Debates of March 9th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #142 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was know.
Topics
- Question Period
- Owen Sound
- Holocaust Memorial Centre
- Chibougamau-Chapais Red Cross
- Anti-Bullying Event
- Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
- Human Rights
- Income Splitting
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Haiti
- Israeli Apartheid Week
- Nutrition North Canada
- Access to Medicines
- Bloc Québécois
- Amnesty International
- Political Financing
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Transportation of Nuclear Waste
- The Environment
- Public Safety
- National Defence
- Justice
- Sports
- Securities
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- Poverty
- Economic Development
- Foreign Affairs
- Veterans
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Freezing Assets of Corrupt Regimes Act
- Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Red Tape Review and Reduction Act
- Canada Elections Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Privilege
- Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act
- Patent Act
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
- Canada Post Corporation Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Durham
Ontario
Conservative
Bev Oda Minister of International Cooperation
Mr. Speaker, I rise in regard to the ruling just made on the question of privilege raised on February 17 by members of the opposition.
I respect the ruling from the Speaker of the House. The Speaker is the arbiter of the rules of the chamber and I have the utmost respect for the Speaker and his office. I also have the greatest respect for the House of Commons and for each of my colleagues who are elected to serve Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
As is known and referred to, on Monday, February 14, I rose in the House to clear up any misunderstandings that might have existed about funding requests made by certain organizations. At that time I stated:
If some were led to conclude that my language implied that the department and I were of one mind on this application, then I apologize.
Let me be clear that I stand by that statement.
From the ruling made, it has been indicated that there appears to be confusion regarding the facts. While I believe I have been clear, I accept the ruling and look forward to providing all the clarity needed truthfully and respectfully in committee. I am fully prepared to offer that clarity and will fully co-operate with the committee and its members.
The trust placed in me by Canadians, by my constituents and by the Prime Minister to serve as a member for Parliament and the Minister of International Cooperation is a serious responsibility. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly.
I am proud of our government's record on providing aid and assistance around the world that is meaningful and makes a sustainable real difference in the lives of those living in poverty.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Conservative
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Some hon. members
Question.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Conservative
The Acting Speaker Barry Devolin
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
5:25 p.m.
Conservative
The House resumed from March 2 consideration of the motion that Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders and military decorations and medals that are of cultural significance for future generations, be read the third time and passed.
Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act
Private Members' Business
5:30 p.m.
Conservative
The Acting Speaker Barry Devolin
It being 5:30 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-473 under private members' business.
Call in the members.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act
Private Members' Business
6:10 p.m.
Conservative
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
I declare the motion carried.
(Bill read the third time and passed)
The House resumed from March 3 consideration of Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, as reported (with amendment) from the committee, and of the amendment to Motion No. 3.
Patent Act
Private Members' Business
March 9th, 2011 / 6:10 p.m.
Conservative
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
The House will now proceed to the deferred recorded division on the amendment to Motion No. 3 at report stage of Bill C-393 under private members' business.
The question is on the amendment to Motion No. 3.
(The House divided on the amendment, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Patent Act
Private Members' Business
6:20 p.m.
Conservative
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
I declare the amendment carried.
The question is on Motion No. 3 as amended. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Patent Act
Private Members' Business
6:20 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.