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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 43 Wednesday, April 22, 2009 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mr. Crête (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should not extend the amnesty on gun control requirements set to expire on May 16, 2009, and should maintain the registration of all types of firearms in its entirety. |
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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: 143, NAYS: 136 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) DeBellefeuille Karygiannis Neville Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clarke Kent Reid Total: -- 136 |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia), — That Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 232, NAYS: 47 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy D'Amours Kent Rajotte Total: -- 232 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André Carrier Gaudet Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 47 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That Bill C-300, An Act respecting Corporate Accountability for the Activities of Mining, Oil or Gas in Developing Countries, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International 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: 137, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Julian Murphy (Charlottetown) Total: -- 137 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Cummins Kerr Reid Total: -- 133 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-300, An Act respecting Corporate Accountability for the Activities of Mining, Oil or Gas in Developing Countries, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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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: 140, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Jennings Murphy (Charlottetown) Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Cummins Komarnicki Richardson Total: -- 134 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Duncan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-732-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Duncan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Yukon Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements: Annual Report for 2003-2004". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-402-17.
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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) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 402-0165 concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-2-04;
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— No. 402-0205 concerning Canadian citizenship. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-50-01;
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— Nos. 402-0224, 402-0225, 402-0232, 402-0243, 402-0244, 402-0248, 402-0257, 402-0266, 402-0281 and 402-0285 concerning the situation in Colombia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-39-03;
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— Nos. 402-0261, 402-0262 and 402-0290 concerning service medals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-21-03.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit to Afghanistan by Committee Officers, from October 23 to 26, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit to Australia by the Defence and Security Committee, from September 22 to 26, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (OSCE) respecting its participation at the 17th annual session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 29 to July 3, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-61-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (OSCE) respecting its participation at the Fall Meetings of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held in Toronto, Ontario, from September 18 to 21, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-61-09.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Economic Leadership Forum of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, held in Whistler, British Columbia, on November 20 and 21, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-59-14.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the conference entitled "Blueprint for Canada-US Engagement Under a New Administration", held in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 8, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-59-15.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Kania (Brampton West), from the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, presented the Second Report of the Committee (by-law making powers pursuant to the Indian Act). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-52. |
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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 (Meeting No. 4) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on bicycles, adult tricycles and related goods and services), 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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Bill C-365, An Act to amend the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (appointment of permanent members), 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 Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-366, An Act to establish and maintain a national Breast Implant Registry, 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. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Bill C-367, An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park), 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 ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Federal Contribution to Reducing Poverty in Canada, six members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be authorized to travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Moncton, New Brunswick, and Montréal, Quebec, from May 10 to 14, 2009, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Federal Contribution to Reducing Poverty in Canada, six members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be authorized to travel to Calgary, Alberta, to attend the Canadian Social Forum Conference, from May 20 to 22, 2009, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Federal Contribution to Reducing Poverty in Canada, six members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be authorized to travel to Toronto, Ontario, on June 1 and 2, 2009, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), sixty seven concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 402-0313 to 402-0379);
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— by Mr. Karygiannis (Scarborough—Agincourt), five concerning human rights in India (Nos. 402-0380 to 402-0384);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (No. 402-0385), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 402-0386) and one concerning the tax system (No. 402-0387);
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— by Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-0388);
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— by Mr. Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission), one concerning service medals (No. 402-0389);
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— by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 402-0390);
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— by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), one concerning national parks (No. 402-0391);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0392);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0393).
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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) presented the answers to questions Q-82 and Q-83 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Ms. Ambrose (Minister of Labour), — That Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-11, An Act to promote safety and security with respect to human pathogens and toxins, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 and 2. |
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Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) for Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-11, in Clause 66.1, be amended by |
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(a) replacing lines 17 to 24 on page 31 with the following:
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(b) replacing lines 28 to 32 on page 31 with the following:
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(c) replacing lines 36 to 39 on page 31 with the following:
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(d) replacing, in the English version, line 2 on page 32 with the following:
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Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) for Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-11, in Clause 66.2, be amended by |
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(a) replacing line 6 on page 32 with the following:
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(b) replacing lines 16 and 17 on page 32 with the following:
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:09 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. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), — That Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 7:09 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, April 29, 2009, 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 Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2009-488 to P.C. 2009-490. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-1-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
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— P.C. 2009-485. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-2-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
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— P.C. 2009-482 to P.C. 2009-484 and P.C. 2009-493. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-3-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2009-481. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-14-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2009-486 and P.C. 2009-487. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-10-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— P.C. 2009-478 and P.C. 2009-494. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-8-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2009-479 and P.C. 2009-480. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-16-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2009-416 to P.C. 2009-420. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-30-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— P.C. 2009-470 to P.C. 2009-477. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-402-24-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:11 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 7:38 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |