2nd Session, 41st Parliament

Issue 24

Monday, December 9, 2013
6:00 p.m.

The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Day, Downe, Doyle, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tardif, Unger, Wallace, Watt, White

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Day, Downe, Doyle, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, *Mercer, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Munson, *Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tardif, Unger, Wallace, Watt, White

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

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Meredith introduced a Bill S-213, An Act respecting Lincoln Alexander Day.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Meredith moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Manning, 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 Manning, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meredith, for the third reading of Bill S-3, 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.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

A message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-19, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2014, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, 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.

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A message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-4, A second act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill was read the first time.

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading at the next sitting of the Senate.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Bills — Third Reading

Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Bills — Second Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder).

The Honourable Senator McIntyre moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seth, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Fraser, for the Honourable Senator Jaffer, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif, 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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Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees — Other

Orders No. 1 to 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 11 and 1 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

OTHER BUSINESS

Senate Public Bills — Second Reading

Orders No. 1 to 12 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills — Second Reading

Orders No. 1 to 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees — Other

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Order No. 33 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCoy, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivest:

That the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament be authorized to examine and report on changes to the Senate's Rules and practices that, while recognizing the independence of parliamentary bodies, will help ensure that Senate proceedings involving the discipline of senators and other individuals follow standards of due process and are generally in keeping with other rights, notably those normally protected by the Canadian Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and

That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than November 30, 2014.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Cowan 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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Order No. 5 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 3, 7 and 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be authorized to examine and to report on issues relating to the federal government's current and evolving policy framework for managing Canada's fisheries and oceans;

That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the committee on this subject during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament be referred to the committee; and

That the committee report from time to time to the Senate, but no later than June 30, 2015, and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings for 180 days after the tabling of the final report.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be authorized to examine and report on the regulation of aquaculture, current challenges and future prospects for the industry in Canada;

That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the committee on this subject during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament be referred to the committee; and

That the committee report from time to time to the Senate, but no later than June 30, 2015, and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings for 180 days after the tabling of the final report.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger:

That, pursuant to rule 12-24(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the Government to the seventh report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled: The Sustainable Management of Grey Seal Populations: A Path Toward the Recovery of Cod and other Groundfish Stocks, tabled in the Senate on October 23, 2012, during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament, and adopted on April 24, 2013, with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report, in consultation with the Minister of Health.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger:

That, pursuant to rule 12-24(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the Government to the tenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled: The Lobster Fishery: Staying on Course, tabled in the Senate on May 28, 2013, during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament, and adopted on May 30, 2013, with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Housakos, for the Honourable Senator Dawson, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications be authorized to examine and report on the challenges faced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in relation to the changing environment of broadcasting and communications; and

That the committee report to the Senate from time to time, with a final report no later than June 30, 2015 and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after the tabling of the final report.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Ogilvie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator McInnis:

That, pursuant to rule 12-24(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the Government to the Twenty-sixth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, entitled: In From the Margins, Part II: Reducing Barriers to Social Inclusion and Social Cohesion, tabled in the Senate on June 18, 2013, during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament, and adopted on June 21, 2013, with the Minister of Employment and Social Development being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Housakos moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications be authorized to hear from representatives from BCE Inc. (Bell Canada) and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the practice of collecting and analyzing data from Bell Canada customers for commercial purposes including targeted advertising; and

That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than June 30, 2014.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7):

Copy of the Regulations Amending certain Regulations imposing Sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (P.C. 2013-1295), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-265.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2013-2014 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-266.

Agreement for RCMP policing services made between Canada and the Municipality of Warman, Saskatchewan, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-267.

Agreements for RCMP policing services made between Canada and the Municipalities of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island and Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-268.

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator Martin 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 8:27 p.m. the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)

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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

The Honourable Senator Mercer replaced the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (December 5, 2013).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Demers replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (December 5, 2013).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Fraser replaced the Honourable Senator Campbell (December 6, 2013).

The Honourable Senator Greene replaced the Honourable Senator Tkachuk (December 5, 2013).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence

The Honourable Senator Stewart Olsen replaced the Honourable Senator White (December 6, 2013).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Cordy replaced the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C. (December 5, 2013).