Bill S-203 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)

Criminal Code

[The Acting Speaker, Royal Galipeau]

All those opposed will please say nay.

[Some hon. members]

Nay.

[The Acting Speaker, Royal Galipeau]

In my opinion the nays have it.

And five or more members having risen:

The recorded division on the motion stands deferred.

Normally at this time the House would proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at the report stage of the bill, however, pursuant to Standing Order 98, the divisions stand deferred until Wednesday, April 9, immediately before the time provided for private members' business.

It being 2:33 p.m., this House stands adjourned until Monday at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 2:33 p.m.)

The House resumed from April 4 consideration of Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), as reported (without amendment) from the committee, and of the motions in Group No. 1.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions on the motions at report stage of Bill S-203 under private members' business.

The question is on Motion No. 1.

(The House divided on Motion No. 1, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #84

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

I declare Motion No. 1 lost.

Does the Bloc Québécois whip wish to raise a point of order?

[Michel Guimond, Bloc, Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC]

Mr. Speaker, I seek the unanimous consent of the House to apply the results of the vote just taken. If any members wish to vote differently, let them say so immediately.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Does the House give its unanimous consent in order to adopt this motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

No.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

There is no consent.

The next question is on Motion No. 2.

(The House divided on Motion No. 2, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #85

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

I declare Motion No. 2 defeated.

[Charles Hubbard, Liberal, Miramichi, NB]

moved that the bill be concurred in.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?