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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 178 Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Spring 2017), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-64-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, 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))
His 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 amend the Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts”.
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Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), one concerning health care services (No. 421-01346);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), two concerning China (Nos. 421-01347 and 421-01348);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-01349);
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— by Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01350);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning procedural law (No. 421-01351) and one concerning AIDS (No. 421-01352);
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— by Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler), one concerning immigration (No. 421-01353);
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— by Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), one concerning organ donation (No. 421-01354);
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— by Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), one concerning health care services (No. 421-01355) and one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 421-01356).
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the stage of consideration of Senate amendments to the Bill; and |
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That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Business on the day allotted to the consideration of the said stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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. 276 -- Vote no 276) | |
| YEAS: 165, NAYS: 122 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ehsassi Leslie Qualtrough Total: -- 165 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cullen Kwan Reid Total: -- 122 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures, the House: |
proposes that amendment 1 be amended by replacing all the words after the word “construed” with the following:
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“as affecting the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 2 and 4(a) because the government has introduced legislation to repeal secret ballot provisions for other public servants in order to achieve balance in workplace relations, further proof of the government’s intention to maintain a good-faith relationship with bargaining agents, including any future bargaining agents for RCMP members and reservists;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 3, 6, and 7 because, while agreeing with the removal of restrictions specific to the RCMP in order to allow meaningful discussions in good faith on topics of importance to RCMP members and reservists, such as harassment, removing restrictions on collective bargaining that have applied to the rest of the public service would upset processes that have worked for over 40 years;
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proposes that amendment 4(b) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 19, in the English version, add after the words “implementation of the term or condition;” the word “or”;
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proposes that amendment 4(c) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 20, (i) replace line 7 with the following: “sation Act.”;
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(ii) delete lines 8 to 19;
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proposes that amendment 4(d) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 21, replace lines 1 to 32 with the following:
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“(a) doing so would require the enactment or amendment of any legislation by Parliament, except for the purpose of appropriating money required for the implementation of the term or condition;
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(b) the term or condition is one that has been or may be established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Government Employees Compensation Act; or
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(c) doing so would affect either of the following: (i) the organization of the public service, the categories of members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the assignment of duties to, and the classification of, positions and persons employed in the public service, or (ii) the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 4(e), 5, 8, 9, and 10 because they would result in two different grievance processes applying to RCMP members, because the specialized grievance and appeal processes established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act function well, and because allowing RCMP members to file identical grievances under two acts could undermine the Commissioner’s ability to ensure effective police operations.
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the recorded division on the amendment to the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Beloeil—Chambly, deferred until the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions this day, be further deferred until the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders later today; and that, notwithstanding the Order adopted December 1, 2016, the provisions under Standing Order 45 respecting the length of bells shall apply today; and that, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, following Oral Questions on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, a Member from each recognized party, as well as the Member for Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères and the Member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, may make a brief statement. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures, the House: |
proposes that amendment 1 be amended by replacing all the words after the word “construed” with the following:
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“as affecting the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 2 and 4(a) because the government has introduced legislation to repeal secret ballot provisions for other public servants in order to achieve balance in workplace relations, further proof of the government’s intention to maintain a good-faith relationship with bargaining agents, including any future bargaining agents for RCMP members and reservists;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 3, 6, and 7 because, while agreeing with the removal of restrictions specific to the RCMP in order to allow meaningful discussions in good faith on topics of importance to RCMP members and reservists, such as harassment, removing restrictions on collective bargaining that have applied to the rest of the public service would upset processes that have worked for over 40 years;
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proposes that amendment 4(b) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 19, in the English version, add after the words “implementation of the term or condition;” the word “or”;
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proposes that amendment 4(c) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 20, (i) replace line 7 with the following: “sation Act.”;
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(ii) delete lines 8 to 19;
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proposes that amendment 4(d) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 21, replace lines 1 to 32 with the following:
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“(a) doing so would require the enactment or amendment of any legislation by Parliament, except for the purpose of appropriating money required for the implementation of the term or condition;
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(b) the term or condition is one that has been or may be established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Government Employees Compensation Act; or
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(c) doing so would affect either of the following: (i) the organization of the public service, the categories of members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the assignment of duties to, and the classification of, positions and persons employed in the public service, or (ii) the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 4(e), 5, 8, 9, and 10 because they would result in two different grievance processes applying to RCMP members, because the specialized grievance and appeal processes established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act function well, and because allowing RCMP members to file identical grievances under two acts could undermine the Commissioner’s ability to ensure effective police operations.
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures, the House: |
proposes that amendment 1 be amended by replacing all the words after the word “construed” with the following:
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“as affecting the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 2 and 4(a) because the government has introduced legislation to repeal secret ballot provisions for other public servants in order to achieve balance in workplace relations, further proof of the government’s intention to maintain a good-faith relationship with bargaining agents, including any future bargaining agents for RCMP members and reservists;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 3, 6, and 7 because, while agreeing with the removal of restrictions specific to the RCMP in order to allow meaningful discussions in good faith on topics of importance to RCMP members and reservists, such as harassment, removing restrictions on collective bargaining that have applied to the rest of the public service would upset processes that have worked for over 40 years;
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proposes that amendment 4(b) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 19, in the English version, add after the words “implementation of the term or condition;” the word “or”;
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proposes that amendment 4(c) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 20, (i) replace line 7 with the following: “sation Act.”;
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(ii) delete lines 8 to 19;
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proposes that amendment 4(d) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 21, replace lines 1 to 32 with the following:
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“(a) doing so would require the enactment or amendment of any legislation by Parliament, except for the purpose of appropriating money required for the implementation of the term or condition;
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(b) the term or condition is one that has been or may be established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Government Employees Compensation Act; or
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(c) doing so would affect either of the following: (i) the organization of the public service, the categories of members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the assignment of duties to, and the classification of, positions and persons employed in the public service, or (ii) the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 4(e), 5, 8, 9, and 10 because they would result in two different grievance processes applying to RCMP members, because the specialized grievance and appeal processes established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act function well, and because allowing RCMP members to file identical grievances under two acts could undermine the Commissioner’s ability to ensure effective police operations.
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
| Royal Assent |
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A message was received informing the Commons that on May 16, 2017, at 4:02 p.m., His Excellency the Governor General signified Royal Assent by written declaration to the following Bills: |
Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day — Chapter No. 5;
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board Act and other Acts and to provide for certain other measures, the House: |
proposes that amendment 1 be amended by replacing all the words after the word “construed” with the following:
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“as affecting the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 2 and 4(a) because the government has introduced legislation to repeal secret ballot provisions for other public servants in order to achieve balance in workplace relations, further proof of the government’s intention to maintain a good-faith relationship with bargaining agents, including any future bargaining agents for RCMP members and reservists;
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 3, 6, and 7 because, while agreeing with the removal of restrictions specific to the RCMP in order to allow meaningful discussions in good faith on topics of importance to RCMP members and reservists, such as harassment, removing restrictions on collective bargaining that have applied to the rest of the public service would upset processes that have worked for over 40 years;
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proposes that amendment 4(b) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 19, in the English version, add after the words “implementation of the term or condition;” the word “or”;
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proposes that amendment 4(c) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 20, (i) replace line 7 with the following: “sation Act.”;
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(ii) delete lines 8 to 19;
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proposes that amendment 4(d) be amended to read as follows:
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on page 21, replace lines 1 to 32 with the following:
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“(a) doing so would require the enactment or amendment of any legislation by Parliament, except for the purpose of appropriating money required for the implementation of the term or condition;
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(b) the term or condition is one that has been or may be established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act or the Government Employees Compensation Act; or
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(c) doing so would affect either of the following: (i) the organization of the public service, the categories of members as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act or the assignment of duties to, and the classification of, positions and persons employed in the public service, or (ii) the right or authority of the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to ensure that police operations are effective.”;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 4(e), 5, 8, 9, and 10 because they would result in two different grievance processes applying to RCMP members, because the specialized grievance and appeal processes established under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act function well, and because allowing RCMP members to file identical grievances under two acts could undermine the Commissioner’s ability to ensure effective police operations.
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:45 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today 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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| YEAS: 162, NAYS: 125 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag El-Khoury Levitt Robillard Total: -- 162 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Clement Kent Rayes Total: -- 125 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Orders made Thursday, May 11, 2017, and earlier today, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) public infrastructure should serve the interests of Canadians, not work to make private investors rich; (b) during the election, the Liberals did not reveal to voters their plans to privatize investment in public infrastructure; (c) infrastructure built by private investors will cost more than public infrastructure; (d) it is a conflict of interest to allow private corporations, who will be the largest beneficiaries of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to participate in the planning and development of the Bank; (e) the Bank will leave taxpayers with an unacceptable burden of fees, tolls, and privatization that will only make private investors wealthy, to the detriment of the public interest; and (f) the clauses concerning the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s creation should be removed from Bill C-44, Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, so they can be studied as a stand-alone bill; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Watts (South Surrey—White Rock), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), — That the motion be amended by adding in (c), after the word “investors”, the following:
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“using taxpayer dollars while also imposing user fees on Canadians”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 161 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Clement Kmiec Reid Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ehsassi Lemieux Poissant Total: -- 161 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 127, NAYS: 161 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Clement Kmiec Reid Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ehsassi Lemieux Poissant Total: -- 161 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:31 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 consideration at report stage of Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
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Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the administration of the Firearms Act for the year 2016, pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 93(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-144-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:31 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 7:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |