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42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 7 Friday, December 11, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Prayer

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Ms. Sahota (Brampton North), — That the following Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General of Canada:

To His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.;

And of the amendment of , seconded by , — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

"and regrets to inform Your Excellency that your government has not acknowledged that many of its promises do not provide transparent cost estimates, implementation plans, or consider cost burdens to the provinces, and as such your government should put the best interests of Canadians first by reversing its plan to deliberately put Canada back into deficit, since such a move would ultimately lead to a higher tax burden for Canadians, just as it reversed its unrealistic promise to bring 25 000 Syrian refugees to Canada before the end of 2015; and

further regrets to inform Your Excellency that your government has failed to outline a plan to create jobs in Canada's private sector, and has ignored important economic drivers such as the agricultural, energy and manufacturing sectors, despite the billions of dollars in economic activity they produce every year; and your government has also failed to mention Canada's responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies against ISIS at a time when they are stepping up their fight against terrorism.".

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons be appointed to review the report of the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada and other recent relevant consultation activities and studies, to consult with Canadians, experts and stakeholders, and make recommendations on the framework of a federal response on physician-assisted dying that respects the Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the priorities of Canadians;

That five Members of the Senate and ten Members of the House of Commons be Members of the Committee with two Chairpersons of which the House Co-Chair shall be from the governing party and the Senate Co-Chair from the Official Opposition party; and, that one additional Member of the third party be a Member of the Committee without voting privileges;

That the House of Commons membership be determined by the whip of each party by depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s Members of the Committee no later than five sitting days after the adoption of this motion;

That changes in the membership of the Committee, on the part of the House of Commons, be effective immediately after a notification signed by the Member acting as the chief Whip of any recognized party has been filed with the clerk of the Committee;

That the Committee be directed to consult broadly, take into consideration consultations that have been undertaken on the issue, examine relevant research studies and literature, and review models being used or developed in other jurisdictions;

That the Committee have the power to sit during sittings and adjournments of the House;

That the Committee have the power to report from time to time, to send for persons, papers and records, and to print such papers and evidence as may be ordered by the Committee;

That the Committee have the power to retain the services of expert, professional, technical and clerical staff, including legal counsel;

That the quorum of the Committee be eight Members whenever a vote, resolution or other decision is taken, so long as both Houses and all officially recognized parties are represented, and that the Joint Chairpersons be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence and authorize the printing thereof, whenever six Members are present, so long as both Houses and all officially recognized parties are represented;

That the Committee have the power to appoint, from among its Members such sub-committees as may be deemed appropriate and to delegate to such sub-committees, all or any of its powers, except the power to report to the Senate and House of Commons;

That the Committee have the power to adjourn from place to place within and outside Canada;

That the Committee have the power to authorize television and radio broadcasting of any or all of its proceedings;

That the Committee make its final report no later than February 26, 2016; and

That a Message be sent to the Senate requesting that House to unite with this House for the above purpose and to select, if the Senate deems advisable, Members to act on the proposed Special Joint Committee.

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Ms. Sahota (Brampton North), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

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

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House, on behalf of all Canadians, warmly welcome our new Syrian and Iraqi neighbours, and indeed all refugees who have escaped conflict around the world and arrived safely in Canada, a country with an unwavering commitment to pluralism, human rights and the rule of law.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 421-00011).

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

Royal Assent

The Speaker informed the House that His Excellency the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of giving the Royal Assent to a certain Bill.

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

Messages from the Senate

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-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.

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

And of the amendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), moved the following subamendment, — That the amendment be amended by adding the following after the words “tax burden for Canadians":

"and by backing away from its undemocratic plan to scrap Canada's current voting system without consulting Canadians in a referendum first, as most democratically-minded governments, such as the governments of British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, have done,".

Debate arose thereon.

Royal Assent

A Message was received from His Excellency the Governor General desiring the immediate attendance of the Commons in the Senate.

Accordingly, the Speaker, with the Commons, proceeded to the Senate.

The Commons returned to the Chamber.

Whereupon, the Speaker reported that he had addressed His Excellency the Governor General as follows:

“May it please Your Excellency:

The Commons of Canada have voted Supplies required to enable the Government to defray certain expenses of the public service.

In the name of the Commons I present to Your Excellency the following Bill:

An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2016.

To which Bill I humbly request Your Excellency's Assent.”

Whereupon, the Clerk of the Senate, by Command of His Excellency the Governor General, did say:

“In Her Majesty's name, His Excellency the Governor General thanks Her Loyal Subjects, accepts their benevolence, and assents to this Bill.”

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 (Appropriation Act No. 4, 2015-16) — Chapter No. 42.

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

And of the amendment of , seconded by ;

And of the subamendment of , seconded by .

The debate continued.

Messages from the Senate

Messages were received from the Senate as follows:

— ORDERED: That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint the House that the names of the Honourable Senators appointed to serve on the Standing Joint Committees are as follows:

LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT

The Honourable Senators Ataullahjan, Eaton, Mercer, Merchant, and Rivard.

SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS

The Honourable Senators Carignan, P.C., Frum, Martin, McCoy, Moore, Plett, Runciman, and Smith, P.C. (Cobourg).

— ORDERED: That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has adopted the following motion:

That a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons be appointed to review the report of the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada and other recent relevant consultation activities and studies, to consult with Canadians, experts and stakeholders, and make recommendations on the framework of a federal response on physician-assisted dying that respects the Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the priorities of Canadians;

That five Members of the Senate and ten Members of the House of Commons be Members of the Committee with two Chairpersons of which the House Joint-chair shall be from the governing party and the Senate Joint-chair from the Official Opposition party; and, that one additional Member of the third party in the House of Commons be a member of the Committee without voting privileges;

That, notwithstanding Rule 12-2 of the Rules of the Senate, the Honourable Senators Cowan, Joyal, P.C., Nancy Ruth, Ogilvie and Seidman be appointed to serve on the Committee;

That changes in membership of the Committee on the part of the Senate be made in accordance with Rule 12-5 of the Rules of the Senate;

That the Committee be directed to consult broadly, take into consideration consultations that have been undertaken on the issue, examine relevant research studies and literature and review models being used or developed in other jurisdictions;

That the Committee have the power to sit during sittings and adjournments of the Senate;

That the Committee have the power to sit during sittings and adjournments of the House of Commons;

That the Committee have the power to report from time to time; to examine witnesses; to send for persons, papers and records, and to print such papers and evidence as may be ordered by the Committee;

That the Committee have the power to retain the services of expert, professional, technical and clerical staff, including legal counsel;

That the quorum of the Committee be eight Members whenever a vote, resolution or other decision is taken, so long as both Houses and all officially recognized parties are represented, and that the Joint Chairs be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence and authorize the printing thereof, whenever six Members are present, so long as both Houses and all officially recognized parties are represented;

That the Committee have the power to adjourn from place to place within and outside Canada;

That the Committee have the power to authorize television and radio broadcasting of any or all of its proceedings; and

That the Committee make its final report no later than February 26, 2016.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:

— by — Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-88-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— by — Reports of Canada Development Investment Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-421-905-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Reports of Canada Eldor Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-421-922-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Reports of Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-421-923-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Reports of the Canada GEN Investment Corporation (7176384 Canada Inc.) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-421-948-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by , one concerning the grain industry (No. 421-00012).

Adjournment

At 2:32 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, January 25, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).