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| 41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 262 Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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 responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 411-3599 to 411-3604, 411-3673, 411-3689, 411-3690, 411-3761 and 411-3780 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-21-35;
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— No. 411-3648 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-44-24;
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— No. 411-3864 concerning international agreements. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-411-121-10.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Kerr (West Nova), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the 11th Report of the Committee, "Depleted Uranium and Canadian Veterans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-253. |
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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. 58 to 60, 62 to 66 and 73) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), seconded by Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier), Bill C-523, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (disclosure of drug shortages), 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. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie), Bill C-524, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (election advertising), 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. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 411-4042);
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— by Ms. Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine), one concerning foreign aid (No. 411-4043) and one concerning transportation (No. 411-4044);
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— by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), two concerning genetic engineering (Nos. 411-4045 and 411-4046);
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— by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), one concerning transportation (No. 411-4047) and one concerning navigable waters (No. 411-4048);
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— by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-4049).
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| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), moved, — That, in relation to Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration of the third reading stage of the Bill; and |
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that, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration of the third reading stage of the said Bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this Order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 711 -- Vote no 711) | |
| YEAS: 145, NAYS: 126 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Clarke Lake Saxton Total: -- 145 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Kellway Patry Total: -- 126 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, be now read a third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give third reading to Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, because it:
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(a) is primarily a Bill about the division of property on reserve but the Standing Committee on the Status of Women did not focus on this primary purpose during its deliberations;
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(b) fails to implement the ministerial representative recommendation for a collaborative approach to development and implementing legislation;
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(c) does not recognize First Nations jurisdiction or provide the resources necessary to implement this law;
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(d) fails to provide alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the community level;
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(e) does not provide access to justice, especially in remote communities;
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(f) does not deal with the need for non-legislative measures to reduce violence against Aboriginal women;
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(g) makes provincial court judges responsible for adjudicating land codes for which they have had no training or experience in dealing with; and
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(h) does not address underlying issues, such as access to housing and economic security that underlie the problems on-reserve in dividing matrimonial property.”.
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The debate continued. |
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At 11:32 a.m., the sitting was suspended. |
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At 11:53 a.m., the sitting resumed. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, be now read a third time and do pass; |
And of the amendment of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
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“the House decline to give third reading to Bill S-2, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, because it:
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(a) is primarily a Bill about the division of property on reserve but the Standing Committee on the Status of Women did not focus on this primary purpose during its deliberations;
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(b) fails to implement the ministerial representative recommendation for a collaborative approach to development and implementing legislation;
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(c) does not recognize First Nations jurisdiction or provide the resources necessary to implement this law;
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(d) fails to provide alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the community level;
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(e) does not provide access to justice, especially in remote communities;
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(f) does not deal with the need for non-legislative measures to reduce violence against Aboriginal women;
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(g) makes provincial court judges responsible for adjudicating land codes for which they have had no training or experience in dealing with; and
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(h) does not address underlying issues, such as access to housing and economic security that underlie the problems on-reserve in dividing matrimonial property.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
| Certificates of Election |
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The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Ms. Rumbolt-Jones (Labrador). |
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Ms. Rumbolt-Jones (Labrador), having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took her seat in the House. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage of Bill C-60, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 712 -- Vote no 712) | |
| YEAS: 132, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Julian Pacetti Total: -- 132 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 2 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 12. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 2 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Karygiannis Papillon Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motion No. 3 was also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 6 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 104. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 6 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 131, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Davies (Vancouver East) Karygiannis Papillon Total: -- 131 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 7 to 11 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 12 of Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 112. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 12 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 7, NAYS: 282 |
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YEAS -- POUR Bellavance Hyer Mourani Plamondon Total: -- 7 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Cullen Kerr Raitt Total: -- 282 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 13 to 15 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 16 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 125. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 16 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 99, NAYS: 190 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Kellway Papillon Total: -- 99 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 190 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 17 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 133. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 17 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 99, NAYS: 190 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Kellway Papillon Total: -- 99 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 190 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 18 and 19 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 20 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 136. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 20 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 99, NAYS: 190 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Kellway Papillon Total: -- 99 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 190 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 24, 26, 27 and 29 to 36 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 37 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 162. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 37 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 38 to 40 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 41 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 170. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 41 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 42 and 43 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 47 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 200. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 47 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 99, NAYS: 190 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cullen Kellway Papillon Total: -- 99 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Daniel Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) Rickford Total: -- 190 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 48 to 59 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 60 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 213. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 60 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 61 to 71 were also negatived on the same division. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 72 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 225. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 72 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 73 of Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-60 be amended by deleting Clause 228. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 73 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 133, NAYS: 156 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 74 and 78 to 80 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), 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: 156, NAYS: 133 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Crockatt Lake Ritz Total: -- 156 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Cuzner Jones Nunez-Melo Total: -- 133 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, Thursday, June 6, Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11, 2013, no quorum calls or dilatory motions shall be received by the Chair; and |
that, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, the House shall adjourn when no Member rises to speak to the second reading motion of Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, or at 9:00 p.m., whichever is earlier, and upon conclusion of the debate on the second reading motion of Bill S-14, or at 9:00 p.m., every question necessary to dispose of the said stage of the Bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, and if a recorded division is requested, it shall be deemed deferred until Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, when the House begins debate on the second reading motion of Bill C-62, An Act to give effect to the Yale Fist Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, one Member from each recognized party and the Member for Ahuntsic may speak to the said motion for not more than 10 minutes, after which the said Bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands, as reported by the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development with amendments. |
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Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), 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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Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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| YEAS: 162, NAYS: 120 |
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YEAS -- POUR Adams Daniel Lauzon Ritz Total: -- 162 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) Day Kellway Pacetti Total: -- 120 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of International Cooperation), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), — That Bill C-478, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), 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, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| 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 Mr. Baird (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)), — That Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 9:00 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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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-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, without amendment.
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| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Ambrose (Edmonton—Spruce Grove), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 411-4050).
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| Adjournment |
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At 9:00 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |