Debates of Oct. 25th, 2017

Criminal Code

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed from October 18 consideration of the motion.

Carbon Pricing

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 131, under private members' business, in the name of the member for Oshawa.

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

Vote #373

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from October 19 consideration of the motion that Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Supreme Court Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-203 under Private Members' Business.

Before the Clerk announced the results of the vote:

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I see the hon. member for Davenport rising on a point of order.

[Julie Dzerowicz, Liberal, Davenport, ON]

Mr. Speaker, in the excitement of this vote, I ended up voting twice, but my intention was to vote no.

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

Vote #374

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from October 20 consideration of the motion that Bill C-342, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (carbon levy), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Excise Tax Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-342 under private members' business.

Before the Clerk announced the result of the vote:

[Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, NDP, Hochelaga, QC]

Mr. Speaker, the member for Calgary Forest Lawn voted but unfortunately left before hearing the results of the vote. I believe his vote should not be counted.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I believe that is the case.

I want to remind members they have to remain in their seats until the result of the vote is announced, and not leave prior to that, or else their vote cannot count.

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

Vote #375

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from October 23 consideration of the motion that Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Department of Public Works and Government Services Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

The House will now proceed to the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-344 under private members' business.

Shall I dispense?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

No.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

[Chair read text of motion to the House]

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

Vote #376

[The Speaker, Liberal, Geoff Regan]

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)