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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 119 Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Memorandum of Understanding between the Speaker of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Commissioner of the RCMP". — Sessional Paper No. 8527-421-12.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (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. 421-00770 concerning Canadian heritage. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-88-01;
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— No. 421-00772 concerning the electoral system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-11-10.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), from the Special Committee on Electoral Reform, presented the Third Report of the Committee, "Strengthening Democracy in Canada: Principles, Process and Public Engagement for Electoral Reform". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-122. |
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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. 3 to 40, 42 to 46 and 49 to 57) was tabled. |
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Mr. Nault (Kenora), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Supporting Peace and Development in Guatemala and Colombia for the Long-Term". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-123. |
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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. 19, 33 and 36) was tabled. |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 17th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-124. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 31 and 32) was tabled. |
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Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Tenth Report of the Committee, "Canada Pension Plan: Child-Rearing and Disability Drop-Out Provisions". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-125. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 62) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe), seconded by Mr. Kent (Thornhill), Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property), 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. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), Bill C-324, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (production of or trafficking in substances), 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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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding the provisions of any Standing Order, for the duration of 2017, when a recorded division is to be held on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, except recorded divisions deferred to the conclusion of Oral Questions, the bells to call in the Members shall be sounded for not more than 30 minutes. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning natural health products (No. 421-00988);
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— by Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), one concerning rail transportation (No. 421-00989);
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— by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-00990);
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— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning sexual and violent content in the media (No. 421-00991);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), two concerning navigable waters (Nos. 421-00992 and 421-00993) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-00994).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-537 to Q-541 on the Order Paper. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-542 — Mr. Poilievre (Carleton) — With regard to charitable and political tax credits administered by the Canada Revenue Agency and Elections Canada: (a) what is the annual cost of administering the Charitable Donations Tax Credit, including staff salaries, program administration, and the tax credits themselves; (b) what is the annual cost of administering the Political Contributions Tax Credit, including staff salaries, program administration, and the tax credits themselves; (c) how many Canadians claimed the Charitable Donations Tax Credit, broken down by year from 2012 to present and by contribution amounts (i) less than $400, (ii) between $401 and $750, (iii) more than $751; (d) how many Canadians claimed the Political Contributions Tax Credit, broken down by year from 2012 to present and by contribution amounts (i) less than $400, (ii) between $401 and $750, (iii) more than $751; and (e) what is the income quintile of each person and the credit they claimed in (c) and (d)? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-421-542.
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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. Kent (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), moved, — That, in light of the regrettable comments made by the Prime Minister on behalf of Canadians on the death of Fidel Castro, and in an effort to send a clear signal to Cuban people and the international community that his comments do not reflect the true sentiments of Canadians, the House: (a) reject the comments made by the Prime Minister on November 26, 2016; (b) recognize the past atrocities and repression borne by the Cuban people under the rule of Fidel Castro, including his long and oppressive regime of imprisoning critics and reported beatings during arrest, restrictions on freedom of expression, association and assembly, and the suffering and restrictions placed on the press, minorities, and the democratic process, including the LGBT community; and (c) express its hope and full support for the people of Cuba, that they may now begin to see freedom and a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, in order to ensure a brighter and better future for the Cuban people now and for generations to come. |
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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. Kent (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), in relation to the Business of Supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:15 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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| YEAS: 82, NAYS: 218 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lukiwski Shipley Total: -- 82 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dubé Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 218 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), moved Motion No. 1, — That Vote 1b, in the amount of $473,938, under Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, be concurred in. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 211, NAYS: 90 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dubé Lamoureux Poissant Total: -- 211 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lukiwski Shields Total: -- 90 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), moved Motion No. 2, — That Vote 1b, in the amount of $10,825,154, under Privy Council Office — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, be concurred in. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 129 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ehsassi Lebouthillier Ratansi Total: -- 171 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Clement Lake Rayes Total: -- 129 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, except any Vote disposed of earlier today, 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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| YEAS: 171, NAYS: 128 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Ehsassi Lebouthillier Ratansi Total: -- 171 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Clement Lake Rayes Total: -- 128 |
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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. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), Bill C-35, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
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Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), 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: 171, NAYS: 128 (See list under Division No. 164) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-35, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, was read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole. |
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The Committee 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. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), 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: 171, NAYS: 128 (See list under Division No. 164) |
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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. Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice), 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: 171, NAYS: 128 (See list under Division No. 164) |
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-211, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day. |
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Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for October 27, 2016, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-421-13.
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— by Mr. McCallum (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) and Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-790-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:32 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 8:01 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |