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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 91 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| National Anthem |
| 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee and Secretaries of Delegation, held in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, on April 1 and 2, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-03.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the Visit of the Science and Technology Committee to Berlin and Munich, Germany, from May 9 to 12, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-50-04.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, held in Memphis, Tennessee, from July 16 to 20, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-10.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Council of State Governments-WEST, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from July 30 to August 2, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-11.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2011 Legislative Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures, held in San Antonio, Texas, from August 8 to 11, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference, held in Washington, D.C., from October 2 to 4, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-13.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the National Conference of the Council of State Governments, held in Bellevue, Washington, from October 19 to 23, 2011. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-59-14.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Bill C-25, An Act relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-48. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 46) was tabled. |
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Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (C), 2011-12 — Votes 27c and 29c under HEALTH and Votes 1c, 5c and 10c under INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-49. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 27) was tabled. |
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Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2012-13 — Votes 30 and 35 under HEALTH and Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, L20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 under INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-50. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 27) was tabled. |
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Mr. Kerr (West Nova), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (C), 2011-12 — Vote 5c under VETERANS AFFAIRS). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-51. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 22) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), moved, — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 120, NAYS: 149 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Hsu Nantel Total: -- 120 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Leitch Rickford Total: -- 149 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day. |
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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: 149, NAYS: 117 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lebel Rickford Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Andrews Côté Hsu Nantel Total: -- 117 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the stage of consideration of Senate amendments to the Bill; and |
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that, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Business on the day allotted to the consideration of the said stage of the said Bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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: 150, NAYS: 122 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Davidson Lemieux Schellenberger Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Julian Pacetti Total: -- 122 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. James (Scarborough Centre), seconded by Mr. Seeback (Brampton West), — That Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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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: 181, NAYS: 91 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lamoureux Richards Total: -- 181 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Kellway Nunez-Melo Total: -- 91 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — That Bill C-312, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (democratic representation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 90, NAYS: 182 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Kellway Papillon Total: -- 90 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Davidson Lebel Rickford Total: -- 182 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should help improve financial literacy in Canada by: (a) working to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Financial Literacy; (b) creating, promoting, and continuously upgrade a single source website for financial literacy to increase public awareness and ease access to information for Canadians; (c) requiring federally regulated financial institutions to publicly disclose their contributions to financial literacy initiatives; (d) ensuring the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada works with willing provinces and territories to promote financial literacy to youth through the educational system; and (e) designating November as “Financial Literacy Month”. (Private Members' Business M-269) |
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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: 269, NAYS: 3 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cotler Komarnicki Quach Total: -- 269 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Bellavance Mourani Plamondon Total: -- 3 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), seconded by Ms. Papillon (Québec), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that the Port of Québec is of vital importance as a hub of international trade in opening new markets for Canadian business, creating jobs, generating significant economic benefits, particularly in terms of tourism, and ensuring the vitality of small and medium businesses in Quebec City and the surrounding areas; and (b) support key projects for the upgrading of port assets and the development of equipment, taking into account the climatic and environmental challenges of this particular section of the St. Lawrence River. (Private Members' Business M-271) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 122, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cotler Julian Pacetti Total: -- 122 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Davidson Lemieux Schellenberger Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), one concerning climate change (No. 411-0607);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 411-0608).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:02 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 7:22 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |