Journals of the Senate
2nd Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 67
Thursday, June 5, 2014
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Watt, Wells, White
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Watt, Wells, 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
The Senate observed a minute of silence in memory of the three Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers serving New Brunswick, whose tragic deaths occurred last night in the line of duty.
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on the performance of her duties and functions under the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to public office holders, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(b).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-541.
Report of the Information Commissioner for the period ending March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 40(1).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-542.
Presenting or Tabling of Reports
from Committees
The Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel) presented the following:
Thursday, June 5, 2014
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has the honour to present its
FIFTH REPORT
Your Committee recommends that the following funds be released for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Legislation)
General Expenses $ 5,000 TOTAL $ 5,000
Respectfully submitted,
NOËL A. KINSELLA
Chair
The Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel) moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Neufeld, 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 Ogilvie, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, presented its tenth report (Bill S-211, An Act to establish a national day to promote health and fitness for all Canadians, without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Ogilvie, for the Honourable Senator Raine, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stewart Olsen, 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.
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The Honourable Senator Dawson, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, presented its sixth report (budget—study on challenges faced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation—power to travel).
(The report is printed as Appendix "A'' at pages 924-937 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Dawson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, 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 Dallaire, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its ninth report (budget—study on mental health issues affecting serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces—power to hire staff and to travel).
(The report is printed as Appendix "B'' at pages 938-950 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Dallaire moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Lovelace Nicholas, 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 Ogilvie presented the following:
Thursday, June 5, 2014
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology has the honour to present its
ELEVENTH REPORT
Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Nááts'ihch'oh National Park Reserve of Canada), has, in obedience to the order of reference of Wednesday, May 28, 2014, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment but with an observation which is appended to this report.
Respectfully submitted,
KELVIN K. OGILVIE
Chair
Observations to the Eleventh Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
Your committee notes that the Sahtu Dene and Métis were invited to appear on the bill but no response was received.
The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Black, 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.
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The Honourable Senator Runciman, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented its tenth report (Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Frum 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, on division.
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nancy Ruth:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources have the power to sit on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, even though the Senate may then be sitting, with the application of rule 12-18(1) being suspended in relation thereto.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
First Reading of Commons Public Bills
A message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-479, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fairness for victims), 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 Demers, 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 — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the consideration of the fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (Subject matter of Bill C-31 (Parts 2, 3 and 4 and Divisions 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 19, 22, 24 and 25 of Part 6)), tabled in the Senate on May 29, 2014.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, that further debate on the consideration of the report be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Orders No. 3 to 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall:
That when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commons Public Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dagenais, seconded by the Honourable Senator Maltais, for the third reading of Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer or public officer).
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 has passed this bill, without amendment.
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Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Order No. 1 was 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 Greene, for the second reading of Bill S-220, An Act to establish the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Marshall moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Ordered, That Order No. 8 under Commons Public Bills — Second Reading be brought forward.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mitchell, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dyck, for the second reading of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity).
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
The bill was then read the second time, on division.
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Chaput, 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, on division.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 3 to 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Second reading of Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exception to mandatory minimum sentences for manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death).
The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cordy, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, 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 — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 7 and 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Consideration of the eighth report (interim) of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, entitled: The Transition to Civilian Life of Veterans, tabled in the Senate on June 4, 2012.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Dallaire moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Orders No. 62, 69, 71, 9, 56, 66, 55, 60, 8 and 47 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Orders No. 19, 20, 28, 8, 10, 29, 17, 13, 25, 26, 12, 22, 21, 16, 23, 5 and 15 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Order No. 7 was called and, pursuant to rule 4-15(2), dropped from the Order Paper.
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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Nolin, calling the attention of the Senate to its roots, the history of its origins and its evolution.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tannas moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ngo, 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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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Nolin, calling the attention of the Senate to its investigative role.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Jaffer, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7):
Report of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 29, s. 22.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-533.
Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/ 41-534.
Reports of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-535.
Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-536.
Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-537.
Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-538.
Reports of the St. Mary's River Bridge Company for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-539.
Reports of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-540.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Martin 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 4:45 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Oh (June 4, 2014).
The Honourable Senator Buth was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (June 4, 2014).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Honourable Senator Dawson replaced the Honourable Senator Furey (June 4, 2014).
The Honourable Senator Charette-Poulin replaced the Honourable Senator Munson (June 4, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Moore replaced the Honourable Senator Jaffer (June 4, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Gerstein replaced the Honourable Senator Tkachuk (June 5, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Segal replaced the Honourable Senator Enverga (June 4, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Patterson replaced the Honourable Senator Enverga (June 4, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The Honourable Senator Demers replaced the Honourable Senator Seidman (June 5, 2014).
The Honourable Senator Merchant replaced the Honourable Senator Furey (June 4, 2014).
Corrigendum
(Journals of the Senate, Wednesday, June 4, 2014)
Add the name of the Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel) to the list of Senators convened and the list of Senators in attendance to business.