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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 281 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| 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 |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-France Interparliamentary Association concerning its participation at the Visit to Paris of the Executive, held in Paris, France, from December 4 to 8, 2017. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-55-05.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 14th Report of the Committee, "Pharmacare Now: Prescription Medicine Coverage for All Canadians". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-373. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 6 to 14, 19 to 21, 33 to 35, 37, 39, 42, 43, 51, 73 to 75, 87, 88, 92 and 96) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 15th Report of the Committee (Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-374. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 97 to 99) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 59th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk), three concerning discrimination (Nos. 421-02218 to 421-02220);
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— by Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 421-02221);
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— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning cannabis (No. 421-02222) and one concerning discrimination (No. 421-02223);
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— by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning aerodromes (No. 421-02224);
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-02225);
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— by Ms. Ramsey (Essex), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 421-02226);
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— by Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam), one concerning the pension system (No. 421-02227);
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— by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning marine transportation (No. 421-02228);
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— by Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-02229);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health care services (No. 421-02230).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), — That Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — 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-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, since the Bill: (a) fails to address the cost of the government’s carbon tax to the average Canadian family; (b) neglects to implement, or to even mention, the government’s promise of a balanced budget; and (c) will continue on the path of adding debt at twice the rate foreshadowed by the Minister of Finance.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), — That Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board), as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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. 648 -- Vote no 648) | |
| YEAS: 294, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Drouin Lametti Rankin Total: -- 294 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Ms. Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill), — That Bill S-210, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 293, NAYS: 1 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lake Quach Total: -- 293 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Trost Total: -- 1 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill S-210, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:23 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 Health of Bill C-330, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (landlord consent). |
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Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures. |
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Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the third reading stage of Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. |
| Private Members' Business |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), — That Bill C-330, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (landlord consent), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The debate continued. |
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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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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
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— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament has been authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in Library of Parliament Vote 1 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:23 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 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |