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40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

Journals No. 96 Monday, November 15, 2010 11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Private Members' Business

At 11:00 a.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 Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-481, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age).

Ms. Folco (Laval—Les Îles), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), 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.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 1.

Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Petit (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-22 be amended by restoring Clause 1 as follows:

“1. This Act may be cited as the Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act.”

Debate arose on Motion No. 1.

The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to the National Defence Act.

Mrs. Shea (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) for Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Seniors)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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.

Vacancies

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the Electoral District of Calgary Centre-North, in the Province of Alberta, by reason of the resignation of Mr. Jim Prentice, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, Monday, November 15, 2010, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

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. 403-0815 concerning technological protection measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-99-01;

— Nos. 403-0816 and 403-0853 concerning the Copyright Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-100-01;

— Nos. 403-0825, 403-0847, 403-0848, 403-0856, 403-0884, 403-0888, 403-0894, 403-0911, 403-0916, 403-0919 and 403-0940 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-24-07;

— No. 403-0833 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-78-03;

— No. 403-0834 concerning gasoline prices. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-6-04;

— Nos. 403-0838 and 403-0849 concerning funding aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-35-15;

— No. 403-0840 concerning pay equity. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-16-03;

— Nos. 403-0845 and 403-0878 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-32-08;

— No. 403-0850 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-1-10;

— No. 403-0852 concerning the Canada Pension Plan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-92-02;

— No. 403-0858 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-7-15;

— No. 403-0860 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-21-15;

— Nos. 403-0875, 403-0876, 403-0885 and 403-0914 concerning the agricultural industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-85-02;

— Nos. 403-0880, 403-0907, 403-0908, 403-0910 and 403-0913 concerning horse meat. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-47-06;

— Nos. 403-0901, 403-0978, 403-0981, 403-0984 and 403-1021 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-18-07;

— No. 403-0909 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-30-07;

— No. 403-0915 concerning children's rights. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-101-01;

— Nos. 403-0979 and 403-1007 concerning veterans' affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-66-03.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-20, An Act to amend the National Capital Act and other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-125.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 29, 31 and 32) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning transportation (No. 403-1047);

— by , one concerning horse meat (No. 403-1048);

— by , seven concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 403-1049 to 403-1055);

— by , one concerning passports (No. 403-1056);

— by , one concerning children's rights (No. 403-1057), one concerning environmental pollution (No. 403-1058) and three concerning Old Age Security benefits (Nos. 403-1059 to 403-1061);

— by , one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-1062) and one concerning funding aid (No. 403-1063);

— by , one concerning federal programs (No. 403-1064) and one concerning telecommunications (No. 403-1065).

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-381, Q-383, Q-386, Q-389, Q-392, Q-395, Q-396 and Q-410 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-376 — — With respect to the Canada Summer Jobs program: (a) for each of the 308 federal ridings in Canada, how much money, how many positions and how many hours of work were allocated for the fiscal year 2010-2011; (b) for each of the 308 ridings, how many positions and how many hours were requested for the fiscal year 2010-2011; (c) in mathematical terms, and with all variables defined, what was the formula used in the fiscal year 2010-2011 to determine the funding granted to each riding; and (d) what share of the overall funding, in both percentage and dollar terms, has been paid to ridings in Quebec, for every fiscal year since 2006-2007? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-376.

Q-377 — — What is the total funding allocated by the government to the Saint-Lambert riding, for each fiscal year from 2007-2008 up to and including the current fiscal year, and, in each case, what was the specific department or agency, project, amount and date involved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-377.

Q-378 — — What is the total funding allocated by the government to the constituency of Saint-Lambert through the Economic Action Plan since its inception, up to and including the current fiscal year, and in each case, what was the specific department or agency, project and amount involved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-378.

Q-380 — — With respect to transportation for Ministers and their staffs: (a) what is the total amount spent by each minister’s office on taxis from the 2005-2006 fiscal year up to and including the current fiscal year; (b) how many employees in each minister’s office have access to taxi vouchers; and (c) what is the overtime cost for each minister’s driver, from the 2005-2006 fiscal year up to and including the current fiscal year? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-380.

Q-382 — — With respect to the Enabling Accessibility Fund: (a) what is the current construction status of the Abilities Centre Durham and the North East Centre of Community Society, two projects announced in September 2008 in the amount of 15 million dollars; (b) when did the construction of the centres in (a) begin; (c) what is the construction or modification status of all projects approved from April 2008 to the present, including completion dates; (d) which projects included funding from provincial or municipal governments; and (e) what are the amounts provided by those provincial and municipal partners? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-382.

Q-388 — — With regard to transportation costs for ministers and their exempt staff, since February 2006, broken down by month and year, what is the total cost incurred for ground transportation for all domestic and international travel, including, but not limited to, limousines, taxis or car service for the following ministerial portfolios: (a) Minister of State and Chief Government Whip; (b) Finance; (c) Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; (d) Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); (e) Citizenship and Immigration; (f) President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs; (g) National Revenue (Canada Revenue Agengy); (h) Human Resources and Skills Development; (i) Industry; (j) Canadian Heritage; (k) Environment; (l) Natural Resources; (m) Labour; (n) Fisheries and Oceans; (o) Minister of State (Sport); and (p) International Trade? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-388.

Q-390 — — With regard to the one-third of projects funded by the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund that will not be completed by the end of 2010, as indicated on page 66 of the government’s report entitled “Canada's Economic Action Plan — A Sixth Report to Canadians”, for each project : (a) what city was it in; (b) what is its description; (c) what was the total federal contribution; (d) what was the estimated cost of completing the project at the time of application; (e) what is the current estimate of the total cost of completing the project; (f) on what date was the project approved for funding by the government; (g) on what date was the project publicly announced; and (h) on what date was the contribution agreement for the project signed? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-390.

Q-391 — — With regard to social housing needs in the territories of the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut: (a) did the government conduct an audit in order to determine the social housing needs of each territory, (i) if so, what are the results, (ii) if not, what are the government’s plans to conduct such an audit; (b) how does the government determine the social housing needs in each territory; (c) how are the needs of aboriginal and non-aboriginal populations determined; (d) what mechanism does the government have in place to ensure that aboriginal and non-aboriginal social housing needs are addressed on an equitable basis; (e) what is the average age of social houses in the three territories; (f) how many social houses have been constructed per territory since 2006; (g) what is the average occupancy per social house; (h) what is the projected lifespan of a social house; (i) how many social houses have been constructed per territory that are now deemed uninhabitable; and (j) what, if any, plans does the government have to replace uninhabitable social homes? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-391.

Q-393 — — With regard to government funding of programs for victims of crime in the territories of the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut: (a) which programs have received funding; (b) what is the government’s portion of funding; (c) what is the status of these programs; (d) what is the take up on the programs by an aboriginal versus non-aboriginal clientele; (e) what is the level of funding from these progams that went towards domestic violence victims; (f) how much money is dedicated to the promotion of these programs; and (g) how are these programs promoted? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-393.

Q-394 — — With regard to global warming and its impact on the permafrost and northern infrastructure: (a) what plans does the government have to provide assistance for the costs of repair and replacement of affected infrastructure such as (i) buildings, (ii) highways, (iii) runways, (iv) bridges; (b) will the government conduct an audit of the level of damage and, if so, when; and (c) what is the projected lifespan of the infrastructure affected by global warming? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-394.

Q-406 — — With regard to requests for financial assistance made to the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for each of the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fiscal years, distributed by regional office, for requests submitted for the authorization of the (i) Regional Director, how many did the Director approve, and how many did the Director reject, (ii) General Director for Regional Coherence, how many did the General Director approve, and how many did the General Director reject, (iii) Vice-President of Operations, how many did the Vice-President approve, and how many did the Vice-President reject, (iv) President, how many did the President approve, and how many did the President reject, (v) Minister, how many did the Minister approve, and how many did the Minister reject? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-406.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Seniors)), — That Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to the National Defence Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Motions

Pursuant to section 28(10) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons — Appendix to the Standing Orders, the report of the Ethics Commissioner entitled “The Dykstra Report”, presented on Monday, September 20, 2010, was deemed concurred in.

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 — Amended Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2014 of the Canadian Tourism Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-861-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Actuarial Report of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the Canada Pension Plan dated December 31, 2009, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-8, s. 115. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-83-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Interim Order Respecting Mail, Cargo and Baggage (JUS-81100-2-87-1), dated November 8, 2010, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-926-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

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 6:57 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).