Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 7
Tuesday, February 20, 2001
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Angus, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Cohen, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, DeWare, Doody, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Keon, Kinsella, Kolber, Kroft, LeBreton, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Molgat, Moore, Murray, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Pitfield, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud, Rossiter, Setlakwe, Sibbeston, Simard, Sparrow, Spivak, Stollery, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Watt, Wiebe, Wilson
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Angus, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Cohen, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, DeWare, Doody, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, *Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kolber, Kroft, LeBreton, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Molgat, Moore, Murray, *Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Pitfield, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud, *Rompkey, Rossiter, Setlakwe, Sibbeston, Simard, Sparrow, Spivak, Stollery, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Watt, Wiebe, Wilson
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.Pursuant to Rule 43(7), the Honourable Senator Cools gave notice that she would raise a question of privilege in respect of the time and scheduling of Senate Committee meetings.
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:Special Report of the Canadian Human Rights Commission on pay equity entitled: "Time for Action," dated February 2001, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, S.C. 1998, c. 9, s. 32.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-77.
Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., presented a Bill S-16, An Act to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act.The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., presented a Bill S-17, An Act to amend the Patent Act.
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mercier, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Grafstein presented a Bill S-18, An Act to Amend the Food and Drugs Act (clean drinking water).The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C., that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Presentation of Petitions
The Honourable Senator Milne presented petitions:Of Residents of Canada concerning the Statistics Act (census records).
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A Message was brought from the House of Commons in the following words:Thursday, February 15, 2001
IT WAS ORDERED,-That the Standing Joint Committees be composed of the Members listed below:
Library of Parliament
Members: Bennett, Bertrand, Borotsik, Catterall, Chamberlain, Gagnon (Champlain), Hill (Macleod), Hinton, Karygiannis, Lavigne, Lill, Malhi, Pickard Plamondon, Saada, Stinson-(16)Associate Members: Abbott, Ablonczy, Anders, Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands), Bailey, Benoit, Breitkreuz, Burton, Cadman, Casson, Chatters, Cummins, Davies, Day, Duncan, Elley, Epp, Fitzpatrick, Forseth, Gallant, Goldring, Gouk, Grewal, Grey (Edmonton North), Hanger, Harris, Hill (Prince George-Peace River), Hilstrom, Jaffer, Johnston, Kenney, Lunn (Saanich-Gulf Islands), Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni), Mackay (Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough), Manning, Mark, Martin (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca), Mayfield, McNally, Meredith, Merrifield, Mills (Red Deer), Moore, Obhrai, Pallister, Pankiw, Penson, Peschisolido, Rajotte, Reid (Lanark-Carleton), Reynolds, Ritz, Sauvageau, Schmidt, Skelton, Solberg, Sorenson, Spencer, Strahl, Thompson (Wild Rose), Toews, Vellacott, White (Langley-Abbotsford), White (North Vancouver), Williams, Yelich
Official Languages
Members: Bélanger, Bellemare, Bonin, Bulte, Drouin, Gagnon (Québec), Godfrey, Godin, Herron, Jaffer, Lavigne, McTeague, Reid (Lanark-Carleton), Sauvageau, Spencer, Thibeault (Saint-Lambert)-(16)Associate Members: Abbott, Ablonczy, Anders, Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands), Bachand (Richmond-Arthabaska), Bailey, Benoit, Breitkreuz, Burton, Cadman, Casson, Chatters, Comartin, Cummins, Day, Duncan, Elley, Epp, Fitzpatrick, Forseth, Gallant, Goldring, Gouk, Grewal, Grey (Edmonton North), Hanger, Harris, Hill (Macleod), Hill (Prince George-Peace River), Hilstrom, Hinton, Johnston, Kenney, Lunn (Saanich-Gulf Islands), Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni), Manning, Marceau, Mark, Martin (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca), Mayfield, McNally, Meredith, Merrifield, Mills (Red Deer), Moore, Nystrom, Obhrai, Pallister, Pankiw, Penson, Peschisolido, Plamondon, Rajotte, Reynolds, Ritz, Schmidt, Skelton, Solberg, Sorenson, Stinson, Strahl, Thompson (Wild Rose), Toews, Tremblay (Rimouski-Neigette-et-la Mitis), Vellacott, White (Langley-Abbotsford), White (North Vancouver), Williams, Yelich
Scrutiny of Regulations
Members: Barnes, Bonwick, Carignan, Comuzzi, Cummins, Guimond, Knutson, Lanctôt, Lee, Macklin, Myers, Nystrom, Pankiw, Schmidt, Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest), Wappel, White (North Vancouver)-(17)Associate Members: Abbott, Ablonczy, Anders, Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands), Bailey, Bellehumeur, Benoit, Breitkreuz, Brison, Burton, Cadman, Casson, Chatters, Day, Duncan, Elley, Epp, Fitzpatrick, Forseth, Gallant, Goldring, Gouk, Grewal, Grey (Edmonton North), Hanger, Harris, Hill (Macleod), Hill (Prince George-Peace River), Hilstrom, Hinton, Jaffer, Johnston, Kenney, Lebel, Lunn (Saanich-Gulf Islands), Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni), Manning, Mark, Martin (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca), Mayfield, McNally, Meredith, Merrifield, Mills (Red Deer), Moore, Obhrai, Pallister, Penson, Peschisolido, Rajotte, Reid (Lanark-Carleton), Reynolds, Ritz, Skelton, Solberg, Sorenson, Spencer, Stinson, Strahl, Thompson (Wild Rose), Toews, Vellacott, Venne, White (Langley-Abbotsford), Williams, Yelich
That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours of the names of the Members to serve on behalf of this House on the Standing Joint Committees.
ATTEST:
WILLIAM C. CORBETT
The Clerk of the House of Commons
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Motions
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Cordy, seconded by the Honourable Senator Setlakwe:That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada:
To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the Senate of Canada in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Molgat, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Bills
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Corbin, for the second reading of Bill S-8, An Act to maintain the principles relating to the role of the Senate as established by the Constitution of Canada.After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cools moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Chalifoux, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Second reading of Bill S-13, An Act respecting the declaration of royal assent by the Governor General in the Queen's name to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament.
The Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kinsella, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cools moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Milne, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Second reading of Bill S-14, An Act respecting Sir John A. Macdonald Day and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day.
The Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator DeWare, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robertson, that the Bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-12, An Act to amend the Statistics Act and the National Archives of Canada Act (census records).
The Honourable Senator Milne moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finnerty, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator DeWare for the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Keon, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 6 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gauthier, seconded by the Honourable Senator Corbin:That Rule 86(1) of the Rules of the Senate be amended:
1. by deleting paragraph (e);
2. by adding immediately after paragraph (q) the following new paragraph:
"The Senate Committee on Official Languages, composed of seven members, four of whom shall constitute a quorum, to which may be referred, as the Senate may decide, bills, messages, petitions, inquiries, papers and other matters relating to official languages."; and
3. by relettering the paragraphs accordingly.
That, notwithstanding Rule 85(3), the Senate membership on the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages lapse; and
That a Message be sent to the House of Commons acquainting that House thereof.
After debate,
In amendment, the Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver, that the following be inserted after the word "That":
"the Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders examine the following proposal:
That".
The question being put on the motion in amendment, it was adopted.
The question then being put on the motion as amended, it was adopted.
Orders No. 3 and 2 (motions) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE
Pursuant to Rule 43(8), the Senate proceeded to the consideration of the question of privilege of the Honourable Senator Cools in respect of the time and scheduling of Senate Committee meetings.After debate,
The question of privilege was withdrawn.
INQUIRIES
The Honourable Senator Oliver called the attention of the Senate to the historical importance to Canadians of February being proclaimed Black History Month.After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cools moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Taylor, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Poy called the attention of the Senate to the national anthem.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Pépin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Report on the Immigration Plan for the year 2001, pursuant to the Immigration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-2, s. 7.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-30.Report of the Northern Pipeline Agency, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Northern Pipeline Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-26, ss. 13 and 14.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-31.
Report on the receipts and disbursements of the Office of the Auditor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 21(2) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-32.
Report on the administration of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-17, ss. 57 and 72.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-33.
Report of the Correctional Investigator for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, S.C. 1992, c. 20, s. 192.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-34.
Report on the administration of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Account (Parts I and III) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-11, s. 31.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-35.
Report of the Auditor General on the examination of the financial statements of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Dependants) Pension Fund for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. R-10, sbs. 55(4) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-36.
Reports of the Northern Pipeline Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-37.
Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2000-1351, dated August 23, 2000, concerning the Interim Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of Israel, signed on April 9, 2000, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-38.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2000-01 to 2004-05 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2000-01 of the National Capital Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-39.
Report of the Canadian Wheat Board, together with the Auditors' report, for the crop year ended July 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Wheat Board Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-24, sbs. 9(2) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-40.
Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the administration of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (2nd Supp.), s. 40.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-41.
Report of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, together with the Auditors' report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 18, 1997, S.C. 1997, c. 26, sbs. 29(3) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-42.
Sustainable Development Strategy of Public Works and Government Services Canada, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-43.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-44.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Canadian Heritage, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-45.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Canadian International Development Agency, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-46.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-47.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Correctional Service of Canada, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-48.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-49.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Finance, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-50.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-51.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-52.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Health, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-53.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Human Resources Development, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-54
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-55.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Industry, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-56.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Justice , pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-57.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of National Defence, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-58.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-59.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-60.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Natural Resources, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-61.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-62.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of the Solicitor General, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-63.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Transport, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-64.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Treasury Board Secretariat, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-65.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/37-66.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Western Economic Diversification, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-67.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Parks Canada Agency, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-68.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-69.
Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of the Environment, pursuant to An Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-70.
Report of the President of the Medical Research Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Medical Research Council Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. M-4, sbs. 17(2).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-71.
Report of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Act, S.C. 1988, c. 58, sbs. 31(2).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-72.
Statement on Governor General Special Warrants for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 30(3).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-73.
Debt Management Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, S.C. 1999, c. 26, s. 23.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-74.
Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Textile Reference Annual Status Report" for the period of October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 42.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-75.
Document entitled "Export of Military Goods from Canada" for the year 1999.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-76.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams:That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 5:20 p.m. the Senate was continued until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and OrdersThe name of the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette removed from the membership (February 19).