Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 42
Tuesday, June 5, 2001
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened 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, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Kinsella, Kirby, Kolber, Kroft, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Mercier, Milne, Moore, Morin, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robichaud, Roche, Rossiter, Sibbeston, Simard, Sparrow, Spivak, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Tunney, Watt, 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, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Kinsella, Kirby, Kolber, Kroft, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Mercier, Milne, Moore, Morin, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robichaud, Roche, Rossiter, Sibbeston, Simard, Sparrow, Spivak, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Tunney, Watt, Wiebe, Wilson
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Presentation of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Bacon presented the following:TUESDAY, June 5, 2001
The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications has the honour to present its
FOURTH REPORT
Your Committee, to which was referred Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act, has, in obedience to the Order of Reference of Wednesday, February 7, 2001, examined the said Bill and now reports the same without amendment, but with observations which are appended to this report.Respectfully submitted,
LISE BACON
Chair
APPENDIX
The Committee endorses the content and philosophy of this Bill - that is, Bill S-7 is designed to further and improve public participation in Broadcasting hearings by means of intervenors awards.During the Committee's hearings, representatives from the CBC/Radio-Canada expressed their concern about cost awards. While CBC fully supports the principle of increased public participation, it is, nevertheless, apprehensive about additional costs whose values cannot be anticipated at the present time.
Although allocation of funds to cover intervenors cost awards is not a task of this Committee, the Committee recommends that the Government examine mechanisms that would address this concern.
The Honourable Senator Finestone, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a third reading at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mercier:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 1:30 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., tabled the following:Fifth Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its participation at the Third Bilateral Meeting, held in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Guanzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China, in March 2001.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-254.
The Honourable Senator Nolin tabled the following:
Third Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee and the Secretaries of National Delegations of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Rome, Italy, from March 30 to April 1, 2001.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-255.
ANSWERS TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Pursuant to Rule 25(2), the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., tabled the following:Reply to Question No. 11, dated February 20, 2001, appearing on the Order Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton, respecting federal correctional officers.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-256S.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A Message was brought from the House of Commons to return 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,And to acquaint the Senate that the Commons have passed this Bill, without amendment.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons to return Bill S-25, An Act to amend the Act of incorporation of the Conference of Mennonites in Canada,
And to acquaint the Senate that the Commons have passed this Bill, without amendment.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.Third reading of Bill C-8, An Act to establish the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and to amend certain Acts in relation to financial institutions.
The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Watt, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator LeBreton, 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 C-7, An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and to amend and repeal other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Pearson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poy, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Bolduc, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Motions
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Graham, P.C.:That the document entitled: "Proposals to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors and to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes of Canada and to repeal an Act and certain provisions that have expired, lapsed or otherwise ceased to have effect", tabled in the Senate on May 30, 2001, be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.The Order was called to resume debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Stratton, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cohen, for the second reading of Bill S-20, An Act to provide for increased transparency and objectivity in the selection of suitable individuals to be named to certain high public positions.
A Point of Order was raised as to the acceptability of the Bill.
After debate,
The Speaker reserved his decision.
With leave,
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Stratton, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cohen, for the second reading of Bill S-20.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Spivak, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, for the second reading of Bill S-26, An Act concerning personal watercraft in navigable waters.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Kinsella for the Honourable Senator Spivak moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton, that the Bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 5 and 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees
Consideration of the Fifth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (budget-special study on the present state of the domestic and international financial system) presented in the Senate on May 29, 2001.The Honourable Senator Kolber moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ferretti Barth, that the Report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders (budget) presented in the Senate on May 17, 2001.
The Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the Report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Orders No. 54 (motion), 7 (inquiry), 3 (motion), 18, 2, 20, 1, 13, 16 (inquiries), 44 (motion), 6 and 11 (inquiries) were called and postponed until the next sitting.Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Gauthier calling the attention of the Senate to current issues involving official languages in Ontario.
Debate concluded.
Orders No. 5, 10, 8 (inquiries) and 41 (motion) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Carney, P.C., calling the attention of the Senate to the views of some British Columbians on the subject of Western alienation and ways to reduce regional tensions.
Debate concluded.
Ordered, That Order No. 2 (inquiry), set down on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, be brought forward.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Moore calling the attention of the Senate to the emerging issue of deferred maintenance costs in Canada's post-secondary institutions.
After debate,
Further debate on the inquiry was adjourned until the next sitting in the name of the Honourable Senator Gauthier.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2001-02 to 2005-06 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2001-02 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-241.Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2001-02 to 2005-06 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2001-02 of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-242.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2001-02 to 2005-06 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2001-02 of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-243.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for the period 2001-02 to 2005-06 of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-244.
Statutes of Nunavut for the Fifth Session of the First Legislative Assembly, pursuant to the Nunavut Act, R.S.C. 1999, c. N-28, sbs. 28(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-245.
Report of the Chicken Farmers of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2000, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-246.
Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2000, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-247.
Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2000, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-248.
Report of the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2000, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-249.
Report of the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-250.
Report of the Judge Advocate General to the Minister of National Defence on the administration of military justice in the Canadian Forces for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the National Defence Act, S.C. 1998, c. 35, s. 2.-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-251.
Reports of the Department of National Defence for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2) .-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-252.
Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2002-06 of the Business Development Bank of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).-Sessional Paper No. 1/37-253.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pépin:That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 5:10 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 Agriculture and ForestryThe name of the Honourable Senator Hubley substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Finestone (May 31).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The name of the Honourable Senator Grafstein substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Mahovlich (May 31).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The name of the Honourable Senator Cordy substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Morin (May 31).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The name of the Honourable Senator Comeau substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Kinsella (June 5).
Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages
The name of the Honourable Senator Mahovlich substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Setlakwe (June 5).