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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 83 Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian parliamentary delegation of the Interparliamentary Forum of the Americas (FIPA) concerning its participation to the 39th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on June 2 and 3, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-74-05.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), Bill C-438, An Act respecting the extraterritorial activities of Canadian businesses and entities, establishing the Canadian Extraterritorial Activities Review Commission and making consequential amendments to other Acts, 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. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Bill C-439, An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (products made with dog or cat fur), 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. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters), 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. Oliphant (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), Bill C-441, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (disclosure of environmental, social and governance investment factors), 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

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 402-0914);

— by , one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-0915);

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 402-0916);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0917);

— by , one concerning Canada's railways (No. 402-0918);

— by , one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-0919), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 402-0920) and one concerning unborn children (No. 402-0921);

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 402-0922);

— by , one concerning housing policy (No. 402-0923), one concerning the situation in Israel (No. 402-0924), one concerning national historic sites (No. 402-0925) and one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 402-0926);

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 402-0927);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0928);

— by , one concerning gun control (No. 402-0929) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-0930);

— by , two concerning China (Nos. 402-0931 and 402-0932);

— by , one concerning suicide prevention (No. 402-0933);

— by , one concerning the situation in Ethiopia (No. 402-0934);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0935);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0936);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0937).

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits.

Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie), — That Bill C-50, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and to increase benefits, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

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 House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), — That Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 30, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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 — Order amending Schedule I to the Hazardous Products Act (Glazed Ceramics and Glassware) (Miscellaneous Program), pursuant to the Hazardous Products Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-3, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-846-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by — Order amending Schedule I to the Hazardous Products Act (Residential Detectors), pursuant to the Hazardous Products Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-3, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-846-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by — Reports of the Department of Health 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. 8561-402-629-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of PPP Canada (P3C), together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-1020-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Reports of the Canada Lands Company Limited 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. 8561-402-866-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian International Development Agency 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. 8561-402-631-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:32 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 6:49 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).