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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 166 Wednesday, March 8, 2023 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That Bill C-224, An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting, 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. 263 -- Vote no 263) | |
| YEAS: 322, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kusmierczyk Robillard Total: -- 322 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Badawey Lawrence Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Ms. Lattanzio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), — That Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month, 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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| YEAS: 322, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Lake Robillard Total: -- 322 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Badawey Lawrence Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), — That Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), 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: 321, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kusie Richards Total: -- 321 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Badawey Lawrence Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion, — That the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)), presented on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 20) |
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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: 322, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kusmierczyk Roberts Total: -- 322 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Badawey Lawrence Total: -- 2 |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 25th report of the committee, "Foreign Election Interference". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-208. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 56) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso), Bill C-317, An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting, 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. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), 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. Larouche (Shefford), seconded by Mrs. Desbiens (Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix), Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), 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. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims), 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: |
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— by Ms. Collins (Victoria), one concerning health (No. 441-01170); |
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— by Mr. Hanley (Yukon), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01171); |
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— by Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning justice (No. 441-01172); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-01173); |
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— by Mr. Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01174). |
| Government Orders |
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The order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. |
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Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) for Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), moved, — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d)(i), 2(e), 4, 5, 7(b)(i), 8, 9(a), 10 and 12 made by the Senate;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a)(i) because the amendment does not refer to broadcasting undertakings that comprise components of the broadcasting system which may cause interpretative issues in the application of the Act;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 2(d)(ii) because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 3 because this would affect the Governor in Council’s ability to publicly consult on, and issue, a policy direction to the CRTC to appropriately scope the regulation of social media services with respect to their distribution of commercial programs, as well as prevent the broadcasting system from adapting to technological changes over time;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 6 because it could limit the CRTC’s ability to impose conditions respecting the proportion of programs to be broadcast that are devoted to specific genres both for online undertakings and traditional broadcasters, thus reducing the diversity of programming;
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proposes that amendment 7(a) be amended to read as follows:
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“(a) On page 18, replace lines 29 to 34 with the following:
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“(a) whether Canadians, including independent producers, have a right or interest in relation to a program, including copyright, that allows them to control and benefit in a significant and equitable manner from the exploitation of the program;””;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 7(b)(ii) because the principle that Canadian programs are first and foremost content made by Canadians is, and has been, at the centre of the definition of Canadian programs for decades, and this amendment would remove the ability for the CRTC to ensure that that remains the case;
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proposes that amendment 9(b) be amended by deleting subsection 18(2.1) because the obligation to hold a public hearing both before and after decisions are taken by the CRTC will entail unnecessary delays in the administration of the Act;
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respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system, and because further study is required on how best to position our national public broadcaster to meet the needs and expectations of Canadians.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:20 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 Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), — That Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| 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: |
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— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for December 7, 2022, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-28. |
| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
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— by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01175). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:05 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 7:33 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |