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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 43 Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council) for Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "A Study on Sexual Harassment in the Federal Workplace". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-37. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 6 and 7) was tabled. |
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Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill C-6, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions, with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-38. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 2 to 6 and 8) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Patry (Jonquière—Alma), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), Bill C-574, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), 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. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), moved, — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Monday, December 2, 2013, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), moved, — That this House do now adjourn. |
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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. 54 -- Vote no 54) | |
| YEAS: 80, NAYS: 165 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Christopherson Hughes Nantel Total: -- 80 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Ablonczy Cotler Kerr Reid Total: -- 165 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Monday, December 2, 2013, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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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. 55 -- Vote no 55) | |
| YEAS: 165, NAYS: 81 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Crockatt Kerr Reid Total: -- 165 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Comartin Jacob Nantel Total: -- 81 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning navigable waters (No. 412-1521);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1522);
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— by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1523);
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— by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning VIA Rail (No. 412-1524);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 412-1525) and one concerning transportation (No. 412-1526);
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— by Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1527);
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— by Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-1528);
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— by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1529);
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— by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), two concerning transportation (Nos. 412-1530 and 412-1531);
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— by Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1532);
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— by Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), one concerning the mining industry (No. 412-1533);
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— by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), one concerning the fur industry (No. 412-1534);
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— by Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), one concerning transportation (No. 412-1535);
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— by Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), one concerning national parks (No. 412-1536) and one concerning transportation (No. 412-1537).
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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. Poilievre (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, not more than three further sitting days 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 third 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: 136, NAYS: 111 |
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YEAS -- POUR Ablonczy Clement Lauzon Rickford Total: -- 136 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Jacob Murray Total: -- 111 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the Order for second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-526, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing), be discharged and the Bill withdrawn from the Order Paper. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, a debate on the subject of the situation in the Central African Republic take place, pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014; that during the debate, no quorum calls, requests for unanimous consent or dilatory motions be received by the Chair; and that any Member rising to speak during debate may indicate to the Chair that he or she will be dividing his or her time with another Member. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:02 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 Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), — That Bill C-523, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (disclosure of drug shortages), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 7:02 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, February 12, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:04 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 7:24 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |