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| 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 98 Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayers |
| 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: |
— Nos. 402-0818 and 402-0944 concerning bankruptcy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-87-01.
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Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Coderre (Bourassa) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the APF Bureau meeting and at the XXXVth Annual Session of the APF, held in Paris, France, from July 2 to 6, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-52-08.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Coderre (Bourassa) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) respecting its participation at the XXVth Regional Assembly and at the Conference of Branch Chairs of the America Region of the APF, held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from September 16 to 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-52-09.
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Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Andrews (Avalon), seconded by Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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-407 and Q-412 on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-52, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for fraud). |
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Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State) for Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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A message was received informing the Commons that on October 21, 2009, at 5:36 p.m., the Honourable Thomas Cromwell, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy of the Governor General, signified Royal Assent by written declaration to the following Bills: |
Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct) — Chapter No. 28;
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Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (limiting credit for time spent in pre-sentencing custody) — Chapter No. 29.
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| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), — That Bill C-52, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for fraud), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| 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. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), — That Bill C-52, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for fraud), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings). |
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Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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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. |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1078).
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| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:30 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 6:48 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |