House of Commons Hansard #98 of the 36th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was allocation.
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
As a matter of fact during Routine Proceedings today the hon. member for Edmonton-Strathcona was on his feet. I did not see him during the tabling of reports from committees. We asked for unanimous consent at that time to revert to presenting reports from committees to give him a minute to present the report and we did not obtain it.
We will ask for it again. Will the House give unanimous consent to the member for Edmonton—Strathcona for one minute to present his minority report?
Rahim Jaffer Reform Edmonton Strathcona, AB
It is the report on pesticides which was tabled this morning by the hon. member for Davenport.
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
Does the House give its unanimous consent to revert to daily routine of business for one minute?
Rahim Jaffer Reform Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the official opposition felt that it was important to include a minority report with the committee's report this morning because we feel that the committee report lacks balance. The recommendations that were made would unfortunately divide stakeholders rather than bring collaboration between groups.
The Canadian Alliance simply could not support the tone and overall direction of the report that failed to recognize the tremendous gains which manufacturers and user groups of pesticides have been making for years, and to make human health and especially safety top priorities. Stakeholders in particular, manufacturers, agricultural producers—
Marlene Catterall Liberal Ottawa West—Nepean, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The House gave its unanimous consent for the member to present his report, not to speak to it.
Committees Of The HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
When the report is presented and tabled, the opposition always has the opportunity to make a brief intervention, and that is what is being done.
Committees Of The HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
No. He had 40 seconds and he has 20 more seconds.
Rahim Jaffer Reform Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, I was on my last statement. Stakeholders in particular, manufacturers, agricultural producers and other user groups have been taking extraordinary measures to promote a safe, transparent and effective regulatory system in a co-operative way with the PMRA, and this has been largely ignored in the committee report.
The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-25, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Budget Implementation Act, 1999, be read the second time and referred to a committee, of the amendment, and of the amendment to the amendment.
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
It being 5.15 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of the bill now before the House.
The question is on the amendment to the amendment. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the amendment to the amendment?
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
All those in favour of the amendment to the amendment will please say yea.
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
All those opposed will please say nay.
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
In my opinion the nays have it.
And more than five members having risen:
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1999Government Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
Call in the members.
(The House divided on the amendment to the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)
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The Speaker
I declare the amendment to the amendment lost.
The next question is on the amendment.
Bob Kilger Liberal Stormont—Dundas, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I believe that you would find consent to apply the results of the vote just taken to the motion now before the House.
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The Speaker
Is there agreement to proceed in such a fashion?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)