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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION
JOURNALS
No. 96
Tuesday, May 6, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Daily Routine Of Business
Tabling of Documents
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:
— P.C. 2003-366, P.C. 2003-422, P.C. 2003-449, P.C. 2003-487, P.C. 2003-488, P.C. 2003-489 and P.C. 2003-490. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-3-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
— P.C. 2003-480, P.C. 2003-481, P.C. 2003-482 and P.C. 2003-483. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-14-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
— P.C. 2003-526. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-7-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)
— P.C. 2003-493. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-9-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
— P.C. 2003-384, P.C. 2003-455 and P.C. 2003-538. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-10-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
— P.C. 2003-370, P.C. 2003-371, P.C. 2003-450, P.C. 2003-477, P.C. 2003-492, P.C. 2003-529, P.C. 2003-530, P.C. 2003-531, P.C. 2003-533, P.C. 2003-535, P.C. 2003-542 and P.C. 2003-543. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-8-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
— P.C. 2003-362, P.C. 2003-494, P.C. 2003-495, P.C. 2003-496, P.C. 2003-497, P.C. 2003-525, P.C. 2003-534, P.C. 2003-540, P.C. 2003-541, P.C. 2003-544, P.C. 2003-545, P.C. 2003-546 and P.C. 2003-547. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-4-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)
— P.C. 2003-372, P.C. 2003-373, P.C. 2003-374, P.C. 2003-375 and P.C. 2003-451. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-18-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
— P.C. 2003-377, P.C. 2003-378, P.C. 2003-379, P.C. 2003-380, P.C. 2003-452, P.C. 2003-498, P.C. 2003-499, P.C. 2003-527, P.C. 2003-528, P.C. 2003-532, P.C. 2003-536 and P.C. 2003-537. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-22-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
— P.C. 2003-491, P.C. 2003-523 and P.C. 2003-524. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-13-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)
— P.C. 2003-376, P.C. 2003-539 and P.C. 2003-548. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-17-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)
— P.C. 2003-361, P.C. 2003-478 and P.C. 2003-479. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-5-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
— P.C. 2003-363, P.C. 2003-364, P.C. 2003-484, P.C. 2003-485 and P.C. 2003-486. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-372-24-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
Motions
Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 118, NAYS: 69
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Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Easter (Solicitor General of Canada) , moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the stage of consideration of Senate amendments to the Bill; and
That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration of the said 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.
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 124, NAYS: 77
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , — That, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House concurs with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C-10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), but
That this House, while disapproving of any infraction of its privileges or rights by the other House, in this case waives its claim to insist upon such rights and privileges, but the waiver of said rights and privileges is not to be drawn into a precedent; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith;
And of the amendment of Mr. Hilstrom (Selkirk—Interlake) , seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House does not concur with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C- 10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), since it is the view of this House that such alteration to Bill C-10 by the Senate is an infringement of the rights and privileges of the House of Commons; and
That this House asks that the Senate consider Bill C- 10 in an undivided form; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith.”;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “Bill C-10 by the Senate” the words “goes beyond the authority of the Senate and”.
The debate continued.
Statements By Members
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.
Oral Questions
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Government Orders
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Boudria (Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) , — That Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 175, NAYS: 46
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Accordingly, the Bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) , — That Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, be now read a third time and do pass.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 179, NAYS: 42
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Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , — That, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House concurs with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C-10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), but
That this House, while disapproving of any infraction of its privileges or rights by the other House, in this case waives its claim to insist upon such rights and privileges, but the waiver of said rights and privileges is not to be drawn into a precedent; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith;
And of the amendment of Mr. Hilstrom (Selkirk—Interlake) , seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House does not concur with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C- 10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), since it is the view of this House that such alteration to Bill C-10 by the Senate is an infringement of the rights and privileges of the House of Commons; and
That this House asks that the Senate consider Bill C- 10 in an undivided form; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith.”;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “Bill C-10 by the Senate” the words “goes beyond the authority of the Senate and”.
The debate continued.
Motions
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 29, 2003 it shall stand adjourned until Monday, June 2, 2003 provided that the report stage of any bill reported from committee on May 29, 2003 may be taken up on or after June 2, 2003 and that any notices of motions may be received by the Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 30, 2003.
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) , — That, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House concurs with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C-10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), but
That this House, while disapproving of any infraction of its privileges or rights by the other House, in this case waives its claim to insist upon such rights and privileges, but the waiver of said rights and privileges is not to be drawn into a precedent; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith;
And of the amendment of Mr. Hilstrom (Selkirk—Interlake) , seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:
“, in relation to the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, this House does not concur with the Senate's division of the Bill into two parts, namely, Bill C-10A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, and Bill C- 10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), since it is the view of this House that such alteration to Bill C-10 by the Senate is an infringement of the rights and privileges of the House of Commons; and
That this House asks that the Senate consider Bill C- 10 in an undivided form; and
That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours therewith.”;
And of the subamendment of Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster) , — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “Bill C-10 by the Senate” the words “goes beyond the authority of the Senate and”.
The debate continued.
At 5:58 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.
The question was put on the subamendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 92, NAYS: 134
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:
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YEAS: 92, NAYS: 134 (See list under Division No. 157) |
The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division:
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YEAS: 135, NAYS: 93
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Private Members' Business
At 6:34 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.
Mr. Marceau (Charlesbourg—Jacques-Cartier) , seconded by Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean) , moved, — That the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights study the process by which judges are appointed to Courts of Appeal and to the Supreme Court of Canada. (Private Members' Business M-288)
Debate arose thereon.
Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.
Messages from the Senate
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-2, An Act to establish a process for assessing the environmental and socio-economic effects of certain activities in Yukon, without amendment.
Adjournment
At 7:35 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).