Public Safety Committee on June 7th, 2017

[René Arseneault, Liberal, Madawaska—Restigouche, NB]

We're talking about grounding.

[Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère]

In this case, it's the same thing as for vehicles, like cars, that enter Canada.

[René Arseneault, Liberal, Madawaska—Restigouche, NB]

That's fine, I understand. Thank you.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

Are you done?

It's always like this with lawyers.

Are there other questions before we conclude?

We thank our witnesses. You're very welcome to stay through our clause-by-clause consideration of the bill.

[Dianne Lynn Watts, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

Are we going to vote on it?

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

We are. We're a little early. We have 10 more minutes, but I think we can start our clause-by-clause consideration if all of you agree.

[Dianne Lynn Watts, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

No, I meant your legislation.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

I'm not understanding. It's clause-by-clause consideration on this bill, Bill S-233. That's what we're doing.

[Dianne Lynn Watts, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

Okay.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

We're going to do that. Luckily you're dealing with a committee that is very experienced at clause-by-clause. They're very effective at it. Also, as we begin our clause-by-clause, Justin is with me. He is our procedural clerk who does legislation. He's here to make sure that I don't make mistakes.

We'll go to the clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-233.

Pursuant to Standing Order 75(1), we will postpone consideration of the short title, which is clause 1, and move to clause 2 of the bill.

(Clauses 2 and 3 agreed to)

(On clause 4)

On clause 4, are there questions or concerns?

[Dianne Lynn Watts, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

I'm wondering if they have enough resources in terms of implementing this.... Never mind. That's okay. I'm good.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

You're good?

[Dianne Lynn Watts, Conservative, South Surrey—White Rock, BC]

Yes.

(Clause 4 agreed to)

(On clause 5)

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

Are there questions or concerns?

[John Oliver, Liberal, Oakville, ON]

Is the coordinating amendment part of clause 5 or is it separate?

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

It is part of clause 7, I believe.

(Clauses 5 and 6 agreed to)

(On clause 7)

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

Clause 7 is a coordinating amendment.

Mr. Oliver.

[John Oliver, Liberal, Oakville, ON]

Proposed paragraph 95(1.1)(a) has an extra “as”. I don't know if that's a committee detail or whether that's corrected later. It reads “as long as as”. I don't know if that's committee work or clerk's work.

[Michel Picard, Liberal, Montarville, QC]

Is that all you have?

[Voices]

Oh, oh!

[John Oliver, Liberal, Oakville, ON]

That's all I have; otherwise, it's perfect.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

That is in line 17 on page 4 in the English version. It is correct in French.

I will ask the officials if they would like to strike “as”. Is there any drafting reason why you want it? There's just an extra “as”.

[Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère]

It's just an accident.

[The Chair, Liberal, Rob Oliphant]

You will make an amendment to delete—

[John Oliver, Liberal, Oakville, ON]

I will make an amendment to delete the second “as”.