Journals of the Senate
52 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2003, Canada
Journals of the Senate
2nd Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 60
Thursday, May 29, 2003
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, Angus, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Bolduc, Buchanan, Carney, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, Di Nino, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Graham, Hays, Jaffer, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kolber, Kroft, LaPierre, Léger, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Merchant, Milne, Moore, Morin, Murray, Pearson, Pépin, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud, Roche, Rossiter, St. Germain, Setlakwe, Smith, Sparrow, Spivak, Stratton, Watt, Wiebe
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Andreychuk, Angus, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Beaudoin, Bolduc, Buchanan, Carney, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Corbin, *Cordy, *Day, De Bané, Di Nino, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fraser, Furey, Gauthier, Gill, Grafstein, Graham, Hays, *Hervieux-Payette, Jaffer, Joyal, Kelleher, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kolber, Kroft, LaPierre, Léger, Maheu, Mahovlich, Meighen, Merchant, Milne, Moore, Morin, Murray, *Nolin, Pearson, Pépin, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Rivest, Robertson, Robichaud, Roche, Rossiter, St. Germain, Setlakwe, Smith, Sparrow, Spivak, *Stollery, Stratton, Watt, Wiebe
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Presentation of Petitions
The Honourable Senator Kirby presented the following petition:
From Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and The Canadian Association of Financial Planners, of the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario; praying for the passage of an Act to amalgamate and continue in existence as one corporation under the name The Financial Advisors Association of Canada or such other name as is acceptable to the Parliament of Canada.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Jaffer, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaPierre, for the third reading of Bill C-10B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), as amended.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on division.
The Bill, as amended, was then read the third time and passed, on division.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate have passed this Bill, with certain amendments, to which they desire their concurrence.
Second reading of Bill C-28, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 18, 2003.
The Honourable Senator Carstairs, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., that the Bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Stratton for the Honourable Senator Bolduc moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C., 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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Ordered, That all remaining Orders be postponed until the next sitting.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Milne:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2007 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003 of VIA Rail Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/ 37-447.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-448.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003- 2004 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-449.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003- 2004 of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-450.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003- 2004 of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). —Sessional Paper No. 2/37-451.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate, the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-452.
Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled ``Request for Tariff Relief by Peerless Clothing Inc. regarding needleloom felt'', dated May 5, 2003, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54.—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-453.
Reports of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, 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. 2/37- 454.
Report of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 2/37-455.
Reports of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, 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. 2/37-456.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poulin:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 2:45 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The names of the Honourable Senators Baker and Fitzpatrick substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Fitzpatrick and Baker (May 28).
Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament
The name of the Honourable Senator Corbin substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Cook (May 29).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The name of the Honourable Senator Milne substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Ringuette (May 29).