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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 329

Monday, October 1, 2018

11:00 a.m.



Prayer
Vacancies

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the Electoral District of York—Simcoe, in the Province of Ontario, by reason of the resignation of the Hon. Peter Van Loan, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on Sunday, September 30, 2018, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

Private Members' Business

At 11:03 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Filipino-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Filipino language and culture, and the importance of reflecting upon Filipino heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Filipino Heritage Month. (Private Members' Business M-155)

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 House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), seconded by Mr. Carr (Minister of International Trade Diversification), — That Bill C-77, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the 13th Report of the Committee, "A Vision for Cultural Hubs and Districts in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-451.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 95, 100 to 106, 109, 116, 117 and 119) was tabled.


Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 50th Report of the Committee, "Report 7, Consular Services to Canadians Abroad—Global Affairs Canada, of the 2018 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-452.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 102 and 108) was tabled.


Presenting Petitions

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

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning China (No. 421-02694);
— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 421-02695) and one concerning the economy (No. 421-02696);
— by Mrs. Nassif (Vimy), one concerning employment (No. 421-02697);
— by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning marine transportation (No. 421-02698);
— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-02699).
Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), seconded by Mr. Carr (Minister of International Trade Diversification), — That Bill C-77, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence.

The debate continued.

Notices of Motions

Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-77, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts.


Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-78, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act.


Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-82, An Act to implement a multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sajjan (Minister of National Defence), seconded by Mr. Carr (Minister of International Trade Diversification), — That Bill C-77, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence.

The debate continued.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2018-2019 to 2022-2023 of the National Capital Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-421-821-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
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 6:48 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).