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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 66 Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), Bill C-35, An Act to deter terrorism, and to amend the State Immunity Act, 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

Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 17th Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-89.

Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in.

Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (limiting credit for time spent in pre-sentencing custody), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-90.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20, 24 and 27) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , one concerning sources of energy (No. 402-0587);

— by , one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 402-0588);

— by , one concerning the income tax system (No. 402-0589);

— by , one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-0590) and one concerning the situation in Colombia (No. 402-0591);

— by , one concerning the democratic process (No. 402-0592);

— by , one concerning housing policy (No. 402-0593);

— by , one concerning radio and television programming (No. 402-0594).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Mr. Cannon (Minister of Foreign Affairs), — That 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, be now read a third time and do pass;

And of the motion of , seconded by , — That this question be now put.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 1.

Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-15 be amended by deleting Clause 3.

Debate arose on Motion No. 1.

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.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments;

And of Motion No. 1.

The debate continued on Motion No. 1.

The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act.

Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety) for Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Debate arose thereon.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Desnoyers (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, Statements by Ministers, pursuant to Standing Order 33, shall take place at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions and be followed by a moment of silence; any recorded division previously deferred to Wednesday, June 3 shall be taken up at the end of the moment of silence provided that the time taken for Statements by Ministers and the deferred recorded divisions shall be added to the time provided for Government Orders; and, notwithstanding Standing Order 30(7), Private Members’ Business shall begin no later than 7:00 p.m.

Private Members' Business

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made earlier today, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the expiry of the time provided for Statements by Ministers.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

Bill S-217, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day.

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 to amend the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, without amendment.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by — Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, 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. 8561-402-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Recommendation Regarding Caskets Vic Royal, a Division of Victoriaville Funeral Supplies Inc. (100 Percent Polyester Warp Pile Fabric, Cut)" dated May 12, 2009, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-572-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2009-2010 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-402-840-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Climate Change Plan for 2009, pursuant to the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, S.C. 2007, c. 30, sbs. 5(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-935-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:24 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:41 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).