Journals of the Senate
57 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2008, Canada
Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 40th Parliament
Issue 3
Thursday, November 20, 2008
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Angus, Atkins, Bacon, Baker, Banks, Biron, Brown, Bryden, Campbell, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Cowan, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Di Nino, Downe, Dyck, Eggleton, Fairbairn, Fraser, Furey, Goldstein, Grafstein, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Keon, Kinsella, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, McCoy, Meighen, Mercer, Milne, Mitchell, Munson, Oliver, Peterson, Phalen, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Segal, Sibbeston, Spivak, St. Germain, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Watt
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Angus, Atkins, Bacon, Baker, Banks, Biron, Brown, Bryden, Campbell, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Cowan, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Di Nino, Downe, Dyck, Eggleton, Fairbairn, Fraser, Furey, Goldstein, Grafstein, *Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Keon, Kinsella, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, McCoy, Meighen, Mercer, Milne, Mitchell, *Moore, Munson, *Nancy Ruth, Oliver, Peterson, Phalen, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Segal, Sibbeston, *Smith, Spivak, St. Germain, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Watt
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
The Senate observed a minute of silence in memory of: Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey, Private Colin William Wilmot, Corporal James (Jim) Hayward Arnal, Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts, Master Corporal Erin Doyle, Sergeant Shawn Eades, Sapper Stephan Stock, Corporal Dustin Wasden, Corporal Andrew Paul Grenon, Corporal Michael James Alexander Seggie, Private Chadwick James Horn and Sergeant Prescott Shipway, whose tragic deaths occurred over the summer while serving their country in Afghanistan. As well as: Captain Bryan Mitchell and Sergeant Charles "Chuck'' Senecal killed during a formation photo flight in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and Major Luc Racine who died in Bamako, Mali.
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Introduction and First Reading of Senate
Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Goldstein presented a Bill S-201, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (student loans).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Goldstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cordy, 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 Goldstein presented a Bill S-202, An Act respecting commercial electronic messages.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Goldstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams, 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 Carstairs, P.C., presented a Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (foreign postings).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Carstairs, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Library and Archives of Canada Act (National Portrait Gallery).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Baker, P.C., 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks, 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (clean drinking water).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-207, An Act to require the Minister of the Environment to establish, in co-operation with the provinces, an agency with the power to identify and protect Canada's watersheds that will constitute sources of drinking water in the future.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Corbin, 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-208, An Act to regulate securities and to provide for a single securities commission for Canada.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day, 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-209, An Act to amend the Business Development Bank of Canada Act (municipal infrastructure bonds) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Downe, 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 Grafstein presented a Bill S-210, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Phalen, 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 Banks presented a Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day, 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 Banks presented a Bill S-212, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Property qualifications of Senators).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Baker, P.C., 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 Munson presented a Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Munson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hubley, 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.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Motions
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 2 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):
Copy of the Special Economic Measures (Zimbabwe) Regulations (P.C. 2008-1588 and JUS-612089) and the Permit Authorization Order (P.C. 2008-1589), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-01.
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, 2007, pursuant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-26, s. 4. —Sessional Paper No. 1/40-02.
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, 2008, pursuant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-26, s. 4. —Sessional Paper No. 1/40-03.
Report of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-13, s. 36.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-04.
Report of Export Development Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-05.
Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-06.
Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-07.
Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 18 (3rd Supp.), Part I, s. 40.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-08.
Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Recommendation Regarding Peerless Clothing Inc. (Woven Polyester Fabric)'' dated August 13, 2008, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), sbs. 21(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-09.
Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9, s. 34.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-10.
Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-11.
Statutes of the Northwest Territories for February 2008, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-27, sbs. 21(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-12.
Report on the Implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement for 2004-2006, pursuant to subsection 37.3.3(h) of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, as ratified by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, S.C. 1993, c. 29, sbs. 4(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/40-13.
Reports of the British Columbia Treaty Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 1/40- 14.
Reports of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 1/40-15.
Reports of the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 1/40-16.
Reports of the Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 1/40-17.
Reports of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 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. 1/40-18.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 3:16 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2008.)