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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 62 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 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 |
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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 response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petition: |
— No. 402-0309 concerning asbestos. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-4-05.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (OSCE) concerning its participation at the Election Observation Mission in Moldova of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), from April 2 to 7, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-61-10.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit of the Science and Technology Committee and the Economics and Security Committee Sub-Committee on East-West Economic Co-operation and Convergence to Vilnius, Lithuania, on November 5 and 6, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-16.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 70th Rose-Roth Seminar, held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from March 19 to 21, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-17.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the Seminar of the United Nations Development Program and the Meeting of the Political Committee of the APF, held in Luang Prabang, Laos, on April 8 and 9, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-52-05.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Twelve Plus Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in London, United Kingdom, on March 7, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-60-03.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Twelve Plus Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in London, United Kingdom, on September 15, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-60-04.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Twelve Plus Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in London, United Kingdom, on March 2, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-60-05.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Richardson (Calgary Centre), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Bill C-24, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Peru, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Peru and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Peru, with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-81. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 16 to 18 and 20) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 11th Report of the Committee, "Chapter 1, A Study of Federal Transfers to Provinces and Territories of the December 2008 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-82. |
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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. 7, 13 and 17 to 19) was tabled. |
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Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 12th Report of the Committee, "Chapter 5, Surveillance of Infectious Diseases - Public Health Agency of Canada of the May 2008 Report of the Auditor General of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-83. |
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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. 9, 18 and 19) was tabled. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 15th Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2009-2010 — Vote 15 under PRIVY COUNCIL). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-84. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 15) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), seconded by Mr. Russell (Labrador), Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (deductions — disabled child), 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 Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Bill C-397, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (persons born abroad), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
First Reading of Senate Public Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), Bill S-210, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, was read the first time 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. Cotler (Mount Royal), one concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (No. 402-0523);
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— by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-0524);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 402-0525) and two concerning unborn children (Nos. 402-0526 and 402-0527).
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Questions 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 return to the following question made into an Order for Return: |
Q-120 — Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean) — With respect to the contract for private motor vehicle (PMV) relocation services and the Department of Defence and the Department of Public Works and Government Services: (a) why did the departments terminate the contract with Colley Motorships Ltd.; (b) when do the departments intend to re-tender the contract for PMVs; (c) when do the departments expect to award the PMV contract; (d) in the meantime, do the departments intend to tender a number of contracts containing a single shipment request so as to remain under the $25,000 limit, in accordance with Government Contracts Regulations and, if so, will this method be used as a temporary solution until the final call for tenders; and (e) how many complaints about Autorail Forwarder did the departments receive during the contract period? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-120.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Raitt (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)), — That Bill C-20, An Act respecting civil liability and compensation for damage in case of a nuclear incident, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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 Mrs. Thi Lac (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should as soon as possible introduce a bill providing: a 110 dollar monthly increase in the guaranteed income supplement paid to pensioners; the continuation of the payment, for a period of six months, of the old age security pension and supplement to a person whose spouse or common-law partner has died; automatic registration for people 65 entitled to the guaranteed income supplement; full retroactivity of the guaranteed income supplement for seniors who have been short-changed. (Private Members' Business M-300) |
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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 -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Kennedy Pacetti Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clarke Kerr Richards Total: -- 133 |
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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. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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: 142, NAYS: 134 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Laforest Paquette Total: -- 142 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clarke Komarnicki Rickford Total: -- 134 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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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. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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: 140, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Kania Paillé Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clarke Kerr Richards Total: -- 133 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:16 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. Trudeau (Papineau), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to consider the introduction in Canada of a national voluntary service policy for young people by analyzing existing programs and using the work done by the Voluntary Sector Initiative in 2003 as its point of departure; by holding public hearings; and by presenting a report to the House no later than October 2009 that would contain among other things a review of similar policies in the rest of the world and a summary of the evidence heard; (Private Members' Business M-299) |
And of the amendment of Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “October 2009” with the words “November 16, 2009”.
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to on division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to consider the introduction in Canada of a national voluntary service policy for young people by analyzing existing programs and using the work done by the Voluntary Sector Initiative in 2003 as its point of departure; by holding public hearings; and by presenting a report to the House no later than November 16, 2009 that would contain among other things a review of similar policies in the rest of the world and a summary of the evidence heard. (Private Members' Business M-299) |
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The question was put on the main motion, as amended, and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 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 Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of Canada Development Investment Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008, 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. 8561-402-905-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of Canada Eldor Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2008, 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. 8561-402-922-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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— by Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance) — Reports of Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2008, 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. 8561-402-923-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:09 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 7:28 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |