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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 120 Monday, November 30, 2009 11:00 a.m. |
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Prayers |
Private Members' Business |
At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy). |
Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Government Orders |
Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Paradis (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), moved, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, a bill in the name of the Minister of Labour, entitled An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations, shall be disposed of as follows: (a) commencing when the said bill is read a first time and concluding when the said bill is read a third time, the House shall not adjourn except pursuant to a motion proposed by a Minister of the Crown, and no Private Members’ Business shall be taken up; (b) the said bill may be read twice or thrice in one sitting; (c) after being read a second time, the said bill shall be referred to a Committee of the Whole; and (d) during consideration of the said bill, no division shall be deferred. (Government Business No. 7) |
Debate arose thereon. |
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 |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Ambrose (Minister of Labour), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-61, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations”.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 55th CPA Conference, held in Arusha, Tanzania, from September 28 to October 6, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-53-10.
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Motions |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-1325);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning research and development (No. 402-1326);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning transportation (No. 402-1327);
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— by Mr. Blais (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seven concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 402-1328 to 402-1334);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 402-1335);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1336) and one concerning gun control (No. 402-1337);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 402-1338), one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 402-1339) and one concerning housing policy (No. 402-1340);
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— by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 402-1341);
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— by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1342) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 402-1343);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning transportation (No. 402-1344);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning the Food and Drugs Act (No. 402-1345);
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— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning bankruptcy (No. 402-1346).
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Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), — That Bill C-27, An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
The debate continued. |
Tabling of Documents |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Privilege |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal), seconded by Mrs. Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine), — That the matter of the question of privilege raised by the Member from Mount Royal be now referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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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. 138 -- Vote no 138) | |
YEAS: 151, NAYS: 136 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Jennings Ouellet Total: -- 151 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Reid Total: -- 136 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Allison André |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2009-1842. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-3-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2009-1841. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-14-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2009-1838 to P.C. 2009-1840. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-9-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— P.C. 2009-1823, P.C. 2009-1863 and P.C. 2009-1864. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-8-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2009-1824. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-18-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— P.C. 2009-1833 to P.C. 2009-1837. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-16-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2009-1831 and P.C. 2009-1832. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-22-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2009-1825 to P.C. 2009-1830. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-24-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), one concerning China (No. 402-1347).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 7:00 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 7:24 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |