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| 42nd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 422 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| 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. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), seconded by Ms. Ramsey (Essex), — That, in the opinion of the House, a special committee, chaired by the Speaker of the House, should be established at the beginning of each new Parliament, in order to select all Officers of Parliament; (Private Members' Business M-170) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Ms. Trudel (Jonquière), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “in the opinion of the House,” and substituting the following:
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“during this Parliament, a special joint committee co-chaired by the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament should be created as a pilot project to begin undertaking the selection process for the vacant Auditor General of Canada position.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 1323 -- Vote no 1323) | |
| YEAS: 49, NAYS: 231 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Choquette Johns Nantel Total: -- 49 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Duclos Lake Reid Total: -- 231 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 1324 -- Vote no 1324) | |
| YEAS: 57, NAYS: 222 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Choquette Jolibois Philpott Total: -- 57 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dubourg Kmiec Raitt Total: -- 222 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That Bill S-243, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (reporting on unpaid income tax), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 1325 -- Vote no 1325) | |
| YEAS: 134, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Cooper Kitchen Ramsey Total: -- 134 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ehsassi Lamoureux Robillard Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Canadian Mennonites have made to building Canadian society, their history of hope and perseverance, the richness of the Mennonite culture, their role in promoting peace and justice both at home and abroad, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Mennonite heritage for future generations, by declaring the second week of September as Mennonite Heritage Week. (Private Members' Business M-111) |
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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. 1326 -- Vote no 1326) | |
| YEAS: 275, NAYS: 6 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Donnelly Kusie Ramsey Total: -- 275 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Barsalou-Duval Fortin Ste-Marie Total: -- 6 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (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. 421-03474, 421-03475, 421-03489 and 421-03491 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-421-31-71.
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Introduction of Government Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister), seconded by Ms. Freeland (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Bill C-100, An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States”.
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Statements by Ministers |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister) made a statement. |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations, held in New York, New York, on February 21 and 22, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-60-20.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the Parliamentary Meeting on the Occasion of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York, New York, from March 12 to 14, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-60-21.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) presented the report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Twelve Plus Group, held in Horta and Terceira, Portugal, from March 24 to 26, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-421-60-22.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Easter (Malpeque), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 30th Report of the Committee (Bill C-97, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-574. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 206 to 216) was tabled. |
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Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 25th Report of the Committee, "Peacebuilding and Development in Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Recommendations for Canadian Action". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-575. |
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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. 98, 113 to 115, 117, 119, 120, 139 and 141) was tabled. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-03967);
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— by Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal), seven concerning the use of animals in research (Nos. 421-03968 to 421-03974);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning crimes against humanity (No. 421-03975);
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— by Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), one concerning the use of animals in research (No. 421-03976);
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— by Mr. Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), one concerning refugees (No. 421-03977);
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— by Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning federal programs (No. 421-03978);
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— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), five concerning health care services (Nos. 421-03979 to 421-03983) and one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-03984);
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning climate change (No. 421-03985);
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— by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-03986);
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— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), two concerning road transportation (Nos. 421-03987 and 421-03988) and one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 421-03989);
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— by Mrs. Wong (Richmond Centre), fifty-four concerning health care services (Nos. 421-03990 to 421-04043);
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— by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-04044);
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— by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 421-04045);
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-04046) and one concerning organ transplants (No. 421-04047);
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— by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), one concerning Afghanistan (No. 421-04048).
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| Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers |
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The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-16 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1). |
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Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), moved, — That an Order of the House do issue for an unredacted copy of the 60-page memo dated October 24, 2018, that former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick wrote for the Prime Minister concerning Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. (Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-16) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 110, NAYS: 139 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lloyd Sansoucy Total: -- 110 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Ehsassi Lametti Ratansi Total: -- 139 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Beaulieu LeBlanc Total: -- 2 |
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mrs. Jordan (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That Bill C-98, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Agency 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 debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:33 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 Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-418, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). |
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Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility), seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence), — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, be now read a second time and concurred in. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
| 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-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms, without amendment.
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| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows: |
— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 4 Respecting Flooded Areas (81100-3-74-3), dated May 24, 2019, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, R.S. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1223-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mr. Garneau (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order Respecting the Protection of Killer Whales (Ornicus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia (81100--3-75), dated May 24, 2019, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, R.S. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-421-1223-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)
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— by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 59th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Report 7, Compliance Activities—Canada Revenue Agency, of the 2018 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-512), presented to the House on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-512.
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:26 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 7:47 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |