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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 97 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), Bill C-594, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting hours), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed 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. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning passports (No. 403-1066);
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— by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-1067);
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— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 403-1068);
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— by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 403-1069);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning youth (No. 403-1070), one concerning international forums (No. 403-1071), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 403-1072) and one concerning federal programs (No. 403-1073).
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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 returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return: |
Q-405 — Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie) — With regard to requests for financial assistance made by communities affected by the forestry crisis under the Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec’s Forest Economies (TISQFE): (a) how many requests for financial assistance have been made since the initiative’s commencement on June 17, 2010; (b) how many requests for financial assistance have been made (i) by each of the 17 targeted communities listed under the TISQFE, (ii) for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE; (iii) by each of the 17 targeted communities for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE, (iv) for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE, (v) by each of the 17 targeted communities for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE; (c) how many requests for financial assistance have been made by (i) small and medium-sized enterprises, (ii) small and medium-sized enterprises in each of the 17 targeted communities listed under the TISQFE, (iii) small and medium-sized enterprises for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE, (iv) small and medium-sized enterprises for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE; (d) how many requests for financial assistance have been made by non-profit organizations (i) in each of the 17 targeted communities listed under the TISQFE, (ii) for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE, (iv) for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE; (e) how many requests for financial assistance have been made by tourist establishments (i) in each of the 17 targeted communities listed under the TISQFE, (ii) for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE, (iii) for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE; (f) of the requests submitted for the authorization of the Regional Director, how many did the Director approve, and how many did the Director reject; (g) of the requests submitted for the authorization of the General Director for Regional Coherence, how many did the General Director approve, and how many did the General Director reject; (h) of the requests submitted for the authorization of the Vice-President for Operations, how many did the Vice-President approve, and how many did the Vice-President reject; (i) of the requests submitted for the authorization of the President, how many did the President approve, and how many did the President reject; (j) of the requests submitted for the authorization of the Minister, how many did the Minister approve, and how many did the Minister reject; (k) in cases where financial assistance was granted, what was the amount granted to each requestor (i) in each of the 17 targeted communities listed under the TISQFE, (ii) for each of the five programs covered under the TISQFE, (iii) for each of the three initiatives covered under the TISQFE; and (l) what was the total amount of all financial assistance granted under the TISQFE in each of the (i) 17 targeted communities, (ii) five programs, (iii) three initiatives covered under the TISQFE? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-405.
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Q-418 — Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's) — With regard to the government's financial assistance to the provinces and territories through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA): (a) what is the total amount paid out by the government since the DFAA program began in 1970; (b) what is the total amount paid out each year to each province and territory since 1970; (c) what was the total amount paid out to the province of Quebec as a result of the Saguenay flooding in 1996; and (d) what was the total amount paid out to the province of Manitoba as a result of the Red River flood in 1997? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-403-418.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Seniors)), — That Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to the National Defence Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to the National Defence Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act, 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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Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Lunn (Minister of State (Sport)) for Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), — That Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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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: |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. Lebel (Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)), — That Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Order made Thursday, November 4, 2010, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), — That, in the opinion of the House, since the recent takeover bid for Potash Corporation raises concerns about the adequacy of the foreign investment review process under the Investment Canada Act (ICA), the Government of Canada should take immediate steps to amend the Investment Canada Act to ensure the views of those most directly affected by any takeover are considered, and any decision on whether a takeover delivers a “net benefit” to Canada is transparent by: (a) making public hearings a mandatory part of foreign investment review; (b) ensuring those hearings are open to all directly affected and expert witnesses they choose to call on their behalf; (c) ensuring all conditions attached to approval of a takeover be made public and be accompanied by equally transparent commitments to monitoring corporate performance on those conditions and appropriate and enforceable penalties for failure to live up to those conditions; (d) clarifying that a goal of the Act is to encourage foreign investment that brings new capital, creates new jobs, transfers new technology to this country, increases Canadian-based research and development, contributes to sustainable economic development and improves the lives of Canadian workers and their communities, and not foreign investment motivated simply by a desire to gain control of a strategic Canadian resource; and that the House express its opposition to the takeover of Potash Corporation by BHP. |
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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: 263, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Davidson Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Plamondon Total: -- 263 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil -- Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Asselin Blais Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) Total: -- 16 |
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Government orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Dechert (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Petit (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice), — That Bill C-22 be amended by restoring Clause 1 as follows:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 126, NAYS: 138 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Clarke Lake Reid Total: -- 126 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) DeBellefeuille Laforest Paquette Total: -- 138 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Asselin Blais Guimond (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) Total: -- 16 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
| 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 Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-573, An Act to establish Pope John Paul II Day. |
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Mr. Kania (Brampton West), seconded by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
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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. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A Message was received from the Senate as follows: |
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— ORDERED: That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament has been authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in Parliament Vote 10 of the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011. |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:15 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 7:36 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |