Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 154
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Boisvenu, Braley, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Merchant, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Rivard, Rivest, Robichaud, Runciman, Segal, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Wells, White, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Boisvenu, Braley, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Mercer, Merchant, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, 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, Watt, 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
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Dallaire, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its twelfth report (budget—study on veterans affairs).
(The report is printed as appendix "A'' at pages 2133-2140 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Dallaire moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Furey, 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 Ogilvie, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, presented its twenty-first report (budget—study on social inclusion and cohesion in Canada).
(The report is printed as appendix "B'' at pages 2141-2146 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Ogilvie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivard, 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 Dawson, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, presented its ninth report (Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Dawson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, 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.
The Honourable Senator Mockler, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, presented its eleventh report (budget—study on research and innovation—power to hire staff and to travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "C'' at pages 2147-2154 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Mockler moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duffy, 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 Ogilvie, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, presented its twenty-second report (budget—study on prescription pharmaceuticals in Canada).
(The report is printed as appendix "D'' at pages 2155-2160 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Ogilvie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivard, 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.
Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Gerstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Runciman:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce be authorized to examine and report upon the present state of the domestic and international financial system;
That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the committee pursuant to the order of the Senate on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 be referred to the committee; and
That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than June 30, 2014 and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until September 30, 2014.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Bills — Second Reading
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 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 — Other
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Carignan, calling the attention of the Senate to the budget entitled: Economic Action Plan 2013: Jobs Growth and Long-term prosperity, tabled in the House of Commons on March 21, 2013 by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P., and in the Senate on March 25, 2013.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills — Third Reading
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills — Reports of Committees
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination.
The Honourable Senator Cowan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 2 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., for the second reading of Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
The bill was then read the second time, on division.
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Commons Public Bills — Second Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Eaton, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivard, for the second reading of Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations).
After debate,
Further debate on the motion was adjourned until the next sitting in the name of the Honourable Senator Ringuette.
Orders No. 2 to 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Orders No. 1 to 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Order No. 158 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion, as amended, of the Honourable Senator Cools, seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau:
That this case of privilege, relating to the actions of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, be referred to the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament for consideration, in particular with respect to the consequences for the Senate, for the Senate Speaker, for the Parliament of Canada and for the country's international relations;
And on the motion of the Honourable Senator Tardif, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan, that the question be referred to a Committee of the Whole for consideration.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif, for the Honourable Senator Fraser, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 128, 143, 147 and 75 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
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,
Further debate on the inquiry was adjourned until the next sitting in the name of the Honourable Senator Dawson.
Orders No. 45, 40, 9, 18, 60, 50, 3, 66, 62, 56, 19, 22 and 44 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., calling the attention of the Senate to the importance of food banks to families and the working poor.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Tardif moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Jaffer, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 59 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Johnson:
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in accordance with rule 12-7(4), be authorized to examine such issues as may arise from time to time relating to foreign relations and international trade generally; and
That the committee report to the Senate no later than March 31, 2014.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7):
Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the Government of Yukon, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1566.
Agreements for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Alberta and British Columbia, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1567.
Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of Prince Edward Island and the Abegweit First Nation, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R- 10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1568.
Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of Nova Scotia, the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq and the Union of Nova Scotia Indians, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1569.
Agreement for RCMP policing services (Aboriginal Community Constable Program) for the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and the Government of Yukon, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1570.
Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and the Government of Yukon, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). —Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1571.
Report of the Governor of the Bank of Canada and Statement of Accounts, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2012, pursuant to the Bank of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-2, sbs. 30(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1572.
Report of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, 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. 1/41-1573.
Report of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2012, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). —Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1574.
Statutes of the Northwest Territories for the Third Session of the Seventeenth Legislative Assembly, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-27, sbs. 21(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1575.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 5:30 p.m. the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Enverga (April 17, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The Honourable Senator Eaton replaced the Honourable Senator Dagenais (April 22, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Runciman (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Frum replaced the Honourable Senator Plett (April 22, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Frum (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Neufeld replaced the Honourable Senator Duffy (April 22, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator Duffy replaced the Honourable Senator Manning (April 22, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages
The Honourable Senator Boisvenu replaced the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C. (April 22, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Dawson replaced the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (April 18, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Poirier replaced the Honourable Senator McInnis (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Eaton replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (April 22, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Patterson replaced the Honourable Senator Black (April 18, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Seth replaced the Honourable Senator Maltais (April 18, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Maltais replaced the Honourable Senator Seth (April 17, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Boisvenu (April 22, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Housakos replaced the Honourable Senator Mockler (April 17, 2013).