Journals of the Senate
48 Elizabeth II, A.D. 1999, Canada
Journals of the Senate
Issue 156
Friday, September 10, 1999
9:00 a.m.
The Honourable Gildas L. Molgat, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, Atkins, Beaudoin, Berntson, Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Cook, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, DeWare, Di Nino, Doody, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Ghitter, Gill, Graham, Hays, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kroft, Lawson, LeBreton, Lewis, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Molgat, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Perry (Poirier), Pitfield, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud , (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Rompkey, Rossiter, Ruck, Sibbeston, Simard, Stewart, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Watt
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, Atkins, Beaudoin, Berntson, Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cochrane, Cook, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, DeWare, Di Nino, Doody, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Ghitter, Gill, Graham, Hays, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kroft, Lawson, LeBreton, Lewis, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Molgat, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Perry (Poirier), Pitfield, Poulin (Charette), Poy, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud , (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Rompkey, Rossiter, Ruck, Sibbeston, Simard, Stewart, Stratton, Taylor, Tkachuk, Watt
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Christensen:That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Monday next, September 13, 1999, at 4:00 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Presentation of Petitions
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk presented petitions:Of Residents of the Province of Saskatchewan concerning Bill C-78, An Act to establish the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, to amend the Public Service Superannu ation Act, the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act and the Canada Post Corporation Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Kirby, seconded by the Honourable Senator Sibbeston, for the third reading of Bill C-78, An Act to establish the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act, the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act and the Canada Post Corporation Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act.After debate, In amendment, the Honourable Senator Kelleher, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the Bill be not now read a third time but that it be amended:
(a) on page 74, by deleting clause 94;
(b) on page 75, by deleting lines 1 to 48;
(c) on page 76, by deleting lines 1 to 14;
(d) on page 127, by deleting clause 150;
(e) on page 128, by deleting lines 30 to 48;
(f) on page 129, by deleting lines 1 to 47;
(g) on pages 177 and 178, by deleting clause 197;
(h) on page 179, by deleting lines 1 to 48;
(i) on page 180, be deleting lines 1 to 19; and
(j) by renumbering all clauses, sub-clauses and cross-references accordingly.After debate, The question being put on the motion in amendment, it was negatived on the following division:
YEAS
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk Atkins, Beaudoin, Bolduc, Buchanan, Cochrane, De Ware, Di Nino, Doody, Ghitter, Kelleher, Keon, Kinsella, Lawson, LeBreton, Lynch-Staunton, Meighen, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pitfield, Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Rossiter, Simard, Stratton, Tkachuk-28NAYS
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Bryden, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Christensen, Cook, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Graham, Hays, Joyal, Kenny, Kirby, Kroft, Lewis, Losier-Cool, Maheu, Mahovlich, Mercier, Milne, Pearson, Pépin, Perry (Poirier), Poulin, Poy, Robichaud, (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Rompkey, Ruck, Sibbeston, Stewart, Taylor, Watt-42ABSTENTIONS
The Honourable Senators
Nil
The Honourable Senator Christensen moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finnerty, that further debate on the motion for the third reading of Bill C-78 be adjourned until the next sitting.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Third reading of Bill C-32, An Act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development.The Honourable Senator Taylor moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finnerty, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate, In amendment, the Honourable Senator Ghitter moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cochrane, that the Bill be not now read a third time but that it be read a third time on Tuesday, September 21, 1999.After debate, The question was put on the motion in amendment. Pursuant to Rule 67(2), a recorded division was deferred until 5:30 p.m. on Monday next, September 13, 1999.
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Ordered, That all remaining Orders be postponed until the next sitting.ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Furey:That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.________________________________________
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and CommerceThe name of the Honourable Senator Austin substituted for that of the Honourable Senator De Bané (September 9).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural ResourcesThe name of the Honourable Senator Fitzpatrick substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Moore (September 9).