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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 71 Monday, September 27, 2010 11:00 a.m. |
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The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. |
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Whereupon, Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 8. |
| Prayers |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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The debate continued. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Baird (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canada's Economic Action Plan — A Sixth Report to Canadians". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-403-22.
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| Private Members' Business |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), — That Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 29, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Interruption |
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At 11:51 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 12:01 p.m., the sitting resumed. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), — That Bill C-8, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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, — Revised Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-1017-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Sub-Committee on East-West Economic Co-operation and Convergence, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from April 27 to 29, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-50-15.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 13th 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. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), Bill C-562, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (Head Smart ski and snowboard facilities), 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. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Bill C-563, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (payment of individual's refund to registered charity), 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, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the 13th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be deemed concurred in provided that: changes in the membership of the Standing Committee on Finance only take effect on Monday, October 4, 2010; the Standing Committee on Finance meet as scheduled on Monday, September 27 and Wednesday, September 29, 2010; and the Standing Committee on Finance be authorized to meet on Monday, October 4, 2010, for the purpose of electing a Chair pursuant to Standing Order 106. |
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. Casson (Lethbridge), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0820);
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— by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 403-0821);
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— by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 403-0822);
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— by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), two concerning funding aid (Nos. 403-0823 and 403-0824);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning health care services (No. 403-0825);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning passports (No. 403-0826).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), — That Bill C-8, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-8, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-28, 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. |
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Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-5, An Act to amend the International Transfer of Offenders Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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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: 179, NAYS: 60 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Dhalla Lebel Richardson Total: -- 179 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Charlton Gagnon Maloway Total: -- 60 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac) Demers Lavallée Paillé (Hochelaga) Total: -- 36 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the International Transfer of Offenders Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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| 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 Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2009, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S.C. 1964-65, c. 19, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-229-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-13, s. 36. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-916-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Summative Evaluation of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-13, s. 37. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-1041-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)) — Reports of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the period of August 13, 2009 to March 31, 2010, 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. 8561-403-954-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)) — Reports of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, 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. 8561-403-328-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 403-0827).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:56 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 7:21 p.m., the Acting Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |