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40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

Journals No. 22 Thursday, April 1, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

By unanimous consent, laid upon the Table, — Copy of documents concerning Afghanistan (English or French text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-403-4.

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:

— Nos. 403-0002, 403-0010 to 403-0016, 403-0039, 403-0043, 403-0047, 403-0056, 403-0061 to 403-0067, 403-0079, 403-0080, 403-0110, 403-0130, 403-0132 and 403-0136 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-21-02;

— Nos. 403-0005, 403-0006, 403-0009, 403-0018, 403-0037, 403-0038, 403-0042, 403-0046, 403-0054, 403-0055, 403-0057, 403-0073, 403-0087, 403-0090, 403-0093 and 403-0094 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-15-02.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), 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 to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation)”.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of medical isotopes, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources be authorized to travel to Chalk River, Ontario, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of the federal contribution to reducing poverty in Canada, eight members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be authorized to travel to Lac Simon Reserve and Kitcisakik Reserve, Quebec, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on young farmers and the future of farming, eight members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be authorized to travel to Kelowna, British Columbia, Brooks and Crossfield, Alberta, Lanigan, Saskatchewan, and Warren, Winnipeg and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on young farmers and the future of farming, eight members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be authorized to travel to Québec City, Quebec, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Sussex, New Brunswick and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on young farmers and the future of farming, eight members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be authorized to travel to London, Strathroy, Guelph, Wiarton and Meaford, Ontario, in the Spring of 2010, and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning climate change (No. 403-0292), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0293) and one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 403-0294);

— by , two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 403-0295 and 403-0296);

— by , one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0297);

— by , one concerning China (No. 403-0298);

— by , one concerning transportation (No. 403-0299) and one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0300);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 403-0301);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 403-0302);

— by , one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 403-0303).

Questions on the Order Paper

Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-10, Q-12 and Q-52 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 return to the following question made into an Order for Return:

Q-69 — — With respect to the Listeriosis Investigative Review: (a) what is the status of each of the 57 recommendations contained in the report of Sheila Weatherill released in July 2009; (b) who did Ms. Weatherill interviewed; (c) were any of those interviewed provided with any or all of the report prior to its being completed by the investigator; (d) what are the names of all consultants as well as all seconded staff from any other federal department or agency who assisted the investigator; and (e) what was the total cost of the investigation including the cost of staff, contracts, travel and rents? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-69.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-9, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House highlight the importance of the so-called “invisible” unpaid work done by parents and caregivers on behalf of their children and aging family members by creating the “Invisible Work Day”;

That the first Tuesday in April be designated “Invisible Work Day” in recognition of the important role this type of work plays in society; and

That, following the example of UN member nations at the international conference in Beijing in 1995, this annual event be a time to emphasize the extent of unpaid work in Canada.

Government Orders

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 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 Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 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 — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for September 28, October 26, November 23 and 30 and December 7, 2009, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-403-3.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, "Pension Security for Women" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-193), presented to the House on Thursday, December 10, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-403-193.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, "The Impact of Approval and Payment Delays on Department of Canadian Heritage Recipient Organizations" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-171), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-403-171.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, "Canadian Musical Diversity Component of the Canada Music Fund" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-184), presented to the House on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-403-184.

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 6:36 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, April 12, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).