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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 103 Wednesday, November 24, 2010 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, — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, 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. 8561-403-728-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Baird (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination and biographical notes of Jennifer Stoddart, the nominee for the position of Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to Standing Order 110(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-403-25-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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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. 403-0921 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-1-15;
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— Nos. 403-1056 and 403-1066 concerning passports. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-96-04.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Ninth Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, held in Brussels, Belgium, from September 13 to 15, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-51-06.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Petit (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Ninth Winter Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held in Vienna, Austria, on February 18 and 19, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-61-04.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Petit (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 19th Annual Session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held in Oslo, Norway, from July 6 to 10, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-61-05.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 20th Report of the Committee, "International Peer Review of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-133. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 and 31) was tabled. |
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Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-134. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 25 to 33) was tabled. |
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Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (B), 2010-11 — Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 30b and 35b under AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-135. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 37 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (Bill C-47, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-136. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 47) was tabled. |
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Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (stem cell research and donation in Canada). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-137. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 39) was tabled. |
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Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "The National Research Universal Reactor Shutdown and the Future of Medical Isotope Production and Research in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-138. |
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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 (Meetings Nos. 5, 6, 13 to 15, 18 to 21 and 26 to 29) was tabled. |
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Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (management of the Department of Public Works and Government Services in awarding of contracts for the renovation of parliamentary buildings). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-139. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 30 and 38) was tabled. |
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Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill S-6, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and another Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-140. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 33 to 37) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Mrs. Crombie (Mississauga—Streetsville), Bill C-597, An Act respecting a Military and Veteran Families Week, 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), two concerning the situation in Israel (Nos. 403-1116 and 403-1117);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning unborn children (No. 403-1118) and one concerning bullying (No. 403-1119);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-1120) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 403-1121);
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— by Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), one concerning government licences and permits (No. 403-1122);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning housing policy (No. 403-1123);
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— by Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-1124);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-1125);
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— by Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-1126);
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— by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton), one concerning the issuing of visas (No. 403-1127).
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| Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers |
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The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-32 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1). |
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Ms. Gagnon (Québec), seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), moved, — That the House issue an order to produce a copy of the aqueduct system analysis reports for Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, Quebec, from 1970 on. (Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-32) |
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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: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Ignatieff Neville Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Lake Reid Total: -- 129 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil -- Aucun |
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry), — That Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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 resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be not now read a third time but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities for the purpose of reconsidering Clauses 3 and 4, or to add new clauses, with a view of clarifying the role of provinces, specifically Quebec, within the jurisdiction of the Bill.”. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 141, NAYS: 132 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Kania Neville Total: -- 141 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 132 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Allison Freeman Laforest Trost Total: -- 10 |
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Accordingly, the Bill was referred back to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:13 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mrs. O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim September 22 as National Tree Day. (Private Members' Business M-575) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “September 22” and substituting the following: |
“the Wednesday in the last full week of September”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Kent (Thornhill), one concerning housing policy (No. 403-1128).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:13 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 7:32 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |