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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 7
Tuesday, October 8, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Second Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons for the year 2002, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 34, s. 3. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-64-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:
— Nos. 371-0775, 371-0776, 371-0777 and 371-0778 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-2-01;
— No. 371-0784 concerning veterans' affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-3-01.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Caccia (Davenport) , seconded by Mr. O'Reilly (Haliburton—Victoria—Brock) , Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) , Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (no parole when imprisoned for life), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , seconded by Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) , Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Crown Liability and Proceedings 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
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-0089);
— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) , one concerning international trade (No. 372-0090) and one concerning pornography (No. 372-0091);
— by Mr. Hilstrom (Selkirk—Interlake) , two concerning pornography (Nos. 372-0092 and 372-0093) and one concerning stem cell research (No. 372-0094);
— by Mr. Lebel (Chambly) , one concerning federal government contracts (No. 372-0095).
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) , seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) , — That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:
To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament;
And of the amendment of Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest) , seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) , — That the motion be amended by adding the following:
“And this House regrets to inform Your Excellency that, once again Your advisers have recycled an empty vision, have resorted to grandiose rhetoric and intend to implement expensive programs at a time when Canadians are looking for practical solutions to the challenges we face, including lower taxes and debt, reducing government waste, promoting economic growth and jobs, reforming health care, protecting our sovereignty and strengthening the family.”;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Spencer (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre) , seconded by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) , — That the amendment be amended by adding after the word “sovereignty” the following:
“, reforming Parliament to address the problem of the concentration of power in the Prime Minister's Office”.
The debate continued.
Statements By Members
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.
Oral Questions
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) , seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) , in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;
And of the amendment of Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest) , seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) ;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Spencer (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre) , seconded by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) .
The debate continued.
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — News Release on additional support to softwood lumber workers and communities. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-372-02.
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) , seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) , in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;
And of the amendment of Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest) , seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) ;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Spencer (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre) , seconded by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) .
The debate continued.
At 6:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 50(6), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.
The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 102, NAYS: 142
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 102, NAYS: 142 (See list under Division No. 6) |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:
— by Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) — Report on the operations under the Canada Water Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canada Water Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-11, s. 38. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-363-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— by Ms. Whelan (Minister for International Cooperation) — Reports of the Canadian International Development Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, 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. 8561-372-631-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:
— by Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest) , one concerning pornography (No. 372-0096).
Adjournment
At 6:32 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).