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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 193 Tuesday, May 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 441-01430); |
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— by Mr. Brock (Brantford—Brant), one concerning health (No. 441-01431); |
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning consumer protection (No. 441-01432). |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the prima facie contempt concerning the intimidation campaign orchestrated by Wei Zhao against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| Requests for Extension of Sitting Hours |
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Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) requested that the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, be 12:00 a.m. and this request was deemed adopted. |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the prima facie contempt concerning the intimidation campaign orchestrated by Wei Zhao against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the prima facie contempt concerning the intimidation campaign orchestrated by Wei Zhao against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Holland (Ajax), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 312 -- Vote no 312) | |
| YEAS: 175, NAYS: 144 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dhaliwal Kelloway O'Connell Total: -- 175 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lemire Schmale Total: -- 144 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Fortin Liepert Total: -- 6 |
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| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 25, the debate not be further adjourned. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the closure motion. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 313 -- Vote no 313) | |
| YEAS: 173, NAYS: 146 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Desjarlais Julian Noormohamed Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Seeback Total: -- 146 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Fortin Liepert Total: -- 6 |
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| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, following the disposal of Government Business No. 25 later this day, the House shall resume consideration of the privilege motion standing in the name of the member for Wellington—Halton Hills. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency), — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), be disposed of as follows: |
(a) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, that during its consideration of the bill, the committee be granted the power to expand its scope, including that it applies to all proceedings that have taken place prior to the adoption of this order, to:
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(i) address unlawfully manufactured, unserialized and untraceable firearms, electronic in nature or otherwise, including their parts, that can be purchased online and/or assembled at home by amending the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act,
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(ii) address the illegal acquisition of cartridge magazines by requiring a Possession and Acquisition License to purchase cartridge magazines,
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(iii) amend the definition of “prohibition order” and provisions relating to prohibition orders (sections 109 and 110) to include prohibiting a person from possessing any firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, firearms part, ammunition, prohibited ammunition, or explosive substance, or all such things,
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(iv) amend the definition of “prohibited firearm” in the Criminal Code to include a further technical description for an assault-style firearm and criteria that includes any unlawfully manufactured firearms,
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(v) allow for an amendment that will ensure a statutory review of the technical definition proposed in subparagraph (iv) above,
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(vi) amend the Criminal Code as it relates to the proposed definition of “prohibited firearm”,
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(vii) add a definition of “firearm part”, which means to include a barrel for a firearm, a slide for a handgun and any other prescribed part, but does not include, unless otherwise prescribed, a barrel for a firearm or a slide for a handgun if that barrel or slide is designed exclusively for use on a firearm that is deemed under section 84(3) not to be a firearm,
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(vii.1) add new offences, and exceptions to the offences, relating to a firearm part or relating to computer data and provide for their enforcement and provide for the court to impose restrictions in relation to firearm parts,
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(vii.2) expand the concept of orders under section 117.011 to include orders in respect of access to a firearm part,
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(viii) add a new definition of “semi-automatic”, which, in respect of a firearm, means that the firearm to include a firearm that is equipped with a mechanism that, following the discharge of a cartridge, automatically operates to complete any part of the reloading cycle necessary to prepare for the discharge of the next cartridge,
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(ix) add a non-derogation clause affirming the rights enshrined under section 35 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,
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(x) allow for the addition of a regulation-making authority and definition respecting unregulated firearms,
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(xi) make any consequential or technical amendments;
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(b) during consideration of the bill by the committee:
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(i) the committee shall have the first priority for the use of House resources for committee meetings,
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(ii) amendments filed by independent members shall be deemed to have been proposed during the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill,
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(iii) not more than 20 minutes be allotted for debate on any clause or any amendment moved, to be divided to a maximum of five minutes per party, unless unanimous consent is granted to extend debate on a specific amendment, and at the expiry of the time provided for debate on an amendment, the Chair shall put every question to dispose of the amendment, forthwith and successively without further debate,
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(iv) the committee shall meet between 3:30 p.m. and midnight on the two further days following the adoption of this order,
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(v) if the committee has not completed the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill by 11:59 p.m. on the second day, all remaining amendments submitted to the committee shall be deemed moved, the Chair shall put the question, forthwith and successively without further debate on all remaining clauses and amendments submitted to the committee as well as each and every question necessary to dispose of the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, and the committee shall not adjourn the meeting until it has disposed of the bill,
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(vi) a member of the committee may report the bill to the House by depositing it with the Acting Clerk of the House, who shall notify the House leaders of the recognized parties and independent members, and if the House stands adjourned, the report shall be deemed to have been duly presented to the House during the previous sitting for the purpose of Standing Order 76.1(1);
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(c) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at report stage and on that day the ordinary hour of daily adjournment shall be midnight, and, not later than 11:59 p.m. or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment;
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(d) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at the third reading stage and on that day the ordinary hour of daily adjournment shall be midnight, and that, not later than 11:59 p.m. or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment; and
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(e) on the sitting days the bill is considered at report stage and the third reading stage, after 6:30 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair. (Government Business No. 25)
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (violence against pregnant women). |
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Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Ms. Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency). (Government Business No. 25) |
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The debate continued. |
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Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended : |
(a) in paragraph (a), by deleting all the words after the words “expand its scope” and substituting the following: “to:
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(i) address illegal guns used by criminals and street gangs,
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(ii) modify provisions relating to bail rules in offences involving firearms to ensure serious, repeat, violent offenders remain behind bars as they await trial,
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(iii) bring in measures to crack down on border smuggling and stop the flow of illegal guns to criminals and gangs in Canada;”;
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(b) in paragraph (b), by deleting all the words after the words “by the committee” and substituting the following: “the Prime Minister, the Minister of Public Safety, other ministers of the Crown and senior officials be invited to appear as witnesses from time to time as the committee sees fit;”;
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(c) in paragraph (c), by deleting all the words and substituting the following: “Standing Orders 57 and 78 shall not apply to the consideration at the report stage and the third reading stage of the bill;”; and
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(d) by deleting paragraphs (d) and (e).
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 8:02 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 57, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 314 -- Vote no 314) | |
| YEAS: 112, NAYS: 203 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Epp Lewis (Essex) Scheer Total: -- 112 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Davies Khera Plamondon Total: -- 203 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Fortin Liepert Total: -- 6 |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 315 -- Vote no 315) | |
| YEAS: 201, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Damoff Julian Pauzé Total: -- 201 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) Lloyd Schmale Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Fortin Liepert Total: -- 6 |
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| Question of Privilege |
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Pursuant to order made earlier today, the House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the prima facie contempt concerning the intimidation campaign orchestrated by Wei Zhao against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, not later than 11:59 p.m. or when no member rises to speak to the motion under consideration, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the motion shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the prima facie contempt concerning the intimidation campaign orchestrated by Wei Zhao against the member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other members be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
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Pursuant to order made earlier today, the question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
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Mr. Fraser (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate)), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
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Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the motion was deemed adopted. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Additional costing note from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on Bill C-47, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-73. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
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— by Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), one concerning justice (No. 441-01433). |
| Adjournment |
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Accordingly, at 11:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |