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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 259 Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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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: |
— Nos. 411-3560 and 411-3581 concerning foreign aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-39-21;
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— No. 411-3618 concerning climate change. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-34-26;
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— Nos. 411-3691 and 411-3884 concerning genetic engineering. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-26-17;
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— No. 411-3765 concerning navigable waters. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-68-22.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-247. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 73 to 76) was tabled. |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 20th Report of the Committee (Bill C-462, An Act restricting the fees charged by promoters of the disability tax credit and making consequential amendments to the Tax Court of Canada Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-248. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 120 and 126) was tabled. |
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. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), one concerning poverty (No. 411-3962);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), one concerning health care services (No. 411-3963);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 411-3964);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 411-3965);
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— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning firearms (No. 411-3966);
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— by Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), one concerning access to information (No. 411-3967);
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— by Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), one concerning the National Capital Commission (No. 411-3968);
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— by Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), eighteen concerning sex selection (Nos. 411-3969 to 411-3986);
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— by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-3987);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning the mining industry (No. 411-3988);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the democratic process (No. 411-3989) and one concerning international agreements (No. 411-3990).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-1319 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-1301 — Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — With regard to funding for national parks: (a) how much did the government allocate to national parks between 2000 and 2012, inclusive, broken down by year and by park; and (b) how much does the government expect to allocate to national parks between 2013 and 2017, inclusive, broken down by year and by park? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1301.
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Q-1303 — Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — With regard to the libraries at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute and the St. Andrews Biological Station: (a) what were the operating costs for these two libraries over the last 10 years, broken down by year and library; (b) what were the projected operating costs for these two libraries over the next five years, broken down by year and library; (c) what are the costs, including the actual and projected costs, associated with closing these two libraries, broken down by year and library; (d) what studies show that closing these two libraries will allow the government to save money, and what are the results of these studies; and (e) how is the government planning to replace the French-language services offered by the Maurice Lamontagne Institute library? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-411-1303.
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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. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the third reading stage of the Bill; and |
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that, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration of the 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 said stage of the Bill 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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| (Division No. 707 -- Vote no 707) | |
| YEAS: 145, NAYS: 108 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lebel Schellenberger Total: -- 145 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cleary Hsu Nicholls Total: -- 108 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Kent (Minister of the Environment), — That Bill C-52, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (administration, air and railway transportation and arbitration), 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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| (Division No. 708 -- Vote no 708) | |
| YEAS: 255, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adler Comartin Kent Rae Total: -- 255 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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 House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That Bill S-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prize fights), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing or Special Order or usual practice of the House, the remainder of the debates, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), on motions to concur in the First Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, and the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, be deemed to have taken place and the motions deemed adopted on division. (Concurrence in Committee Reports Nos. 14 to 17) |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Midnight |
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At 12:22 a.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, May 30, 2013, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, June 3, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Copyright Act and the Trade-marks Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
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Mr. Paradis (Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-43, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, without amendment.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 12:37 a.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 12:54 a.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |