Journals of the Senate
50 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2001, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 66
Thursday, November 1, 2001
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Biron, Bolduc, Bryden, Callbeck, Carney, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Day, De Bané, Di Nino, Doody, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Graham, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Kinsella, Kolber, Kroft, LaPierre, Lapointe, Lawson, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Milne, Moore, Murray, Oliver, Pearson, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Rivest, Robichaud, Roche, Rompkey, Setlakwe, Spivak, Stollery, Stratton, Taylor, Tunney, Watt, Wiebe, Wilson
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, *Angus, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Biron, Bolduc, Bryden, *Buchanan, Callbeck, Carney, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Day, De Bané, Di Nino, Doody, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finestone, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Graham, Gustafson, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, *Keon, Kinsella, *Kirby, Kolber, Kroft, LaPierre, Lapointe, Lawson, LeBreton, *Léger, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, *Maheu, Milne, Moore, *Morin, Murray, Oliver, Pearson, *Pépin, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Rivest, *Robertson, Robichaud, Roche, Rompkey, Setlakwe, Spivak, Stollery, Stratton, Taylor, Tunney, Watt, Wiebe, Wilson
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., tabled the following:
Supplementary Estimates (A) 2001-2002.—Sessional Paper No. 1/37-543.
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The Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that a communication had been received from the Deputy Secretary to the Governor General.
The Communication was then read by the Honourable the Speaker as follows:
RIDEAU HALL
November 1, 2001
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Honourable Jack Major, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy Governor General, will proceed to the Senate Chamber today, the 1st day of November, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of giving Royal Assent to certain bills.
Yours sincerely,
Michèle Lévesque
Deputy Secretary Policy, Program and Protocol
The Honourable
The Speaker of the Senate
Ottawa
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Poulin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poy, for the third reading of Bill S-31, An Act to implement agreements, conventions and protocols concluded between Canada and Slovenia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Senegal, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Germany for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
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-34, An Act to establish the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Gill moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Setlakwe, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Eyton moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton, 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-31, An Act to amend the Export Development Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Setlakwe moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tunney, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Kinsella for the Honourable Senator Angus 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.
Orders No. 4 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill C-15A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Pearson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Biron, that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Kinsella for the Honourable Senator Nolin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Motions
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 1 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Ordered, That notwithstanding Rule 27(3) Order No. 5 (Bill S-21) remain on the Order Paper for another fifteen consecutive sitting days.
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With leave,
The Senate reverted to Presentation of Reports From Standing or Special Committees.
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., Chair of the Special Committee of the Senate on the Subject-Matter of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act and other Acts, and to enact measures respecting the registration of charities in order to combat terrorism, tabled its First Report.—Sessional Paper No. 1/37-544S.
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ferretti Barth, that the Report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration on Wednesday next, November 7, 2001.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ferretti Barth:
That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House with the contents of the First Report of the Special Committee of the Senate on the Subject-Matter of Bill C-36, tabled earlier this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees
Orders No. 1 to 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Orders No. 82 (motion), 13 (inquiry) and 81 (motion) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Poy, seconded by the Honourable Senator Carney, P.C.:
That May be recognized as Asian Heritage Month, given the important contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, the diversity of the Asian community, and its present significance to this country.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator LaPierre moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Jaffer, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 28 (inquiry), 41, 80 (motions), 16 (inquiry), 3 (motion), 18, 20 (inquiries), 65 (motion) 7, 6, 11, 10, 22, 23 (inquiries), 73, 44 (motions) and 8 (inquiry) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Gauthier moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hubley:
That the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration be authorized to examine and report on the renewal of the television broadcasting agreement between the Senate and CPAC (the Cable Public Affairs Channel), so that it includes the subtitling of parliamentary debates authorized on television and that the renewal of this agreement follows up on CPAC's commitments concerning services to the hearing impaired.
Debate.
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With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Stollery moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Taylor:
That Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs have power to sit while the Senate is sitting today, and that Rule 95(4) be suspended in relation thereto.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gauthier, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hubley:
That the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration be authorized to examine and report on the renewal of the television broadcasting agreement between the Senate and CPAC (the Cable Public Affairs Channel), so that it includes the subtitling of parliamentary debates authorized on television and that the renewal of this agreement follows up on CPAC's commitments concerning services to the hearing impaired.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Corbin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ferretti Barth, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., tabled the following:
Copy of the revised French text of the First Report of the Special Committee of the Senate on the Subject-Matter of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act and other Acts, and to enact measures respecting the registration of charities in order to combat terrorism.—Sessional Paper No. 1/37-544S.
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With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Graham, P.C.:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday next, November 6, 2001, at 2:00 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Pursuant to Rule 135(4), the sitting was suspended until 4:25 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
ROYAL ASSENT
The Senate adjourned during pleasure to await the arrival of the Honourable the Deputy of Her Excellency the Governor General.
After awhile, the Honourable John Charles Major, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy of Her Excellency the Governor General, having come and being seated at the foot of the Throne—
The Honourable the Speaker commanded the Acting Usher of the Black Rod to proceed to the House of Commons and acquaint that House that:—
"It is the desire of the Honourable the Deputy of Her Excellency the Governor General that they attend him immediately in the Senate Chamber.''
The House of Commons being come,
One of the Clerks at the table then read the titles of the Bills to be assented to as follows:
An Act respecting shipping and navigation and to amend the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act, 1987 and other Acts (Bill C-14, Chapter 26, 2001).
An Act respecting immigration to Canada and the granting of refugee protection to persons who are displaced, persecuted or in danger (Bill C-11, Chapter 27, 2001).
To these Bills the Royal Assent was pronounced by the Deputy Clerk of the Senate in the following words:
"In Her Majesty's name, the Honourable the Deputy of Her Excellency the Governor General doth assent to these Bills.''
4:39 p.m.
The Commons withdrew.
After which the Honourable the Deputy of Her Excellency the Governor General was pleased to retire.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Report on the Immigration Plan for the year 2002, pursuant to the Immigration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-2, s. 7.—Sessional Paper No. 1/37-541.
Copy of Regulations amending the United Nations Suppression of Terrorism Regulations (SOR/2001-441), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/37-542.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C.:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 4:40 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at 2:00 p.m.)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The name of the Honourable Senator Banks substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Wiebe (October 31).
The name of the Honourable Senator Wiebe substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Banks (November 1).
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries
The name of the Honourable Senator Jaffer added to the membership (October 31).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The name of the Honourable Senator Stratton substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Forrestall (October 31).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The name of the Honourable Senator Pearson substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Cook (October 31).
Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations
The name of the Honourable Senator Jaffer added to the membership (October 31).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The name of the Honourable Senator Léger substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Cordy (October 31).