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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 283 Monday, April 23, 2018 11:00 a.m. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be instructed to undertake a study on the situation of endangered whales and be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working to find a balance among various competing claims; and that the Committee present its final report to the House within four months of the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-154) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. McDonald (Avalon), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales” with the words “to continue the efforts to protect and help the recovery of NARW, beluga, and Southern Resident Killer Whales”; (b) replacing the words “call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working” with the words “call on expert witnesses on each of the species, and those who might be impacted by any possible actions to work”; (c) replacing the words “within four months of the adoption of this motion” with the words “by the end of the 2018 calendar year”. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Monsef (Minister of Status of Women), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the 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 second 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 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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| (Division No. 650 -- Vote no 650) | |
| YEAS: 164, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Erskine-Smith Lefebvre Robillard Total: -- 164 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Cooper Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Richards Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), — That Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, since the Bill: (a) fails to address the cost of the government’s carbon tax to the average Canadian family; (b) neglects to implement, or to even mention, the government’s promise of a balanced budget; and (c) will continue on the path of adding debt at twice the rate foreshadowed by the Minister of Finance.”.
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The debate continued. |
| 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, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Economic and Fiscal Outlook - April 2018", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1119-13.
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Costing Budget 2018 Measures", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1119-14.
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The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "The Borrowing Authority Act and measures of federal debt", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1119-15.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. May (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-376. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 82, 84 to 92 and 94 to 98) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Bill C-400, An Act to amend the Textile Labelling Act (animal skin, hair and fur), 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-02241);
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning conflicts of interest (No. 421-02242);
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— by Mr. Levitt (York Centre), one concerning Israel (No. 421-02243);
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— by Mr. Sweet (Flamborough—Glanbrook), one concerning Israel (No. 421-02244);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning navigable waters (No. 421-02245);
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— by Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-02246);
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— by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-02247);
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— by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), one concerning discrimination (No. 421-02248);
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— by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 421-02249);
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health care services (No. 421-02250);
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— by Mr. Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap), two concerning discrimination (Nos. 421-02251 and 421-02252);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 421-02253);
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— by Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach), three concerning discrimination (Nos. 421-02254 to 421-02256).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the revised returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-1515 — Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — With regard to the purchase of “likes” on Facebook by government departments, agencies, Crown Corporations, or other government entities since January 1, 2016: (a) what are the details of all such purchases, including (i) amount, (ii) date, (iii) number of “likes” purchased, (iv) title of page or post which received the likes; and (b) what is the total of all expenditures in (a)? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-1515-01.
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Q-1535 — Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove) — With regard to the February 2018 New Delhi reception invitation which was issued to Jaspal Atwal: (a) on what date did the Prime Minister’s Office become aware of the invitation; and (b) what departments or agencies were aware that Mr. Atwal received an invitation, and when did each department become aware of the invitation? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-1535-01.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), — That Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, since the Bill: (a) fails to address the cost of the government’s carbon tax to the average Canadian family; (b) neglects to implement, or to even mention, the government’s promise of a balanced budget; and (c) will continue on the path of adding debt at twice the rate foreshadowed by the Minister of Finance.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:45 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 84, NAYS: 210 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Saroya Total: -- 84 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duncan (Etobicoke North) LeBlanc Ratansi Total: -- 210 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 165, NAYS: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Eyolfson Levitt Rodriguez Total: -- 165 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Choquette Kitchen Ramsey Total: -- 129 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-74, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
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— P.C. 2018-189. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-25-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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— P.C. 2018-273, P.C. 2018-274, P.C. 2018-275, P.C. 2018-276, P.C. 2018-277, P.C. 2018-278, P.C. 2018-279, P.C. 2018-280, P.C. 2018-281, P.C. 2018-282, P.C. 2018-283, P.C. 2018-284, P.C. 2018-285, P.C. 2018-286, P.C. 2018-287, P.C. 2018-288, P.C. 2018-296, P.C. 2018-297 and P.C. 2018-298. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-3-34. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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— P.C. 2018-261, P.C. 2018-262, P.C. 2018-263, P.C. 2018-264, P.C. 2018-265, P.C. 2018-266, P.C. 2018-267, P.C. 2018-268, P.C. 2018-269, P.C. 2018-270, P.C. 2018-271 and P.C. 2018-272. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-14-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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— P.C. 2018-291. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-9-19. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
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— P.C. 2018-289 and P.C. 2018-290. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-10-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
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— P.C. 2018-188. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-18-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— P.C. 2018-249, P.C. 2018-250 and P.C. 2018-251. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-16-22. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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— P.C. 2018-240 and P.C. 2018-241. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-1-20. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)
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— P.C. 2018-238. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-22-20. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— P.C. 2018-242 and P.C. 2018-248. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-28-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)
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— P.C. 2018-292 and P.C. 2018-293. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-17-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)
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— P.C. 2018-243, P.C. 2018-244, P.C. 2018-245, P.C. 2018-246 and P.C. 2018-247. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-29-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
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— P.C. 2018-239, P.C. 2018-259 and P.C. 2018-260. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-30-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
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— P.C. 2018-252, P.C. 2018-253, P.C. 2018-254, P.C. 2018-255, P.C. 2018-256, P.C. 2018-257 and P.C. 2018-258. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-421-24-29. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:20 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 7:49 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |