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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 163 Monday, April 10, 2017 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), — That Bill C-308, An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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, pursuant to Order made Monday, April 3, 2017, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 3, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Interruption |
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At 11:56 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. |
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Ms. Bennett (Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: “Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be not now read a second time but that the Order be discharged, the Bill withdrawn and the subject matter thereof referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs.”. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Nuttall (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), moved, — That the Honourable Member for Mégantic—L'Érable be now heard. |
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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. 252 -- Vote no 252) | |
| YEAS: 82, NAYS: 184 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Shields Total: -- 82 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona) LeBlanc Quach Total: -- 184 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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| 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. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 421-01169 concerning pesticides. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-14-09;
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— No. 421-01170 concerning the electoral system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-11-17.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) regarding its participation at the Executive Committee Meeting, held in London, United Kingdom, from April 27 to 30, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-53-08.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Benefits and Challenges for Canadians". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-190. |
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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. 3 to 6, 10 to 13, 15 to 20, 22 to 24, 26, 27, 31 to 35, 37 to 41 and 53 to 61) was tabled. |
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Mr. Nault (Kenora), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, "The Day After: Planning for the Protection of Religious and Ethnic Minorities in a Post-Daesh Iraq". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-191. |
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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 (Meeting No. 54) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap), seconded by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), Bill C-347, An Act providing for the award of a Canadian Search and Rescue Voluntary Service Medal, 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 Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh), seconded by Ms. Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), Bill C-348, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (persons with disabilities), 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. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), seconded by Mr. Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île), Bill C-349, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other acts (criminal organization), 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. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking and transplanting human organs and other body parts), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed 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 by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), one concerning species at risk (No. 421-01261);
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— by Mr. Oliver (Oakville), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 421-01262);
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— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 421-01263);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning tobacco (No. 421-01264), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 421-01265) and one concerning genetic engineering (No. 421-01266).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-887, Q-891, Q-892, Q-893 and Q-895 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-888 — Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant) — With regard to meetings between Ministers, including the Prime Minister, and Canada 2020, since November 4, 2015: (a) what are the details of all meetings between Ministers and the President of Canada 2020, including for each, the (i) date, (ii) location, (iii) meeting description, (iv) list of attendees; and (b) what are the details of all meetings between Ministers and one of the co-founders of Canada 2020, including for each, the (i) date, (ii) location, (iii) meeting description, (iv) list of attendees, (v) name of co-founder? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-888.
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Q-889 — Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — With regard to ''town hall'' style meetings held by the Prime Minister during January 2017: (a) what was the location of each meeting; (b) excluding any expenditures which have yet to be finalized, what are the details of all expenditures related to each meeting, broken down by meeting; (c) what is the itemized breakdown of the expenditures in (b), broken down by (i) venue or location rental, (ii) audio-visual and media equipment, (iii) travel, (iv) food and beverages, (v) security, (vi) translation and interpretation, (vii) advertising, (viii) other expenditures, indicating the nature of each expenditure? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-889.
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Q-890 — Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — With regard to exempt staff of the Office of the Prime Minister: what is the total amount paid out for per diems incurred by staff on travel status in the Office of the Prime Minister during the 2016 calendar year? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-890.
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Q-894 — Mr. Clarke (Beauport—Limoilou) — With regard to Canadian Coast Guard fleets and the condition of Heavy and Medium Icebreakers, as well as High and Medium Endurance multi-tasked vessels: (a) what is the most recent assessment report and inspection detailing the condition of all fleets and what were the findings of the assessment and inspection; (b) what are the details of all comprehensive evaluations from the past five years detailing the condition of CCGS Tracy including the date of evaluation and the findings; (c) what are the reasons for placing CCGS Tracy on the auction website; (d) what are the names and titles of all officials who approved the decision in (c); (e) what are the reasons for the decision in (c); (f) what are all the details of the purchase and the purchaser for the auction of CCGS Tracy; and (g) what are the details of all notes, communications, and meeting minutes from all business relating to the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Secretariat (NSPSS) and Project Management Offices, including communications between Minister’s offices and the NSPSS with all stakeholders, outlining needs for capacity and services provided by the Canadian Coast Guard and fleets, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) sender, (iii) recipient, (iv) title and subject matter, (v) type of communication or document, (vi) file number, (vii) contents? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-894.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), — That Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View).
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The debate continued.
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Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), moved the following subamendment, — That the amendment be amended by adding the following: |
“and that the Committee report back no later than June 19, 2017.” .
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 109, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cullen Kmiec Sansoucy Total: -- 109 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Easter Lebouthillier Poissant Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), — That Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View);
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge).
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 94, NAYS: 162 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diotte Liepert Sopuck Total: -- 94 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dzerowicz Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation) Qualtrough Total: -- 162 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Foote Moore Total: -- 2 |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), — That Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View);
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge).
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The debate continued. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Chagger (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 stage of Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. |
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Ms. Chagger (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-25, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act, the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and the Competition Act. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), — That Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: ;
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), seconded by Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:
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“and that the Committee report back no later than June 19, 2017.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Oliver (Oakville), one concerning the electoral system (No. 421-01267).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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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. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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At 6:59 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |