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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 52 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (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: |
— No. 402-0255 concerning the nuclear industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-52-02;
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— Nos. 402-0272 to 402-0274 concerning aboriginal affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-55-01;
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— No. 402-0276 concerning the situation in Sudan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-5-04.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, "Temporary Foreign Workers and Non-Status Workers". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-61. |
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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. 5, 7 to 9 and 11 to 14) was tabled. |
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Mr. Weston (Saint John), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (seal hunting and ban of Canadian seal products). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-62. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 23) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), seconded by Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York), Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House recognize the centennial of the establishment of The Canadian Red Cross Society and that Members of the House acknowledge the humanitarian work done in Canada and around the world by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of health facilities in Nunavut, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Health be authorized to travel to Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, from May 24 to 26, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in order to attend the Conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees, 11 members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts be authorized to travel to Edmonton, Alberta, in September 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the comparison of veterans services offered by members of the Commonwealth and the G8, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs be authorized to travel to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in May and June 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on measures to enhance credit availability and the stability of the Canadian financial system, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Finance be authorized to travel to Washington, D.C., from June 3 to 5, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on country of origin labelling, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food be authorized to travel to Washington, D.C., from June 3 to 5, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on Canada-South America Trade Relations, six members of the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to travel to Lima, Peru, in June 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on Canada-South America Trade Relations, six members of the Standing Committee on International Trade be authorized to travel to Brasilia, Brazil, from June 8 to 12, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee. |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take advantage of the opportunity provided by the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games to promote seal products, particularly by studying the possibility of using these products in the making of the Canadian Olympic clothing. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île), one concerning the agricultural industry (No. 402-0423);
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— by Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), four concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (Nos. 402-0424 to 402-0427);
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— by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), one concerning the democratic process (No. 402-0428);
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— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (No. 402-0429), two concerning the Employment Insurance Program (Nos. 402-0430 and 402-0431), one concerning China (No. 402-0432) and one concerning the pension system (No. 402-0433);
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— by Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), one concerning gasoline prices (No. 402-0434);
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— by Mr. Anders (Calgary West), one concerning sex offenders (No. 402-0435);
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— by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), one concerning world peace (No. 402-0436) and one concerning transportation (No. 402-0437);
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— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 402-0438), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-0439) and one concerning gun control (No. 402-0440);
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— by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), one concerning the fishing industry (No. 402-0441);
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— by Mr. Dosanjh (Vancouver South), one concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (No. 402-0442) and one concerning the situation in Sudan (No. 402-0443).
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Questions on the Order Paper |
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Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-92 and Q-95 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Natural Resources without amendment. |
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Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)) for Ms. Raitt (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)) for Ms. Raitt (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should act immediately to implement the measures of the Advisory Group report "National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Industry in Developing Countries" by creating, in an appropriate legal framework and with the funds needed, an independent ombudsman office with the power to receive and investigate complaints. (Private Members' Business M-283) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Kania Pacetti Total: -- 143 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Lake Richardson Total: -- 140 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bernier (Beauce), seconded by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington), — That Standing Order 89 be amended by deleting the words “and of second reading of a private Member’s public bill originating in the Senate”; and Standing Order 86.2(2) be amended by deleting the words “a Senate public bill or”. (Private Members' Business M-277) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 140, NAYS: 143 |
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YEAS -- POUR Abbott Cummins Lake Richardson Total: -- 140 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Allen (Welland) D'Amours Kania Pacetti Total: -- 143 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), seconded by Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide Service Canada with a mandate to offer full passport services at all of its regional offices throughout Canada; (Private Members' Business M-276) |
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “all” and substituting the following:
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“service centres in Canada and follow through on its commitment made on September 4, 2008, to add new receiving sites for passport applications”;
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the subamendment of Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Mulcair (Outremont), — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “service centres” the following:
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“and all international border communities”.
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The question was put on the subamendment and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 144, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Kania Ouellet Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Lake Richardson Total: -- 140 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the amendment, as amended, of Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “all” and substituting the following:
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“service centres and all international border communities in Canada and follow through on its commitment made on September 4, 2008, to add new receiving sites for passport applications”.
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The question was put on the amendment, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 144, NAYS: 140 (See list under Division No. 62) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), seconded by Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide Service Canada with a mandate to offer full passport services at all service centres and all international border communities in Canada and follow through on its commitment made on September 4, 2008, to add new receiving sites for passport applications. (Private Members' Business M-276) |
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The question was put on the main motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 144, NAYS: 140 |
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YEAS -- POUR Allen (Welland) D'Amours Kania Ouellet Total: -- 144 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Abbott Cummins Lake Richardson Total: -- 140 |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), seconded by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should increase its support of Canada’s renewable energy sector, allow our country to participate in the worldwide effort to develop renewable energy sources and enlist Canada as a full member of the International Renewable Energy Agency. (Private Members' Business M-295) |
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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. |
| 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-5, An Act to amend the Indian Oil and Gas Act, 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 Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health) — Report of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency on the administration and enforcement of the Pest Control Products Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Pest Control Products Act, S.C. 2002, c. 28, sbs. 80(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-991-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
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— by Mr. Clement (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Canadian Tourism Commission, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2008, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-87-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)
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— by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development) — Report of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2008, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-108-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:31 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 7:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |