Debates of Oct. 1st, 2003

Ghislain Lebel Chambly, QC

Mr. Speaker, I will vote in favour of this motion.

Pierrette Venne Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC

Mr. Speaker, I will vote in favour of this motion.

Ken Epp Elk Island, AB

Mr. Speaker, when the whip for the Liberal Party stood, she mentioned two members who were not to be included in the votes. I think it might help the clerks at the table if it were ascertained whether they were abstaining or voting opposite.

Marlene Catterall Ottawa West—Nepean, ON

Mr. Speaker, I am informed that the member for Burin—St. George's and the member for Labrador wish to vote yes on the amendment.

(The House divided on Motion No. 17, which was negatived on the following division:)

Sheila Copps Minister of Canadian Heritage

moved that the bill be concurred in at report stage.

Marlene Catterall Ottawa West—Nepean, ON

Mr. Speaker, I believe you would find consent in the House that those who voted on the previous motion be recorded as voting on the motion now before the House with Liberal members voting yes, with the exception of the member for Labrador, the member for Burin—St. George's and the member for Ottawa—Vanier who wish to be recorded as voting no.

Dale Johnston Wetaskiwin, AB

Mr. Speaker, Canadian Alliance members present tonight will vote no on this motion.

Michel Guimond Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-De- Beaupré—Île-D'Orléans, QC

Mr. Speaker, members of the Bloc Quebecois will vote against this motion.

Gerald Keddy South Shore, NS

Mr. Speaker, members of the Progressive Conservative Party vote yes.

Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB

Mr. Speaker, members of the NDP are voting yes to this motion.