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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 29 Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Third Report of the Committee (citizenship guide). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-36. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 6) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Bill C-514, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (lump sum), 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 correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning transportation (No. 403-0409) and one concerning foreign aid (No. 403-0410);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-0411) and one concerning suicide prevention (No. 403-0412);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning China (No. 403-0413).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-123 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-80 — Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) staffing levels and use of contracts for each fiscal year since 2004-2005: (a) what is the total number of staff employed at Headquarters, full time and contract; (b) what is the total number of staff employed in each of INAC’s Regional Offices, full time and contract; (c) what is the total number of staff employed by INAC organization, directorate and sector; (d) what is the total number of contracts awarded, their value, contact persons and the names of those organizations that received contracts all broken down by both province and constituency, and whether the contracts are for goods or services; (e) in detail, what was each contract awarded for; (f) was the contract tendered or sole-sourced; (g) in the case of a sole-source contract, was it approved by a minister and, if so, which minister approved it; and (h) in the case of a tendered contract, what is the number of tenders put forward and the length of the tender period? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-80.
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Q-81 — Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — With regard to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and their Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP): (a) which organizations have received funding over the last three years; (b) in the latest distribution of funds, what percentage of funding went to each province and how was that distribution determined; (c) what are the criteria for deciding what organizations are funded; (d) how much funding has been given to each federal riding over the last three years; and (e) why was there a budget cut for SDPP in 2006 and how has that affected the funding of new programs and the renewal of funding for current projects? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-81.
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Q-90 — Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's) — With respect to the Expert Review Panel on Medical Isotope Production: (a) what were the criteria and rationale to choose the four members of the panel; (b) who declined to sit on the panel; (c) how many times did the panel meet; (d) who did the panel consult; (e) what was the formal mandate of the panel; (f) did the panel have the technical expertise alone to be able to understand the proposals and make recommendations; (g) what is the relation of Dr. Alexander MacEwan, the Special Advisor on Medical Isotopes to the Minister of Health, to the panel; (h) did the panel recommend to the Minister that she implement the four recommendations of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine mentioned at the November 23rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Health; (i) what was the process for the panel to consult with provinces and territories; (j) did the panel consult and meet with each public and private consortium that made a submission to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their proposal; (k) will the government release the 22 submissions on ideas for isotope supply that were received and reviewed by the panel; (l) what was the role of the firm SECOR in the production of the expert panel report; (m) who, from SECOR, was assigned to this task; (n) what were the recommendations of the panel’s November 30th report to the government; (o) will the panel be dismantled or will it continue its advising role to the government following its November 30th report; and (p) what will be the outcome of the panel and the government’s next steps including, but not limited to, recommendations to proceed with projects, funding recommendations, or another phase of evaluations? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-90.
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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. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), moved, — That the House denounce the fact that the government seeks to marginalize the Quebec nation by introducing a bill to decrease Quebec’s political weight in the House, and that it affirm that Quebec Members of Parliament, who represent a nation, must hold at least 25 percent of the seats in the House. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “in the House” and substituting the following: |
“and call on the government not to enact any legislation that would reduce Quebec’s current representation in the House of Commons of 24.35% of the seats.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, Statements by Ministers, pursuant to Standing Order 33, shall be taken up at 3:00 p.m. |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), in relation to the Business of Supply; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval).
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The debate continued. |
| Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Spring 2010), together with an addendum, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-64-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)
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| 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. |
| Statements by Ministers |
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Pursuant to Order made earlier today, Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Seniors)) made a statement in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 33(1). |
| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), in relation to the Business of Supply; |
And of the amendment of Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval).
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:25 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:28 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île), seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), — That Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 6:28 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 21, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| 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. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2014 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2010 of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-811-01. (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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— by Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-128-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-176-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:28 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 6:47 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |