Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 144
Thursday, March 7, 2013
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Donald H. Oliver, Speaker pro tempore
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black (Alberta), Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Merchant, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Ngo, Ogilvie, Oh, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Robichaud, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, Seth, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tardif, Tkachuk, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Wells, White, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black (Alberta), *Brown, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, *Lang, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, *Massicotte, *McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Merchant, Meredith, *Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, *Neufeld, Ngo, Ogilvie, Oh, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Robichaud, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, Seth, *Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tardif, Tkachuk, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Wells, White, 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.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker Pro tempore tabled the following:
Case Report of Findings of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in the Matter of an Investigation into a Disclosure of Wrongdoing (Canada Border Services Agency), pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, s. 38.(3.3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1509.
Presenting or Tabling of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Jaffer, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, presented its tenth report (Supplementary budget—study on Cyberbullying in Canada).
(The report is printed as an appendix at pages 2001-2006.)
The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, 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.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to Tabling of Documents
The Honourable Senator Carignan tabled the following:
Government Response to the fifth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International
Trade entitled: Intensifying Strategic Partnerships with the New Brazil, tabled in the Senate on May 29,
2012.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1510S.
(Pursuant to rule 12-24(4), the report and the response were deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on
Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator White, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, presented its eleventh report (Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations, without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, 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.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, presented its eleventh report (Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Johnson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, 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.
Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills
A message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, 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.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills — Third Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator MacDonald, seconded by the Honourable Senator Greene, for the third reading of Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the House of Commons and acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill C-47, An Act to enact the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act and the Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator LeBreton, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Carignan, for the second reading of Bill C-53, An Act to assent to alterations in the law touching the Succession to the Throne.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 5 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall:
That, in accordance with rule 10-11(1), the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine the subject matter of Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, introduced in the House of Commons on February 11, 2013, in advance of the said bill coming before the Senate.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commons Public Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Runciman, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, for the third reading of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting).
After debate,
Further debate on the motion was adjourned until the next sitting in the name of the Honourable Senator Baker, P.C.
Senate Public Bills — Reports of Committees
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the eighteenth report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (Senate budget for 2013-2014), presented in the Senate on February 26, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Segal, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 5 and 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Resuming debate on the motion, as amended, of the Honourable Senator Cools, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau:
That this case of privilege, relating to the actions of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, be referred to the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament for consideration, in particular with respect to the consequences for the Senate, for the Senate Speaker, for the Parliament of Canada and for the country's international relations.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that the question be referred to a Committee of the Whole for consideration.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Segal, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 75 and 128 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Orders No. 19 and 57 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Lovelace Nicholas, calling the attention of the Senate to the continuing tragedy of missing and murdered Aboriginal Women.
After debate,
Further debate on the inquiry was adjourned until the next sitting in the name of the Honourable Senator Jaffer.
Orders No. 22, 44, 35, 59, 45, 9, 18, 60, 50, 40 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Mercer, calling the attention of the Senate to the current state of the food safety system in Canada, the faith Canadians have in that system, and the negative impact of changes made by the federal government on that system.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Mercer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day, 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 Segal moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Greene:
That whereas the Senate recognizes the values of the Commonwealth of Nations, which include the promotion of democracy, human rights, good governance, the rule of law, individual liberty, egalitarianism, judicial independence and the rights of girls to education—values that the Parliament of Canada has long advanced and defended;
That whereas the Senate recognizes that the Commonwealth is an important association of 54 countries, consisting of 2.4 billion citizens of all faiths and ethnicities, that support each other and work together toward shared goals in democracy and development;
That the Senate take note that the global fight for democracy, the rule of law, religious tolerance and development needs a strong, focused and authoritative Commonwealth;
That the Senate welcome the new Charter of the Commonwealth, which was approved by all Commonwealth Heads of Government in December 2012, and urge its broad circulation in both official languages throughout Canada; and
That the Senate affirm the importance of the Commonwealth to promoting the aforementioned values, which are in the best interest of all nations.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif 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.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Segal tabled the following:
Document entitled: The Charter of the Commonwealth, dated December 14, 2012.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1511S.
The Honourable Senator Wallin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gerstein:
That the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence have the power to sit on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 4 p.m., even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Frum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Greene:
That the Senate declare the Canadian Canoe Museum and its collection a cultural asset of national significance.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin:
That, notwithstanding the order of the Senate adopted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, the date for the final report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade in relation to its examination of the economic and political developments in the Republic of Turkey be extended from March 31, 2013 to June 30, 2013; and
That the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until July 31, 2013.
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 Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 4:39 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 2 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
The Honourable Senator Campbell replaced the Honourable Senator Munson (March 6, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Hubley replaced the Honourable Senator Sibbeston (March 6, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk replaced the Honourable Senator Comeau (March 6, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Wells replaced the Honourable Senator Beyak (March 7, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Duffy replaced the Honourable Senator Rivard (March 7, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Rivard replaced the Honourable Senator Finley (March 6, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Nolin (March 6, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Rivard replaced the Honourable Senator Boisvenu (March 7, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Boisvenu replaced the Honourable Senator Nolin (March 7, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Lang replaced the Honourable Senator Boisvenu (March 6, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Dawson replaced the Honourable Senator Day (March 6, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Raine replaced the Honourable Senator Demers (March 7, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Campbell replaced the Honourable Senator Dyck (March 6, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Demers replaced the Honourable Senator Eaton (March 6, 2013).