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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 83 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 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 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "On Our Way — Mental Health Commission of Canada — Annual Report 2009-2010". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-403-23.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour) laid upon the Table, — Report on the Employment Equity Act (Labour) for the year 2009, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-226-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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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 responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 403-0771 and 403-0868 concerning conscientious objection. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-94-01;
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— Nos. 403-0775 and 403-0818 concerning foreign aid. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-51-09;
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— Nos. 403-0776 and 403-0873 concerning international agreements. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-403-95-01.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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 21st Session of the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 24 and 25, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-60-06.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-104. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 25, 26 and 31) was tabled. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the Report was deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, October 27, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 11) |
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Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-105. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 20, 22 to 24 and 38) was tabled. |
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Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-106. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the Report was deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, October 27, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 12) |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 18th Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-107. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
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Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 19th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:
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Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-465, An Act respecting a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-108. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 23) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 19th 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 Standing Order 54(2), during the adjournment of the House the week of November 8, 2010, the time provided for the filing with the Clerk of any notice be no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2010. |
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. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0934) and one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 403-0935);
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— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0936);
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— by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), one concerning funding aid (No. 403-0937) and one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0938);
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— by Mr. Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0939);
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— by Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), one concerning health care services (No. 403-0940);
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— by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 403-0941);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-0942);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning Old Age Security benefits (No. 403-0943);
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— by Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0944);
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— by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0945);
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— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning passports (No. 403-0946).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-355 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-357 — Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — With regards to sea lice: (a) what is the current state of sea lice outbreaks in the west coast fisheries; (b) what has been the state of sea lice outbreaks in the west coast fisheries over the past 30 years; (c) what is the current state of sea lice outbreaks in any fishery in any region; (d) in what region was sea lice most prevalent in the past year; (e) in which rivers were sea lice outbreaks most prevalent (i) this year, (ii) over the past four years; (f) in which ports were sea lice outbreaks most prevalent (i) this year, (ii) over the past four years; (g) have any sea lice outbreaks shown resistance to chemical pesticide control (i) in the past year, (ii) in the past 30 years; (h) what are the recorded instances of sea lice resistance to chemical pesticide control (i) this year, (ii) in any year for which the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has records; (i) what is the effect of sea lice on the Fraser River sockeye salmon run; (j) what causes sea lice outbreaks; and (k) do sea lice outbreaks have an effect on wild salmon populations and, if so, what is that effect? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-357.
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| Government Orders |
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The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Ms. Raitt (Minister of Labour), — That Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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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 Abbott Cuzner Kerr Poilievre Total: -- 277 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Finley Lalonde Roy Total: -- 8 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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By unanimous consent, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following:
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“Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, be not now read a second time but that it be read a second time this day six months hence.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 77, NAYS: 200 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Christopherson Godin Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) Total: -- 77 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Dechert Lee Richardson Total: -- 200 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Finley Lalonde Roy Total: -- 8 |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), — That Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income), be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 85, NAYS: 186 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Comartin Guay Ménard Total: -- 85 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Day Lebel Richardson Total: -- 186 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Finley Lalonde Roy Total: -- 8 |
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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. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Faille (Vaudreuil-Soulanges), — That Bill C-386, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 113, NAYS: 153 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord) Nadeau Total: -- 113 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Clement Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Regan Total: -- 153 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaudin Finley Lalonde Roy Total: -- 8 |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:38 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 consideration at report stage of Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
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Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), 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 division. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be not now read a third time but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities for the purpose of reconsidering Clauses 3 and 4, or to add new clauses, with a view of clarifying the role of provinces, specifically Quebec, within the jurisdiction of the Bill.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Baird (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2011 to 2014-2015 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2010-2011 of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-852-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:37 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 7:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |