 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).