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| 43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 89 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Tassi (Minister of Labour), seconded by Ms. McKenna (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities), Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montreal, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the ninth report of the committee, "The Shadow Pandemic: Stopping Coercive and Controlling Behaviour in Intimate Relationships". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-120. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 17 to 21 and 26 to 29) was tabled. |
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Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2021-22: Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-121. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled. |
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Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the fourth report of the committee, "Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-122. |
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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. 3, 7 to 12 and 23) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), moved, — That the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented on Friday, March 26, 2021, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 5) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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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. 97 -- Vote no 97) | |
| YEAS: 177, NAYS: 152 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Duguid Koutrakis Qualtrough Total: -- 177 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif d'Entremont Lawrence Rood Total: -- 152 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. 432-00882);
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— by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00883);
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— by Mr. Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 432-00884);
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), two concerning justice (Nos. 432-00885 and 432-00888) and two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 432-00886 and 432-00887).
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Ms. McKenna (Minister of Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and |
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That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at second reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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: 169, NAYS: 155 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Duclos Kelloway O'Connell Total: -- 169 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif d'Entremont Lehoux Ruff Total: -- 155 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Heritage), — That Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), — 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-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada's efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, since the bill fails to:
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(a) implement a plan that recognizes climate change is real and addresses the significant problem it represents, while also ensuring that economic development and job growth can flourish all across Canada; and
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(b) address the fact that, after committing to working with Parliament on the makeup of the advisory group, the government appointed climate activists whose influence, if acted upon, would lead to the destruction of the oil and gas sector, disproportionally threaten certain regions of the country and their essential industries, and weaken national unity.".
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Government Orders |
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Ms. Tassi (Minister of Labour), seconded by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, a bill in the name of the Minister of Labour, entitled An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montreal, be disposed of as follows: |
(a) the bill be ordered for consideration at the second reading stage immediately after the adoption of this order;
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(b) when the House begins debate at the second reading stage of the bill, two members of each recognized party and a member of the Green Party may each speak at the said stage for not more than 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for questions and comments, provided that members may be permitted to split their time with another member;
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(c) at the conclusion of the time provided for the debate at the second reading stage or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, all questions necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of the bill shall be put without further debate or amendment, provided that, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred;
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(d) if the bill is adopted at the second reading stage, it shall be deemed referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage, and deemed read a third time and passed;
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(e) during consideration of the bill, the House shall not adjourn, except pursuant to a motion moved by a minister of the Crown;
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(f) no motion to adjourn the debate may be moved except by a minister of the Crown; and
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(g) upon completion of proceedings on the said bill, the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day. (Government Business No. 5)
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Health) gave notice of intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 5, the debate not be further adjourned. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Tassi (Minister of Labour), seconded by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue). (Government Business No. 5) |
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Ms. Petitpas Taylor (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), moved, — That: |
(a) the House (i) recognize that science and research are of critical importance to all Canadians, including, but not limited to, improving the health of Canadians, improving the environment, driving innovation and economic growth, and improving the quality of life of Canadians, (ii) recognize that science and research are more important than ever, as the economic, environmental and social challenges we face are greater, (iii) affirm its commitment to science, research and evidence-informed decision-making;
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(b) effective from the beginning of the 44th Parliament, the Standing Orders be amended as follows:
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(i) That Standing Order 104(2) be replaced with the following:
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“Membership of standing committees.
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(2) The standing committees, which shall consist of 10 members, and for which the lists of members are to be prepared, except as provided in section (1) of this standing order, shall be on:
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(a) Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics;
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(b) Agriculture and Agri-Food;
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(c) Canadian Heritage;
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(d) Citizenship and Immigration;
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(e) Environment and Sustainable Development;
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(f) Finance;
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(g) Fisheries and Oceans;
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(h) Foreign Affairs and International Development;
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(i) Government Operations and Estimates;
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(j) Health;
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(k) Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities;
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(l) Indigenous and Northern Affairs;
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(m) Industry and Technology;
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(n) International Trade;
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(o) Justice and Human Rights;
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(p) National Defence;
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(q) Natural Resources;
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(r) Official Languages;
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(s) Procedure and House Affairs;
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(t) Public Accounts;
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(u) Public Safety and National Security;
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(v) Science and Research;
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(w) the Status of Women;
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(x) Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; and
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(y) Veterans Affairs.”
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(ii) That Standing Order 108(2) be amended by adding after the words “in sections (3)(a), (3)(f), (3)(h)” the following: “, (3)(i)”; and
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(iii) That the following subsection be added after Standing Order 108(3)(h):
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“Science and Research.
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(i) Science and Research shall include, among other matters, the review of and report on all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor, and any other matter which the House shall, from time to time, refer to the standing committee.”;
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(c) the Clerk of the House be authorized to make any required editorial and consequential alterations to the Standing Orders as may be required; and
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(d) the Clerk of the House be instructed to print a revised edition of the Standing Orders. (Private Members' Business M-38)
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Debate arose thereon. |
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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. |
| 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 Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of operations at the Port of Montreal, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1232-25. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities) |
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— by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 2020, pursuant to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-455-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources) |
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— by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2020, pursuant to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, S.C. 2002, c. 23, s. 19.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-808-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:33 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 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |