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43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 120 Thursday, June 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the table, — Document entitled "Canada's National Action Plan for the Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women Peace and Security, 2019-2020 Progress Report". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-432-17. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and 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. 432-00908 concerning foreign affairs; |
— No. 432-00909 concerning social affairs and equality; |
— Nos. 432-00979, 432-00980, 432-00983, 432-00986, 432-00992, 432-01021, 432-01024, 432-01038, 432-01041, 432-01042 and 432-01069 concerning the environment. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Warkentin (Grande Prairie—Mackenzie), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the third report of the committee, "Ensuring the Protection of Privacy and Reputation on Platforms such as Pornhub". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-170. |
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. 18 to 21, 29, 31 and 38 to 40) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 20th report of the committee, "Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-171. |
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. 28 and 36) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 21st report of the committee, "Follow-up Audit on Rail Safety". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-172. |
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. 30 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 22nd report of the committee, "Investing in Canada Plan". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-173. |
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. 31 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the sixth report of the committee, "From Mineral Exploration to Advanced Manufacturing: Developing Value Chains for Critical Minerals in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-174. |
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. 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 29 to 32) was tabled. |
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Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 10th report of the committee, "Eliminating Sexual Misconduct Within the Canadian Armed Forces". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-175. |
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. 22 to 28, 34, 37 and 39 to 41) was tabled. |
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Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the 11th report of the committee, "Supplementary Estimates (A), 2021-22: Votes 1a and 5a under Department for Women and Gender Equality". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-176. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 42) was tabled. |
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Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Systemic Racism in Policing in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-177. |
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. 6 to 8, 11, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24 to 27 and 30) was tabled. |
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Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Modernizing the Employment Insurance Program". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-178. |
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. 17, 18, 20, 23, 26 to 28, 39 and 40) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-312, An Act relating to cash contributions by Canada and to criteria and conditions in respect of post-secondary education, 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. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-313, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (banning symbols of hate), 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. Baker (Etobicoke Centre), seconded by Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), Bill C-314, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month, 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. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), seconded by Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach), Bill C-315, An Act respecting a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations, 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. Lloyd (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Prisons and Reformatories Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed 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. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning the environment (No. 432-01137);
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— by Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), three concerning business and trade (Nos. 432-01138, 432-01139 and 432-01140);
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— by Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead), one concerning consumer protection (No. 432-01141);
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— by Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-01142);
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— by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 432-01143);
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning business and trade (No. 432-01144).
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Business of Supply |
The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), moved, — That, given that the Minister of National Defence has clearly lost the respect of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including those at the highest ranks, for, amongst other things, |
(i) misleading Canadians on the withdrawal of fighter jets in the fight against ISIS,
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(ii) misleading Canadians about his service record,
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(iii) presiding over the wrongful accusation and dismissal of Vice-Admiral Norman,
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(iv) engaging in a cover-up of sexual misconduct allegations in the Canadian Armed Forces,
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the House formally censure the Minister of National Defence to express the disappointment of the House of Commons in his conduct. |
Debate arose thereon. |
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. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Privilege |
Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), — That the House find the Public Health Agency of Canada to be in contempt for its failure to obey the order of the House, adopted on June 2, 2021, as well as the orders of the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations, adopted on March 31 and May 10, 2021, and, accordingly, order its President to attend at the bar of the House, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions on the second sitting day following the adoption of this order, for the purposes of (a) receiving, on behalf of the Agency, an admonishment delivered by the Speaker; and (b) delivering up the documents ordered by the House, on June 2, 2021, to be produced, so that they may be deposited with the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel under the terms of that order. |
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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. 148 -- Vote no 148) | |
YEAS: 176, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Davidson Kram Rayes Total: -- 176 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra El-Khoury Lauzon Sahota (Brampton North) Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the recorded division was deferred until the conclusion of the consideration of motions relating to the estimates. |
Messages from the Senate |
Messages were received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bills to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
Business of Supply |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 1, in the amount of $741,693,237, under Department of Transport — Operating expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, be concurred in. |
Debate arose thereon. |
At 10:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — That, given that the Minister of National Defence has clearly lost the respect of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including those at the highest ranks, for, amongst other things, |
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(i) misleading Canadians on the withdrawal of fighter jets in the fight against ISIS,
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(ii) misleading Canadians about his service record,
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(iii) presiding over the wrongful accusation and dismissal of Vice-Admiral Norman,
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(iv) engaging in a cover-up of sexual misconduct allegations in the Canadian Armed Forces,
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the House formally censure the Minister of National Defence to express the disappointment of the House of Commons in his conduct. |
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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. 149 -- Vote no 149) | |
YEAS: 169, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dancho Kitchen Qaqqaq Total: -- 169 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Ehsassi Lametti Robillard Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Business of Supply |
The House proceeded to the putting of the question on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), — That Vote 1, in the amount of $741,693,237, under Department of Transport — Operating expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, be concurred in. |
The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 150 -- Vote no 150) | |
YEAS: 208, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Khera Powlowski Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved, — That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, except any vote disposed of earlier today and less the amounts voted in the interim supply, be concurred in. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 151 -- Vote no 151) | |
YEAS: 208, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Khera Powlowski Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lawrence Rood Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), Bill C-33, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 152 -- Vote no 152) | |
YEAS: 209, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Khera Powlowski Total: -- 209 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-33, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, was read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 153 -- Vote no 153) | |
YEAS: 209, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Khera Powlowski Total: -- 209 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 154 -- Vote no 154) | |
YEAS: 208, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Koutrakis Qaqqaq Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, be concurred in. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 155 -- Vote no 155) | |
YEAS: 210, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Drouin Kusmierczyk Qualtrough Total: -- 210 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
Midnight |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance), Bill C-34, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 156 -- Vote no 156) | |
YEAS: 206, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Khera Powlowski Total: -- 206 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Sahota (Calgary Skyview) Total: -- 118 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-34, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, was read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 157 -- Vote no 157) | |
YEAS: 207, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Drouin Koutrakis Qaqqaq Total: -- 207 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lawrence Richards Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
Mr. Duclos (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 158 -- Vote no 158) | |
YEAS: 208, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dong Koutrakis Qaqqaq Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Doherty Lawrence Rood Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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 Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for May 13, 2021, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-432-23. |
— by the Speaker — Additional costing notes from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Budget 2021, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1119-56. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
— by the Speaker — 2020-21 Report on the Activities of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, s. 79.22. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1226-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Ms. Bennett (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations) and Mr. Miller (Minister of Indigenous Services) — Document from the government in response to the order adopted by the House on Monday, June 7, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-432-9. (Pursuant to the order adopted on Monday, June 7, 2021, permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs) |
— by Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2021-461 dated June 1, 2021, concerning the Order Repealing the United States Surtax Order (Aluminum 2020), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-141-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2021-2025 of Destination Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-432-861-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-33, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1232-31. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights) |
— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-34, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1232-32. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights) |
— by Mr. Miller (Minister of Indigenous Services) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, "COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples: From Crisis towards Meaningful Change" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-78), presented to the House on Thursday, March 11, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-432-78. |
— by Ms. Murray (Minister of Digital Government) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Request for Government Response to the 70th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-65), presented to the House on Thursday, February 18, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-432-65. |
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 12:51 a.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 1:11 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |