The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonBattersBlack (Ontario)BoehmBonifaceCampbellCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoFureyGagnéGoldHarderHousakosLaBoucane-BensonLankinMartinMassicotteMégieMoncionMoodieMunsonNgoOmidvarPattersonPlettRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanTannasVernerWallinWoo

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonBattersBlack (Ontario)BoehmBonifaceCampbellCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoFureyGagnéGoldHarderHousakosLaBoucane-BensonLankinMartinMassicotteMégieMoncionMoodieMunsonNgoOmidvarPattersonPlettRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanTannasVernerWallinWoo

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.

(Pursuant to rule 3-6(2), the adjournment of the Senate was extended from June 2, 2020 to June 16, 2020.)

PRAYERS

QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE

Pursuant to rule 13-4, the Honourable Senator Wallin raised a question of privilege concerning senators’ ability to participate in sittings.

Pursuant to rule 13-5(2), the Senate proceeded to the consideration of the question of privilege of the Honourable Senator Wallin.

After debate,

The Speaker reserved his decision.

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With leave of the Senate,

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

That, for each sitting until the end of June 2020, notwithstanding rules 6-1 and 9-8(1)(b), senators may speak or vote from a seat other than their assigned places.

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

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

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

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2020-21.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-558.

A report of the Leaders’ Debates Commission entitled Democracy Matters, Debates Count: A report on the 2019 Leaders’ Debates Commission and the future of debates in Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-559.

Government Notices of Motions

With leave of the Senate,

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

That, notwithstanding any provision of the Rules or usual practice, the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance:

1.be authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in Supplementary Estimates (A), 2020-21, tabled in the Senate on June 16, 2020;

2.be authorized, in light of the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, to meet by videoconference or teleconference, if technically feasible, for the purposes of its studies of estimates as authorized by paragraph 1 or as already authorized by the Senate, subject to the provisions of the order of April 11, 2020, respecting its study of certain issues relating to legislation and government actions in response to the pandemic;

3.have the power to meet for the purposes of its studies of estimates as authorized by paragraph 1 or as already authorized by the Senate, even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto; and

4.be permitted to deposit electronically with the Clerk of the Senate any reports on studies of estimates as authorized by paragraph 1 or as already authorized by the Senate, if the Senate is not then sitting, with the reports then being deemed to have been tabled or presented in the Senate.

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

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Moodie introduced Bill S-217, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Moodie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, 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 Patterson introduced Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (property qualifications of Senators).

The bill was read the first time.

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

That, notwithstanding any provision of the Rules or previous order, the Honourable Senators Harder, P.C., and Munson are members of the committees as provided for in the order of April 11, 2020, subject to the provisions of that order respecting the duration of their memberships of these committees.

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

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT

Honourable senators, I am now prepared to hear further new arguments in relation to the question of privilege raised by Senator Plett on May 1st. As I indicated previously, I wish to hear new information only, and I would again ask senators to please be brief in their interventions.

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The Senate resumed debate on the question of privilege, raised on May 1, 2020, by Senator Plett, concerning a meeting of the Committee of Selection.

After debate,

The Speaker reserved his decision.

Government Business

Motions

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson:

That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada:

To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty’s most loyal and dutiful subjects, the Senate of Canada in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, 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. 7 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Private Bills – Second Reading

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

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 1, 3, 4, 8 and 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Brazeau, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology be authorized to examine and report on suicide prevention and mental health needs among Canadians, including a particular emphasis on boys and men, and the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in suicide statistics, when and if the committee is formed; and

That the committee submit its final report no later than December 31, 2020.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Omidvar moved, for the Honourable Senator Duncan, seconded by the Honourable Senator Saint-Germain, 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. 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 30 and 31 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator Tannas moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C.:

That, in light of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Senate proceedings, and that future emergencies may have similar effects, the Clerk of the Senate, under the direction of the Speaker of the Senate, be instructed to prepare a report identifying the procedural and technological options best suited to ensure the continuity of the Senate’s operations in such situations;

That without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this review include:

1.an evaluation of the efficacy of technologies, temporary rules and practices, and safety measures to protect the health and wellness of Senators and staff that have been adopted by the Senate to support its proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic;

2.the technological best practices implemented in other jurisdictions, including provinces, territories and foreign countries, to support legislative proceedings during emergency situations, in particular those in Commonwealth countries operating under the Westminster parliamentary system; and

3.the development of recommendations for the implementation of a contingency plan that will allow the Senate to rapidly adapt its rules, usual practices and technologies during future emergencies;

That, the Speaker be authorized to distribute the report of the Clerk of the Senate to all senators upon receipt, and that he tables the report in the Senate no later than 45 calendar days after the adoption of this order, or at the next sitting thereafter if the Senate is not then sitting;

That, upon tabling, the report be deemed referred to the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, if and when it is formed, with that committee being authorized to examine and report on the findings of the Clerk of the Senate, and to recommend to the Senate the best practices it should adopt in a contingency plan to ensure the continuity of its legislative functions in the case of an emergency, including any necessary changes to the Rules and usual practices of the Senate;

That the committee submit its report no later than 60 calendar days following its receipt of the report from the Clerk of the Senate, provided that if the Senate is not sitting at the end of this period, the committee be authorized to deposit its report with the Clerk of the Senate, with the report being deemed for all purposes to have been tabled or presented in the Senate;

That after any report from the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament arising from this order has been tabled or presented in the Senate, the subject matter of that report be referred to the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration to examine and report on any necessary administrative changes, including information technologies and capital purchases, required to implement the procedural changes recommended by the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament to be part of a contingency plan; and

That the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration report thereon no later than 60 calendar days after having received the report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, provided that:

1.if the report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament was deposited with the Clerk of the Senate, the period for the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration to conduct its study only begin on the next day thereafter that the Senate sits; and

2.if the Senate is not sitting at the end of the period for the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration to conduct its study, the committee be authorized to deposit its report with the Clerk of the Senate, with the report being deemed for all purposes to have been tabled or presented in the Senate.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Omidvar moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 4:24 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)

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

Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the year 2019, pursuant to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-23, sbs. 20.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-460.

Triennial Report of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization for the years 2017-19, together with the Auditors’ Report, pursuant to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, S.C. 2002, c. 23, s. 19.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-461.

Report on the state of Canada’s forests for the year 2019, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-462.

Interim Order No. 5 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights in Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-463.

Interim Order No. 8 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-464.

Report of the Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2019, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-465.

Report on the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 1999, c. 33, sbs. 342(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-466.

Report on the administration of the Species at Risk Act for the year 2018, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2002, c. 29, s. 126.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-467.

Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2019, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-468.

Report on the operation of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act for the year ended December 31, 2019, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2010, c. 4, s. 15.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-469.

Report of the Chief of Defence Staff on the National Sex Offender Registry for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-5, sbs. 227.171.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-470.

Report of the Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada for the year 2019, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-5, s. 250.17.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-471.

Report of the Military Grievances External Review Committee for the year 2019, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-5, sbs. 29.28(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-472.

Interim Order No. 9 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-473.

Interim Order No. 6 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights in Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-474.

Report of operations under the Export and Import Permits Act for the year 2019, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-19, s. 27.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-475.

Copy of the Directive to Export Development Canada regarding the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (P.C. 2020-206), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 89(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-476.

Report on Transportation in Canada for the year 2019, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 52(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-477.

Report of the export of military goods from Canada for the year 2019, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-19, s. 27.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-478.

Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), sbs. 20.2(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-479.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canada Border Services Agency for 2020-23, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-480.

Amendment to the Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the government of Yukon, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-481.

Amendment to the Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of British Columbia, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-482.

Interim Order Respecting Clinical Trials for Medical Devices and Drugs relating to COVID-19, pursuant to the Food and Drugs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27, sbs. 30.1(6) and (7).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-483.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of Public Services and Procurement Canada for 2020-23, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-484.

Report on Canada’s activities as a Member Nation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, pursuant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-26, s. 4.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-485.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of the Canada Revenue Agency for 2020-23, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-486.

Interim Order No. 1 for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2020, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, R.S.C. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-487.

Interim Order No. 1 Restricting Pleasure Craft Navigation Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, R.S.C. 2001, c. 26, s. 10.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-488.

Copy of Regulations Amending the United Nations Al-Qaida and Taliban Regulations (P.C. 2020-396), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-489.

Copy of Regulations Amending the United Nations Sudan Regulations (P.C. 2020-403), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-490.

Copy of Regulations Amending the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on South Sudan (P.C. 2020-402), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-491.

Copy of Regulations Amending the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Somalia (P.C. 2020-401), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-492.

Copy of Regulations Repealing the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on Eritrea (P.C. 2020-399), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-493.

Copy of Regulations Amending the United Nations Democratic Republic of the Congo Regulations (P.C. 2020-398), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-494.

Copy of Regulations Amending the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) (P.C. 2020-400), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-495.

Copy of Regulations Amending Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on the Central African Republic (P.C. 2020-397), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-496.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Measures to Assist Seniors During COVID-19, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-497.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Temporary changes to the Canada Student Loans Program in loan year 2020-21, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-498.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Suspension of Audit Activities, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-499.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (MISTFWP), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-500.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled The Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-501.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-502.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s annual work plan for 2020-21, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, s. 79.13. —Sessional Paper No. 1/43-503.

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Scenario Analysis: COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Price Shocks, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-504.

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Scenario Analysis Update: COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Price Shocks April 9, 2020, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-505.

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Scenario Analysis Update: COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Price Shocks April 29, 2020, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-506.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled GST Credit Special Payment, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-507.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (IMPP), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-508.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Increase to the Maximum Annual Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Amounts, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-509.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Decreasing the Minimum Withdrawal Rate from Registered Retirement Income Funds by 25%, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-510.

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Estimate of the Impacts of the February 2020 Rail Disruption, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-511.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled A Moratorium on the Repayment of Canada Student Loans, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-512.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-513.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Financial Support for Canada’s Air Transportation Sector, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-514.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Extended Deadlines to File Income Tax Returns and Pay Income Taxes, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-515.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-516.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Additional Lending Capacity for Farm Credit Canada (FCC), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-517.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Work Sharing Programs for Those Affected by COVID-19, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-518.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Waiving Part I Broadcasting License Fees and Providing Equivalent Funding to CRTC, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-519.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Business Account, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-520.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Loan Guarantee Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-521.

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Reporting of Gains and Losses in the Government’s Financial Results, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-522.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-523.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled The Employment of 10,000 Reservists as Part of CAF Readiness Efforts in Response to COVID-19, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-524.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Deferral of Sales Tax Remittance and Customs Duty Payments until June, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-525.

Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-526.

Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-527.

Interim Order No. 7 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights in Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-528.

Interim Order No. 10 to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-529.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-530.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for Employers with Reduced Revenues, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-531.

Legislative Costing Note of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-532.

WRITTEN REPLIES TO ORAL QUESTIONS AND TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO THE ORDER ADOPTED MAY 1, 2020

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on December 10, 2019, by the Honourable Senator Day, concerning weather disasters and the protection of property.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-533S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on December 11, 2019, by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, concerning the designation of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-534S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 4, 2020, by the Honourable Senator McPhedran, concerning the Indian Act—elimination of sex-based discrimination.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-535S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 5, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Plett, concerning mental health support for farmers.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-536S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 5, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Plett, concerning legal legislation to protect farmers.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-537S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 6, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Ngo, concerning the International Civil Aviation Organization Conference—Taiwan.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-538S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 18, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Black (Ontario), concerning compensation for supply managed food producers.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-539S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 18, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Dasko, concerning non-resident vote manipulation.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-540S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 19, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan, concerning the use of child refugees by the Syrian military.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-541S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 19, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Pate, concerning the Correctional Service of Canada—prison system.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-542S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 19, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Smith, concerning the carbon tax.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-543S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on February 26, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Housakos, concerning the disclosure of information.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-544S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on March 11, 2020, by the Honourable Senator Housakos, concerning assistance for refugee children.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-545S.

Reply to Question No. 3, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Boisvenu, respecting applications related to cannabis activities.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-546S.

Reply to Question No. 4, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Boisvenu, respecting the Cannabis Act and security clearance applications.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-547S.

Reply to Question No. 6, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Boisvenu, respecting drug testing devices.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-548S.

Reply to Question No. 7, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-549S.

Reply to Question No. 8, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting federal public service employment.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-550S.

Reply to Question No. 11, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting the granting of visa waivers for citizens of Romania and Bulgaria– Public Safety Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-551S.

Reply to Question No. 11, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting the granting of visa waivers for citizens of Romania and Bulgaria – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-552S.

Reply to Question No. 12, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting the granting of visa waivers for citizens of Mexico – Public Safety Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-553S.

Reply to Question No. 12, dated December 10, 2019, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting the granting of visa waivers for citizens of Mexico– Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-554S.

Reply to Question No. 29, dated March 10, 2020, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Pate, respecting the RCMP Civilian Review and Complaints Commission’s findings regarding the RCMP’s treatment of the Boushie family.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-555S.

Reply to Question No. 32, dated March 12, 2020, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-556S.

Reply to Question No. 35, dated March 12, 2020, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, respecting appointments to the Senate of Canada since 2016.—Sessional Paper No. 1/43-557S.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Boehm replaced the Honourable Senator Pate (June 3, 2020).

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Boehm (June 2, 2020).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Campbell replaced the Honourable Senator Dagenais (June 3, 2020).

The Honourable Senator Dagenais replaced the Honourable Senator Campbell (June 1, 2020).

The Honourable Senator Campbell replaced the Honourable Senator Black (Ontario) (May 20, 2020).

The Honourable Senator Black (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Campbell (May 19, 2020).

APPENDIX

Letter of apology by the Honourable Senator Beyak dated June 5, 2020, provided to the Clerk of the Senate pursuant to recommendation 3(b) of the first report of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators, adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2020.

For Deposit with the Clerk of the Senate — June 5, 2020 — Letter of Apology – Senator Lynn Beyak

The Senate Ethics Officer, in his report of March 19, 2019, gave comprehensive reasons why he found me in breach of sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators. I accept his findings in full, and I would like to unreservedly apologize for my actions.

After deep and careful reflection, I acknowledge that the posting of letters from Canadians — some with hurtful comments — to a Senate public website in the name of free speech was wrong and ill-considered, and my insistence on leaving them up was also wrong. My intent was never to hurt anyone. I further acknowledge that posting the letters caused pain and hurt to Indigenous people, and adversely impacted my Senate colleagues and the institution of the Senate. My actions did not have their desired effect, which was to promote open and constructive dialogue to the national conversation on this critical issue. I accept full responsibility for my wrongful conduct.

With the assistance of an exceptional educational process, I have also come to more profoundly appreciate the importance of representing and upholding minority rights in Canada, which is central to our work as Senators. The education made more clear and distinct to me the adverse impact caused by posting the letters.

I want to apologize directly and sincerely to Indigenous peoples, to the Senate and to my fellow Senators, and to the Canadians we all represent for the hurt I have caused.

The education I received taught me many new concepts and an essential, further understanding of history. It was a remarkable learning experience that I feel many of my senate colleagues would enjoy as much as I did.

Dean of Law, Professor Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch carefully, thoughtfully and over a lengthy period, assembled an exceptional team of teachers, each expert in their field. Seven respected instructors, some Indigenous, tutored me and every one was impartial, with an impressive knowledge of Canada, the Indigenous experience, our shared history and our legislation, Acts of Parliament, the Supreme Court, and Proclamations.

All my teachers demonstrated effective communication expertise and spoke in each segment, of their individual belief that thoughtful and respectful communication is the key to the challenges we all face going forward.

Ms. Melissa Serbin has an impressive knowledge of the law, and her works with the flawed justice system toward Indigenous people and the education of our youth were inspiring. The courtesy she showed to me and to my questions and perspectives, illustrated the power of effective communication and mutual respect. Ms. Serbin also taught me helpful tools for future challenges, and how to listen and respond to thought-provoking questions with tact.

Dr. Cary Miller had a profound knowledge and experience of history in both Canada and the USA. Her insights and truths on the Indigenous culture and experience reflected the lives of many in my heavily Indigenous region of northwestern Ontario. I learned a blunt lesson in understanding and compassion, that just because people rise above the harm they have suffered, it does not soften the raw edges of hurt and distrust. We spoke on a few personal issues, and I felt very comfortable with her willingness to discuss all topics and to give me tools for the difficult questions I am asked in my region. We agreed that relationship building is a really important piece of anti-racism training.

Professors Dr. Lorne Neudorf, and Dr. Bruce Curran taught me the History of the Senate and the importance of our renowned work, and also of the Supreme Court, its history and decisions in relevant court cases. Their attention to detail, impeccable research and thorough knowledge were impressive and I learned even more about our nation, our parliament and our responsibilities as lawmakers. They added an extra depth to the orientation our Senate provides to each of us. My hours with them were a joy and reaffirmed my duties and obligations in the Senate, fulfilling my Oath to Her Majesty, studying legislation, and occasionally sponsoring bills through the Chamber to Royal Assent.

Ms. Wendy Whitecloud’s own family stories and motherly empathy were the most stark examples of how our words can be hurtful and harmful to those who have experienced unimaginable trauma. Over the years her family had many ordeals. In the past, I wrongly believed I was helping, by presenting on my website, several situations for discussion. I now understand completely, as Ms. Whitecloud and Dr. Miller explained to me, those who have the experience should initiate those conversations in their own time, between understanding people, and in any place of their choosing. A senate public website is not the proper forum.

The Metis Elder Norman Meade who trained me is also a Pastor with beliefs I share. He is 75, and with his wife Thelma, just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. She is First Nation and he is Metis, and when they married everyone told them it would never last. In sharing the Seven Sacred Teachings, and the Bible we learned the common denominator is love, and how we communicate to one another is the key to the future for all Canadians. It will be difficult to change entrenched attitudes and beliefs but it can be done, with love, communication, and respectful understanding.

In training I learned that supporting minority rights for infrastructure, clean water, education and health care for the far northern parts of my region, and reserves across Canada can be achieved by effective and respectful communication.

I have learned new ways of advocating that are tactful, compassionate, and respectful, and once again apologize sincerely and unreservedly for my hurtful actions and wrongful conduct. I am very grateful to the educational team for showing me these new ways.

Signed,

Hon. Lynn Beyak

Senate of Canada