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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 90 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 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 |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner entitled "The Thibault Inquiry", dated May 7, 2008, pursuant to section 28 of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons — Appendix to the Standing Orders. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-392-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and to the Minister of International Trade) laid upon the Table, — Copy of an Exchange of Letters Constituting an Agreement Between the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States, Amending Annex 401 (Track III) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Between the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States, December 17, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-392-14.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2008-2009 — Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 under HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-116. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled. |
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Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (recommendation, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, that Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (exemption from taxation of 50% of United States social security payments to Canadian residents), not be further proceeded with). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-117. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 40) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (exit strategy for tobacco producers). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-118. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 29) was tabled. |
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Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Coordination of Access to Information Requests System). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-119. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 32) was tabled. |
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Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (level of information services provided by conventional television). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-120. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 27) was tabled. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. St. Amand (Brant), Bill S-204, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, was read the first time 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 correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau), two concerning the Canada Labour Code (Nos. 392-0639 and 392-0640);
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— by Mr. Brown (Barrie), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 392-0641) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 392-0642);
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— by Mr. Manning (Avalon), one concerning the public pension system (No. 392-0643) and two concerning student loans (Nos. 392-0644 and 392-0645);
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— by Mr. Boshcoff (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), one concerning transportation (No. 392-0646);
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— by Mr. Jean (Fort McMurray—Athabasca), one concerning child labour (No. 392-0647);
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— by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 392-0648).
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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-232 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 return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-225 — Ms. McDonough (Halifax) — With respect to Canada’s contributions and commitments to international peace: (a) how much has the government budgeted for the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre; (b) how has funding for the Centre changed from year to year over the past five years; (c) does the government intend to sustain funding for the Centre; (d) how much does Canada contribute to the UN’s Standing Peacebuilding Fund; (e) how does Canada rank in terms of military personnel and police contributions to UN missions; (f) what plan does the government have to increase its military and police contributions to UN missions; (g) is Canada involved in any UN-sponsored peace initiatives or negotiations and, if so, which ones; (h) what follow-up initiatives has the government undertaken to support the Responsibility to Protect; (i) what steps has Canada undertaken to ensure compliance with Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security; (j) what initiatives is the government undertaking to support nuclear weapons non-proliferation and disarmament in the international arena; and (k) does the government endorse the principle of a nuclear-free Middle East? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-392-225.
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| Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers |
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It was ordered, — That an Order of the House do issue for a copy of all records accounting for levels of public participation in both of Natural Resources Canada's Energuide Retrofit Program and its successor, the ecoENERGY Retrofit program. (Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-29 — Mr. Bagnell (Yukon)) |
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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 Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8550-392-29. |
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It was ordered, — That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that she will cause to be laid before this House a copy of all agreements between the Department of National Defence and the Conference of Defence Associations and the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. (Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-39 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam)) |
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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 Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8550-392-39. |
| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the provision of a locally or regionally produced news service must be part of the operating conditions for general interest television licence holders. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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By unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Perron (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-517, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (mandatory labelling for genetically modified foods), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 101, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Chow Julian Nash Total: -- 101 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Doyle LeBlanc Regan Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Gaudet Lunney Smith |
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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 Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), — That the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Thursday, March 13, 2008, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 17) |
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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: 141, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Crowder Laframboise Patry Total: -- 141 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Khan Preston Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Gaudet Lunney Smith |
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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, as amended, of Mr. Bell (North Vancouver), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should respond specifically to the challenges faced by Canadians with rare diseases and disorders, in collaboration with provinces and territories and stakeholders by: (a) examining options for defining serious rare diseases; (b) examining options, including the possible creation of a specific fund, to improve access to rare disease treatments, building on recent work undertaken by federal and provincial/territorial governments under the National Pharmaceuticals Strategy; (c) considering the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory body, including the Common Drug Review, treaters and patients, to recommend treatment access for life-threatening or serious rare disorders, based on scientific standards and social values; (d) exploring options to consider national and international expert advice in developing criteria for treating patients based on scientific evidence and patient impact, and to link these activities with ongoing post-market monitoring of real world drug safety and effectiveness; (e) considering options to encourage research and development into treatments for rare diseases and other unmet health needs; (f) considering internationally accepted standards for conduct of clinical trials in rare disorders appropriate for the challenges inherent to very small patient populations; (g) considering how Health Canada’s work on a progressive licensing framework could provide appropriate support to the design of clinical trials for very small patient populations and appropriate review of evidence submitted from these trials; and (h) reporting the progress accomplished to the House within 12 months. (Private Members' Business M-426) |
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The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 221, NAYS: 38 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davidson Lake Ratansi Total: -- 221 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Laforest Nadeau Total: -- 38 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Batters Gaudet Lunney Smith |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:05 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. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to engage in the anti–doping movement, encouraging national governments to follow Canada’s lead and ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport. (Private Members' Business M-466) |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has concurred in the amendments made by the Commons to Bill S-215, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses, without amendment.
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Bernier (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Regulations Amending the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Iran (P.C. 2008-771 and SOR/JUS-610860), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-592-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:30 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 6:53 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |