I declare the motion lost.
House of Commons Hansard #268 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.
House of Commons Hansard #268 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
3:40 p.m.
Liberal
Access to Information, Privacy and EthicsCommittees of the HouseGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Conservative
Bob Zimmer Conservative Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 12th and 13th reports of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
The 12th report is entitled “Towards Privacy by Design: Review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act”, or PIPEDA. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.
The 13th report is entitled “Certificate of Nomination of Caroline Maynard to the Position of Information Commissioner”.
Procedure and House AffairsCommittees of the HouseGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
Larry Bagnell Liberal Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 53rd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs entitled, “Interim Estimates 2018-19”.
Information CommissionerGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Waterloo Ontario
Liberal
Bardish Chagger LiberalLeader of the Government in the House of Commons
moved:
That, in accordance with subsection 54(1) of the Access to Information Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. A-1, and pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(2), the House approve the appointment of Caroline Maynard as Information Commissioner, for a term of seven years.
Information CommissionerGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
Information CommissionerGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.
Information CommissionerGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
SeniorsPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
NDP
Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions today. The first is in regard to seniors poverty and the real and determined need in this country for a policy to protect seniors so they do not slip below the poverty line. The petitioners ask that there be a committee set up to ensure that the provinces, territories, and the federal government come together to ensure that seniors have access to high-quality health care and that their income security is guaranteed.
The EnvironmentPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
NDP
Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, the next petition is in regard to my bill, Bill C-355, on the protection of the Thames River. As you know, Mr. Speaker, currently we are debating a bill that is supposed to protect navigable waters but does not. Protection for rivers like the Thames is nowhere to be seen in the current Liberal legislation. These petitioners are asking that the government abandon that and support my bill to make sure that rivers like the Thames are indeed protected.
The EnvironmentPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
David McGuinty Liberal Ottawa South, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am tabling today my first electronic petition, petition e-1220, on the subject of project proposals for the disposal of radioactive waste and regarding future environmental assessment regulations. I would like to thank my constituent Lynn Jones for her tremendous leadership on this important initiative.
Canada Summer Jobs ProgramPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:45 p.m.
NDP
Linda Duncan NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, I am tabling a petition from 100 residents from Rocky Mountain House, Sherwood Park, and Edmonton. They call on the House of Commons assembled to vigorously defend their freedoms by removing the attestation requirement from the Canada summer jobs application, therefore restoring the confidence of Canadians that all constitutional rights and freedoms are respected by their government and that faith-based applicants will continue to be able to operate freely under the program.
Human RightsPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Liberal Beaches—East York, ON
Mr. Speaker, hundreds of petitioners note that Canada has been a leader in the fight for human rights since the Act Against Slavery in Upper Canada, in 1793, and note also that we are in the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. They call upon the government to declare August 1 emancipation day across Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
NDP
Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet NDP Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition signed by several hundred people that was initiated by a resident of my riding, Hochelaga. Her name is Natalia Lepleyskaya, and I would like to thank her for her hard work.
Between November 4, 2015, and December 6, 2016, over one million temporary resident visa applications were denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and according to a World Economic Forum report, Canada ranks 120th out of 136 countries with respect to visa granting policies.
This petition is calling on the federal government to improve and simplify the temporary resident visa application process by making it transparent, simple, fast, and differentiated.
AgriculturePetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Green
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition in this place from constituents of Saanich—Gulf Islands who are calling on the House to consider the international plight of small family farmers, many of whom are women, who in a very work-intensive, labour-intensive activity collect and save their own seeds. The petitioners ask that the government's international aid strategies support such small family farmers, recognize their vital role in the fight against poverty, and ensure that Canadian policies and programs support the right of small family farmers to preserve, use, and freely exchange seeds.
Falun GongPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Robert-Falcon Ouellette Liberal Winnipeg Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I have a petition from a number of citizens of Winnipeg Centre who request that the federal government condemn the illegal arrest of a Canadian citizen for practising Falun Gong. The petitioners call for the immediate and unconditional release of Canadian citizen Ms. Qian Sun. I hope the Canadian government will call upon the Chinese republic to release Ms. Qian Sun.
The EnvironmentPetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
NDP
Sheila Malcolmson NDP Nanaimo—Ladysmith, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring voices from Gabriola Island, West Vancouver, Delta, and Victoria, B.C., and from Drayton Valley, Alberta, all urging the government to cancel five bulk anchorages proposed off Gabriola Island, which is my home also. These are proposed for the export of Wyoming coal to China to burn in power plants. The petitioners cite the chance of human error leading to oil spills, with catastrophic consequences for marine mammals, for the coastline, for fishing charters, and for the local economy that is dependent on a clean coast. The minister has recently announced a new policy on the alignment of anchorages, with no mention of the Gabriola anchorages proposed. We urge the government to heed the petitioners' advice.
PharmacarePetitionsGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I table a petition regarding the pharmacare program. The petition is calling on the government to work with the provinces and territories to put in place a pharmacare plan as a part of the Canada Health Act. Given yesterday's budget, I am very pleased to table the petition today.
Questions on the Order PaperGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Winnipeg North Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand at this time.
Questions on the Order PaperGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Questions on the Order PaperGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
Motions for PapersGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Winnipeg North Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all notices of motions for the production of papers be allowed to stand.
Motions for PapersGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Motions for PapersGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
Motions for PapersGovernment Orders
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, government orders will be extended by 19 minutes.
The House resumed from February 27 consideration of the motion that this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government.