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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 151
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
2:00 p.m.
Prayers
National Anthem
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.
Messages from the Senate
Messages were received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bills to which the concurrence of the House is desired:
Bill S-10, An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters;
Bill S-21, An Act to amalgamate the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and The Canadian Association of Financial Planners under the name The Financial Advisors Association of Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 135(2), Bill S-21, An Act to amalgamate the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and The Canadian Association of Financial Planners under the name The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, was deemed read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Mr. McCallum (Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Report of the review of the provisions and operations of the National Defence Act, including the Minister's comments thereon, pursuant to the National Defence Act S.C. 1998, c. 35, s. 96. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-828-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Malhi (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Canadian Position with Respect to Recommendation 193, a Protocol to Convention 155 and Recommendation 194 adopted at the 90th Session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland in June 2002”. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-372-32.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Hubbard (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement”, dated October 3, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-372-33.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Regan (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. 372-1963 concerning war on Iraq. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-83-5;
— Nos. 372-2001 to 372-2015 and 372-2023 to 372-2027 concerning gun control. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-42-10;
— No. 372-2030 concerning weather services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-86-2;
— Nos. 372-2084 and 372-2303 concerning stem cell research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-14-46;
— No. 372-2089 concerning federal government contracts. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-12-06;
— No. 372-2340 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-372-68-04.
Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Comuzzi (Thunder Bay—Superior North) presented the Report of the Canadian Section of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 44th Annual Meeting, held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, from May 15 to 19, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-372-59-02.
Presenting Reports from Committees
Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 53rd Report of the Committee (Standing Orders relating to delegated legislation). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-162.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 64) was tabled.
Mr. Pratt (Nepean—Carleton) , from the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (motion concerning the report of the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudman, “Unfair Deductions from SISIP Payments to Former CF Members”). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-163.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 42) was tabled.
Ms. Marleau (Sudbury) , from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (detention of Canadian citizens in certain foreign countries). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-164.
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 46, 50, 54 and 55) was tabled.
Introduction of Private Members' Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. MacKay (Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough) , seconded by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East) , Bill C-466, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (interference with a peace officer's equipment), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Lunn (Saanich—Gulf Islands) , seconded by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East) , Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the amendment made by the Senate to Bill C-459, An Act to establish Holocaust Memorial Day, be now read a second time and concurred in.
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 53rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Ms. Sgro (York West) , twenty-six concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2438 to 372-2463);
— by Mr. Moore (Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) , one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 372-2464) and one concerning marriage (No. 372-2465);
— by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , two concerning abortion (Nos. 372-2466 and 372-2467) and five concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2468 to 372-2472);
— by Mr. Comuzzi (Thunder Bay—Superior North) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2473);
— by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2474 to 372-2476);
— by Mr. Grewal (Surrey Central) , eleven concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2477 to 372-2487) and one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2488);
— by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2489);
— by Mr. Wood (Nipissing) , twelve concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2490 to 372-2501);
— by Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , five concerning pornography (Nos. 372-2502 to 372-2506), five concerning sex offenders (Nos. 372-2507 to 372-2511), three concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (Nos. 372-2512 to 372-2514), four concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2515 to 372-2518) and one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2519);
— by Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2520 to 372-2522);
— by Mr. Kenney (Calgary Southeast) , two concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2523 and 372-2524), two concerning pornography (Nos. 372-2525 and 372-2526) and one concerning war on Iraq (No. 372-2527);
— by Mrs. Ur (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) , one concerning marriage (No. 372-2528);
— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) , one concerning post-secondary education (No. 372-2529) and one concerning the Employment Insurance program (No. 372-2530);
— by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale) , nine concerning marriage (Nos. 372-2531 to 372-2539).
Questions on Order Paper
Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-259, Q-262 and Q-267 on the Order Paper.
Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers
The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-43 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1) and was transferred by the Clerk to “Notices of Motions (Papers)”.
The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-44 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1) and was transferred by the Clerk to “Notices of Motions (Papers)”.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. DeVillers (Secretary of State (Physical Activity and Sport)) , — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering), be now read a third time and do pass.
The debate continued.
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.
The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-23, An Act respecting the registration of information relating to sex offenders, to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.
Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) for Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) , seconded by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) , moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) for Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) , seconded by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. DeVillers (Secretary of State (Physical Activity and Sport)) , — That Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering), be now read a third time and do pass.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 194, NAYS: 24
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cadman (Surrey North) , seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Blackstrap) , — That Bill C-338, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 121, NAYS: 88
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Accordingly, Bill C-338, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Private Members' Business
At 6:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.
The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceedings under section 258).
Mr. Benoit (Lakeland) , seconded by Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 19, 2003, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.
Messages from the Senate
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-459, An Act to establish Holocaust Memorial Day, with the following amendment:
Page 1, preamble, line 18:
Replace the words ‘House of Commons’ by the words “Parliament of Canada”.
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 Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report of the Registrar of the Canadian Firearms Registry for the year 2002, pursuant to the Firearms Act, R.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 93(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-144-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2002, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-510-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, “Building a Brighter Future for Urban Aboriginal Children” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-107), presented to the House on Thursday, June 12, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-372-107.
— by Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Trybal Sportswear Inc. Regarding Certain Woven Fabrics of Polyester/Rayon/Elastomeric Monofilament”, dated October 20, 2003, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-572-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— by Mr. Manley (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act), S.C. 2000, c. 17, sbs. 71(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-372-802-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, “Raising Adult Literacy Skills: The Need for a Pan-Canadian Response” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-106), presented to the House on Thursday, June 12, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-372-106.
— by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth report of the Standing Committee Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, “Listening to Canadians: A First View of the Future of the Canada Pension Plan Disability Program” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-108), presented to the House on Thursday, June 12, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-372-108.
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 131(1), a petition for a Private Bill was filed as follows:
– by Mr. Peterson (Willowdale) , from the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and The Canadian Association of Financial Planners.
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:
— by Mrs. Ur (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) , one concerning abortion (No. 372-2540);
— by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East) , one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 372-2541).
Adjournment Proceedings
At 7:00 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 7:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).