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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 21 Wednesday, November 21, 2007 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 392-0032 and 392-0033 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-392-15-01.
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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. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Day (Minister of Public Safety), Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct), 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. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), Bill C-28, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007 and to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on October 30, 2007, 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 “An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2007 and to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on October 30, 2007”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the First Report of the Committee (motion of commendation). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-01. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled. |
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Mr. Dykstra (St. Catharines), from the Legislative Committee on Bill C-2, presented the First Report of the Committee (Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-02. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 1 to 7) was tabled. |
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Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), from the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, presented the First Report of the Committee (mandate and quorum). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-03. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
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Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the First Report of the Committee (directives from the Governor-in-Council amending the interpretation of the Broadcasting Policy or the Telecommunications Policy). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-04. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), Bill C-483, An Act to amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (Northern Ontario), 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. Epp (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Bill C-484, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (injuring or causing the death of an unborn child while committing an offence), 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. Telegdi (Kitchener—Waterloo), seconded by Mr. Bains (Mississauga—Brampton South), Bill C-485, An Act respecting a Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Day, 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 Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), Bill C-486, An Act to amend the Criminal code (protection from sexual interference), 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 First Report of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Poilievre (Nepean—Carleton), one concerning the issuing of visas (No. 392-0133);
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— by Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 392-0134);
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— by Ms. Picard (Drummond), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 392-0135);
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— by Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), one concerning asbestos (No. 392-0136);
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— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), one concerning the Food and Drugs Act (No. 392-0137);
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— by Ms. Demers (Laval), one concerning federal programs (No. 392-0138);
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— by Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 392-0139);
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— by Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), one concerning federal programs (No. 392-0140);
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— by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), one concerning Burma (No. 392-0141);
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— by Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), one concerning federal programs (No. 392-0142).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the answer to question Q-5 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-10 — Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North) — With regard to raw log exports from Canada: (a) what is the government’s current policy; (b) is the government working on ways to reduce these exports and, if so, what policy options are being considered; (c) have there been or are there any meetings planned to discuss raw log exports with the United States and, if so, what was or will be the substance of the said meetings and what policy options or conclusions emerged from them; (d) how many cubic metres of wood has been exported on an annual basis since 2001; (e) where are these log being exported to; (f) what is the commercial value of these logs on an annual basis; (g) during the recent visit of the Minister of Natural Resources to China, was there any discussion of raw log exports and, if so, what was the substance of those discussions; (h) what did the Minister’s briefing book for that trip say about forestry products and raw logs; (i) has any public money been spent abroad by the government to market or encourage the export of raw logs and, if so, how much and where; (j) what advice or studies have been prepared for the government with respect to the impact of raw log exports on the Canadian economy, specifically the domestic forestry industry? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-10.
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Q-22 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — With respect to climate change: (a) what studies and evaluations about intensity-based targets have been undertaken, requested or commissioned by the government and (i) what is the cost of these studies, (ii) what are the findings and recommendations of these studies; (b) what recommendations does the government agree with; (c) what scientific and economic studies did the Prime Minister rely on to make his June 4, 2007, speech in Berlin, Germany, endorsing the use of intensity-based targets to fight climate change; (d) what studies and evaluations with respect to intensity-based targets have been requested or commissioned by either the departments of Environment or Natural Resources to be undertaken before December 31, 2007; (e) what studies, reports and recommendations have already been presented to the government prior to January 2006 with respect to intensity-based targets and which departments prepared these studies; and (f) with specific reference to the climate change debate, on an annual basis for the last five fiscal years, specifying for what research projects and which departments granted the funds, what amount of funding has the government provided directly or indirectly to (i) Dr. Tim Ball, (ii) Tom Harris or the Natural Stewardship Project, (iii) Dr. Ian Clark, University of Ottawa, (iv) Dr. Tim Patterson, Carleton University? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-22.
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act. |
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Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), — That Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), seconded by Mr. Boshcoff (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), — That Bill C-287, An Act respecting a National Peacekeepers' Day, 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 -- POUR Abbott Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) Laforest Rajotte Total: -- 258 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (Canada access grants), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Regan (Halifax West), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-284 be amended by restoring the title as follows:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 73, NAYS: 183 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra D'Amours Marleau Savage Total: -- 73 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Crowder Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Petit Total: -- 183 |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 and 3 were also negatived on the same division. |
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| Statement by the Speaker |
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The Speaker ruled, pursuant to Standing Order 94(1)(a), that, as nothing remained of Bill C-284 except its number, the order for consideration at report stage be discharged and the Bill be dropped from the Order Paper. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Savoie (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), — That Bill C-303, An Act to establish criteria and conditions in respect of funding for early learning and child care programs in order to ensure the quality, accessibility, universality and accountability of those programs, and to appoint a council to advise the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development on matters relating to early learning and child care, as amended, 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: 138, NAYS: 112 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Coderre Laforest Patry Total: -- 138 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Del Mastro Komarnicki Richardson Total: -- 112 |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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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. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mrs. Thi Lac (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), — That Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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, November 28, 2007, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:29 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 8:01 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |