Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 36
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Atkins, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Cordy, De Bané, DeWare, Doody, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kroft, Lawson, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Morin, Murray, Pépin, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Rossiter, Setlakwe, Simard, Spivak, St. Germain, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Tunney, Wiebe, Wilson
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, *Andreychuk, *Angus, Atkins, *Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, *Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, *Christensen, *Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, *Corbin, Cordy, De Bané, DeWare, *Di Nino, Doody, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, *Grafstein, *Graham, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kroft, Lawson, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Morin, Murray, *Pearson, Pépin, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Rossiter, Setlakwe, *Sibbeston, Simard, Spivak, St. Germain, *Stollery, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Tunney, Wiebe, Wilson
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C.:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at 1:30 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills
A Message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-14, An Act respecting shipping and navigation and to amend the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act, 1987 and other Acts, to which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pépin, 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.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Customs Tariff, the Excise Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act in respect of tobacco, to which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Carstairs, 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.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax Application Rules, certain Acts related to the Income Tax Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Customs Act, the Excise Tax Act, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act and another Act related to the Excise Tax Act, to which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks, 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.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Budget Implementation Act, 1997 and the Financial Administration Act, to which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, 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.
Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,The Honourable Senator Taylor moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources have power to sit at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 15, 2001, for the purpose of hearing the Minister of Natural Resources on its study of Bill C-4, An Act to establish a Foundation to fund sustainable development technology, even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that Rule 95(4) be suspended in relation thereto.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Third reading of Bill S-24, An Act to implement an agreement between the Mohawks of Kanesatake and Her Majesty in right of Canada respecting governance of certain lands by the Mohawks of Kanesatake and to amend an Act in consequence.The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gill, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate have passed this Bill to which they desire their concurrence.
Second reading of Bill C-18, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act.
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finestone, P.C., that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Third reading of Bill S-15, An Act to enable and assist the Canadian tobacco industry in attaining its objective of preventing the use of tobacco products by young persons in Canada.The Honourable Senator Kenny moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kroft, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate have passed this Bill to which they desire their concurrence.
Orders No. 2 to 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadien Horse as the national horse of Canada.
The Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees
Consideration of the Second Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries (budget-study on the fishing industry) presented in the Senate on May 10, 2001.The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., that the Report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (budgets of certain committees-legislation) presented in the Senate on May 10, 2001.
The Honourable Senator Kroft moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wiebe, that the Report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (pay scale and terms of employment for unrepresented employees) presented in the Senate on May 10, 2001.
The Honourable Senator Kroft moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ferretti Barth, that the Report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 5 to 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Orders No. 44 (motion), 7, 6, 11 and 19 (inquiries) were called and postponed until the next sitting.Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Roche, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finestone, P.C.:
That the Senate of Canada recommends that the Government of Canada avoid involvement and support for the development of a National Missile Defence (NMD) system that would run counter to the legal obligations enshrined in the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, which has been a cornerstone of strategic stability and an important foundation for international efforts on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation for almost thirty years,
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Finestone, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Bacon, that the subject-matter of this motion be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security for study and report back to the Senate.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pépin, that further debate on the motion in amendment be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 1, 5, 2, 10 and 8 (inquiries) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Callbeck calling the attention of the Senate to the status of legal aid in Canada and the difficulties experienced by many low-income Canadians in acquiring adequate legal assistance, for both criminal and civil matters.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Hubley moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tunney, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Cohen calling the attention of the Senate to the quality of life of the military family and how that quality of life is affected by government actions and by Canadian Forces policy.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., for the Honourable Senator Wilson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mahovlich, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 41 (motion), 17 and 15 (inquiries) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Report of the Implementation Coordinating Committee on the Inuvialuit Final Agreement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-220.Report of the Implementation Committee on the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-221.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mahovlich:That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 5:13 p.m. the Senate was continued until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and CommerceThe names of the Honourable Senators Finestone, Taylor, Wiebe and Hervieux-Payette substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Hervieux-Payette, Fitzpatrick, Taylor and Finestone (May 10).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The name of the Honourable Senator Sibbeston substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Watt (May 10).
The name of the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Christensen (May 15).
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries
The name of the Honourable Senator Callbeck substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Hubley (May 10).
The name of the Honourable Senator Forrestall substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Robertson (May 11).
The name of the Honourable Senator De Bané substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Moore (May 14).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The name of the Honourable Senator Pépin substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Hubley (May 10).
The name of the Honourable Senator Kinsella removed from the membership (May 11).
The name of the Honourable Senator Callbeck substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Morin (May 11).
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
The name of the Honourable Senator Hubley substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Fraser (May 11).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The name of the Honourable Senator Buchanan substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Bolduc (May 11).
The name of the Honourable Senator Hubley added to the membership (May 14).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The name of the Honourable Senator Banks substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Grafstein (May 14).
Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders
The name of the Honourable Senator Finestone substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Grafstein (May 14).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The name of the Honourable Senator Milne substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Morin (May 14).