House of Commons Hansard #125 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-27.

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Business of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

The Speaker

Does the hon. government House leader have unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

Business of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Business of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

The Speaker

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

Business of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

(Motion agreed to)

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

December 5th, 2001 / 3:25 p.m.

Liberal

Janko Peric Liberal Cambridge, ON

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-418, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting in place of a mentally incapacitated elector by power of attorney)

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to introduce my private member's bill, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act.

The proposed amendments would permit an individual to possess a legal power of attorney certificate on behalf of individuals for whom he or she is legally responsible. A case such as this arose during the 2000 federal election in my riding of Cambridge. I encourage all members of the House to support the bill.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

Peter Adams Liberal Peterborough, ON

Mr. Speaker, if the House would give its consent I would move that the 41st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the review of the radio and television broadcasting of proceedings of House committees presented to the House on Monday, December 3, be concurred in.

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

The Speaker

Does the hon. member for Peterborough have unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

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An hon. member

No.

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

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Canadian Alliance

Keith Martin Canadian Alliance Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC

Mr. Speaker, in an effort to avoid the imminent massacre of thousands of innocent black civilians in Zimbabwe, I ask for unanimous consent of the House to move that the government, in co-operation with other international states, freeze the personal assets of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe; ban all international travel by Mr. Mugabe and his ministers; suspend Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth; and call for an arms embargo on Zimbabwe.

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

The Speaker

Does the hon. member for Esquimalt--Juan de Fuca have unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Canada Elections ActRoutine Proceedings

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An hon. member

No.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Canadian Alliance

John Duncan Canadian Alliance Vancouver Island North, BC

Mr. Speaker, I have a petition signed by 150 individuals from my riding of Vancouver Island North. The petitioners ask parliament to fight terrorism in a just manner and to exert a restraining influence on those who would retaliate with violence.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

John Maloney Liberal Erie—Lincoln, ON

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have three petitions to present that deal with protecting people with disabilities.

The petitioners call upon parliament under section 51 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to uphold the Latimer decision of the Supreme Court of Canada.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

John Maloney Liberal Erie—Lincoln, ON

Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions dealing with the wanton cruelty to or torture of animals. The petitioners feel that it is a serious criminal offence and that the penalties should reflect that. They call upon parliament to pass Bill C-15B forthwith.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

Bernard Patry Liberal Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the honour to submit the following petition signed by 918 students and teachers at the Collège Notre-Dame de Montréal.

Following the tragic events of September 11, they denounce any act motivated by a desire for revenge or racial or religious prejudice.

In this spirit, they ask parliament to ensure that Canada is a model of peace for all humanity, based on justice for all, respect for each human being and an equitable distribution of wealth.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

Raymond Bonin Liberal Nickel Belt, ON

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table a petition from a number of my constituents who call upon parliament to enact legislation against the production and distribution of pornography.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:25 p.m.

Liberal

Peter Adams Liberal Peterborough, ON

Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition from citizens of the Peterborough area who support Bill C-287, an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act regarding genetically modified food.

The petitioners support mandatory labelling which would allow for research and post-release monitoring of potential health effects of genetically modified food. They call upon the Parliament of Canada to support the principles in Bill C-287 and to allow all Canadians the right to decide whether to purchase products containing modified material.

I wonder if I could have unanimous consent to return to motions.

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker

Does the hon. member for Peterborough have unanimous consent to return to motions?

PetitionsRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

Liberal

Peter Adams Liberal Peterborough, ON

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent of the House to move the following motion. I move:

That the 41st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the review of the radio and television broadcasting of proceedings of House committees presented to the House on Monday, December 3, 2001, be concurred in.

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker

Does the hon. member for Peterborough have unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt this motion?