Journals of the Senate
59 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2010, Canada
Journals of the Senate
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
Issue 31
Thursday, May 27, 2010
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Angus, Baker, Banks, Boisvenu, Braley, Brazeau, Brown, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cools, Cowan, Dawson, Demers, Di Nino, Dickson, Downe, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Fairbairn, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fox, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, Kochhar, Lang, Lapointe, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, MacDonald, Manning, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, Mercer, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ogilvie, Patterson, Pépin, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, St. Germain, Stewart Olsen, Stollery, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
*Andreychuk, Angus, Baker, Banks, Boisvenu, Braley, Brazeau, Brown, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cools, *Cordy, Cowan, Dawson, *Day, Demers, Di Nino, Dickson, Downe, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Fairbairn, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fox, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, Kochhar, Lang, Lapointe, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, MacDonald, Manning, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, Mercer, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, *Nolin, Ogilvie, Patterson, Pépin, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, St. Germain, Stewart Olsen, Stollery, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Zimmer
The first list records senators present in the Senate Chamber during the course of the sitting.
An asterisk in the second list indicates a senator who, while not present during the sitting, was in attendance to business, as defined in subsections 8(2) and (3) of the Senators Attendance Policy.
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Tabling of documents
The Honourable Senator Comeau tabled the following:
Report of Exinvest Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2008, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2) and the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 3/40-237.
Presentation of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk presented the following:
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has the honour to present its
THIRD REPORT
Your Committee recommends that the following funds be released for fiscal year 2010-2011.
Banking, Trade and Commerce (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services $ — Transportation and Communications — All Other Expenditures 7,300 TOTAL $ 7,300
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID TKACHUK
Chair
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Honourable Senator Angus, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, tabled its fourth report entitled: GLOBE 2010 Conference: Beyond the Science.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40- 238S.
The Honourable Senator Mitchell moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Honourable Senator Dawson, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, presented its second report (budget—study on current and emerging issues related to its communications mandate-wireless sector—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as Appendix "A" at pages 449-454 (available in print format PDF).)
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Dawson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., that the report be
placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Honourable Senator Wallin, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its second report (budget—study on national security and defence policies—power to hire staff and to travel).
(The report is printed as Appendix "B" at pages 455-466 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Wallin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Braley, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration 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 Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Johnson:
That the Address of His Excellency Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States, to Members of both Houses of Parliament, delivered earlier this day, together with the introductory speech by the Right Honourable the Prime Minister of Canada and the speeches delivered by the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons, be printed as an Appendix to the Debates of the Senate of this day and form part of the permanent records of this House.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Downe tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, respecting its participation at the Committee on Economic Affairs and Development of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in London, United Kingdom, on January 21 and 22, 2010, and at the First Part of the 2010 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from January 25 to 29, 2010.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-239.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gerstein:
That the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance be authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 1 to 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis, for the second reading of Bill S-213, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act (bulk water removal).
After debate,
With leave of the Senate, the Order of the Day for the second reading of Bill S-213, An Act to amend the
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act (bulk water removal), was discharged and the Bill withdrawn.
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Order No. 8 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wallin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, for the second reading of Bill S-209, An Act respecting a national day of service to honour the courage and sacrifice of Canadians in the face of terrorism, particularly the events of September 11, 2001.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, that further debate on the
motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Commons Public Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Tardif, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivest, for the second reading of Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages).
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C., that
further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Second reading of Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their "enemy alien" designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history.
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that further debate on the
motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Orders No. 3 to 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees
Orders No. 1 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Raine, calling the attention of the Senate to the success of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games held in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler from February 12 to 28 and, in particular, to how the performance of the Canadian athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games can inspire and motivate Canadians and especially children to become more fit and healthy.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stewart Olsen, that further debate
on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Orders No. 1, 9, 7, 10, 15, 8, 5, 12 (inquiries), 38, 37 (motions) and 6 (inquiry) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Segal, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton:
That the Senate of Canada offers to the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, known today as the Canadian Navy and formerly known as the Royal Canadian Navy, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, the Senate's best wishes and its most sincere expression of gratitude, appreciation and respect, and pays special tribute to the courage, competence, loyalty and determination of the men and women who served, serve and will serve under the White Ensign, the Canadian Forces Naval Jack and the Maple Leaf, always in the cause of freedom, humanity, peace and stability and always in the name of the people of Canada.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fraser, that further debate
on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Orders No. 3 (inquiry) and 28 (motion) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
INQUIRIES
The Honourable Senator Comeau called the attention of the Senate to the career of the Honourable Senator Keon in the Senate and his many contributions in service to Canadians.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Greene, that further
debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fraser:
That the Senate of Canada encourage the Minister of National Defence, in view of the long service, sacrifice and courage of Canadian Naval forces and personnel, to change the official structural name of the Canadian Navy from "Maritime Command" to "Canadian Navy" effective from this year, as part of the celebration of the Canadian Navy Centennial, with that title being used in all official and operational materials, in both official languages, as soon as possible.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that further debate on the
motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino:
That the Special Senate Committee on Anti-terrorism be authorized to examine and report on matters relating to anti-terrorism.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif:
That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs during its study of Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime), during the Second Session of the Fortieth Parliament, be referred to the committee for the purposes of its study on Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime) (Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act) during the current session.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Ordered, That Order No. 4 (second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications) under ORDERS OF THE DAY, OTHER BUSINESS, Reports of Committees, be again called.
Consideration of the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications (budget—study on current and emerging issues related to its communications mandate-wireless sector—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier today.
The Honourable Senator Housakos moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finley, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gerstein:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 4:52 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 2 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
The Honourable Senator Peterson replaced the Honourable Senator Hubley (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Greene replaced the Honourable Senator Tkachuk (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The Honourable Senator Peterson replaced the Honourable Senator Campbell (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Campbell replaced the Honourable Senator Peterson (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights
The Honourable Senator Zimmer replaced the Honourable Senator Dyck (May 27, 2010).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Honourable Senator Cordy replaced the Honourable Senator Dawson (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator Kochhar (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Di Nino replaced the Honourable Senator Finley (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Carignan replaced the Honourable Senator Raine (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Stratton replaced the Honourable Senator Greene (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Finley replaced the Honourable Senator Di Nino (May 26, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Kochhar replaced the Honourable Senator Marshall (May 26, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Raine replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan (May 26, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Carignan replaced the Honourable Senator Neufeld (May 26, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Dawson replaced the Honourable Senator Cordy (May 26, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Housakos replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Poulin replaced the Honourable Senator Banks (May 27, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator Manning (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Meighen replaced the Honourable Senator Dickson (May 27, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Hubley replaced the Honourable Senator Dawson (May 27, 2010).