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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 231 Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Supplementary Estimates (B) 2017-18", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1119-02.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), seconded by Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, 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 |
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Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 44th Report of the Committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-284. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), two concerning nuclear weapons (Nos. 421-01790 and 421-01791) and one concerning world peace (No. 421-01792);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning impaired driving (No. 421-01793) and one concerning sex selection (No. 421-01794);
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— by Mr. Paradis (Brome—Missisquoi), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-01795);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 421-01796) and one concerning immigration (No. 421-01797).
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Minister of Science), — That Bill C-63, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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 Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Minister of Science), — That Bill C-63, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, when the House adjourns on Thursday, November 9, 2017, it shall stand adjourned until Monday, November 20, 2017, provided that, for the purposes of Standing Order 28, the House shall be deemed to have sat on Friday, November 10, 2017. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Morneau (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Minister of Science), — That Bill C-63, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), seconded by Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris), — That Bill C-346, An Act to amend the Firearms Act (licences), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Brison (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including certification of assets) on the Regular Force Death Benefit Account as of March 31, 2016, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, s. 71(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-395-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:17 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 6:46 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |