Journals of the Senate
59 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2010, Canada
Journals of the Senate
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
Issue 39
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Angus, Baker, Boisvenu, Braley, Brazeau, Brown, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cochrane, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Di Nino, Dickson, Downe, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fox, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, Kochhar, Lang, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Mahovlich, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Mitchell, Mockler, Munson, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oliver, Patterson, Pépin, Peterson, Plett, Poirier, Poy, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Runciman, Seidman, Sibbeston, Smith, St. Germain, Stewart Olsen, Stollery, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Angus, Baker, Boisvenu, Braley, Brazeau, Brown, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Cochrane, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Di Nino, Dickson, Downe, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fox, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kinsella, Kochhar, Lang, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Mahovlich, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Mitchell, Mockler, Munson, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oliver, Patterson, Pépin, Peterson, Plett, Poirier, Poy, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Runciman, Seidman, Sibbeston, Smith, St. Germain, Stewart Olsen, Stollery, Stratton, Tardif, Tkachuk, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Zimmer
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
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Tributes
Tribute was paid to the Honourable Michael Pitfield, who resigned from the Senate on June 1, 2010.
Senators' Statements
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Tabling of documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
Annual Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on the performance of her duties and functions under the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to public office holders, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(b).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-438.
Presentation of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Dawson, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, tabled its fourth report entitled: Plan for a digital Canada.ca.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-439S.
The Honourable Senator Dawson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dallaire, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Second reading of Bill C-2, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia.
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, 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.
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Second reading of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Museums Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cowan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif, 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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Second reading of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Federal Courts Act.
The Honourable Senator Seidman moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that further debate on the
motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees
Consideration of the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (Bill S-4, An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves, with amendments), presented in the Senate on June 15, 2010.
The Honourable Senator Johnson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on division.
The Honourable Senator Johnson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Eaton, that the bill, as amended, be placed on the Orders of the Day for a third reading at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Bills
Orders No. 1 and 5 to 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 1 to 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif, for the second reading of Bill S-205, An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian businesses during the period of national emergency resulting from the global financial crisis that is undermining Canada's economic stability.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, 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. 9 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wallin, for the third reading of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years).
Debate.
At 4:16 p.m., pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on June 15, 2010, the Senate adjourned until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-411.
Report of Ridley Terminals Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-412.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2014 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2010 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-413.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2010-2014 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2010 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-414.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Grasslands National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-415.
Amendments to the Management Plans for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks of Canada and Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-416.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Kootenay National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-417.
Amendments to the Management Plan for St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-418.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-419.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Yoho National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-420.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-421.
Amendments to the Management Plan for La Mauricie National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-422.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Point Pelee National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-423.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Jasper National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-424.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Banff National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-425.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1). —Sessional Paper No. 3/40-426.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Vuntut National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-427.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Forillon National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-428.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-429.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-430.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-431.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-432.
Management Plan for Torngat Mountains National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1) and to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 32(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/ 40-433.
Management Plan for the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1) and to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 32(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-434.
Reports of the Canadian Grain Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, 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. 3/40-435.
Corporate Business Plan for 2010-2011 of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, pursuant to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act, S.C. 1997, c. 6, s. 22.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-436.
Report of the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, pursuant to the Deparment of Public Works and Government Services Act, S.C. 1996, c. 16, s. 22.3.—Sessional Paper No. 3/40-437.
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Cochrane replaced the Honourable Senator Gerstein (June 16, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Duffy replaced the Honourable Senator Kochhar (June 16, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The Honourable Senator Frum replaced the Honourable Senator Housakos (June 16, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Raine replaced the Honourable Senator Finley (June 15, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights
The Honourable Senator Dyck replaced the Honourable Senator Munson (June 15, 2010).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The Honourable Senator Nolin replaced the Honourable Senator Marshall (June 16, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Carignan replaced the Honourable Senator Runciman (June 16, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Eggleton, P.C., replaced the Honourable Senator Hubley (June 15, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Hubley replaced the Honourable Senator Eggleton, P.C. (June 15, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Wallin (June 15, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Lang replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (June 15, 2010).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Di Nino (June 15, 2010).
The Honourable Senator Demers replaced the Honourable Senator Greene (June 15, 2010).