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43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 101 Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Prayer

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Immigration in the Time of COVID-19: Issues and Challenges". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-130.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 7, 9, 11, 12, 20, 21, 23, 26 and 28) was tabled.

Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Trade Between Canada and the United Kingdom: A Potential Transitional Trade Agreement and Beyond". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-131.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5 to 11, 22 and 27 ) was tabled.

Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the seventh report of the committee, "Canada and International Trade: An Interim Report Concerning the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-132.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3, 10, 12, 13, 22 and 27) was tabled.

Mr. Battiste (Sydney—Victoria), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the fourth report of the committee, "Implementation of the Mi’kmaw and Maliseet Treaty Right to Fish in Pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-133.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 13, 17 to 21, 23 and 25) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Bill C-296, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga), Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate), was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes), seconded by Ms. Lambropoulos (Saint-Laurent), Bill S-223, An Act respecting Kindness Week, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning health (No. 432-00960);

— by , one concerning business and trade (No. 432-00961);

— by , one concerning transportation (No. 432-00962);

— by , one concerning economics and finance (No. 432-00963);

— by , one concerning animals (No. 432-00964);

— by , one concerning the environment (No. 432-00965).

Business of Supply

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan), moved, — That:

(a) the House remind the government that a general election was held in October 2019 and sadly note that more than 1.3 million Canadians, including almost 360,000 Quebecers, have been infected with COVID-19 and that nearly 25,000 people have died as a result; and

(b) in the opinion of the House, holding an election during a pandemic would be irresponsible, and that it is the responsibility of the government to make every effort to ensure that voters are not called to the polls as long as this pandemic continues.

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, special order or usual practices of the House, on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment, the House shall consider and dispose of Bill S-223, An Act respecting Kindness Week, as follows: a member from each recognized party and a member from the Green Party may speak for not more than 10 minutes on the motion for second reading and, at the conclusion of the time provided for the debate, or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, the bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed, and the House shall adjourn until the next sitting day.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

Notices of Motions

Ms. Ng (Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the third reading stage of Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Private Members' Business

At 5:18 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), seconded by Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead), — That:

(a) in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that,

(i) replacing oil and gas with more environmentally sustainable options is not technologically or economically feasible,

(ii) Canada’s energy needs require the use of oil and gas to heat Canadian homes, schools and hospitals, to propel vehicles, to bring food to Canadian tables, and to produce electricity,

(iii) Canadian oil and natural gas are produced with the highest environmental standards in the world, and domestic producers are global environmental leaders and responsible corporate citizens,

(iv) using Canadian resources creates Canadian jobs,

(v) First Nations involved in Canada’s oil and gas industry experience significant and profound positive economic effects, including higher rates of employment, higher incomes, and improved health and educational attainments,

(vi) tax revenue from the fossil fuel industry is an important contributor to the national treasury, facilitating transfer payments benefitting all Canadians and allowing Canada to afford the social programs all Canadians depend on; and

(b) the House recognize that,

(i) Canada’s oil and gas industry from Western to Atlantic Canada is essential to the well-being of the nation and should be celebrated,

(ii) tax and regulatory barriers limiting the responsible growth of Canada’s oil and gas industry should be removed. (Private Members' Business M-61)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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 the Speaker — Additional costing notes from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Budget 2021, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-1119-43. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 28 Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-926-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:20 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), 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 6:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).