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41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 39 Friday, January 31, 2014 10:00 a.m.

The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 8.

Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Copyright Act and the Trade-marks Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments.

Ms. Bergen (Minister of State (Social Development)) for Mr. Moore (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), moved, — That the Bill 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.

The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Copyright Act and the Trade-marks Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Ms. Bergen (Minister of State (Social Development)) for Mr. Moore (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada for 2010-2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-94-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Canada's Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-412-14.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Acts of the 25th Congress of the Universal Postal Union, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated October 11, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-412-21.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Exchange of Notes between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America constituting an agreement amending Chapter 4 of Annex IV of the Treaty between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated December 13 and 23, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-412-22.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Bilateral Mission to Cameroon, Yaoundé and Edéa, Cameroon, from November 13 to 17, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-76-01.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 412-1409) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 412-1410);

— by , one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-1411);

— by , one concerning climate change (No. 412-1412) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 412-1413);

— by , one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-1414);

— by , one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-1415);

— by , one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-1416);

— by , one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-1417).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Moore (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Minister of Justice), — That Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Copyright Act and the Trade-marks Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), 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 Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments.

Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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 — Report of the National Holocaust Monument Development Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the National Holocaust Monument Act, S.C. 2011, c. 13, s.10. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1073-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2013-1380 dated March 14, 2013, concerning the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the French Republic on Social Security and the Implementing Agreement concerning the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the French Republic on Social Security, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-212-01. (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)

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2013-1381 dated April 12, 2013, concerning the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and the Republic of Serbia, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-212-02. (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)

— by — Report of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, 1997, S.C. 1997, c. 26, sbs. 29(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-116-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — List of Commissions issued for the year 2013, pursuant to the Public Officers Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-31, s. 4. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-413-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2013-2017 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-412-860-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2013-1352 and P.C. 2013-1479. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-1-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— P.C. 2013-1286. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-25-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— P.C. 2013-1473. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-2-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— P.C. 2013-1448 to P.C. 2013-1454. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-3-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2013-1413 to P.C. 2013-1415. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-14-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2013-1412. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-7-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— P.C. 2013-1446 and P.C. 2013-1447. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-9-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2013-1474 to P.C. 2013-1478. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-10-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— P.C. 2013-1419 and P.C. 2013-1420. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-8-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2013-1425 to P.C. 2013-1431 and P.C. 2013-1435 to P.C. 2013-1443. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-4-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2013-1416. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-18-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2013-1455 to P.C. 2013-1459 and P.C. 2013-1471. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-16-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2013-1460 to P.C. 2013-1465. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-22-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— P.C. 2013-1433 and P.C. 2013-1434. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-28-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— P.C. 2013-1248 and P.C. 2013-1466. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-17-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— P.C. 2013-1468 to P.C. 2013-1470. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-29-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2013-1421 to P.C. 2013-1424. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-30-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2013-1472 and P.C. 2014-2. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-24-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— P.C. 2013-1432. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-412-32-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Acting Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).