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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 2

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

12:15 p.m.



Prayer
Opening of Parliament

A message was received from Her Excellency the Governor General desiring the immediate attendance of the Commons in the Senate.

Accordingly, the Speaker, with the Commons, proceeded to the Senate.

The Commons returned to the chamber.

Whereupon, the Speaker reported that when the Commons had been in the Senate, he had, on their behalf, claimed their undoubted rights and privileges, especially that they may have freedom of speech in their debates, access to Her Excellency's person at all seasonable times, and that their proceedings may receive from Her Excellency the most favourable construction and that Her Excellency the Governor General had been pleased to declare that She freely confides in the duty and attachment of the House of Commons to Her Majesty's Person and Government and, not doubting that their proceedings will be conducted with wisdom, temper and prudence, grants and upon all occasions will recognize and allow their constitutional privileges, and to assure the Commons that they shall have ready access to Her upon all occasions, and that their proceedings as well as their words and actions, will constantly receive from Her the most favourable construction.

Tabling of Documents

The Speaker informed the House that, in accordance with the representation made by the government under the provisions of Standing Order 55(1), he had caused to be published a special Order Paper giving notice of a government bill and a government motion.

The Speaker laid upon the table, — Letter from the government House leader, dated November 22, 2021, concerning notice of a government bill and a government motion. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-1.

Pro Forma Bill

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-1, An Act respecting the administration of oaths of office, was introduced and read the first time.

Speech from the Throne

The Speaker reported that when the Commons were in the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor General was pleased to make a speech to both Houses of Parliament.

The Speaker laid upon the table, — Copy of the Speech from the Throne. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-1.

Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Speech from the Throne delivered this day by Her Excellency the Governor General to both Houses of Parliament be taken into consideration later this day.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Business of Supply

Pursuant to Standing Order 81, Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the business of supply be considered at the next sitting of the House.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.


The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to Standing Order 81(10)(b), a total of two days will be allotted for the supply period ending December 10, 2021.

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

The order for the consideration of the Speech from the Throne delivered by Her Excellency the Governor General to both Houses of Parliament was read.

Mr. Hanley (Yukon), seconded by Mrs. Chatel (Pontiac), moved, — That the following address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:
To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. O'Toole (Durham), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Motions

Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

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. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Orders Nos. 35 to 44 Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-926-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order Respecting Certain Flooded Areas in British Columbia, 2021, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1223-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Orders Nos. 6 and 7 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1223-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — Report on the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, pursuant to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, c. 23, s. 299(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1277-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health) — Copies of Orders in Council P.C. 2021-730, P.C. 2021-731, P.C. 2021-732, P.C. 2021-823, P.C. 2021-824, P.C. 2021-825, P.C. 2021-902, P.C. 2021-903 and P.C. 2021-904 concerning minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Canada and copy of Order in Council P.C. 2021-900 amending the minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Canada (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States), pursuant to the Quarantine Act, S.C. 2005, c. 20, sbs. 61(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1079-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Report of the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission for the year 2021, pursuant to the Judges Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-1, sbs. 26(6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-578-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Report on the applications for ministerial review (miscarriages of justice) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, s. 696.5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-827-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Adjournment

Accordingly, at 6:03 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).