The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBernardBeyakBlack (Alberta)Black (Ontario)BoehmBonifaceBoveyBoyerBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDoyleDuncanDupuisDyckForestForest-NiesingFrancisFrumFureyGagnéGalvezGoldGreeneGriffinHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKeatingKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMitchellMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMunsonNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierRavaliaRichardsSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSinclairSmithStewart OlsenTannasTkachukVernerWallinWellsWhiteWoo

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBernardBeyakBlack (Alberta)Black (Ontario)BoehmBonifaceBoveyBoyerBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDoyleDuncanDupuisDyckForestForest-NiesingFrancisFrumFureyGagnéGalvezGoldGreeneGriffinHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKeatingKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMitchellMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMunsonNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierRavaliaRichardsSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSinclairSmithStewart OlsenTannasTkachukVernerWallinWellsWhiteWoo

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

Tributes

Tribute was paid to the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, who will retire from the Senate on February 18, 2020.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., tabled the following:

2018 Annual Report on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Use of the Law Enforcement Justification Provisions pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, ss. 25.1 to 25.4.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-240.

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Modern Slavery Act and to amend the Customs Tariff.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, 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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The Honourable Senator Jaffer introduced Bill S-212, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Massicotte, 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.

Reading of Petitions for Private Bills

The first report of the Examiner of Petitions for Private Bills was tabled (Sessional Paper No. 1/43-241S) and reads as follows:

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Pursuant to rule 11-3(3), the Examiner of Petitions for Private Bills has the honour to table his

FIRST REPORT

Your Examiner has duly examined the following petition and finds that the requirements of the Rules of the Senate have been complied with in all material respects:

Of Girl Guides of Canada, of the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario; praying for the passage of a private Act to replace its Act of incorporation with a new Act that continues the corporation and makes changes relating to its administration.

Respectfully submitted,

The following petition was read and received:

Of Girl Guides of Canada, of the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario; praying for the passage of a private Act to replace its Act of incorporation with a new Act that continues the corporation and makes changes relating to its administration.

Introduction and First Reading of Private Bills

The Honourable Senator Jaffer introduced Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Girl Guides of Canada.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Massicotte, 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.

Notices of Motions

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett:

That, notwithstanding rule 5-6(2), the following inquiry be the first item on the Orders of the Day, later this day:

“By the Honourable Senator Martin: That she will call the attention of the Senate to the career of the Honourable Senator Tkachuk.”; and

That, notwithstanding rule 6-3(1), during proceedings on this inquiry no senator speak for more than three minutes.

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

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Other Business

Inquiries

The Honourable Senator Martin called the attention of the Senate to the career of the Honourable Senator Tkachuk.

Debate concluded.

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Ordered, That motion No. 17 standing in the name of the Honourable Senator Woo on the Notice Paper be brought forward.

The Honourable Senator Woo moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Omidvar:

That, notwithstanding rule 12-5, the Honourable Senator Dean replace the Honourable Senator Gold as one of the members of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration provided for in rule 12-3(2)(a).

After debate,

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

Reports of Committees – Other

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Sinclair, seconded by the Honourable Senator Patterson, for the adoption of the first report (interim) of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators, entitled Developments and actions in relation to the committee’s fifth report regarding Senator Beyak, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on January 31, 2020.

Pursuant to rule 12-30(2), further debate on the motion was adjourned until the next sitting.

Government Business

Motions

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

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The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:

That, for the remainder of the current session,

(a)when the Senate sits on a Thursday, it shall sit at 1:30 p.m. notwithstanding rule 3-1(1);

(b)when the Senate sits on a Wednesday, it adjourn at 4 p.m., as if that were the ordinary time of adjournment provided for in the Rules, unless it has been suspended for the purpose of taking a deferred vote or has earlier adjourned; and

(c)if a vote is deferred to a Wednesday, or to later that same day on a Wednesday, it take place at 4:15 p.m., notwithstanding any provision of the Rules, with the Speaker interrupting the proceedings immediately prior to any adjournment, but no later than 4 p.m., to suspend the sitting until 4:15 p.m. for the taking of the deferred vote, with the bells to start ringing at 4 p.m.

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

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

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

Motions

Orders No. 5, 7, 8, 10 and 15 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1 and 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 3:55 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.)

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

Reports of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-222.

Reports of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-223.

Reports of the Canada Post Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-224.

Reports of Defence Construction (1951) Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-225.

Reports of the Department of the Environment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-226.

Reports of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-227.

Reports of the Canada Lands Company CLC Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-228.

Reports of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-229.

Reports of the Parc Downsview Park Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-230.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2017-21 and of the Capital Budget for 2017 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-231.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2018-22 and of the Capital Budget for 2018 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-232.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2019-23 and of the Capital Budget for 2019 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-233.

Reports of the Department of Employment and Social Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-234.

Copy of the directive to Export Development Canada regarding General Dynamics Land Systems (P.C. 2019-1190), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-235.

Reports of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-236.

Reports of the Department of Public Works and Government Services for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-237.

Report on the operations of the Exchange Fund Account for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Currency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-52, sbs. 21(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-238.

Reports of Statistics Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-239.

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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Housakos (February 5, 2020).