Deepak Obhrai, "Foreign Affairs" on Oct. 9th, 2009

Electronic Surveillance
Routine Proceedings

Noon

York—Simcoe
Ontario

Conservative

Peter Van Loan Minister of Public Safety

Lastly, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the 2008 annual report on the use of electronic surveillance, pursuant to section 195 of the Criminal Code.

Canadian Heritage
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Noon

Peterborough
Ontario

Conservative

Dean Del Mastro Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 109 I am pleased to table on behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, in both official languages, the government's response to the second report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage entitled “Issues and Challenges Related to Local Television”, tabled in the House on June 19.

The response reaffirms the government's vision of Canada as a hub for creativity and innovation, building a strong and prosperous country that is on the leading edge of the digital revolution. It outlines actions that the government has already taken to implement that vision by putting Canadians first as consumers, citizens and creators.

Moving forward, the response indicates the government will continue to seek ways to ensure an environment that is conducive to strong, creative and innovative Canadian business.

Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Noon

Fundy Royal
New Brunswick

Conservative

Rob Moore Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 109 of the House of Commons I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the response of the Government of Canada to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics entitled “The Access to Information Act: First Steps Towards Renewal”, tabled in the House on June 18.

Also, pursuant to Standing Order 109 of the House of Commons I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the response of the Government of Canada to the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics entitled “The Privacy Act: First Steps Towards Renewal”.

Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Noon

Durham
Ontario

Conservative

Bev Oda Minister of International Cooperation

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 109 I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the response of the Government of Canada to the second report of the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan entitled “Report on Canada’s Priority Number One in Afghanistan: Helping to Enhance the Afghan National Security Forces”.

Industry, Science and Technology
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Noon

Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont
Alberta

Conservative

Mike Lake Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 109 I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the government's response to the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology entitled “A Study of the Crisis Faced by Certain Industrial Sectors in Canada”, tabled in the House of Commons on June.

Natural Resources
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

Noon

Cypress Hills—Grasslands
Saskatchewan

Conservative

David Anderson Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 109 I am pleased to table on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, in both official languages, the government's response to the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources entitled “Combining our Energies: Integrated Energy Systems for Canadian Communities”, tabled in the House on June 18.

Foreign Affairs
Routine Proceedings

October 9th, 2009 / 12:05 p.m.

Calgary East
Alberta

Conservative

Deepak Obhrai Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Speaker, under section 32(2) of the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, I have the pleasure to table, in both official languages, eight treaties of the International Maritime Organization and one treaty of the International Labour Organization.

Treaty number one: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), Annex IV: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships;

Treaty number two: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), Annex V: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships;

Treaty number three: Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), done at London on September 26, 1997, Annex VI: Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships;

Treaty number four: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, done at London on October 5, 2001;

Treaty number five: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995, done at London on July 7, 1995;

Treaty number six: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, done at London on February 13, 2004;

Treaty number seven: Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, done at London on November 11, 1988;

Treaty number eight: Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, done at London on November 11, 1988.

Treaty number nine: Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, done at Geneva on February 23, 2006.

An explanatory memorandum is included with each treaty.

Government Response to Petitions
Routine Proceedings

12:05 p.m.

Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Saskatchewan

Conservative

Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to eight petitions.

Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings

12:05 p.m.

Conservative

Leon Benoit Vegreville—Wainwright, AB

Mr. Speaker, I have two reports to table today.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation to the joint meeting of the defence and security, economics and security, and political committees, held in Brussels, Belgium, February 15-17, and the annual economics and security committee consultation with the OECD in Paris, France, February 18-19.

Also pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have to honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation to the visit of the economics and security committee, a subcommittee on Transatlantic economic relations, held in Ottawa May 6-8.

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Prince George—Peace River
B.C.

Conservative

Jay Hill Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent for the following:

That notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the second reading stage of Bill C-23 shall not be subject to any further amendments or sub-amendments.

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer

Does the hon. member have the unanimous consent of the House to present this motion?

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

No.

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Prince George—Peace River
B.C.

Conservative

Jay Hill Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, unfortunately then, pursuant to Standing Order 56.1, I move:

That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, second reading stage of Bill C-23 shall not be subject to any further amendments or sub-amendments.

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer

Will those members who object to the motion please rise in their places.

And fewer than 25 members having risen:

Fewer than 25 members having risen the motion is adopted.

(Motion agreed to)

Justice and Human Rights
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings

12:10 p.m.

Carleton—Mississippi Mills
Ontario

Conservative

Gordon O'Connor Minister of State and Chief Government Whip

Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations among the parties, and I believe you will find consent for the following motions. I move:

That, in relation to its study on organized crime, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights be authorized to travel to Montréal (Quebec) and Halifax (Nova Scotia), in the Fall of 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

Debates of Oct. 9th, 2009

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