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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 115 Wednesday, September 24, 2014 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. Rickford (Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) laid upon the Table, — Report on the state of Canada's forests for the year 2014, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-461-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mrs. O'Neill Gordon (Miramichi), seconded by Mr. Weston (Saint John), Bill S-218, An Act respecting National Fiddling Day, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning the pension system (No. 412-4008) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4009);
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— by Ms. Sgro (York West), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-4010 and 412-4011);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning prostitution (No. 412-4012) and one concerning sex selection (No. 412-4013);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4014);
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— by Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-4015);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), four concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 412-4016 to 412-4019);
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— by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning firearms (No. 412-4020);
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— by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), three concerning transportation (Nos. 412-4021 to 412-4023);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), two concerning the labelling of food products (Nos. 412-4024 and 412-4025);
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— by Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), one concerning crimes of violence (No. 412-4026) and one concerning health care services (No. 412-4027);
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— by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), six concerning the mining industry (Nos. 412-4028 to 412-4033);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning missing persons (No. 412-4034), one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-4035) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 412-4036);
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— by Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), two concerning prostitution (Nos. 412-4037 and 412-4038);
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— by Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-4039);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4040).
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| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-41, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea. |
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Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the report stage and third reading stage of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading of Bill C-41, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea. |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the third reading of Bill C-22, An Act respecting Canada's offshore oil and gas operations, enacting the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, repealing the Nuclear Liability Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-41, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Korea, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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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. Brison (Kings—Hants), seconded by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Employment Insurance (EI) plan announced by the government on September 11, 2014, and which will begin on January 1, 2015, will not create jobs and growth but will instead provide a financial incentive for employers to lay off workers; and therefore, the House urges the government to re-direct those resources by providing employers an EI premium exemption on newly-created jobs in 2015 and 2016. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 227 -- Vote no 227) | |
| YEAS: 34, NAYS: 239 |
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YEAS -- POUR Andrews Eyking Lamoureux Scarpaleggia Total: -- 34 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Komarnicki Raitt Total: -- 239 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), — That the First Report of the Special Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women, presented on Friday, March 7, 2014, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 10) |
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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: 148, NAYS: 126 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Ritz Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Julian Papillon Total: -- 126 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made on Monday, September 15, 2014, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), — That Bill C-486, An Act respecting corporate practices relating to the extraction, processing, purchase, trade and use of conflict minerals from the Great Lakes Region of Africa, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 146 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Schellenberger Total: -- 146 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, September 15, 2014, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), seconded by Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), — That Bill C-587, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 183, NAYS: 90 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Komarnicki Rickford Total: -- 183 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cullen Lapointe Papillon Total: -- 90 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-587, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-586, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Parliament of Canada Act (candidacy and caucus reforms), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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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: 253, NAYS: 17 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crowder Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rafferty Total: -- 253 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Borg Day Garneau Michaud Total: -- 17 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-586, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Parliament of Canada Act (candidacy and caucus reforms), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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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. Choquette (Drummond), seconded by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement an energy efficiency program to encourage owners of houses, residential buildings, shops and businesses to reduce their energy consumption, with a view to: (a) combatting climate change; (b) lowering the energy bills of Canadians; and (c) creating jobs and stimulating the economy. (Private Members' Business M-497) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 145 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 145 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:58 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), seconded by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), — That Bill S-213, An Act respecting Lincoln Alexander Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill S-213, An Act respecting Lincoln Alexander Day, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| 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. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2014-934), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-495-19. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Clement (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38.1(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1006-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Kenney (Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism) — Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance Premium Rate, together with the Summary, for the year 2015, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, s. 66.31(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1071-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 412-4041).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:32 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 7:41 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |