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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 92 Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-728-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, "Doing Well and Doing Better: Health Services Provided to Canadian Forces Personnel With an Emphasis on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-111), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-111.
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Statements by Ministers |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) made a statement. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 21st Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Bill C-456, An Act to establish Leif Erickson Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), seconded by Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest), Bill C-457, An Act respecting the Insurance Business (Banks and Bank Holding Companies) Regulations, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Bill C-458, 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. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 21st Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1025);
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— by Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East), one concerning navigable waters (No. 402-1026);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 402-1027).
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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 return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-277 — Ms. Sgro (York West) — What is the total amount of government funding, since fiscal year 1998-1999 up to and including the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of York West, listing each department or agency, initiative, and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-277.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)), — That Bill C-51, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at 5:30 p.m. |
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The question was put on the subamendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at 5:30 p.m. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act. |
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Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) for Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Ashfield (Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)), — That Bill C-51, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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: 207, NAYS: 63 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Poilievre Total: -- 207 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Dryden Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) Rota Total: -- 63 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bachand Dechert Holder Paillé |
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Accordingly, Bill C-51, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Ms. Oda (Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade; |
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And of the amendment of Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mr. Ménard (Hochelaga), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, because the government concluded this agreement while the Standing Committee on International Trade was considering the matter, thereby demonstrating its disrespect for democratic institutions.”.
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the subamendment of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), — That the amendment be amended by adding after the word “matter” the following:
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“, including having heard vocal opposition to the accord from human rights organizations”.
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 74, NAYS: 193 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord) Ménard Total: -- 74 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day LeBlanc Reid Total: -- 193 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bachand Dechert Holder Paillé |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:10 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-395, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute). |
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Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Mr. Lévesque (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), 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. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-852-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, 1997, S.C. 1997, c. 26, sbs. 29(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-116-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry) — Report of the National Research Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the National Research Council Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-15, s. 17. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-192-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, "Towards Improving Access to EI Benefits for Women in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-95), presented to the House on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-95.
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act, R.S. 1985, c. 18 (3rd Supp.), Part I, s. 40. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-535-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 34. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-797-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway) — Reports of the Department of National Defence for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-637-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mrs. Shea (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Reports of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation for the year ended April 30, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-672-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Chapter 2, Governance of Small Federal Entities of the December 2008 Report of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-101), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-101.
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— by Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, "An Analysis of the Effects of the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-129), presented to the House on Friday, June 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-129.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:10 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 7:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |