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Minutes of Proceedings
The witnesses answered questions.
The committee resumed its clause-by-clause study on Clause 4 of the Bill.
“prescribed foods that contain more than the prescribed level of sugars, saturated fat or sodium in a manner that is primarily directed at persons who are under 13”
Laila Goodridge moved, — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “prescribed foods” the following: “, excluding unprocessed foods,”.
After debate, by unanimous consent, the subamendment was withdrawn.
The question was put on the amendment of Adam van Koeverden and it was agreed to.
“(2) Advertising, whether sponsored or made through programming, the goal of which is to promote a healthy lifestyle in children, including youth sports and athletic programs and endeavours, is exempt from the application of subsection (1).”
The Chair ruled the proposed amendment inadmissible because it was beyond the scope of the Bill, as provided on page 770 of House of Commons Procedure and Practice, Third Edition.
Whereupon, Laila Goodridge appealed the decision of the Chair.
The question: "Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?" was put and the decision was sustained on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Don Davies, Brendan Hanley, Majid Jowhari, Marcus Powlowski, Sonia Sidhu, Adam van Koeverden — 6;
NAYS: Ed Fast, Laila Goodridge, Matt Jeneroux, Robert Kitchen, Luc Thériault — 5.
“7.11 Section 7.1 shall not be interpreted as affecting or restricting parents' choices with respect to cultural practices, as well as the needs, care and upbringing of their children.”
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Matt Jeneroux and it was negatived, by a show of hands: YEAS: 4; NAYS: 7.
“7.11 Advertising of food and beverages must focus on increasing educational awareness with respect to healthy eating and to the benefits of exercise for children starting at the elementary school level.”
The Chair ruled the proposed amendment inadmissible because it was beyond the scope of the Bill, as provided on page 770 of House of Commons Procedure and Practice, Third Edition.
referred to in section 7.1 in a manner that is primarily directed at persons who are 13 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Adam van Koeverden and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 4.
“(2) The review shall also examine whether, since their coming into force, sections 7.1 and 7.2 have been effective having regard to rates of obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, mental health issues, cancer and high blood pressure in children.”
Debate arose thereon.
At 1:31 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.