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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 77 Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 a.m. |
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The clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. |
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Whereupon, Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act. |
| Prayer |
| Vacancies |
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The Deputy Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the electoral district of Mississauga—Lakeshore, in the Province of Ontario, by reason of the resignation of Mr. Sven Spengemann, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, the Speaker had addressed, on Friday, May 27, 2022, a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:01 a.m., 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-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner), as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
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Ms. Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle), seconded by Ms. Saks (York Centre), 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 division. |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Ms. Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle), seconded by Ms. Saks (York Centre), 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, November 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| 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 one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and |
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That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration at second reading 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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| (Division No. 104 -- Vote no 104) | |
| YEAS: 172, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dhaliwal Julian Oliphant Total: -- 172 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lewis (Essex) Ruff Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), — That Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word '“That” and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be not now read a second time but that the order be discharged, the bill withdrawn, and the subject matter thereof referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.”.
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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. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House express its horror at the school mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and extend its deepest condolences to the families, friends and communities who lost loved ones. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Lantsman (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), — That, given that, |
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(i) Canadians are currently experiencing unacceptable wait times at Canadian airports, even though airports are still operating at reduced capacity,
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(ii) current restrictions have been cited by experts as ineffective and contributing to additional delays, costs, and confusion, as well as acute labour shortages,
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(iii) Canada's international allies have moved to lift COVID-19 restrictions at airports and other points of entry,
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(iv) Canada is losing business and economic opportunities,
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the House call on the government to immediately revert to pre-pandemic rules and service levels for travel.
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 112, NAYS: 201 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Epp Liepert Scheer Total: -- 112 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dabrusin Julian Perron Total: -- 201 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Petitpas Taylor (Minister of Official Languages), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages; |
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And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word '“That” and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, be not now read a second time but that the order be discharged, the bill withdrawn, and the subject matter thereof referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.”;
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the subamendment of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:
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"; and that the committee report back no later than 10 sitting days following the adoption of this motion.".
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 29, NAYS: 288 |
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YEAS -- POUR Barsalou-Duval Chabot Gaudreau Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 29 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Diab Kusmierczyk Redekopp Total: -- 288 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to order made Friday, May 20, 2022, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 29, NAYS: 289 |
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YEAS -- POUR Barsalou-Duval Chabot Gaudreau Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 29 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Diab Kusmierczyk Redekopp Total: -- 289 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to 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: 289, NAYS: 29 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Kusmierczyk Redekopp Total: -- 289 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Barsalou-Duval Chabot Gaudreau Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 29 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Deputy Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(a). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1004-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a)(vii), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Damoff (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety) laid upon the table, — Proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Firearms Act, pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 118(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-492-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security) |
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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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— Nos. 441-00373, 441-00374, 441-00380, 441-00381, 441-00383, 441-00384, 441-00385 and 441-00386 concerning justice; |
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— Nos. 441-00375, 441-00376, 441-00379, 441-00387, 441-00389, 441-00390 and 441-00392 concerning foreign affairs; |
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— No. 441-00377 concerning social affairs and equality; |
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— Nos. 441-00378 and 441-00388 concerning civil and human rights; |
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— No. 441-00382 concerning health; |
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— No. 441-00391 concerning business and trade; |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Khera (Minister of Seniors) for Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport), Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), 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 Committees |
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Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the fourth report of the committee, "Support for Finland and Sweden's NATO membership". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-78. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the third report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2022-23: Votes 1 and 5 under Department for Women and Gender Equality". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-80. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 22) was tabled. |
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Ms. Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the second report of the committee (Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-81. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 11 to 19) was tabled. |
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Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the first report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2022-23: Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation and Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-82. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 19) was tabled. |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the fourth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2022-23: Vote 1 under Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Vote 1 under Canadian Energy Regulator, Vote 1 under Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Natural Resources and Vote 1 under Northern Pipeline Agency". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-83. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 23) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Barlow (Foothills), seconded by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), 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 Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville), seconded by Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan), Bill C-276, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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 Canadian Heritage of all votes under Department of Canadian Heritage in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, be extended beyond May 31, 2022. |
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Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), moved, — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Thursday, March 31, 2022, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 9) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), seconded by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
"the third report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Thursday, March 31, 2022, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the committee for further consideration, provided that:
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(a) the committee be instructed to
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(i) make every effort possible to receive evidence from Ben Chin, Rick Theis and Amitpal Singh, the witnesses who did not comply with the House's order of Thursday, March 25, 2021, to appear before the committee,
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(ii) consider further the concerns expressed in the report about the member for Waterloo's failure "in her obligation to be accurate with a committee",
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(iii) report back within 60 sitting days; and
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(b) the committee be empowered to order the attendance of the member for Waterloo, from time to time, as it sees fit.".
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance) laid upon the table, — Answers to questions Q-465 to Q-488 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-441-12. |
| Motions |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Thursday, March 31, 2022, be concurred in; (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 9) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), seconded by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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"the third report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Thursday, March 31, 2022, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the committee for further consideration, provided that:
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(a) the committee be instructed to
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(i) make every effort possible to receive evidence from Ben Chin, Rick Theis and Amitpal Singh, the witnesses who did not comply with the House's order of Thursday, March 25, 2021, to appear before the committee,
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(ii) consider further the concerns expressed in the report about the member for Waterloo's failure "in her obligation to be accurate with a committee",
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(iii) report back within 60 sitting days; and
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(b) the committee be empowered to order the attendance of the member for Waterloo, from time to time, as it sees fit.".
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The debate continued. |
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At 7:19 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), moved, — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures, the committee be granted the power to divide the bill into two pieces of legislation: |
(i) Bill C-19A, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and other acts, containing divisions 26, 27, 29 and 32 of Part 5 and Schedule 3 of the bill,
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(ii) Bill C-19B, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures, containing all the remaining provisions of the bill.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 7:36 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), — That Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word '“That” and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be not now read a second time but that the order be discharged, the bill withdrawn, and the subject matter thereof referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for May 12, 2022, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-10. |
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— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — Copy of the Proposed Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on a Renewed Approach to Telecommunications Policy, pursuant to the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c. 38, sbs. 10(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-909-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology) |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of operations under the Export and Import Permits Act for the year 2021, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-19, s. 27. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-137-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report on Canada's activities as a Member Nation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-26, s. 4. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-559-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Ms. Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development) — Copy of Regulations Amending the Canada Small Business Financing Regulations, pursuant to the Canada Small Business Financing Act, S.C. 1998, c. 36, sbs. 14(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-657-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology) |
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— by Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, "From Mineral Exploration to Advanced Manufacturing: Developing Value Chains for Critical Minerals in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-6), presented to the House on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-6. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:38 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, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the question was deemed to have been withdrawn. |
| Government Orders |
Business of Supply |
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At 8:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of all votes under Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. |
| Midnight |
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At 12:15 a.m., pursuant to order made Thursday, May 19, 2022, the committee rose. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the considered votes were deemed reported. |
| Adjournment |
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Accordingly, at 12:15 a.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |