Debates of June 14th, 1995

Criminal Code

[The Speaker]

In my opinion the nays have it.

And more than five members having risen:

(The House divided on Motion No. 14, which was agreed to on the following division:)

[The Speaker]

I declare Motion No. 14 carried.

[John Nunziata, Liberal, York South—Weston, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I seek some clarification from the Chair. My understanding is that the effect of Motion No. 14 by the member for Scarborough West is to insert a comma into the legislation. Can you confirm that, please, or can the author confirm the effect of that amendment?

[Tom Wappel, Liberal, Scarborough West, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to confirm that the amendment adds a comma. I am very happy that the government supported it.

[The Speaker]

The next question is on Motion No. 15. An affirmative vote on Motion No. 15 obviates the necessity of putting the question on Motion No. 16. A negative vote on Motion No. 15 necessitates the question being put on Motion No. 16.

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

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker]

All those in favour of the motion will please say.

[Some hon. members]

Yea.

[The Speaker]

All those opposed will please say nay.

[Some hon. members]

Nay.

[The Speaker]

In my opinion the nays have it.

And more than five members having risen:

(The House divided on the Motion No. 15, which was negatived on the following division:)

[The Speaker]

I declare Motion No. 15 lost.

The next question is on Motion No. 16.

[Paul Szabo, Liberal, Mississauga South, ON]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. My Motion No. 16 calls for stiffer sentences against spousal abusers. Today in debate a motion was put by the hon. member for Hamilton West to amend Motion No. 17 that had been moved by the Minister of Justice.

I am pleased that Motion No. 17, as amended, would very nicely cover the intent of my motion. Therefore I ask for unanimous consent of the House to withdraw Motion No. 16.

[The Speaker]

Is there unanimous consent?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

(Motion No. 16 withdrawn.)

[The Speaker]

The next question is on the amendment to Motion No. 17. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the amendment?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker]

All those in favour of the amendment will please say yea.

[Some hon. members]

Yea.

[The Speaker]

All those opposed will please say nay.

[Some hon. members]

Nay.

[The Speaker]

In my opinion the yeas have it.

And more than five members having risen:

(The House divided on the amendment, which was agreed to on the following division:)

[The Speaker]

I declare the amendment carried.

This is the last question, my colleagues, in Group No. 2. The question is on Motion No. 17 as amended. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?