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40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

Journals No. 69 Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Van Loan (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mr. Prentice (Minister of the Environment), Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation

(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama”.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance, held in Biloxi, Mississippi, from April 11 to 13, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-59-07.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference, held in Ottawa, Ontario, from May 2 to 4, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-59-08.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 51st Annual Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 7 to 10, 2010. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-403-59-09.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-98.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 28) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the Report was deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, September 29, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 9)

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mr. Armstrong (Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley), Bill S-211, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, on Friday, October 1, 2010, the House shall meet at 8:30 a.m. and the order of business shall be as follows:

Private Members’ Business from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.;

Statements by Members from 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.;

Oral Questions from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;

Daily Routine of Business at 10:30 a.m.;

and that the House shall adjourn at the conclusion of Routine Proceedings or at 10:45 a.m., whichever is earlier.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning technological protection measures (No. 403-0815) and one concerning the Copyright Act (No. 403-0816);

— by , one concerning the Food and Drugs Act (No. 403-0817) and one concerning foreign aid (No. 403-0818);

— by , one concerning horse meat (No. 403-0819).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification)), — That Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-5, An Act to amend the International Transfer of Offenders Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

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.

Board of Internal Economy

The Speaker informed the House, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, sbs. 50(4), that Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso).

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, September 27, 2010, 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 Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act.

Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development), seconded by Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

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 Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should encourage and assist provincial and territorial governments, the medical community and other groups to lessen the burden on Canada's health care system through: (a) an increased adoption of technological developments; (b) a better recognition of the changing roles of health care professionals and the needs of Canadians; and (c) a greater focus on strategies for healthy living and injury prevention. (Private Members' Business M-513)

The debate continued.

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 29, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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 — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-630-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report on the state of Canada's forests for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-461-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 35(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Canadian Dairy Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-403-699-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2010-2011 to 2014-2015 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets of the Canadian Dairy Commission for the dairy year ending July 31, 2011, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-403-836-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:33 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:54 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).