Debates of Nov. 25th, 1996

Canada Elections Act

[The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais)]

I declare Motion No. 37 defeated.

[Ken Epp, Reform, Elk Island, AB]

Madam Speaker, when the votes were announced on Motion No. 8, we had no sound. I would appreciate having the numbers announced, please.

[The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais)]

The count on Motion No. 8 was yeas, 55; nays, 112.

[Alfonso Gagliano, Liberal, for the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada]

moved that Bill C-63 be concurred in at the report stage with further amendments and read the second time.

[Bob Kilger, Liberal, Stormont—Dundas, ON]

Madam Speaker, if the House agrees, I propose that you seek unanimous consent that members who voted on the previous motion be recorded as having voted on the motion now before the House with Liberal members voting yea.

[Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Bloc, Laval Centre, QC]

Members of the official opposition will vote nay, Madam Speaker.

[Chuck Strahl, Reform, Fraser Valley East, BC]

Madam Speaker, Reform Party members present will be voting no unless instructed by their constituents to do otherwise.

[Bill Blaikie, NDP, Winnipeg—Transcona, MB]

Madam Speaker, New Democrats vote yes on this motion.

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

[The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais)]

I declare the motion carried.

(Motion agreed to and bill read the second time.)

[The Acting Speaker (Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais)]

It being7.12 p.m., this House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 7.12 p.m.)