Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Menzies (Minister of State (Finance)) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-3, An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Bill C-211, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against oil tankers in Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-212, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child outside Canada), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (means of communication for child luring), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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

Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That, in standing in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya, the House unanimously adopted a motion in the Third Session of the 40th Parliament on March 21, 2011, authorizing all necessary measures, including the use of the Canadian Forces and military assets in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973; and given that the House unanimously agreed that should the government require an extension to the involvement of the Canadian Forces for more than three months from the passage of the said motion, the government was to return to the House at its earliest opportunity to debate and seek the consent of the House for such an extension; therefore the House consents to another extension of three and a half months of the involvement of the Canadian Forces in accordance with UNSC Resolution 1973; that the House deplores the ongoing use of violence by the Libyan regime against the Libyan people, including the alleged use of rape as a weapon of war by the Libyan regime; that the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Standing Committee on National Defence remain seized of Canada's activities under UNSC Resolution 1973; and that the House continues to offer its wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces who stand on guard for all of us. (Government Business No. 1)

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Harris (St. John's East), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by:

(a) substituting the word “consent” with the word “support” and the word “consents” with the word “supports”;

(b) adding after the word “therefore” the words “, with the objective of protecting civilians,”;

(c) adding after the words “with UNSC Resolution 1973;” the words “, the House supports an increase Canada's humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis and efforts to strengthen Canada's support for the diplomatic efforts outlined in UNSCR 1973 to reach a ceasefire leading to a Libyan-led political transition, and supports the government's commitment to not deploy Canadian ground troops;”;

(d) adding after the words “war by the Libyan regime;” the words “and supports Canada's participation in the international effort in investigating, preventing and prosecuting these alleged crimes;”; and

(e) adding after the words “under UNSC Resolution 1973” the words “, and appreciates the government’s full and continued cooperation on committee meetings and the sharing of information in accordance with the highest levels of transparency practiced by our partners in the operation”.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), moved the following subamendment, — That the amendment be amended by:

(a) adding after the words “political transition” the words “; that the government of Canada engage with the Libyan National Council (LNC) based in Benghazi as a legitimate political entity and representative of the free Libyan people; that it provide the LNC with advice and assistance in governance, including women's rights;”; and

(b) adding after the words “alleged crimes” the words “; that it ensure that Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or visitors to Canada are not subject to any threats or intimidation by representatives of the Gaddafi regime”.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State); (Government Business No. 1)

And of the amendment of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Harris (St. John's East);

And of the subamendment of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana).

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the motion from the government be amended by replacing in the English version the phrase “another extension” with “an extension”, and that the subamendment be amended by replacing “Libyan National Council (LNC)” with the “National Transitional Council (NTC)”.

The House resumed consideration of the motion, as amended, of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), —That, in standing in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya, the House unanimously adopted a motion in the Third Session of the 40th Parliament on March 21, 2011, authorizing all necessary measures, including the use of the Canadian Forces and military assets in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973; and given that the House unanimously agreed that should the government require an extension to the involvement of the Canadian Forces for more than three months from the passage of the said motion, the government was to return to the House at its earliest opportunity to debate and seek the consent of the House for such an extension; therefore the House consents to an extension of three and a half months of the involvement of the Canadian Forces in accordance with UNSC Resolution 1973; that the House deplores the ongoing use of violence by the Libyan regime against the Libyan people, including the alleged use of rape as a weapon of war by the Libyan regime; that the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Standing Committee on National Defence remain seized of Canada's activities under UNSC Resolution 1973; and that the House continues to offer its wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces who stand on guard for all of us. (Government Business No. 1)

And of the amendment of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Harris (St. John's East);

And of the subamendment, as amended, of Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), — That the amendment be amended by:

(a) adding after the words “political transition” the words “; that the government of Canada engage with the National Transitional Council (NTC) based in Benghazi as a legitimate political entity and representative of the free Libyan people; that it provide the NTC with advice and assistance in governance, including women's rights;”; and

(b) adding after the words “alleged crimes” the words “; that it ensure that Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or visitors to Canada are not subject to any threats or intimidation by representatives of the Gaddafi regime”.

The debate continued.

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, June 13, 2011, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the subamendment, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Order made Monday, June 13, 2011, the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the amendment, as amended of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Harris (St. John's East), — That the motion be amended by:

(a) substituting the word “consent” with the word “support” and the word “consents” with the word “supports”;

(b) adding after the word “therefore” the words “, with the objective of protecting civilians,”;

(c) adding after the words “with UNSC Resolution 1973” the words “the House supports an increase in Canada's humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis and efforts to strengthen Canada's support for the diplomatic efforts outlined in UNSCR 1973 to reach a ceasefire leading to a Libyan-led political transition; that the government of Canada engage with the National Transitional Council (NTC) based in Benghazi as a legitimate political entity and representative of the free Libyan people; that it provide the NTC with advice and assistance in governance, including women's rights; and supports the government's commitment to not deploy Canadian ground troops;”;

(d) adding after the words “war by the Libyan regime” the words “and supports Canada's participation in the international effort in investigating, preventing and prosecuting these alleged crimes; that it ensure that Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or visitors to Canada are not subject to any threats or intimidation by representatives of the Gaddafi regime”; and

(e) adding after the words “under UNSC Resolution 1973” the words “, and appreciates the government’s full and continued cooperation on committee meetings and the sharing of information in accordance with the highest levels of transparency practiced by our partners in the operation”.

The question was put on the amendment, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Order made Monday, June 13, 2011, the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That, in standing in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya, the House unanimously adopted a motion in the Third Session of the 40th Parliament on March 21, 2011, authorizing all necessary measures, including the use of the Canadian Forces and military assets in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973; and given that the House unanimously agreed that should the government require an extension to the involvement of the Canadian Forces for more than three months from the passage of the said motion, the government was to return to the House at its earliest opportunity to debate and seek the support of the House for such an extension; therefore, with the objective of protecting civilians, the House supports an extension of three and a half months of the involvement of the Canadian Forces in accordance with UNSC Resolution 1973; the House supports an increase in Canada's humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis and efforts to strengthen Canada's support for the diplomatic efforts outlined in UNSCR 1973 to reach a ceasefire leading to a Libyan-led political transition; that the government of Canada engage with the National Transitional Council (NTC) based in Benghazi as a legitimate political entity and representative of the free Libyan people; that it provide the NTC with advice and assistance in governance, including women's rights; and supports the government's commitment to not deploy Canadian ground troops; that the House deplores the ongoing use of violence by the Libyan regime against the Libyan people, including the alleged use of rape as a weapon of war by the Libyan regime and supports Canada's participation in the international effort in investigating, preventing and prosecuting these alleged crimes; that it ensure that Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or visitors to Canada are not subject to any threats or intimidation by representatives of the Gaddafi regime; that the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and the Standing Committee on National Defence remain seized of Canada's activities under UNSC Resolution 1973, and appreciates the government’s full and continued cooperation on committee meetings and the sharing of information in accordance with the highest levels of transparency practiced by our partners in the operation; and that the House continues to offer its wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces who stand on guard for all of us. (Government Business No. 1)

The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division:

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.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 7:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).