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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 54

Thursday, May 12, 2016

10:00 a.m.



Prayer
Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Fillmore (Halifax), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2016-17 — Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, and Votes 1, 5, 10 and L15 under Indian Affairs and Northern Development). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-37.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 12) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the First Report of the Committee (15th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-38.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Second Report of the Committee (16th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-39.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Third Report of the Committee (17th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-40.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (20th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-41.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (21st Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-42.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (22nd Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-43.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (23rd Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented to the House during the Second Session of the 41st Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-44.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2016-17 — Vote 1 under Office of the Auditor General). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-45.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 12) was tabled.


Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act and to provide for certain other measures, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-46.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 10 to 13) was tabled.


Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-47.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 10 to 18) was tabled.


Mr. May (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-48.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4, 7, 8 and 10) was tabled.


Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Bill C-271, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (batteries for medical or assistive devices), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Bill C-272, An Act to amend the Statistics Act (fire and emergency response statistics), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), two concerning unborn children (Nos. 421-00281 and 421-00282);
— by Mr. Blaney (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis), one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-00283);
— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), three concerning assisted suicide (Nos. 421-00284 to 421-00286), one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00287) and one concerning the electoral system (No. 421-00288).
Business of Supply

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, given the importance of trade to Canadian jobs and long-term growth, as well as the government’s commitment to strengthen ties within North America and the Asia-Pacific region: (a) growing protectionism threatens the global economy; (b) the Trans-Pacific Partnership is the best opportunity to strengthen the multilateral trading system and develop rules that protect Canada’s economic interests; (c) the government should send a strong signal to Canadian businesses and its closest allies that it supports international commerce; (d) Canada’s position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership should not depend on political developments in the United States; (e) the government should stop prolonging consultations on this important agreement; and (f) the government should declare Canada’s final position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership in time for the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa on June 29, 2016.

Debate arose thereon.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Abbottsford, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions; and

that, at the conclusion of tomorrow's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Peace River—Westlock, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

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.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Private Members' Business

At 5:16 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-231, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada.

Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Acting Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Holocaust Monument Development Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the National Holocaust Monument Act, S.C. 2011, c. 13, s. 10. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1073-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:16 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 6:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).