House of Commons Hansard #88 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was energy.
Dave Van Kesteren Conservative Chatham-Kent—Leamington, ON
Mr. Speaker, I too have a couple of petitions.
The first petition calls on the Government of Canada to maintain the listing of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, pursuant to section 6.1 of the State Immunity Act, for as long as the Iranian regime continues to sponsor terrorism.
Dave Van Kesteren Conservative Chatham-Kent—Leamington, ON
Mr. Speaker, the second petition calls upon the House of Commons to pass legislation that would recognize preborn children as separate victims when they are injured or killed during the commission of an offence against their mothers, allowing two charges to be laid against the offender instead of just one.
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition to end violence against women, signed by many residents of Vancouver Kingsway. They point out that 60% of women with disabilities in Canada are likely to experience some form of violence in their lifetimes, that indigenous women in Canada are seven times more likely to be murdered than non-indigenous women, and that women were 11 times more likely than men to be the victims of sexual offences.
These people call on the Government of Canada to create a coordinated, comprehensive national action plan to address violence against women.
Harold Albrecht Conservative Kitchener—Conestoga, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour of presenting two petitions, both dealing with the same subject matter.
The petitioners are saying that it is impossible for a person to give informed consent to assisted suicide or euthanasia if appropriate palliative care is unavailable to them. Therefore, the petitioners are calling on Parliament to establish a national strategy on palliative care.
Sheila Malcolmson NDP Nanaimo—Ladysmith, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present, on behalf of citizens of Nanaimo—Ladysmith, petitions indicating their opposition to the signing of the trans-Pacific partnership. They are concerned that it could cost tens of thousands of Canadian jobs, could lead to growing income inequality, increase the cost of pharmaceuticals, ease the path for foreign takeovers, potentially stifle innovation, and interfere with Canadian regulators' ability to regulate in the public interest.
Arnold Viersen Conservative Peace River—Westlock, AB
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition signed by Canadians from Coaldale, Alberta. The petitioners are concerned about the accessibility and impact of violence and degrading sexually explicit material online and its impact on public health, especially the well-being of men and women. As such, these petitioners are calling on the House of Commons to support my motion, Motion No. 47.
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, with respect to petition e-411 and the effort by the member for Outremont, I find it incredible that anyone in the House would actually oppose a petition signed by—
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
This is debate. The hon. member can raise that perhaps during debate, but not during the presentation of petitions.
The hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.
David Tilson Conservative Dufferin—Caledon, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have a petition signed by quite a few residents from my riding of Dufferin—Caledon, who are concerned that no fundamental change as to how members of Parliament are elected should be made unilaterally by the very individuals potentially seeking election or re-election. They are asking the House of Commons to pass a motion affirming the need for a national referendum on any proposed change to Canada's current method of electing members of Parliament before that proposal is implemented into law.
François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition signed by dozens of people in the Drummond area, who are calling on the government to do more to advance pay equity.
The petitioners note that, given that pay equity has not been achieved in our society, the government should take action to close the income gap between men and women in Canada.
They are calling on the Government of Canada to pass pay equity legislation to close the wage gap between men and women and to reduce social inequality in the country.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand at this time.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all notices of motions for the production of papers also be allowed to stand at this time.
Bill Morneau LiberalMinister of Finance
moved that a ways and means motion to amend the Income Tax Act, be concurred in.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Income Tax ActWays and MeansGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
Agreed.
No.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
In my opinion the yeas have it.
And five or more members having risen:
Call in the members.