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| 39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 34 Tuesday, June 6, 2006 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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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 and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows: |
— P.C. 2006-419 to P.C. 2006-423. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-14-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2006-397 and P.C. 2006-416. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-9-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— P.C. 2006-415 and P.C. 2006-417. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-8-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)
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— P.C. 2006-382 to P.C. 2006-384. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-4-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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— P.C. 2006-379 and P.C. 2006-380. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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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 Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-317, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (qualification of auditor), 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-318, An Act to provide for a House of Commons committee to study proportional representation in federal elections, 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-319, An Act to establish the Energy Price Commission, 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. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), one concerning the criminal justice system (No. 391-0143) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 391-0144);
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— by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), three concerning a national child care program (Nos. 391-0145 to 391-0147);
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— by Mr. Blais (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 391-0148).
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| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment. |
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Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), 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. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), 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. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the debate at second reading on Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now deemed adjourned; that the House consider a motion in the name of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform): "That notwithstanding the adoption at third reading of Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, the House take note of Bill C-13"; that, during such debate, no Member shall speak for more than 20 minutes and that following each speech a period not exceeding ten minutes shall be made available, if required, to allow Members to ask questions and comment briefly on matters relevant to the speech and to allow responses thereto; that any Member may indicate to the Speaker that he or she will be dividing his or her time with another Member; and that the motion be deemed withdrawn at the conclusion of Government Orders today. |
| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the following motion, in the name of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), was moved, — That notwithstanding the adoption at third reading of Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, the House take note of Bill C-13. (Government Business No. 8) |
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the House resumed consideration of the following motion, in the name of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That notwithstanding the adoption at third reading of Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, the House take note of Bill C-13. (Government Business No. 8) |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the motion was deemed withdrawn. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 1, 2006, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Crête (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mr. Lévesque (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a plan to counteract the negative effects of repeated increases in gas prices, specifically including: a surtax on the profits of major oil companies, the creation of a petroleum monitoring agency, and the strengthening of the Competition Act. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 77, NAYS: 204 |
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YEAS -- POUR André Chow Julian Ménard (Hochelaga) Total: -- 77 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Dosanjh Lee Ritz Total: -- 204 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Cardin Flaherty |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), — That Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment), 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: 230, NAYS: 50 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Devolin LeBlanc Regan Total: -- 230 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE André DeBellefeuille Laframboise Ouellet Total: -- 50 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Cardin Flaherty |
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Accordingly, Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment), 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 Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), seconded by Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour), — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 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: 283, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Day Lake Prentice Total: -- 283 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Cardin Flaherty |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:48 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers). |
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Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau), seconded by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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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 |
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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. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report on the administration of the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-14, sbs. 8(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-457-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board) — Report of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-647-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:48 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 7:58 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |