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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 70 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 392-0376 concerning the situation in Israel. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-31-02;
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— No. 392-0398 concerning AIDS. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-7-04;
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— No. 392-0467 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-19-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Cooperation) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance Statutes (as amended), dated January 24, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-392-06.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (OSCE) concerning its participation at the Election Observation Mission in Ukraine, held on September 30, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-61-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the meeting of the Defence and Security Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Berlin, Germany, on November 5 and 6, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-50-03.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Joint Meeting of the Defence and Security, Economics and Security, and Political Committees of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Brussels, Belgium, from February 17 to 19, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-392-50-04.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Access to Information Request for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Internal Report Entitled 'Afghanistan 2006: Good Governance, Democratic Development and Human Rights' ". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-89. |
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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. 21 to 23) was tabled. |
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Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "The Mulroney-Schreiber Affair — Our Case for a Full Public Inquiry". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-91. |
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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. 4 to 10, 13 to 18, 23 and 24) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Employability in Canada: Preparing for the Future". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-90. |
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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. 4, 6 to 10, 12 to 16 and 19) was tabled. |
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Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 15th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Ms. Marleau (Sudbury), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Justice John Gomery's recommendations). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-92. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 19 and 20) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Bill C-530, An Act to ensure accountability in respect of Canada's obligations under international treaties, 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 Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), Bill C-531, An Act to amend the Currency Act and the Royal Canadian Mint Act (abolition of the cent), 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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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 15th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 392-0478 and 392-0479);
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— by Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0480);
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— by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), three concerning the Canada Labour Code (Nos. 392-0481 to 392-0483);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0484);
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— by Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), thirty-eight concerning cruelty to animals (Nos. 392-0485 to 392-0522).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the Conservative government's massive corporate tax cuts are destroying any balance between taxes for large profitable corporations and ordinary Canadians; they are stripping the fiscal capacity of the federal government; they are disproportionately benefiting the financial, oil and gas sectors, while leaving others behind, including manufacturing and forestry; and in so doing have failed to invest in those hard-hit sectors and the needs of everyday working Canadians; therefore, this House has lost confidence in the government. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 63, NAYS: 198 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Christopherson Guimond Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 63 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Dykstra Lukiwski Scarpaleggia Total: -- 198 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Faille MacKay (Central Nova) Norlock |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Telegdi (Kitchener—Waterloo), seconded by Mr. Karygiannis (Scarborough—Agincourt), — That, in the opinion of the House, in order to show respect and to honour Canadian Forces and other Canadian government personnel who are killed while serving in overseas peacekeeping, peacemaking or humanitarian missions, the government should lower the flag on the Peace Tower to half-staff for the day following their demise as a remembrance of their important service to Canada and Canadians and that a moment of silence to be observed in the House, if the House is sitting on that same day. (Private Members' Business M-310) |
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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: 142, NAYS: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Lee Rae Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Ritz Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Faille MacKay (Central Nova) Norlock |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:53 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should officially apologize to the Indo-Canadian community and to the individuals impacted in the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, in which passengers were prevented from landing in Canada. (Private Members' Business M-469) |
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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. |
| 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: |
— by the Prime Minister — Report of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "127" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-376-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year ended December 31, 2007, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-392-443-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2008-2012 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-392-842-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:53 p.m., 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 7:12 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |