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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 12 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on the application of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act for the year 2010, pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, sbs. 25(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-789-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-7, An Act respecting the selection of senators and amending the Constitution Act, 1867 in respect of Senate term limits, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting the annual visit by the Co-Chairs of the Association to Beijing, Xining, Lhasa and Chengdu, China, from April 1 to 11, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-68-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its participation at the 13th Bilateral Meeting, held in Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Changshu and Shanghai, China, from September 9 to 19, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-68-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting the annual visit by the Co-Chairs of the Association to Beijing, Chongqing, Dali and Kunming, China, from March 11 to 19, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-68-03.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the joint Canadian delegation of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group and the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its participation at the 17th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarians Forum (APPF), held in Vientiane, Laos, from January 11 to 15, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-57-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the joint Canadian delegation of the Canada-China Legislative Association and the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 30th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held in Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand, from August 2 to 8, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-57-02.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) presented the report of the joint Canadian delegation of the Canada-China Legislative Association and the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 31st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 19 to 25, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-57-03.
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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 Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), Bill C-235, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (failure to inform), 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. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Public Health Agency of Canada Act (National Alzheimer Office), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (deposit in lakes), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (in-home care of relatives), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-239, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (services to a charity or public authority), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for survivors and children), 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-243, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Judges Act, the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-244, An Act to propose and examine a program giving financial assistance to high-school students visiting military memorial sites abroad, 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), Bill C-245, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (expenses incurred by caregivers), 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 Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), two concerning nuclear weapons (Nos. 411-0026 and 411-0027);
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— by Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-0028).
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| Government Orders |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, a bill in the name of the Minister of Labour, entitled An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of postal services, shall be disposed of as follows: (a) commencing when the said bill is read a first time and concluding when the said bill is read a third time, the House shall not adjourn except pursuant to a motion proposed by a Minister of the Crown; (b) the said bill may be read twice or thrice in one sitting; (c) after being read a second time, the said bill shall be referred to a Committee of the Whole; and (d) during consideration of the said bill, no division shall be deferred. (Government Business No. 3) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), moved, — That this question be now put. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. |
| Notice of Motion |
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Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 3, the debate not be further adjourned. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-3, An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions: |
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Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 7. |
| Group No. 1 |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 20. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 21. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 22. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 23. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 24. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 25. |
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Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), moved Motion No. 7, — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 26. |
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Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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At 4:35 p.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 15, 2011, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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The House proceeded to the putting of the question on Motion No. 1 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-3 be amended by deleting Clause 20. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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YEAS — POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Julian Nunez-Melo Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Adams Davidson Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Richardson Total: -- 157 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 7 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), 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 on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 158, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS — POUR Adams Dechert Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 158 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Hughes Nash Total: -- 133 |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill 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: 158, NAYS: 133 (See list under Division No. 9) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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Pursuant to Order made Monday, June 20, 2011, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That, in the opinion of this House, ending seniors' poverty in Canada is fiscally feasible, and, therefore, the House calls on the government to take immediate steps to increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement sufficiently to achieve that goal. |
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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: 291, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS — POUR Adams Cullen Kenney (Calgary Southeast) Preston Total: -- 291 |
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NAYS — CONTRE Nil — Aucun |
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PAIRED — PAIRÉS Nil — Aucun |
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act and the Marine Transportation Security Act. |
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Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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 Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) — Report in Response to the Kelowna Accord Implementation Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Kelowna Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 2008, c. 23, s. 3. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-1011-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2010, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-471-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year ended December 31, 2010, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-659-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-411-443-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2011-2015 and of the Capital Budget for 2011 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-810-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2010, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-128-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of Ridley Terminals Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2010, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-770-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Reports of Ridley Terminals Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-411-941-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Transport)) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2014 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2010 of VIA Rail Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-411-803-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order Respecting Private Operators (JUS-81100-2-109), dated April 1, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-926-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Private Operators (JUS-81100-2-109-1), dated April 8, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-926-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order No. 3 Respecting Private Operators (JUS-81100-2-109-2), dated April 21, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-926-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order No. 4 Respecting Private Operators (JUS-81100-2-109-3), dated May 5, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-926-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Lebel (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) — Interim Order No. 5 Respecting Private Operators (JUS-81100-2-109-4), dated May 19, 2011, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-411-926-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment |
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At 6:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |