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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 25 Wednesday, April 14, 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canadian Security Intelligence Service: Public Report" for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-403-5.
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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. 403-0004 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-15-03;
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— No. 403-0007 concerning bankruptcy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-19-02;
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— No. 403-0029 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-18-02;
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— Nos. 403-0030, 403-0031, 403-0033 to 403-0035 and 403-0049 to 403-0052 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-8-02;
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— Nos. 403-0058, 403-0078 and 403-0089 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-7-03;
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— No. 403-0083 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-48-01;
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— Nos. 403-0208, 403-0209 and 403-0252 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-21-04.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Committee on Economic Affairs and Development and the First Part of the 2010 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in London, United Kingdom and Strasbourg, France, from January 21 to 29, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-51-03.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the First Report of the Committee (prison farm closures and food provisionment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-25. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 6, 7 and 8) was tabled. |
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Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the Second Report of the Committee (question of privilege). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-26. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5, 7 and 8) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Chapter 1, Gender-Based Analysis of the Spring 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-27. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Chapter 1, Safeguarding Government Information and Assets in Contracting of the October 2007 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-28. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "Chapter 3, Human Resources Management - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada of the May 2007 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-29. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, "Chapter 4, Interest on Advance Deposits from Corporate Taxpayers - Canada Revenue Agency of the Spring 2009 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-30. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), seconded by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), Bill C-505, An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), seconded by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), Bill C-506, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (telephone, fax and Internet service to campaign offices), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Paillé (Hochelaga), Bill C-507, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (federal spending power), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), Bill C-508, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (genetic characteristics), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), Bill C-510, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (coercion), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), Bill C-511, An Act respecting the reporting of motor vehicle information and to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (improving public safety), 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 correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Sgro (York West), one concerning euthanasia (No. 403-0324), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 403-0325) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 403-0326);
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— by Mr. Poilievre (Nepean—Carleton), one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 403-0327);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 403-0328);
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— by Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), one concerning immigration (No. 403-0329);
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— by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), 42 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 403-0330 to 403-0371), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 403-0372), one concerning euthanasia (No. 403-0373) and one concerning gun control (No. 403-0374);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning foreign ownership (No. 403-0375);
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— by Mr. Shory (Calgary Northeast), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0376);
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— by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 403-0377), two concerning climate change (Nos. 403-0378 and 403-0379) and one concerning housing policy (No. 403-0380);
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— by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), one concerning pornography (No. 403-0381);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning credit and debit cards (No. 403-0382) and one concerning Afghanistan (No. 403-0383);
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— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 403-0384);
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0385);
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— by Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0386).
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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 answers to questions Q-19 and Q-49 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-6 — Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — With respect to consular services for Canadians abroad: (a) how many Canadians travel abroad every year without international health coverage; (b) is the government considering forcing Canadians to have health care coverage when they travel abroad; (c) how many consular assistance cases in the past 10 years are health-care related, broken down by country, detailing the total number of cases on any subject and indicating how many were health or medical issues; (d) how many of these cases as broken down in question (c) involved medical evacuations; (e) what were the specific costs of those medical evacuations, broken down by country; (f) what coverage is provided for Canadian government officials and their families when they are working abroad, and what exactly does that coverage entail (medical evacuations, hospitalization, etc.), broken down by country; (g) what is the cost of the coverage that is provided for these Canadian government officials and their families, broken down by country of service; (h) what company or companies are providing that coverage, by country; and (i) what criteria are considered in the selection of these providers, by country? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-6.
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Q-28 — Mr. Cannis (Scarborough Centre) — With regard to the Knowledge Infrastructure Program: (a) what projects are being funded; (b) in what federal electoral district is each project located; (c) who applied for the funding for each project; and (d) what is the exact amount of money allocated to each project? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-28.
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Q-50 — Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl) — With regard to the Privy Council Office: (a) what are the total number of contracts under $10,000 awarded between January 2008 and December 2009; (b) what were the names of the suppliers; (c) what services did they provide; (d) what were the start and end dates of each contract; and (e) what was the contractor code for each supplier? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-50.
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, this government has lacked a commitment to principled environmental policy backed by action which is urgently needed to address the climate change crisis, and it is the further opinion of this House that the government has consistently ignored the legislative and regulatory powers at its disposal that allow the government to take immediate and decisive action to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve meaningful and science-based reduction targets, and therefore the House calls upon the government to: (a) use the legislative, regulatory and fiscal authorities already available to the Government of Canada to put in place immediately a national climate change plan that implements economy-wide regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, and invests in renewable energy, clean technology and energy efficiency in order for Canada to compete in the new green economy; (b) stop putting Canada’s environmental and economic future at risk by insisting that Canada must wait for the United States to act first before showing our own leadership on this most vital issue; (c) set a domestic legally-binding long-term greenhouse gas reduction target of 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050; (d) report to Parliament annually on its policies and proposals to achieve the trajectory toward the 80 percent target and revise as necessary; (e) establish a non-partisan expert group approved by Parliament to set a science-based emissions trajectory to reach that 80 percent reduction target so that Canada does its part to keep global temperature increases to below 2oC; (f) reverse the decision to cut the ecoENERGY program that allowed Canadians to receive a rebate for greening their homes using energy efficient products and services; (g) restore Canada’s tarnished international environmental reputation by implementing Canada’s international commitment made during the Copenhagen negotiations to provide our fair share of new climate change financing for developing countries to support their adaptation and mitigation efforts to deal with the climate change crisis; (h) follow through on Canada’s commitment at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh in 2009 to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and report on implementation; and (i) convene within 90 days a First Ministers’ Meeting on climate change to build upon the best practices and leadership that have been demonstrated in the provinces, municipalities and the private sector. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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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: 155, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Kania Ouellet Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Chong Lake Richards Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bouchard Day Gaudet Oda |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), seconded by Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond), — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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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: 156, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Kania Ouellet Total: -- 156 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Chong Lake Richards Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bouchard Day Gaudet Oda |
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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. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), — That Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, 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: 155, NAYS: 137 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Karygiannis Pacetti Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Chong Lake Richards Total: -- 137 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bouchard Day Gaudet Oda |
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Accordingly, the Bill 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 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
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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: 153, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Karygiannis Oliphant Total: -- 153 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Lebel Saxton Total: -- 134 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bouchard Day Gaudet Oda |
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Accordingly, Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), 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. Warkentin (Peace River), — That Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 287, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott D'Amours Laforest Prentice Total: -- 287 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bouchard Day Gaudet Oda |
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Accordingly, Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:15 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. Asselin (Manicouagan), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 7:16 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 21, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2009-2010 of the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-868-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2009-2014 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2009-2010 of PPP Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-866-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summaries of the Amended Corporate Plan for 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2009-2010 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-840-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:16 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 7:25 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |