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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 64 Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| Statement by the Speaker |
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The Speaker ruled on Written Question No. 90 and directed that it be divided into three separate questions namely Q-106, Q-107 and Q-108 and that the 45-day period for the government to respond to the questions be retroactive to the date when notice was first given of Written Question Q-90. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Chong (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport) laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-604-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), Bill C-28, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006”.
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), Bill C-29, An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation 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 Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association concerning its participation at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association, held in Paris and Tours, France, from September 11 to 16, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-55-01.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 16th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blais (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan), Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Account and premium rate setting) and another Act in consequence, 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. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (punishment and hearing), 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. Zed (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), Bill C-358, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (deposit of sewage), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 16th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Finance (extension of time to consider Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (sports and recreation programs)), presented on Monday, October 16, 2006, be deemed concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 7) |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, ten members of the Standing Committee on National Defence be authorized to travel to Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, from early morning and return by 5:30 p.m. the same day, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee members. |
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Mr. Easter (Malpeque), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), moved, — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Thursday, June 22, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 9) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Ms. Robillard (Westmount—Ville-Marie), — That the Eight Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Thursday, October 5, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 8) |
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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: 160, NAYS: 123 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Crête Lee Peterson Total: -- 160 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Reid Total: -- 123 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Mark |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), — That Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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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: 172, NAYS: 110 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crête Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) Perron Total: -- 172 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Cullen (Etobicoke North) Marston Rodriguez Total: -- 110 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Mark |
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Accordingly, Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the advisability of evaluating the future of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, one of Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites, and its potential to become: (a) a premier recreational asset; (b) a world-class destination for recreational boaters; (c) a greater source of clean, renewable electrical power; (d) a facilitator of economic opportunity and renewal in the communities along its 386 km length; and (e) a model of environmental sustainability. (Private Members' Business M-161) |
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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: 279, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Lake Prentice Total: -- 279 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Mark |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Martin (LaSalle—Émard), seconded by Ms. Stronach (Newmarket—Aurora), — That Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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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: 159, NAYS: 123 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Crête Lemay Picard Total: -- 159 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Reid Total: -- 123 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Freeman Mark |
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Accordingly, Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:29 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau), seconded by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 7:29 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2006, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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: |
— by the Speaker — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-645-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) — Report of the Canadian Dairy Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-699-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), one concerning immigration (No. 391-0434) and one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0435);
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— by Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), one concerning Kyoto Protocol (No. 391-0436).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:30 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 7:39 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |