//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, "Strengthening the Protection of Women in our Immigration System" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-183), presented to the House on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-412-183.8510-412-183 Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, "Strengthening the Protection of Women in our Immigration System"8512-412-183 Government Response to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, "Strengthening the Protection of Women in our Immigration System"Alexander, ChrisImmigration and immigrantsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and ImmigrationWomen4170139//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-548-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-548-03 Access to Information Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusImmigration and Refugee BoardMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights4170140//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-585-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-585-03 Access to Information Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights4170141-Daily Routine Of BusinessIntroduction of Government BillsDecision MadePursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Uppal (Minister of State (Multiculturalism)) for Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Valcourt (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.Alexander, ChrisC-75, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to another ActCitizenship and identityGovernment billsIntroduction and First readingMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationOaths4166906//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgGovernment OrdersStart ConsiderationThe Order was read for the third reading of Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Ms. Bergen (Minister of State (Social Development)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.Debate arose thereon.Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationS-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other ActsSenate billsThird reading and adoption4162799//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDeferred Recorded DivisionsGovernment OrdersStart Consideration Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Ms. Leitch (Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationReport stageS-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other ActsSenate bills4161119//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-12 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration4131079//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-13 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration4131080-Government OrdersResume ConsiderationThe House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mrs. Wong (Minister of State (Seniors)), — That Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.The debate continued.Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationS-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other ActsSecond readingSenate bills4024671-Government OrdersResume ConsiderationThe House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mrs. Wong (Minister of State (Seniors)), — That Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.The debate continued.Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationS-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other ActsSecond readingSenate bills4008695//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-11 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration4004084//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Copy of Proposed Regulations Amending the Citizenship Regulations, pursuant to the Citizenship Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-29, sbs. 27.1(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-1009-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-1009-01 Proposed Regulations Amending the Citizenship RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration4004900//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgGovernment OrdersStart ConsiderationThe Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mrs. Wong (Minister of State (Seniors)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.Debate arose thereon.Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationS-7, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other ActsSecond readingSenate bills3975917//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDeferred Recorded DivisionsSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-09 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3953976//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDeferred Recorded DivisionsSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-10 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3953977//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgPetitions Filed with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-548-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-548-02 Access to Information Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusImmigration and Refugee BoardMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights3821809//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgPetitions Filed with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-585-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-585-02 Access to Information Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights3821900//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgPrivate Members' BusinessStart ConsiderationThe Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.Debate arose thereon.Alexander, ChrisC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationThird reading and adoption3797781-Private Members' BusinessResume ConsiderationThe House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a third time and do pass.The debate continued.Alexander, ChrisC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationThird reading and adoption3797787//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDeferred Recorded DivisionsGovernment OrdersStart Consideration Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.Alexander, ChrisC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationReport stage3783601//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-07 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3783608//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-08 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3783609-Deferred Recorded DivisionsGovernment OrdersDecision MadePursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), seconded by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, because it:(a) does not provide an adequate solution for reducing citizenship application processing times, which have been steadily increasing;(b) puts significant new powers in the hands of the Minister that will allow this government to politicize the granting of Canadian citizenship;(c) gives the Minister the power to revoke citizenship, which will deny some Canadians access to a fair trial in Canada and will raise serious questions since Canadian law already includes mechanisms to punish those who engage in unlawful acts; and(d) includes a declaration of intent to reside provision, which in fact gives officials the power to speculate on the intent of a citizenship applicant and then potentially deny citizenship based on this conjecture.”.The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: (Division No. 157 -- Vote no 157)YEAS: 101, NAYS: 140YEAS -- POURAllen (Welland)AndrewsAtamanenkoAubinBélangerBenskinBevingtonBoivinBorgBrahmiBrosseauCaronCaseyCashChicoineChisholmChoquetteChristophersonClearyComartinCôtéCrowderCullenCuznerDavies (Vancouver Kingsway)DewarDionDionne LabelleDonnellyDoré LefebvreDubéDuncan (Edmonton—Strathcona)DusseaultEasterEykingFortinFreemanGarrisonGenestGenest-JourdainGiguèreGodinGravelleGroguhéHarris (Scarborough Southwest)Harris (St. John's East)HassainiaHsuHughesJacobJulianKellwayLamoureuxLapointeLaroseLatendresseLeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard)LeslieLiuMacAulayMaiMarstonMasseMathyssenMayMcGuintyMcKay (Scarborough—Guildwood)Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue)Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine)Morin (Laurentides—Labelle)Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot)NashNichollsNunez-MeloPacettiPapillonPécletPilonQuachRaffertyRankinRavignatRaynaultReganRousseauSaganashScarpaleggiaScottSellahSgroSimms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor)Sims (Newton—North Delta)SitsabaiesanSt-DenisStewartStofferSullivanThibeaultTooneTurmelValeriote -- 101NAYS -- CONTREAblonczyAdamsAdlerAglukkaqAlbasAlbrechtAllen (Tobique—Mactaquac)AllisonAmblerAmbroseAndersAndersonArmstrongAshfieldAspinBairdBenoitBezanBlaneyBlockBoughenBraidBrown (Leeds—Grenville)Brown (Barrie)BruinoogeButtCalandraCalkinsCannanCarmichaelCarrieChisuChongClarkeCrockattDanielDavidsonDechertDel MastroDevolinDreeshenDuncan (Vancouver Island North)DykstraFalkFantinoFastFindlay (Delta—Richmond East)Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk)FletcherGalipeauGillGloverGoguenGoodyearGosalGourdeGrewalHarris (Cariboo—Prince George)HawnHayesHiebertHobackHolderJamesKamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission)Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's)KerrKomarnickiKramp (Prince Edward—Hastings)LakeLauzonLebelLeefLemieuxLeungLizonLobbLukiwskiLunneyMacKay (Central Nova)MacKenzieMaguireMcLeodMenegakisMerrifieldMillerMoore (Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam)Moore (Fundy Royal)NicholsonNorlockObhraiOliverO'Neill GordonO'ToolePaynePoilievrePrestonRajotteReidRempelRichardsRickfordRitzSaxtonSchellenbergerSeebackSheaShipleyShorySmithSopuckSorensonStantonStorsethStrahlSweetTilsonToetTrostTrottierTruppeUppalValcourtVan KesterenVan LoanVellacottWallaceWarawaWarkentinWatsonWeston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country)Weston (Saint John)WilksWilliamsonWongWoodworthYelichYoung (Oakville)Young (Vancouver South)Zimmer -- 140PAIRED -- PAIRÉSNil--AucunAlexander, ChrisBlanchette-Lamothe, LysaneC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusDecisions of the HouseDivision No. 157Government billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationNew Democratic Party CaucusReasoned amendmentsRecorded divisionsSecond reading3755313-Government OrdersResume ConsiderationThe House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), — That Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration;And of the amendment of Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), seconded by Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, because it:(a) does not provide an adequate solution for reducing citizenship application processing times, which have been steadily increasing;(b) puts significant new powers in the hands of the Minister that will allow this government to politicize the granting of Canadian citizenship;(c) gives the Minister the power to revoke citizenship, which will deny some Canadians access to a fair trial in Canada and will raise serious questions since Canadian law already includes mechanisms to punish those who engage in unlawful acts; and(d) includes a declaration of intent to reside provision, which in fact gives officials the power to speculate on the intent of a citizenship applicant and then potentially deny citizenship based on this conjecture.”.The debate continued.Alexander, ChrisBlanchette-Lamothe, LysaneC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationNew Democratic Party CaucusReasoned amendmentsSecond reading3753251//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDeferred Recorded DivisionsBusiness of SupplySessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-05 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3685941//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-04 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship, Immigration and MulticulturalismStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3632213//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgGovernment OrdersStart ConsiderationThe Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.Debate arose thereon.Alexander, ChrisC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsConservative CaucusGovernment billsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationSecond reading359301435930153593016//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/25465PeterVan LoanHon.Peter-VanLoanYork—SimcoeConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/42/VanLoanPeter_CPC.jpgGovernment OrdersTake-note DebatesStart ConsiderationAt 7:17 p.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, February 24, 2014, under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the evolving situation in Ukraine. (Government Business No. 8)Alexander, ChrisConsideration in a Committee of the WholeGovernment Business No. 8Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationResolving into a Committee of the WholeTake-note debatesUkraine4100072-Daily Routine Of BusinessIntroduction of Government BillsDecision MadePursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council) for Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Minister of State), Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.Alexander, ChrisC-24, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to other ActsCitizenship and identityConservative CaucusGovernment billsIntroduction and First readingMinister of Citizenship and Immigration3562674//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-03 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusMinister of Citizenship and Immigration3553315//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Revised report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the year 2013, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 94(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-800-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-800-02 Revised report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the year 2013Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationImmigration and immigrantsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3484167//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-02 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection RegulationsAlexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3477583//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgDaily Routine Of BusinessTabling of DocumentsSessional Paper tabledPursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) laid upon the Table, — Report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the year 2013, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 94(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-800-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-800-01 Report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the year 2013Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationImmigration and immigrantsMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3448356//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-548-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-548-01 Access to Information Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusImmigration and Refugee BoardMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights3440137//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-412-585-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)8561-412-585-01 Access to Information Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Justice and Human Rights3440138//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/71576ChrisAlexanderHon.Chris-AlexanderAjax—PickeringConservative CaucusOntario//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/41/AlexanderChris_CPC.jpgReturns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the HouseSessional Paper tabled— by Mr. Alexander (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, dated December 2013, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-412-790-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)8560-412-790-01 Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, dated December 2013Alexander, ChrisConservative CaucusDepartment of Citizenship and ImmigrationMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationStanding Committee on Citizenship and Immigration3438403INTERVENTIONParliament and SessionOrder of BusinessTopicProcedural TermSearchResults per pageOrder byTarget search languageSide by SideMaximum returned rowsPagePUBLICATION TYPE