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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 114 Thursday, December 9, 2010 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Special Report of the Auditor General of Canada on the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 8(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-826-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (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: |
— Nos. 403-1024 and 403-1025 concerning the education system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-105-01.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Northerners' Perspectives for Prosperity". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-161. |
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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. 5, 6, 15 to 18, 20 to 24, 26 to 31 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Ahmadinejad's Iran: A Threat to Peace, Human Rights and International Law". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-162. |
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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. 29, 36 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Public Service Partnerships: Strengthening the Canadian Model". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-163. |
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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. 31, 33, 34 and 40) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Bill C-602, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), 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 correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), one concerning climate change (No. 403-1192), one concerning crimes of violence (No. 403-1193) and one concerning the agricultural industry (No. 403-1194);
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— by Ms. Ashton (Churchill), one concerning the mining industry (No. 403-1195);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1196).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (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-519 — Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South) — With regard to Recreational Infrastructure projects in the riding of Mississauga South, what is the total number of jobs created or sustained by each project, according to reports submitted to the government pursuant to Schedule "H" of the Recreational Infrastructure Funding Agreement? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-519.
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Q-521 — Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South) — With regard to Recreational Infrastructure projects in the riding of Mississauga—Erindale, what is the total number of jobs created or sustained by each project, according to reports submitted to the government pursuant to Schedule "H" of the Recreational Infrastructure Funding Agreement? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-521.
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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. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), seconded by Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), moved, — That the House recognize the vital role played by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in ensuring justice, liberty, equality and fairness for all Canadians and call on the Government to reject the views expressed by several members of the Conservative Party of Canada that belittle and criticize the Charter’s impact on Canadian society. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
| Certificates of Election |
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The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North). |
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took his seat in the House. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
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Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), seconded by Mr. Kent (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)), moved, — That a take-note debate on the subject of the current negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with the European Union by the end of 2011 take place pursuant to Standing Order 53.1 on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), seconded by Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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. 142 -- Vote no 142) | |
| YEAS: 98, NAYS: 172 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Dhaliwal Lee Proulx Total: -- 98 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Chong Komarnicki Preston Total: -- 172 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Duceppe Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Total: -- 6 |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, be concurred in. |
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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: 200, NAYS: 68 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin Lemieux Richards Total: -- 200 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Christopherson Guay Masse Total: -- 68 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Baird Duceppe Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Total: -- 6 |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2011, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 200, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 143) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-58, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2011, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill 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: 200, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 143) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Day (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill 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: 200, NAYS: 68 (See list under Division No. 143) |
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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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At 6:09 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 consideration at report stage of Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments. |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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Messages were received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-3, An Act to promote gender equity in Indian registration by responding to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia decision in McIvor v. Canada (Registrar of Indian and Northern Affairs), without amendment.
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— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody), without amendment.
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— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has concurred in the amendments made by the House of Commons to Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings).
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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. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), one concerning transportation (No. 403-1197);
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— by Mr. McColeman (Brant), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-1198), one concerning health care services (No. 403-1199) and one concerning hazardous products (No. 403-1200).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:09 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 7:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |