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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 153 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Anderson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board) laid upon the Table, — Report on the state of Canada's forests for the year 2012, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-461-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol to the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated July 19, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-45.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated September 9, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-46.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and the Kingdom of Norway, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated June 20, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-47.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Third Part of the 2012 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from June 25 to 29, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-51-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier) presented the report of the Canadian Section of the Canada-France Interparliamentary Association concerning its participation at the Second Round of the French Legislative Elections, held in Paris and Poitiers, France, from June 14 to 17, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-55-06.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference, held in Ottawa, Ontario, from May 6 to 8, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-23.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting, held in Cle Elum, Washington, from June 9 to 12, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-24.
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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. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), four concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1831 to 411-1834);
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— by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1835);
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— by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-1836) and one concerning terrorism (No. 411-1837);
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— by Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), four concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1838 to 411-1841);
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— by Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 411-1842);
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— by Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1843);
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— by Mr. Watson (Essex), eleven concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1844 to 411-1854);
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— by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1855);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1856);
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— by Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), fourteen concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1857 to 411-1870);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning transportation (No. 411-1871);
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— by Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), four concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1872 to 411-1875);
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— by Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1876);
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— by Mr. Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1877);
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— by Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1878);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-1879);
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— by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1880);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), one concerning health care services (No. 411-1881);
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— by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), fourteen concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1882 to 411-1895);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), two concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-1896 and 411-1897);
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— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning unborn children (No. 411-1898), three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1899 to 411-1901), seven concerning funding aid (Nos. 411-1902 to 411-1908) and two concerning abortion (Nos. 411-1909 and 411-1910);
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— by Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1911 and 411-1912);
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— by Mr. Anders (Calgary West), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1913);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 411-1914 and 411-1915) and fourteen concerning horse meat (Nos. 411-1916 to 411-1929);
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— by Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1930) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1931);
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— by Ms. Ashton (Churchill), twenty-three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1932 to 411-1954);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1955 and 411-1956);
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— by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1957);
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— by Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), one concerning telecommunications (No. 411-1958);
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— by Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1959);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1960), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1961) and one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 411-1962);
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— by Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 411-1963) and two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1964 and 411-1965);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1966 to 411-1968) and one concerning childhood development programs (No. 411-1969).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act and to make consequential amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations. |
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Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs)), moved, — That the Bill 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. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with an amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), — That Bill C-350, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 2 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Comartin Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Plamondon Total: -- 292 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the question was not put on Motion No. 2. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with a further amendment. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage with a further amendment and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. James (Scarborough Centre), seconded by Mr. Seeback (Brampton West), — That Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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 -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Komarnicki Reid Total: -- 193 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cleary Hughes Nantel Total: -- 101 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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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. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Watson (Essex), — That a special committee of the House be appointed and directed to review the declaration in Subsection 223(1) of the Criminal Code which states that a child becomes a human being only at the moment of complete birth and to answer the questions hereinafter set forth; |
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that the membership of the special committee consist of 12 members which shall include seven members from the government party, four members from the Official Opposition and one member from the Liberal Party, provided that the Chair shall be from the government party; that the members to serve on the said committee be appointed by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and the membership report of the special committee be presented to the House no later than 20 sitting days after the adoption of this motion; |
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that substitutions to the membership of the special committee be allowed, if required, in the manner provided by Standing Order 114(2); |
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that the special committee have all the powers of a Standing Committee as provided in the Standing Orders; and |
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that the special committee present its final report to the House of Commons within 10 months after the adoption of this motion with answers to the following questions, |
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(i) what medical evidence exists to demonstrate that a child is or is not a human being before the moment of complete birth, (ii) is the preponderance of medical evidence consistent with the declaration in Subsection 223(1) that a child is only a human being at the moment of complete birth, (iii) what are the legal impact and consequences of Subsection 223(1) on the fundamental human rights of a child before the moment of complete birth, (iv) what are the options available to Parliament in the exercise of its legislative authority in accordance with the Constitution and decisions of the Supreme Court to affirm, amend, or replace Subsection 223(1). (Private Members' Business M-312) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 91, NAYS: 203 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lauzon Shea Total: -- 91 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Côté Jacob Patry Total: -- 203 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:36 p.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 second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-427, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (income averaging for artists). |
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Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), seconded by Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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 Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Report on the applications for ministerial review (miscarriages of justice) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, s. 696.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-827-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Report of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, pursuant to the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, S.C. 2006, c. 9, sbs. 16(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-934-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Menzies (Macleod), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1970);
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— by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1971 and 411-1972);
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— by Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1973);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1974 and 411-1975);
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— by Mr. Toet (Elmwood—Transcona), three concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1976 to 411-1978);
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— by Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge), one concerning abortion (No. 411-1979);
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— by Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1980);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1981);
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— by Mr. Saxton (North Vancouver), two concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 411-1982 and 411-1983);
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— by Mr. Holder (London West), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 411-1984).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:36 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 7:54 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |