Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 153
Thursday, April 18, 2013
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Dyck, Eggleton, Enverga, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Ogilvie, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Wells, White, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Boisvenu, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Charette-Poulin, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Dyck, Eggleton, Enverga, Finley, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Lovelace Nicholas, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Ogilvie, *Oh, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Wells, White, 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
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada's Case Report of Findings in the Matter of an Investigation into a Disclosure of Wrongdoing (Canadian Human Rights Tribunal), pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, s. 38.(3.3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1560.
The Honourable Senator Carignan tabled the following:
Report on the Employment Equity Act (Labour) for the year 2011, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1561
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk presented the following:
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has the honour to present its
TWENTIETH REPORT
Your committee recommends that the following funds be released for fiscal year 2013-2014.
Banking, Trade and Commerce (Legislation)
General Expenses $ 7,300 TOTAL $ 7,300
Scrutiny of Regulations (Joint)
Professional and Other Services $ 810 Transportation and Communications 750 All Other Expenditures 1,440 TOTAL $ 3,000
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID TKACHUK
Chair
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nancy Ruth, 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.
The Honourable Senator Neufeld, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, presented its eighth report (budget—study on hydrocarbon transportation).
(The report is printed as appendix "A" at pages 2100-2107.)
The Honourable Senator Neufeld moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, 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.
The Honourable Senator Lang, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its tenth report (budget—study on Canada's defence and security relationships with the United States).
(The report is printed as appendix "B" at pages 2108-2113.)
The Honourable Senator Lang moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel), 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.
The Honourable Senator Lang, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its eleventh report (budget—study on Canadian Forces Bases—power to travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "C" at pages 2114-2121.)
The Honourable Senator Lang moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Unger, 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.
The Honourable Senator Runciman, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented its twenty-fourth report (Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Boisvenu moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, that the bill 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.
ANSWERS TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Pursuant to rule 4-10(2), the Honourable Senator Carignan, tabled the following:
Reply to Question No. 57, dated October 16, 2012, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting overseas tax evasion. —Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1562S.
Reply to Question No. 64, dated February 26, 2013, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting staffing cuts at Canada Revenue Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41- 1563S.
Reply to Question No. 65, dated February 26, 2013, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting staffing at Canada Revenue Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1564S.
Reply to Question No. 66, dated February 26, 2013, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Downe, respecting advertising for the Canada Revenue Agency for the years 2003-2013 inclusive. —Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1565S.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills — Second Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Lang, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel), for the second reading of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Lang moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Johnson, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Eaton, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau, for the second reading of Bill C-43, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif, for the Honourable Senator Eggleton, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fraser, 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 — Other
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commons Public Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Boisvenu, seconded by the Honourable Senator Braley, for the third reading of Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration).
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Callbeck, for the Honourable Senator Munson, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Senate Public Bills — Reports of Committees
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the twenty-first report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Bill S-207, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act (non-derogation of aboriginal treaty rights), with an amendment), presented in the Senate on February 28, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Runciman moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Patterson, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, 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.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Orders No. 1 to 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Orders No. 144, 128, 143, 147 and 75 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Orders No. 45, 40, 9, 18, 60 and 50 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Cowan, calling the attention of the Senate to the many contributions of Canadian universities and other post-secondary institutions, as well as research institutes, to Canadian innovation and research, and in particular, to those activities they undertake in partnership with the private and not-for-profit sectors, with financial support from domestic and international sources, for the benefit of Canadians and others the world over.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif, for the Honourable Senator Dawson, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fraser, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 3, 66, 62, 56, 19, 22, 44, 35 and 59 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Ringuette moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Lovelace Nicholas:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology be authorized to:
Review the temporary foreign workers program and the possible abuse of the system through the hiring of foreign workers to replace qualified and available Canadian workers;
Review the criteria and procedure to application assessment and approval;
Review the criteria and procedure for compiling a labour market opinion;
Review the criteria and procedure for assessing qualifications of foreign workers;
Review interdepartmental procedures and responsibilities regarding foreign workers in Canada;
Provide recommendations to ensure that the program cannot be abused in any way that negatively affects Canadian workers; and
That the Committee submit its final report no later than April 30, 2014, and retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after the tabling of the final report.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 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 14-1(7):
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2013-2017 and of the Capital Budget for 2013 of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1558.
Report of the Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2012, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41- 1559.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 4:10 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 2 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Lang replaced the Honourable Senator Finley (April 17, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Wells replaced the Honourable Senator Nolin (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Buth (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Black replaced the Honourable Senator Dagenais (April 17, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Dagenais replaced the Honourable Senator Eaton (April 17, 2013).