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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 249 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the French Republic on Social Security and copy of the Implementing Agreement concerning the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the French Republic on Social Security, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated March 14, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-65.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the French Republic concerning Youth Mobility, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated March 14, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-66.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Obhrai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Agreement on Air Transport between Canada and the European Community and its Member States, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated December 17 and 18, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-411-67.
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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: |
— No. 411-3480 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-18-18;
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— No. 411-3482 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-12-27;
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— Nos. 411-3486 to 411-3488 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-20-26;
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— No. 411-3490 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-74-33;
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— No. 411-3495 concerning sources of energy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-99-02;
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— No. 411-3496 concerning Canada's railways. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-25-11;
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— No. 411-3497 concerning telecommunications. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-69-16;
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— No. 411-3501 concerning navigable waters. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-68-20;
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— No. 411-3511 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-17-19.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) 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, held in Paris, France, from February 7 to 9, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-20.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee of the APF, held in Balaclava, Mauritius, from March 14 to 16, 2013. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-52-21.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 61st Westminster Seminar on Practice and Procedure, held in London, United Kingdom, from March 9 to 12, 2012. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-411-53-11.
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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. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Bill C-507, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (obstruction), 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. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Bill C-508, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (obstruction), 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. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Goldstream River), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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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 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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| (Division No. 676 -- Vote no 676) | |
| YEAS: 149, NAYS: 118 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Daniel Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 149 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Jacob Papillon Total: -- 118 |
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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-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, 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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| YEAS: 148, NAYS: 116 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lake Saxton Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Karygiannis Papillon Total: -- 116 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| 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-1254 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-38.
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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-1255 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-39.
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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-1256 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-40.
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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-1257 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-41.
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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-1258 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-42.
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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-1259 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-411-43.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Duncan (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Ms. Ambrose (Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women), — That Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development; |
And of the motion of Mr. Rickford (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario), seconded by Mr. Seeback (Brampton West), — That this question be now put.
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The debate continued. |
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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. |
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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: 150, NAYS: 121 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Seeback Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 121 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the question was put on the original motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 155, NAYS: 116 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Lauzon Saxton Total: -- 155 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Côté Jacob Pacetti Total: -- 116 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-460, An Act respecting the implementation of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 122, NAYS: 147 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Crowder Kellway Péclet Total: -- 122 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Clement Lake Schellenberger Total: -- 147 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), — That Bill S-213, An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian veterans of the Korean War, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
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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: 270, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Côté Komarnicki Rankin Total: -- 270 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill S-213, An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian veterans of the Korean War, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:46 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), — That, in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life. (Private Members' Business M-230) |
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The debate continued. |
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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, May 22, 2013, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act, without amendment.
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
— by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), one concerning funding aid (No. 411-3785);
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— by Mr. Holder (London West), one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 411-3786).
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| 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 7:59 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |