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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 63 Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 16th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development


Francine Lalonde for Paul Crête

Standing Committee on Status of Women


Luc Desnoyers for Johanne Deschamps

The Committee further recommends, pursuant to the Order of the House made Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the following change in the membership of the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan:


Francine Lalonde for Paul Crête

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) is tabled.

Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2009-2010 — Vote 45 under JUSTICE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-85.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 22) was tabled.

Mr. Rathgeber (Edmonton—St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-86.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 15, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 26) was tabled.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 16th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by , three concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (Nos. 402-0528 to 402-0530);

— by , one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-0531);

— by , one concerning the situation in Sri Lanka (No. 402-0532).

Questions on the Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return:

Q-130 — — With respect to the Minister of Industry’s and the government's activities prior to Xstrata’s February 9, 2009 announcement regarding the layoff of 686 employees in their Sudbury Operations: (a) was the Minister contacted by representatives from Xstrata prior to February 9, 2009 and, if so, (i) when did Xstrata contact the Minister, (ii) by what method was the Minister contacted by Xstrata, (iii) who from Xstrata contacted the Minister, (iv) were there emails sent or received by the Minister or Industry Canada from or to representatives from Xstrata concerning the layoff announcement, (v) was there any other forms of written correspondence to the Minister or Industry Canada from Xstrata; (b) did the Minister or anyone from Industry Canada meet with any representatives from Xstrata, either in person, by phone or in any other form and, if so, (i) who were the representatives from Xstrata that the Minister or his representative met with, (ii) was there more than one meeting, (iii) when did the meetings take place, (iv) who participated or observed the meetings, (v) was there an agenda for the meetings, (vi) who developed the agenda for the meetings, (vii) did anyone from Industry Canada take notes during these meetings, (viii) who specifically took notes, (ix) where are these notes currently being stored; (c) was Xstrata’s acquisition agreement over Falconbridge reviewed by the Minister or a representative from Industry Canada between February 5 and February 16, 2009 and, if so, (i) who reviewed the agreement, (ii) what date was the agreement reviewed (iii) were any documents created based on the review and, if so, (iv) what are they, (v) where are the documents being stored currently; (d) was the clause concerning no layoffs for three years discussed with representatives from Xstrata; (e) was the clause concerning no layoffs for three years discussed with any other federal or provincial ministry; (f) why did Industry Canada decide not to bring in consequences against Xstrata for laying off workers prior to the conclusion of the three year agreement; (g) how did the government make the decision not to enforce the agreement and who was consulted in this decision; (h) was the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) ever contacted concerning the Xstrata layoffs by representatives from Xstrata, the Minister or Industry Canada or one of his representatives and, if so, (i) when was the PMO contacted, (ii) by whom; and (i) did the Minister or anyone from Industry Canada make contact or attempt to make contact with representatives from Mine Mill 598 CAW and, if not, (i) why not, (ii) how was the decision made, (iii) who made that decision? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-130.

Q-133 — — With respect to the April 9, 2009 release of the Environment Canada Scientific Review for the Identification of Critical Habitat for Woodland Caribou, Boreal Population in Canada: (a) who wrote the preface for the review; (b) under who’s direction was this preface inserted; (c) what is the author’s background; (d) what additional studies were conducted to supplement the information for the preface; (e) when will the report for the western science studies, referenced in the preface, be released; (f) what are (i) the plans for the regional workshops associated with these studies, (ii) their timeframes, (iii) their budgets, (iv) their participants, (v) their goals; (g) what is the actual recovery planning and implementation for the herds; (h) what consultations, if any, are anticipated with other key stakeholders such as land management regimes, industry, provinces, territories, wildlife management boards, environmental non-government organizations, industry associations and the public; and (i) why was this report released ten months after its completion by the research team? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-133.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Customs Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security without amendment.

Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State) for Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State) for Mr. Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. Ritz (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Raitt (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mrs. Ablonczy (Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)), — That Bill C-20, An Act respecting civil liability and compensation for damage in case of a nuclear incident, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.

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.

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Review of Atomic Energy Canada Limited — Summary Report by Natural Resources Canada — May 2009". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-402-19.

Government Orders

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, June 1, 2009, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), seconded by Mr. Goodyear (Minister of State (Science and Technology)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

Debate arose thereon.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Mr. Tonks (York South—Weston), — That Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their “enemy alien” designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:24 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the question was deemed to have been withdrawn.

Government Orders

At 6:54 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of all Votes under FISHERIES AND OCEANS in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010.

At 10:59 p.m., the Committee rose.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the considered Votes were deemed reported.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2009-657 dated April 29, 2009, directing the Canada Development Investment Corporation to acquire shares in Chrysler LLC, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-332-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-665-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2009-2010 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-402-855-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

Adjournment

At 11:00 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).