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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 135 Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Leslie (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Canada, on the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated October 30, 2016. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-421-28.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Bill C-336, An Act regarding the right to know when products contain toxic substances, 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning the tax system (No. 421-01109);
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— by Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), one concerning a national day (No. 421-01110);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning navigable waters (No. 421-01111) and one concerning pesticides (No. 421-01112);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning international development and aid (No. 421-01113) and one concerning government spending (No. 421-01114).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the supplementary returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-648 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — With regard to appointments to federal boards, agencies, and associations since November 4, 2015, for each appointment: what is the name, province, and position of the appointee? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-648-01.
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Q-706 — Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies) — With regard to materials prepared for Ministers since May 4, 2016: for every briefing document, memorandum or docket prepared, what is (i) the date, (ii) the title or subject matter, (iii) the department’s internal tracking number, (iv) the recipient? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-706-01.
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Q-735 — Mr. Lukiwski (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan) — With regard to government expenditures on travel by non-public servants (Financial object code 026), broken down by department and agency, since November 4, 2015: (a) what is the total amount spent; (b) what is the total amount spent which was approved by a Minister or exempt staff member; (c) what are the details of each expenditure related to (b), including the (i) date, (ii) travellers, (iii) origin, (iv) destination, (v) total cost of trip, (vi) itemized breakdown of costs; and (d) what are the details of each individual expenditure made by the Privy Council Office or the Prime Minister’s Office, including the (i) date, (ii) traveller, (iii) origin, (iv) destination, (v) total cost of trip, (vi) itemized breakdown of costs? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-735-01.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bains (Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Statistics Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Statistics Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
| 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. |
| Vacancies |
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The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the Electoral District of Saint-Laurent, in the Province of Quebec, by reason of the resignation of the Hon. Stéphane Dion, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on Monday, February 6, 2017, his warrant to the Acting Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, February 2, 2017, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), — That, given the average middle class Canadian is already overburdened with taxes, the House call on the government to abandon any plans it may have to in any way tax health and dental care plans; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “overburdened with taxes,”, the following:
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“such as taxes on carbon, savings, payroll, small businesses and children's arts and sports programs,”.
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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. 187 -- Vote no 187) | |
| YEAS: 88, NAYS: 225 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diotte Lobb Schmale Total: -- 88 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lametti Picard Total: -- 225 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 188 -- Vote no 188) | |
| YEAS: 138, NAYS: 175 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Davies Laverdière Rempel Total: -- 138 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ehsassi LeBlanc Ratansi Total: -- 175 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-30, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade with amendments. |
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Group No. 1 |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Ms. Ramsey (Essex), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — That Bill C-30 be amended by deleting Clause 11. |
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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: 50, NAYS: 263 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ashton Cullen Julian Plamondon Total: -- 50 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Duncan (Etobicoke North) Lebouthillier Robillard Total: -- 263 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 3 to 53 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Ms. Chagger (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: 263, NAYS: 50 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Duncan (Etobicoke North) Lebouthillier Robillard Total: -- 263 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ashton Cullen Julian Plamondon Total: -- 50 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-31, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade without amendment. |
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Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:59 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), seconded by Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the government should address the growing concerns of lead pipes and water quality in private residences across Canada by working with the provincial and territorial governments, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to advocate and establish possible solutions to these issues; (b) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on “The Federal Government's role in lead pipe infrastructure in Canada”; and (c) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017; (Private Members' Business M-69) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “opinion of the House:” and substituting the following:
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“(a) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on (i) the presence of lead in Canadian tap water, (ii) provincial, territorial and municipal efforts to date to replace lead water distribution lines, (iii) current federal efforts to support other levels of government in the provision of safe drinking water; (b) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017; and (c) following the tabling of the said report, the federal government should engage with key stakeholders, such as provincial and territorial governments, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to discuss options for addressing lead drinking water service lines, including any potential role for the federal government.”.
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion, as amended, of Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), seconded by Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on (i) the presence of lead in Canadian tap water, (ii) provincial, territorial and municipal efforts to date to replace lead water distribution lines, (iii) current federal efforts to support other levels of government in the provision of safe drinking water; (b) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017; and (c) following the tabling of the said report, the federal government should engage with key stakeholders, such as provincial and territorial governments, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to discuss options for addressing lead drinking water service lines, including any potential role for the federal government. (Private Members' Business M-69) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| 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: |
— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, R.S. 1985, c. 24 (4th Supp.), s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-577-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), one concerning the Chief Science Officer (No. 421-01115), one concerning health care services (No. 421-01116), one concerning national parks (No. 421-01117) and four concerning science policy (Nos. 421-01118 to 421-01121).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:43 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 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |