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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals

No. 78

Thursday, June 18, 2009

10:00 a.m.


Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. 7, para. 90(1)(a). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-1004-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Convention on Cybercrime, dated November 23, 2001 and the Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime concerning the Criminalisation of Acts of a Racist or Xenophobic Nature Committed through Computer Systems, dated January 28, 2003, and Explanatory Memorandum. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-31.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:
— No. 402-0432 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-65-01;
— No. 402-0433 concerning the pension system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-66-01;
— No. 402-0442 concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-67-01;
— No. 402-0443 concerning the situation in Sudan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-5-05.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) for Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)), Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Competition Act and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)), Bill C-47, An Act regulating telecommunications facilities to support investigations, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act regulating telecommunications facilities to support investigations”.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit of the Political Committee Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Relations to Zagreb, Croatia, from March 25 to 27, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-19.
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit of the Science and Technology Committee's Sub-Committee on Energy and Environmental Security to Vienna, Austria, and Geneva, Switzerland, from April 27 to 30, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-20.
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit of the officers of the Science and Technology Committee to Warsaw, Poland, on April 24, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-21.
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council, held in Brussels, Belgium, on May 5, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-22.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the 11th Report of the Committee, "The Access to Information Act: First Steps Towards Renewal". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-118.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 7 to 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 23 and 26 to 28) was tabled.

Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), from the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Report on Canada's Priority Number One in Afghanistan: Helping to Enhance the Afghan National Security Forces". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-119.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4, 6, 8 and 9) was tabled.

Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, "Ending Alcohol-Impaired Driving: A Common Approach". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-120.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4 to 7, 10 and 30) was tabled.

Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Beyond the Listeriosis Crisis: Strengthening the Food Safety System". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-121.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 13) was tabled.

Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Statutory Review of the DNA Identification Act". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-122.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5, 6, 17, 25, 26 and 28) was tabled.

Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Review of the Findings and Recommendations Arising from the Iacobucci and O'Connor Inquiries". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-123.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 8, 11, 13, 18, 20, 28 and 29) was tabled.

Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the First Report of the Committee, "5,000 Bilingual Positions to be Filled Every Year: The Role of Postsecondary Institutions in Promoting Canada's Linguistic Duality". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-124.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23 and 25 to 29) was tabled.

Mr. Weston (Saint John), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, "The Canadian Lobster Fishery: Trapped in a Perfect Storm". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-125.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 9, 10, 12 to 18, 20 to 24 and 27 to 33) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Bank Act and other Acts (cost of borrowing for credit cards), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), Bill C-427, An Act respecting Grandparents Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre), Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

Pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(1), Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)), moved, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Friday, June 19, 2009, the House shall meet at 9:00 a.m. to consider Government Orders (Supply);

that, during consideration of Government Orders on that day, no Member shall speak for more than ten minutes, with a five minutes period for questions and comments; and

that, on that day only, in Standing Order 81(18), “6:30 p.m.” shall be read as “10:30 a.m.” and “10:00 p.m.” shall be read as “1:00 p.m.”.

The question was put on the motion and, less than 25 Members having risen to object, pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(3), the motion was adopted.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
— by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 402-0733);
— by Ms. Faille (Vaudreuil-Soulanges), one concerning the mining industry (No. 402-0734);
— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-0735), one concerning China (No. 402-0736) and one concerning housing policy (No. 402-0737);
— by Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), one concerning gun control (No. 402-0738) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 402-0739);
— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning sources of energy (No. 402-0740);
— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-0741);
— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning unborn children (No. 402-0742);
— by Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), two concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Nos. 402-0743 and 402-0744);
— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 402-0745), one concerning pay equity (No. 402-0746), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0747) and one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-0748);
— by Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), one concerning China (No. 402-0749);
— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning passports (No. 402-0750);
— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0751) and one concerning the situation in Ethiopia (No. 402-0752).

Questions on the Order Paper

Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-167 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return:

Q-164 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — With respect to temperature control in government buildings and facilities over the last five years: (a) what are the total government expenditures for heating on (i) an annual basis, (ii) on an annual basis for each federal building; and (b) what are the total government expenditures for air conditioning (i) on an annual basis, (ii) on an annual basis for each federal building? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-164.
Q-165 — Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) — What is the total amount of government funding, since fiscal year 2004-2005 up to and including the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of Winnipeg Centre, listing each department or agency, initiative, and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-165.
Q-168 — Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — What is the total amount of government funding, since fiscal year 2004-2005 up to and including the current fiscal year, allocated within the constituency of Victoria, listing each department or agency, initiative, and amount? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-168.
Q-238 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — With respect to Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) over the past five fiscal years: (a) in the National Capital Region, what is the total amount of PILT paid per federally-owned property on a yearly basis and in total and which municipalities received the payment for every property; (b) which municipalities receive PILT, on a yearly basis and in total; (c) which of the federally-owned buildings are slated to be sold; and (d) which of the federally-owned buildings are under corporate asset review? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-238.
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.
Royal Assent

The Speaker informed the House that Her Excellency the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today, at 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of giving the Royal Assent to certain Bills.
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.
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.
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Messages from the Senate

Messages were received from the Senate as follows:
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act to enlarge Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada, without amendment.
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-41, An Act to give effect to the Maanulth First Nations Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment.
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Judges Act, without amendment.
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-33, An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act, without amendment.
Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-37, An Act to amend the National Capital Act and other Acts.

Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) for Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Debate arose thereon.
Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)), — That Bill C-37, An Act to amend the National Capital Act and other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.
Royal Assent

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, Her Excellency the Governor General was pleased to give, in Her Majesty's name, the Royal Assent to the following Bills:
Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Judges Act — Chapter No. 19;
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)), — That Bill C-37, An Act to amend the National Capital Act and other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.
Private Members' Business

At 5:30 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 Finance of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income).

Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

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 Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-932-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2009-815 dated May 28, 2009, directing the Canada Development Investment Corporation to acquire shares in General Motors Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-332-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-528-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-886-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Summaries of the amended Corporate Plan for 2009-2013 and of the Capital Budget for 2009 of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-402-831-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians) — Copy of the Complementary Agreements Nos. 19 and 20 to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement with the Cree Regional Authority and the Government of Quebec, together with a copy of the Orders in Council P.C. 2009-826, dated May 28, 2009, and P.C. 2009-861, dated June 3, 2009, pursuant to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Native Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1976-77, c. 32, sbs. 5(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-879-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
— by Ms. Verner (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie) — Reports of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-604-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today.