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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 6 Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 40(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-626-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West), Bill C-205, An Act to designate the month of June as ALS Month, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), seconded by Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (abuse of vulnerable persons), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Bill C-207, An Act to establish National Appreciation Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (interpretation of numerical dates), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high-profile offenders), 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 Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), one concerning climate change (No. 421-00004);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00005);
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— by Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00006);
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— by Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), one concerning housing policy (No. 421-00007);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-00008) and one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00009).
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| Business of Supply |
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The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply. |
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Mr. Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), moved, — That, given that ISIS has taken responsibility for recent deadly attacks in Paris, Beirut, and Africa, and has declared war on Canada, this House: (a) acknowledge that now is not the time for Canada to step back and force our allies to take on a heavier burden in the fight against ISIS; (b) remind the government of its obligation to our NATO partners and its responsibility to protect the freedom, democracy, safety, and security of Canadians; (c) call upon the government to maintain the air-combat mission of the RCAF CF-18 fighter jets; (d) express its appreciation to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their participation in the fight against terror; and (e) reconfirm our commitment to our allies to stop ISIS. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| 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. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
| Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the House of Commons to Canadians for the year 2015. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-421-1.
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 3 -- Vote no 3) | |
| YEAS: 104, NAYS: 220 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deltell Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Saroya Total: -- 104 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Duclos Lametti Picard Total: -- 220 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Foote (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016 be concurred in. |
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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. 4 -- Vote no 4) | |
| YEAS: 228, NAYS: 96 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dubourg Kwan Plamondon Total: -- 228 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Diotte Lebel Saroya Total: -- 96 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Foote (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), Bill C-3, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2016, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Foote (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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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: 227, NAYS: 96 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dubourg Lametti Poissant Total: -- 227 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Diotte Lebel Saroya Total: -- 96 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-3, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2016, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Commitee considered the Bill and reported it without amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Foote (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), 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: 227, NAYS: 96 (See list under Division No. 5) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Foote (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), moved, — That the Bill 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: 227, NAYS: 96 (See list under Division No. 5) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Ms. Mihychuk (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour) — Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance Premium Rate, together with the Summary, for the year 2016, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, s. 66.31(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1071-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00010).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:15 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 7:38 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |