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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 402 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2:00 p.m. |
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Prayer |
National Anthem |
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. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, in the opinion of the House, Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault), are both critical pieces of legislation duly passed by the House of Commons that have been in the possession of Honourable Senators for many months and both bills should be passed into law at the earliest opportunity; and that a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours accordingly. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 421-03271 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-31-63;
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— No. 421-03282 concerning the regulation of food and drugs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-215-06;
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— No. 421-03284 concerning organ transplants. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-138-23;
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— No. 421-03287 concerning rail transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-10-29.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Bilateral Visit to London, England, United Kingdom, and Brussels, Belgium, from January 21 to 25, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-69-04.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 18th Report of the Committee, "A Path to Growth: Investing in the North". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-548. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 121 to 123, 125 to 129, 133, 135 and 138) was tabled. |
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Mr. Levitt (York Centre), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 24th Report of the Committee, "Nation-Building at Home, Vigilance Beyond: Preparing for the Coming Decades in the Arctic". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-549. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 116, 123, 124, 128 and 132) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 14th Report of the Committee, "Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-550. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 106 to 111, 123, 124 and 128) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 23rd Report of the Committee, "A Diabetes Strategy for Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-551. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 107, 108, 113, 117, 123, 124, 128, 132 and 136) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), one concerning national parks (No. 421-03370);
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— by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), one concerning medical assistance in dying (No. 421-03371);
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— by Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), one concerning sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (No. 421-03372);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning public safety (No. 421-03373), one concerning health care services (No. 421-03374) and one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-03375);
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— by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-03376) and one concerning the labelling of food products (No. 421-03377);
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— by Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning transportation (No. 421-03378);
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— by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), one concerning federal-provincial agreements (No. 421-03379);
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— by Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), six concerning the Employment Insurance Program (Nos. 421-03380 to 421-03385);
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— by Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), one concerning refugees (No. 421-03386);
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— by Ms. Leitch (Simcoe—Grey), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03387);
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— by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-03388) and one concerning the grain industry (No. 421-03389);
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— by Mr. Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), one concerning disabled and handicapped persons (No. 421-03390);
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— by Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), one concerning a national day (No. 421-03391);
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— by Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-03392);
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— by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), one concerning China (No. 421-03393) and three concerning organ transplants (Nos. 421-03394 to 421-03396);
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-03397), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-03398), one concerning firearms (No. 421-03399) and one concerning refugees (No. 421-03400);
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— by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-03401) and one concerning oil and gas (No. 421-03402);
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— by Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), one concerning public safety (No. 421-03403);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-03404);
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— by Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul), one concerning Canadian heritage (No. 421-03405);
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— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-03406);
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— by Mr. Bernier (Beauce), two concerning immigration (Nos. 421-03407 and 421-03408).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-2265 and Q-2271 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-2266 — Mr. Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères) — With regard to federal spending in the constituency of Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, since 2015: what is the total amount of federal investments, broken down by year, department and project? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2266.
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Q-2267 — Ms. Bergen (Portage—Lisgar) — With regard to communications received by the Office of the Prime Minister: on what date was the Office of the Prime Minister informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions had rejected the request by SNC-Lavalin for a deferred prosecution agreement? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2267.
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Q-2268 — Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) — With regard to transfer payments to TransCanada Corporation since November 4, 2015: (a) what is the total of transfer payments, broken down by (i) year, (ii) grant, (iii) contribution, (iv) any other form of payment, (v) ministerial portfolio, (vi) ministerial portfolio program; and (b) do the public accounts refer to these transfer payments to TransCanada Corporation, and, if not, why? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2268.
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Q-2269 — Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock) — With regard to the purchase of promotional products since January 1, 2017, broken down by department, agency, or Crown corporation: (a) what products were purchased; (b) what quantity of each product was purchased; (c) what was the amount spent; (d) what was the price per unit; (e) if the products were purchased in relation to a specific event, what are the details of the event; (f) in what country was each product manufactured; and (g) what is the relevant file number for each purchase? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2269.
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Q-2270 — Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) — With regard to ministers and exempt staff members flying on government aircraft, including helicopters, since January 1, 2017: what are the details of all such flights, including (i) date, (ii) origin, (iii) destination, (iv) type of aircraft, (v) which ministers and exempt staff members were on board? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2270.
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Q-2273 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston) — With regard to the large white elm tree that is located near the southeast corner of the Centre Block of Parliament: (a) when does Public Services and Procurement Canada plan to cut it down; (b) when does Public Services and Procurement Canada plan to begin excavation or other operations that it believes necessitate the removal of the tree; (c) when was the decision made to cut it down; (d) when was the decision to cut it down announced publicly; (e) by what method was the decision to cut it down announced publicly; (f) what are the details of the public announcement made by Public Services and Procurement Canada respecting the decision to cut it down, including additional information that was made publicly available in support of the announcement; (g) what information informed the recommendation to cut it down, including the titles, authors, publications or applicable media, publishing dates, and applicable Internet addresses of all reports or other documents used to prepare the recommendation; (h) what analysis was done respecting the possibility of maintaining and protecting the tree during the excavation and other operations related to the Centre Block Rehabilitation Program and phase 2 of the Visitor Welcome Centre complex, including the titles, authors, publications or applicable media, publishing dates, and applicable Internet addresses of all reports or other documents used in the analysis; (i) was the Minister of Public Services and Procurement consulted on the decision to cut it down; (j) did the Minister of Public Services and Procurement authorize the decision to cut it down or, if not the Minister, who authorized the final decision to cut it down; (k) what are the details of the public consultation process that preceded the decision to cut it down, including time range, available methods of public input, public meetings held, attendance of public meetings, documents provided to the public, and advertising and public notice of the consultation process; (l) what are the details of the Parliamentary consultation process initiated by the Minister that preceded the decision to cut it down, including time range, available methods of Parliamentarian input, meetings held with Parliamentarians, documents provided to Parliamentarians, and advertising and notice to Parliamentarians of the consultation process; (m) what are the details of all meetings and communications respecting the tree since October 20, 2015, including dates, times, locations or methods, and participants, that occurred between the Greenspace Alliance of Canada's Capital and (i) the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, (ii) exempt staff in the Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, (iii) employees of Public Services and Procurement Canada; (n) what are the projected costs of cutting it down, extricating the root system, and removing the resulting debris from the Parliamentary Precinct; (o) what are the projected costs of the planned carvings of the tree to be procured from the Dominion Sculptor; (p) what is the name and firm, if applicable, of the arborist hired by Public Services and Procurement Canada to inspect and report on the tree; (q) when did the arborist hired by Public Services and Procurement Canada to inspect and report on the tree deliver the report to Public Services and Procurement Canada; (r) is the arborist’s report delivered to Public Services and Procurement Canada available on a public Internet site, and, if so, what is the Internet address at which the report is available; (s) what are the details of the arborist’s report on the tree that was delivered to Public Services and Procurement Canada, including (i) figures or estimates respecting the tree’s age, (ii) general health and condition, (iii) arboreal disease status, (iv) life expectancy, (v) response to past or ongoing treatment for arboreal disease, (vi) resilience against future arboreal disease, (vii) resilience against close-proximity construction or excavation, (viii) structural integrity, (ix) present, future, and contingent maintenance and care requirements; (t) what information is held by Public Services and Procurement Canada with respect to treatment provided to the tree for arboreal diseases; and (u) what information, not held by Public Services and Procurement Canada, was provided to or consulted by the department with respect to treatment provided to the tree for arboreal diseases? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-2273.
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Government Orders |
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-97, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures. |
Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence) for Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Quorum |
The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 Members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the Members. |
After one minute, a quorum was found. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-97, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
The debate continued. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), seconded by Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes), — That the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, be concurred in; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with instruction to amend the same so as to underscore its ongoing support for the appointment of Kathleen Roussel to the position of Director of Public Prosecutions and to recommend that she appear before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to discuss matters relating to her mandate.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1290 -- Vote no 1290) | |
YEAS: 127, NAYS: 157 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Kitchen Ramsey Total: -- 127 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Erskine-Smith Lebouthillier Rioux Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ayoub Goldsmith-Jones Moore Ste-Marie Total: -- 8 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion and it was agreed to. |
Private Members' Business |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), seconded by Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), — That, in the opinion of the House, in recognition of the sacrifices made by Canadians in the liberation of the Netherlands, as well as the contributions made to Canada by those of Dutch heritage, the government should recognize every May 5 as Dutch Heritage Day to honour this unique bond. (Private Members' Business M-207) |
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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. 1291 -- Vote no 1291) | |
YEAS: 285, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dubé Lake Ramsey Total: -- 285 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ayoub Goldsmith-Jones Moore Ste-Marie Total: -- 8 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), seconded by Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore), — That Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Lobbying Act (reporting obligations), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1292 -- Vote no 1292) | |
YEAS: 91, NAYS: 194 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Davidson Liepert Richards Total: -- 91 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dusseault Lambropoulos Ramsey Total: -- 194 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ayoub Goldsmith-Jones Moore Ste-Marie Total: -- 8 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), — That Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), 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 negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 1293 -- Vote no 1293) | |
YEAS: 45, NAYS: 237 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aubin Caron Hardcastle McLeod (Northwest Territories) Total: -- 45 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Eglinski Lebouthillier Richards Total: -- 237 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Ayoub Goldsmith-Jones Moore Ste-Marie Total: -- 8 |
Private Members' Business |
At 6:38 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Harder (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore), — That Bill C-419, An Act to amend the Bank Act, the Trust and Loan Companies Act, the Insurance Companies Act and the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (credit cards), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 1, 2019, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
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 the Prime Minister — Report of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 127. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-376-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 24th Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, "Moving Forward in the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-501), presented to the House on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-501.
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— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 30th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, "M-161, Record Suspension Program" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-505), presented to the House on Thursday, December 13, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-505.
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— by Ms. Gould (Minister of Democratic Institutions) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, Democracy under Threat: Risks and Solutions in the Era of Disinformation and Data Monopoly" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-502), presented to the House on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-502.
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— by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Indigenous Services) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, "The Challenges of Delivering Continuing Care in First Nations Communities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-500), presented to the House on Monday, December 10, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-500.
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— by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility ) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2019-2023, the Operating and Capital Budget for 2019, the 2014-2017 Financial Results and the 2016-2018 Planned Capital Budgets of the Canada Post Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-421-841-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism) — Report of the National Holocaust Monument Development Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, pursuant to the National Holocaust Monument Act, S.C. 2011, c. 13, s. 10. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1073-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning China (No. 421-03409).
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Adjournment Proceedings |
At 7:22 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 7:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |