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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 66 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons (December 2011), together with an addendum, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 23(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-521-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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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: |
— No. 411-0116 concerning the abduction of children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-36-01;
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— Nos. 411-0119, 411-0138, 411-0141, 411-0144, 411-0147, 411-0148, 411-0152, 411-0158, 411-0180, 411-0202, 411-0214 and 411-0228 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-21-05.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act, 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning asbestos (No. 411-0276);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning victims of crime (No. 411-0277);
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— by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), one concerning telephone service (No. 411-0278).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867, the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act and the Canada Elections Act. |
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Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), 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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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867, the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act and the Canada Elections Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, December 7, 2011, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 103 -- Vote no 103) | |
| YEAS: 154, NAYS: 131 |
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YEAS — POUR Ablonczy Davidson Leef Saxton Total: -- 154 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Hughes Nantel Total: -- 131 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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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 5:57 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 second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (pregnant or nursing employees). |
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Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), 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-29, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2012.
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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-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures, without amendment.
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Report of the Canada Pension Plan, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-8, sbs. 117(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-59-01. (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)
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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 Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East), one concerning climate change (No. 411-0279);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), eight concerning health care services (Nos. 411-0280 to 411-0287);
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:57 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 7:18 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |