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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 239 Wednesday, April 24, 2013 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 |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the First Part of the 2013 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from January 21 to 25, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-51-13.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 58th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Prague, Czech Republic, from November 9 to 12, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-18.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Wallace (Burlington), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 23rd Report of the Committee (Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer or public officer), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-220. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 69) was tabled. |
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Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2013-2014 — Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 under NATURAL RESOURCES). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-221. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 74) was tabled. |
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. Sorenson (Crowfoot), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 411-3628 and 411-3629);
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— by Mr. Allen (Welland), one concerning funding aid (No. 411-3630);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3631);
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— by Ms. James (Scarborough Centre), three concerning Omar Khadr (Nos. 411-3632 to 411-3634);
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— by Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), one concerning human trafficking (No. 411-3635);
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— by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3636);
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— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon), one concerning China (No. 411-3637) and two concerning sex selection (Nos. 411-3638 and 411-3639);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 411-3640) and one concerning the Canadian Coast Guard (No. 411-3641);
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— by Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), one concerning human trafficking (No. 411-3642);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning firearms (No. 411-3643);
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— by Mr. Brahmi (Saint-Jean), one concerning budget measures (No. 411-3644);
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— by Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), one concerning national parks (No. 411-3645);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3646) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-3647);
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— by Mr. O'Toole (Durham), one concerning transportation (No. 411-3648) and one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3649);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3650);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3651);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3652);
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— by Mr. Seeback (Brampton West), two concerning sex selection (Nos. 411-3653 and 411-3654);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), two concerning foreign aid (Nos. 411-3655 and 411-3656) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3657);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3658);
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— by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3659).
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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. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That Standing Order 31 be amended by adding the following: |
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“(1) The Speaker shall recognize Members in alphabetical order by Party. For the purposes of this Standing Order, all Members who do not belong to a recognized party shall be grouped together. |
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(2) When a Member is unable to present his or her statement on the date required by Standing Order 31(1), he or she may indicate in writing to the Speaker at least one hour prior to the beginning of Statements by Members, the name of the Member with whom he or she will exchange position.”. |
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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, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Blaney (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie), — That Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act, 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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| (Division No. 666 -- Vote no 666) | |
| YEAS: 183, NAYS: 93 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 183 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Hughes Nunez-Melo Total: -- 93 |
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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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Private Members' Business |
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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 Mr. Gill (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Wallace (Burlington), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment), 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 the following division: |
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| YEAS: 242, NAYS: 34 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Komarnicki Rathgeber Total: -- 242 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Eyking MacAulay Rae Total: -- 34 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment), as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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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. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue to recognize as part of Canadian foreign policy that (i) everyone has the right to freedom of religion and conscience, including the freedom to change religion or belief, and the freedom to manifest religion or belief in teaching, worship, practice and observance, (ii) all acts of violence against religious groups should be condemned, (iii) Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be supported, (iv) the special value of official statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs denouncing violations of religious freedom around the world be promoted, (v) Canada's commitment to the creation of an Office of Religious Freedom should be used to help protect religious minorities and promote the pluralism that is essential to the development of free and democratic societies; and (b) support (i) the opposition to laws that use "defamation of religion" and "blasphemy" both within states and internationally to persecute members of religious minorities, (ii) reporting by Canadian missions abroad in responding to incidents of religious violence, (iii) coordinated efforts to protect and promote religious freedom, (iv) the maintaining of a regular dialogue with relevant governments to ensure that the issue of religious persecution is a priority, (v) the encouragement of Canadian embassies to seek contact with religious communities and human rights organizations on gathering information related to human rights abuses, (vi) the training and support of foreign affairs officials for the advocacy of global religious freedom. (Private Members' Business M-382) |
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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: 276, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crowder Komarnicki Rafferty Total: -- 276 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to: (a) consider the election of committee chairs by means of a preferential ballot system by all the Members of the House of Commons, at the beginning of each session and prior to the establishment of the membership of the standing committees; (b) study the practices of other Westminster-style Parliaments in relation to the election of Committee Chairs; (c) propose any necessary modifications to the Standing Orders and practices of the House; and (d) report its findings to the House no later than six months following the adoption of this order. (Private Members' Business M-431) |
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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. |
| 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. O'Connor (Carleton—Mississippi Mills), one concerning the Food and Drugs Act (No. 411-3660) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-3661);
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— by Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), one concerning sex selection (No. 411-3662).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:16 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 7:33 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |