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40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

Journals No. 79 Thursday, October 7, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

laid upon the Table, — Report of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38(3.3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-1000-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, "A Timely Tune-Up for the Living New Veterans Charter" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-86), presented to the House on Thursday, June 17, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-403-86.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-100.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 32) was tabled.

Mr. Warawa (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-101.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 27) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Allen (Welland), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Bill C-579, An Act respecting a National Local Food Day, 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 , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0889);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0890);

— by , three concerning Old Age Security benefits (Nos. 403-0891 to 403-0893);

— by , one concerning health care services (No. 403-0894);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0895);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0896);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0897);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0898);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0899);

— by , one concerning health care services (No. 403-0900), one concerning unborn children (No. 403-0901), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-0902) and one concerning gun control (No. 403-0903);

— by , one concerning passports (No. 403-0904);

— by , one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0905);

— by , one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-0906).

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-47, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures.

Mr. Blackburn (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

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.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, a Member from each recognized party may speak for not more than 20 minutes on the second reading motion of Bill C-36, An Act respecting the safety of consumer products, following which the said Bill shall be deemed read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-36, An Act respecting the safety of consumer products.

Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Baird (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, Bill C-36, An Act respecting the safety of consumer products, was deemed read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-47, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.

Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 20, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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 — Report of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Employment of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman, P.C. 2007-0828 (JUS - 609751, sbs. 9(2)). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-1030-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Reports of the Department of Veterans Affairs 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. 8561-403-708-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board 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. 8561-403-945-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54 (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-593-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Report on the implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and the Enforcement of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, pursuant to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, S.C. 1998, c. 34, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-736-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development 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. 8561-403-619-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 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. 8561-403-638-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, "Servant or Master? Differing Interpretations of a Personal Services Business" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-76), presented to the House on Thursday, June 10, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-403-76.

— by — Report on the operations of the Exchange Fund Account, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Currency Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-52, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-133-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 34. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-797-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Reports of the Department of National Defence 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. 8561-403-637-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency 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. 8561-403-855-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report on the Witness Protection Program by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Witness Protection Program Act, S.C. 1996, c. 15, sbs. 16(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-7-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the administration of the Firearms Act for the year 2009, pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 93(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-144-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Agreements for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-475-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Agreements for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of British Columbia, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-475-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd Supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-509-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2009, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-510-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-10, s. 45.34. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-550-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the National DNA Data Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the DNA Identification Act, S.C. 1998, c. 37, sbs. 13.1(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-777-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:

— by , two concerning horse meat (Nos. 403-0907 and 403-0908) and one concerning the fishing industry (No. 403-0909).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 5:31 p.m., by unanimous consent, the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 5:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).