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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 59 Wednesday, June 9, 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, — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada entitled "Responding to Changing Needs - Recommendations From the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following the 40th General Election", pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 536. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-4-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
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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. 403-0454 concerning the Canada Labour Code. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-9-02;
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— No. 403-0459 concerning Iran. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-10-03;
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— No. 403-0461 concerning Omar Khadr. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-74-01;
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— No. 403-0462 concerning funding aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-35-08;
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— No. 403-0465 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-21-10;
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— No. 403-0466 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-34-05;
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— No. 403-0474 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-22-02;
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— No. 403-0482 concerning service medals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-33-02;
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— No. 403-0526 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-24-04.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-36, An Act respecting the safety of consumer products, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act respecting the safety of consumer products”.
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Statements by Ministers |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Seniors)) made a statement. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Second Report of the Committee (recommendation, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, that Bill C-391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of long-gun registry), not be further proceeded with). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-72. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 15, 16 and 18 to 23) was tabled. |
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Statutory Review of the Canada Business Corporation Act". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-73. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4, 12 and 17) was tabled. |
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Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (certificate of nomination of Suzanne Legault, the nominee for the position of Information Commissioner). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-74. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 19) was tabled. |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-75. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 17, 18 and 21) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day. |
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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. 64 -- Vote no 64) | |
| YEAS: 135, NAYS: 116 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Chong Kent Reid Total: -- 135 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Kania Ouellet Total: -- 116 |
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-2, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at report stage of the Bill and one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at third reading stage of the said Bill and, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration at report stage and on the day allotted to the consideration at third reading stage of the said Bill, 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 stage of the Bill then under consideration shall be put forthwith and successively without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation 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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| YEAS: 138, NAYS: 121 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Clement Komarnicki Richards Total: -- 138 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Deschamps Jennings Ouellet Total: -- 121 |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-2, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade with amendments; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 3). |
| Group No. 1 |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
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Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 12. |
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Motion No. 3 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 48. |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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At 6:13 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on Motions Nos. 1 to 3 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded divisions were deferred. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-2, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade with amendments. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 75, NAYS: 195 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Gravelle Martin (Winnipeg Centre) Total: -- 75 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cuzner Kerr Richards Total: -- 195 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bourgeois Guay Oda Smith |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 12. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 75, NAYS: 195 (See list under Division No. 66) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 3 of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That Bill C-2 be amended by deleting Clause 48. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 3 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 75, NAYS: 195 (See list under Division No. 66) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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: 195, NAYS: 75 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cuzner Kerr Richards Total: -- 195 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Gravelle Martin (Winnipeg Centre) Total: -- 75 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bourgeois Guay Oda Smith |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario), presented on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 5) |
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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: 275, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crowder Julian Petit Total: -- 275 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bourgeois Guay Oda Smith |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act), presented on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 6) |
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By unanimous consent, the motion was agreed to. |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Mr. Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain), — That Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute), as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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: 139, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Hyer Oliphant Total: -- 139 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clarke Kerr Richardson Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bourgeois Guay Oda Smith |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 273, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Crombie Julian Payne Total: -- 273 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bourgeois Guay Oda Smith |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-665-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:05 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 7:26 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |