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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 223 Wednesday, June 3, 2015 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 |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, 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. 8561-412-728-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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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. 412-5308 to 412-5310, 412-5326, 412-5340, 412-5344, 412-5422, 412-5423, 412-5495 to 412-5497, 412-5515, 412-5528, 412-5533, 412-5555 to 412-5560, 412-5562, 412-5636, 412-5643, 412-5659, 412-5666, 412-5675, 412-5682, 412-5692, 412-5711 to 412-5713 and 412-5723 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-17-32;
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— Nos. 412-5311 to 412-5318 and 412-5322 concerning the automobile industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-158-01;
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— No. 412-5320 concerning poverty. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-25-04;
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— No. 412-5321 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-7-43;
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— Nos. 412-5331 to 412-5333, 412-5341 and 412-5373 concerning navigable waters. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-24-30;
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— Nos. 412-5335 to 412-5338 concerning international agreements. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-21-12;
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— No. 412-5339 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-31-20;
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— Nos. 412-5346, 412-5390, 412-5450 and 412-5519 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-35-26;
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— Nos. 412-5353, 412-5413 to 412-5418, 412-5474 to 412-5479, 412-5597 to 412-5604 and 412-5701 to 412-5705 concerning prostitution. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-47-20;
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— No. 412-5359 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-98-06;
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— Nos. 412-5360, 412-5614, 412-5615, 412-5654, 412-5655 and 412-5699 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-69-05;
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— Nos. 412-5362, 412-5419, 412-5420 and 412-5656 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-53-12;
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— Nos. 412-5366 and 412-5367 concerning waste management. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-136-04;
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— Nos. 412-5374, 412-5378 to 412-5380 and 412-5640 concerning genetic engineering. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-4-33;
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— No. 412-5391 concerning pesticides. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-100-09;
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— Nos. 412-5392, 412-5486 and 412-5544 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-27-05;
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— No. 412-5441 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-48-14;
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— No. 412-5589 concerning the grain industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-412-82-34.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Raitt (Minister of Transport), seconded by Ms. Ambrose (Minister of Health), Bill C-62, An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian parliamentary delegation of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation in the XVth Summit of La Francophonie, held in Dakar, Senegal, from November 25 to 30, 2014. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-52-13.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Bureau Meeting of the APF and a Bilateral Meeting, held in Paris and Clermont-Ferrand, France, from January 21 to 27, 2015. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-52-14.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation in the Meeting of the Political Committee of the APF, held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from March 23 to 26, 2015. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-412-52-15.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Immigration as a Tool for Enhancing the Vitality and Supporting the Development of Francophone Minority Communities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-250. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 40 to 45 and 47) was tabled. |
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Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the 12th Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (A), 2015-16 — Vote 1a under ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITED and Votes 1a and 5a under NATURAL RESOURCES). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-251. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 61) was tabled. |
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Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the 13th Report of the Committee (Bill C-637, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms storage and transportation), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-252. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 69, 70 and 74) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), seconded by Mr. Kerr (West Nova), 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: 106 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Komarnicki Rickford Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cotler Jones Péclet Total: -- 106 |
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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. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), moved, — That, in relation to Bill S-6, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at report stage of the Bill and one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at third reading stage of the said Bill; and |
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That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration at report stage and on the day allotted to the consideration at third reading 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 stage of the Bill then under consideration 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: 146, NAYS: 113 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lake Seeback Total: -- 146 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Harris (Scarborough Southwest) Mourani Total: -- 113 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill S-6, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development without amendment; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions No. 1, 4 to 7, and 10). |
| Group No. 1 |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting the long title. |
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Motion No. 4 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting Clause 14. |
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Motion No. 5 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting Clause 16. |
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Motion No. 6 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting Clause 17. |
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Motion No. 7 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting Clause 21. |
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Motion No. 10 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting Clause 34. |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1148 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-21.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1150 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-22.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1153 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-23.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1154 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-24.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1155 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-25.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Answer to question Q-1158 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-412-26.
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| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Ways and Means motion No. 24 to introduce an Act to give effect to the Déline Final Self-Government Agreement and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts be deemed adopted; and that the bill on notice entitled "An Act to give effect to the Déline Final Self-Government Agreement and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts" be deemed introduced and read a first time, deemed read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read the third time and passed. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-63, An Act to give effect to the Déline Final Self-Government Agreement and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, was deemed adopted at all stages. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill S-6, An Act to amend the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development without amendment; |
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And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions No. 1, 4 to 7, and 10). |
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The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1. |
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At 5:45 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
| Group No. 1 | |
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The House proceeded to the putting of the question on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill S-6 be amended by deleting the long title. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 118, NAYS: 147 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Jones Papillon Total: -- 118 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Crockatt Lake Saxton Total: -- 147 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions No. 4 to 7, and 10 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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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: 148, NAYS: 119 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Crowder Jones Papillon Total: -- 119 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Perreault (Montcalm), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia), — That Bill C-643, An Act to establish National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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: 265, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Cotler Kent Poilievre Total: -- 265 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:43 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-625, An Act to amend the Statistics Act (removal of imprisonment), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology without amendment. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), seconded by Mr. Kerr (West Nova), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), seconded by Mr. Kerr (West Nova), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:43 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 8:03 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |