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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 14 Thursday, December 9, 2021 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on the Privacy Act and on the application of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 40(1) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, sbs. 25(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-626-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Reports of the Information Commissioner of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-940-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the first report of the committee, which was as follows:
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, December 2, 2021, the report was deemed concurred in. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Bill C-208, An Act respecting early learning and child care, 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 Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to another 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00045);
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— by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), one concerning the environment (No. 441-00046);
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— by Mr. Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), one concerning transportation (No. 441-00047).
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| Business of Supply |
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The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
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Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West), moved, — That, given that, |
(i) the government has failed to increase the housing supply in Canada,
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(ii) the government's $400 billion of new spending has produced a surge of inflationary pressure that has driven home prices more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels,
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the House call on the government to: |
(a) review and consolidate all federal real estate and properties in Canada in order to make at least 15% available for residential development;
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(b) ban foreign investors from purchasing Canadian real estate; and
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(c) commit to never introducing a capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Fall 2021), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-64-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts) |
| 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency), — That Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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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: 332, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aitchison Diab Kusmierczyk Reid Total: -- 332 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West), in relation to the business of supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 149, NAYS: 180 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aitchison Desilets Lawrence Rood Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Diab Kelloway O'Connell Total: -- 180 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, be concurred in. |
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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. 12 -- Vote no 12) | |
| YEAS: 212, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Desjarlais Kelloway Perron Total: -- 212 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aitchison Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lehoux Roberts Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), Bill C-6, 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. |
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Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
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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: 212, NAYS: 117 (See list under Division No. 12) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-6, 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. |
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The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), moved, — That the bill 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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| YEAS: 212, NAYS: 117 (See list under Division No. 12) |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 212, NAYS: 117 (See list under Division No. 12) |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Messages from the Senate |
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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: |
| Appointments to a committee |
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Pursuant to order made Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the list of members on the Special Committee on Afghanistan was deposited with the Clerk of the House as follows: |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Additional costing notes from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on Bill C-2, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-2-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Report on Commercial Vehicle Safety in Canada, pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, R.S. 1985, c. 29 (3rd Supp.), sbs. 25(1) and s. 26. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-571-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Office of the Administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Marine Liability Act, S.C. 2001, c. 6, s. 121. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-606-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-824-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Office of the Administrator of the Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, s. 155.93. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1109-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report for the Department of Transport for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1133-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Dairy Commission for the dairy year ending July 31, 2021, together with the Auditor General's Report, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-90-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
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— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1016-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
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— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1120-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
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— by Mr. Blair (President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness) — Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S.C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-499-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report for the Public Health Agency of Canada for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1113-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1114-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38.1(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1006-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
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— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report for the Treasury Board Secretariat for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1116-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Progress Report for the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for the year 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 7(2) and 7(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1050-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Reports by Federal Authorities with Obligations under Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 52 "71(2)". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1072-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Report on the Review of the Federal Environmental Fines and Sentencing Regime, pursuant to the Antarctic Environmental Protection Act, S.C. 2003, c. 20, s. 68.4. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1278-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Ms. Jaczek (Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) — Reports of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-954-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-6, 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. 8560-441-1232-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1075-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1099-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Interim Report of the Office of Infrastructure of Canada for 2020 to 2021, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1137-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Report of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1149-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Ms. Murray (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard) — Reports of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-671-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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— by Ms. Murray (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard) — Reports of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-672-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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— by Ms. Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development) — Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-88-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:39 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 8:08 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |