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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 21

Friday, February 19, 2016

10:00 a.m.



The Acting Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayer
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. LeBlanc (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That the House support the government’s decision to broaden, improve, and redefine our contribution to the effort to combat ISIL by better leveraging Canadian expertise while complementing the work of our coalition partners to ensure maximum effect, including:

(a) refocusing our military contribution by expanding the advise and assist mission of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in Iraq, significantly increasing intelligence capabilities in Iraq and theatre-wide, deploying CAF medical personnel, offering to provide the Government of Iraq ministerial liaison personnel to the Ministries of Defence and the Interior, enhancing capacity-building efforts with our defence partners in Jordan and Lebanon to advance regional stability, and withdrawing our CF-18s while maintaining air force surveillance and refuelling capability;
(b) improving the living conditions of conflict-affected populations and helping to build the foundations for long-term regional stability of host communities, including Lebanon and Jordan;
(c) investing significantly in humanitarian assistance while working with experienced humanitarian partners to support the basic needs of conflict-affected populations, including children and victims of sexual and gender-based violence;
(d) engaging more effectively with political leaders throughout the region, increasing Canada’s contribution to international efforts aimed at finding political solutions to the crises affecting the region and reinforcing our diplomatic presence to facilitate the delivery of enhanced programming, supporting increased CAF deployments, strengthening dialogue with local and international partners on the ground and generally giving Canada a stronger voice in the region;
(e) welcoming tens of thousands of Syrian refugees to Canada;
that the House express its appreciation and pride to the members of the CAF, diplomatic and intelligence personnel for their participation in the fight against terrorism, to Canadian humanitarian workers for their efforts to provide critical support to conflict-affected populations, and reconfirm our commitment to our allies in the coalition against ISIL; and
that the House note the government’s resolve to return to the House within two years with a new motion on Canada’s contribution to the region; (Government Business No. 2)
And of the amendment of Ms. Ambrose (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mr. Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka), — That the motion be amended by replacing all the words after the words “That the House” with the following:
“(a) urge the government to re-establish Canada's influence within the international decision-making process in the fight against terrorism and rebuild the trust Canada has lost with its allies by reversing its decision to withdraw CF-18s from the air combat mission, which essentially removes Canada from any combat role; (b) ensure Canadian humanitarian relief does not directly or indirectly support jihadi terrorism; and (c) express its appreciation and pride to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and in particular, Special Operation Forces and the RCAF members in the Air Task Force, including CF-18 pilots, and thank them for their extraordinary efforts in the fight against terrorism and for protecting Canadians at home.”.

The debate continued.

Statements By Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Oral Questions

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board):

Message on Estimates
His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (C) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2016 and, in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (C), 2015-16" (USB key included). — Sessional Paper No. 8520-421-02.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

(1) To the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Vote 3c

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(2) To the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(3) To the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canada Council for the Arts, Vote 1c

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1c and 5c

Library and Archives of Canada, Vote 1c

National Capital Commission, Vote 1c

(4) To the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1c and 5c

Immigration and Refugee Board, Vote 1c

(5) To the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 1c and 10c

Parks Canada Agency, Vote 1c

(6) To the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Revenue Agency, Votes 1c and 5c

Finance, Vote 1c

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Vote 1c

(7) To the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(8) To the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Votes 1c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c and L25c

(9) To the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Privy Council, Vote 1c

Public Service Commission, Vote 1c

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1c and 5c

Shared Services Canada, Votes 1c and 5c

Treasury Board Secretariat, Votes 1c and 20c

(10) To the Standing Committee on Health

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Votes 1c and 5c

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Vote 5c

Health, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

Public Health Agency of Canada, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(11) To the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Employment and Social Development, Votes 1c, 5c, 7c and 9c

(12) To the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Vote 5c

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Vote 5c

Canadian Space Agency, Vote 1c

Canadian Tourism Commission, Vote 1c

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Vote 5c

Industry, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

National Research Council of Canada, Votes 5c and 10c

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Vote 5c

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Votes 1c and 5c

Western Economic Diversification, Vote 5c

(13) To the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 1c and 5c

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Vote 1c

(14) To the Standing Committee on National Defence

Communications Security Establishment, Vote 1c

National Defence, Votes 1c and 5c

(15) To the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Vote 1c

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Vote 1c

National Energy Board, Vote 1c

Natural Resources, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

(16) To the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliamentary Protective Service, Vote 3c

(17) To the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Canada Border Services Agency, Votes 1c and 5c

Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Vote 1c

Correctional Service of Canada, Votes 1c and 5c

Parole Board of Canada, Vote 1c

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 1c and 5c

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

Security Intelligence Review Committee, Vote 1c

(18) To the Standing Committee on the Status of Women

Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women, Votes 1c and 5c

(19) To the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, Vote 1c

Office of Infrastructure of Canada, Votes 1c and 5c

Transport, Votes 1c and 10c

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Vote 1c

(20) To the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1c and 5c


Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Hehr (Minister of Veterans Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Annual Report 2014-2015 of the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-421-4.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), Bill C-223, An Act to establish the Canadian Organ Donor Registry and to coordinate and promote organ donation throughout Canada, 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

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), two concerning the electoral system (Nos. 421-00071 and 421-00072);
— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 421-00073).
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. LeBlanc (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons); (Government Business No. 2)

The debate continued.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development) — Report of the Canada Pension Plan, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan, R.S. 1985, c. C-8, sbs. 117(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-59-01. (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)
Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), one concerning a national child care program (No. 421-00074).
Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).