Journals of the Senate
70 Elizabeth II , A.D. 2021, Canada
1st Session, 44th Parliament
Issue 10 (Unrevised)
Thursday, December 9, 2021
2 p.m.
The Honourable GEORGE J. FUREY, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBoyerBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanChristmasClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisFureyGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneGriffinHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPoirierQuinnRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWooYussuff
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBoyerBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanChristmasClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisFureyGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneGriffinHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieNgoOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPoirierQuinnRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWooYussuff
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
SPEAKER'S STATEMENT
Honourable senators, as you know, there were two candidates for the position of Speaker pro tempore. I wish to thank both the Honourable Senator Bovey and the Honourable Senator Ringuette for having put their names forward for consideration, giving the Senate two excellent choices.
The voting process established pursuant to order and announcement has now concluded, and the Clerk has compiled the results. I am therefore pleased to advise you that the Honourable Senator Ringuette will be Speaker pro tempore for the remainder of the session. Pursuant to the established process, the following motion is deemed moved, seconded and adopted: “That the Honourable Senator Ringuette be named Speaker pro tempore for the remainder of the session.”
Colleagues, I know that, like me, you will wish to congratulate Senator Ringuette on her new responsibilities, and I know you will join me in thanking Senator Bovey for standing as a candidate.
Thank you, Senator Ringuette, for all your diligent work for the Senate, and my very heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
Senators’ Statements
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees
The Honourable Senator Wells, Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight, presented the first report (interim) of the committee, entitled Nomination of External Members.
(The report is printed as an appendix at pages 146-156 (available in print format PDF).)
(The HTML version of the report is available on the committee website.)
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Wells tabled the following (Sessional Paper No. 1/44-21S):
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight has the honour to table its
SECOND REPORT
Your committee, which was authorized by the Senate to incur expenses for the purpose of its examination and consideration of such matters as were referred to it, tables, pursuant to rule 12-26(2), the following report on expenses incurred for that purpose during the Second Session of the Forty-third Parliament:
1. General Expenses:
| TOTAL (professional services) | $ | 100,029 |
During the session, your committee held seven meetings (10 hours 47 minutes), heard five witnesses and submitted five reports in relation to its work. Your committee received a total of two orders of reference.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID M. WELLS
Deputy Chair
Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senators Woo and Housakos jointly moved, seconded by the Honourable Senators Cordy and Tannas:
That, notwithstanding rules 12-3(2)(f) and 12-27(1) and subsections 35(2), (4), (5) and (8) of the Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators, the Honourable Senators Busson, Cotter, Harder, P.C., Patterson, Seidman and White be appointed to serve on the Standing Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators, until such time as a motion pursuant to rule 12-27(1) is adopted by the Senate or the Senate otherwise replaces the membership of the committee;
That, notwithstanding rule 12-27(2) and subsection 35(2) of the Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators, the quorum of the committee be four members; and
That, notwithstanding rule 12-27(1), for the duration of the membership of the committee pursuant to this order, when a vacancy occurs in the membership of the committee, the replacement member be appointed by order of the Senate.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Question Period
The Senate proceeded to Question Period.
Orders of the Day
Government Business
Bills – Second Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:
That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other Business
Senate Public Bills – Second Reading
Orders No. 1, 2 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dalphond, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cordy, for the second reading of Bill S-207, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Dalphond moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cordy, 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.
Second reading of Bill S-208, An Act respecting the Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada.
The Honourable Senator Bovey 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 Housakos, 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 Mégie, seconded by the Honourable Senator Loffreda, for the second reading of Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Mégie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, for the second reading of Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, 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 Pate, seconded by the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, for the second reading of Bill S-212, An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Woo 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.
Order No. 9 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day.
The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo, that the bill be read for a third time.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time.
Ordered: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
Order No. 11 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Omidvar, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan, for the second reading of Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (use of resources of a registered charity).
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Omidvar moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo, that the bill be read for a third time.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time.
Ordered: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
Orders No. 13 and 14 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, for the second reading of Bill S-219, An Act respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator McCallum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Second reading of Bill S-220, An Act to amend the Languages Skills Act (Governor General).
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator White moved, for the Honourable Senator Dagenais, seconded by the Honourable Senator Campbell, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 17 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Griffin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Black, for the second reading of Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Tannas moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, for the second reading of Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs).
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator MacDonald, that the bill be read for a third time.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time.
Ordered: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
Orders No. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees – Other
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator MacDonald, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, for the adoption of the second report (interim) of the Committee of Selection, entitled Duration of membership on committees, presented in the Senate on December 2, 2021.
Debate.
Pursuant to rule 3-3(1) and the order adopted by the Senate on November 25, 2021, the Speaker left the Chair to resume the same at 7 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
Reports of Committees – Other
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator MacDonald, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, for the adoption of the second report (interim) of the Committee of Selection, entitled Duration of membership on committees, presented in the Senate on December 2, 2021.
Debate.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-6, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gagné, 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.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Gagné moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:
That, notwithstanding the order adopted by the Senate earlier today, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other Business
Reports of Committees – Other
The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator MacDonald, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, for the adoption of the second report (interim) of the Committee of Selection, entitled Duration of membership on committees, presented in the Senate on December 2, 2021.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator White moved, for the Honourable Senator Tannas, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cotter, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
A point of order was raised with respect to participation in hybrid sittings.
SPEAKER'S RULING
Honourable senators, I am advised that all of the tablets in the chamber are identified as ZoomGal, but that honourable senators should not use the tablets in the chamber for Zoom chat. If any honourable senators are doing that, I would ask you to refrain from doing it in the future. Thank you, Senator Kutcher, for raising that point.
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 8:52 p.m., the Senate was continued until Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2 p.m.)
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 Bovey (December 9, 2021).
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
The Honourable Senator Wells replaced the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan (December 9, 2021).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Honourable Senator Seidman replaced the Honourable Senator Housakos (December 9, 2021).
The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator Oh (December 9, 2021).
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (December 9, 2021).
The Honourable Senator Oh replaced the Honourable Senator Marshall (December 8, 2021).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Anderson replaced the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C. (December 9, 2021).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Smith replaced the Honourable Senator Marshall (December 9, 2021).
The Honourable Senator Yussuff replaced the Honourable Senator Galvez (December 9, 2021).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Poirier (December 9, 2021).