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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 72 Monday, October 30, 2006 11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Private Members' Business

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (exemption from taxation of 50% of United States social security payments to Canadian residents).

Mr. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), — That Bill C-28, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-28, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act.

Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board):

Message on Estimates

Her Excellency the Governor General hereby transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (A) of sums required to defray expenses of the public service of Canada in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2007, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (A), 2006-2007". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-391-93.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1a, 10a, 15a, 20a, L30a, 40a, 45a, 52a and 54a

(2) to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics

Justice, Votes 40a and 45a

(3) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 30a, 35a and 40a

(4) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1a, 5a, 15a, 20a, 30a, 35a, 45a, 50a, 55a, 60a, 65a, 80a and 120a

(5) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1a, 2a, 5a and 10a

(6) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 20a, 25a and 30a

(7) to the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Revenue Agency, Vote 1a

Finance, Votes 1a, 25a and 30a

(8) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

(9) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 12a, 30a, 35a, L40a, L50a, 55a and 60a

(10) to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Canadian Heritage, Vote 95a

Governor General, Vote 1a

Privy Council, Votes 1a and 10a

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

Treasury Board, Votes 1a, 2a, 15a, 20a, 27a and 30a

(11) to the Standing Committee on Health

Health, Votes 1a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a, 35a and 40a

(12) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources and Skills Development, Votes 1a, 5a, 7a, 10a, 20a and 27a

(13) to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Votes 1a and 5a

Industry, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 25a, 30a, 35a, 45a, 50a, 55a, 60a, 65a, 70a, 75a, 80a, 85a and 95a

Western Economic Diversification, Votes 1a and 5a

(14) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a and 50a

(15) to the Standing Committee on National Defence

National Defence, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 11a and 12a

(16) to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Natural Resources, Votes 1a, 10a, 15a, 20a and 30a

(17) to the Standing Committee on Official Languages

Privy Council, Vote 20a

(18) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliament, Vote 5a

(19) to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Finance, Vote 20a

(20) to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 1a, 10a, 15a, 35a, 40a, 50a, 55a, 60a, 61a, 62a, 65a, 70a, 75a and 80a

(21) to the Standing Committee on Status of Women

Canadian Heritage, Votes 110a and 115a

(22) to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Transport, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 30a, 33a, 40a, 45a, 50a, 55a, 60a and 80a

(23) to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a and 15a

(24) to the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament

Parliament, Vote 10a

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee, “Government Decisions Limited Parliament's Control of Public Spending of the May 2006 Report of the Auditor General of Canada”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-88.

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. 5, 8, 14, 18, 19, 21 and 22) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), seconded by Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), Bill C-373, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), 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. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), seconded by Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), Bill C-374, An Act to acknowledge that persons of Croatian origin were interned in Canada during the First World War and to provide for recognition of this event, 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 Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (minimum wage), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), seconded by Ms. Sgro (York West), Bill S-202, An Act to repeal legislation that has not come into force within ten years of receiving royal assent, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (lottery schemes), was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning immigration (No. 391-0516);

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 391-0517);

— by , seven concerning housing policy (Nos. 391-0518 to 391-0524);

— by , eleven concerning the automobile industry (Nos. 391-0525 to 391-0535);

— by , one concerning the issuing of visas (No. 391-0536);

— by , one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0537);

— by , one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0538);

— by , one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 391-0539).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics), — That Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (dangerous offenders and recognizance to keep the peace).

Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Chong (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including the cost certificate) on the Pension Plan for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as at March 31, 2005, and certificate of assets of the Pension Plan, pursuant to the Public Pension Reporting Act, R.S. 1985, c. 13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-580-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Copies of the Federal-Provincial Implementation Amending Agreements with the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and with the Northwest Territories and the Yukon Territory, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, sbs. 6(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-483-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:30 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 6:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).