Journals of the Senate
1st Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 156
Thursday, April 25, 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, Braley, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Finley, 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, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Oliver, Patterson, Plett, Poirier, Rivard, Rivest, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Wells, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Black, Boisvenu, Braley, Buth, Callbeck, Campbell, Carignan, Champagne, Chaput, Comeau, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dawson, Day, De Bané, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Duffy, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Finley, 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, *Ringuette, Rivard, Rivest, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Cobourg), Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Verner, Wallace, Wallin, Watt, Wells, 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
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
A message was brought from the House of Commons to return Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act,
And to acquaint the Senate that the Commons has passed this bill, without amendment.
WRITTEN DECLARATION OF ROYAL ASSENT
At 1:31 p.m., the Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the following communication had been received:
RIDEAU HALL
April 25, 2013
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bill listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 25th day of April, 2013, at 12:45 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
Stephen Wallace
Secretary to the Governor General
The Honourable
The Speaker of the Senate
Ottawa
Schedule
Bill Assented To
Thursday, April 25, 2013
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act (Bill S-7, Chapter 9, 2013)
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Manning, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented its ninth report (budget—study on the regulation of aquaculture in Canada and future prospects for the industry—power to hire staff and to travel).
(The report is printed as an appendix at pages 2180-2191 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Manning 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 Tkachuk, Chair of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, tabled its twenty-first report (Reports submitted pursuant to the International Travel Guidelines).—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1579S.
The Honourable Senator Runciman, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented its twenty-fifth report (Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (concealment of identity), without amendment).
The Honourable Senator Runciman moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Braley, 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 Neufeld presented the following:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has the honour to present its
NINTH REPORT
Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act and the Canada- Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, has, in obedience to the order of reference of Wednesday, March 27, 2013, examined the said Bill and now reports the same with the following amendment:
Clause 13, page 6:
Replace lines 3 to 11 with the following:
"13. (1) Subsection 4(1) of the French version of the Canada National Parks Act is replaced by the following:
4. (1) Les parcs sont créés à l'intention du peuple canadien pour son bienfait, son agrément et l'enrichissement de ses connaissances, sous réserve de la présente loi et des règlements; ils doivent être entretenus et utilisés de façon à rester intacts pour les générations futures.
(2) Section 4 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):
(1.1) For greater certainty, nothing in this Act limits the authority of the Minister to fix fees under section 23 or 24 of the Parks Canada Agency Act.''.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD NEUFELD
Chair
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.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Munson tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada—United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association respecting its Bilateral Visit to Northern lreland and Westminster, London, United Kingdom, from March 16 to 24, 2012.—Sessional Paper No. 1/41-1580.
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 question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
The bill was then read the second time, on division.
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Reports of Committees — Other
Consideration of the tenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Canadian Food Inspection Agency's User Fee Proposal for Importer Licensing for Non-federally Registered Sector Products, without amendment), tabled in the Senate on March 21, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis, that the report be adopted.
The Honourable Senator Tardif, for the Honourable Senator Callbeck, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Eggleton, P.C., that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills — Third Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills — Third Reading
Third reading of Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials).
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis, that the bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, without amendment.
Orders No. 2 and 3 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
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code (mental health treatment).
The Honourable Senator Jaffer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hubley, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Commons Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Finley, seconded by the Honourable Senator Demers, for the second reading of Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Carignan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, 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.
Reports of Committees — Other
Consideration of the eleventh report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (budget—study on research and innovation—power to hire staff and to travel), presented in the Senate on April 23, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the twentieth report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (budgets of certain committees—legislation), presented in the Senate on April 18, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Nolin, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the tenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (budget—study on Canada's defence and security relationships with the United States), presented in the Senate on April 18, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Lang moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the eleventh report of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (budget—study on Canadian Forces Bases—power to travel), presented in the Senate on April 18, 2013.
The Honourable Senator Lang moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ogilvie, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rivard, that the twentieth report (interim) of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, entitled: Prescription Pharmaceuticals in Canada: Post-Approval Monitoring of Safety and Effectiveness, tabled in the Senate on March 26, 2013, be adopted and that, pursuant to rule 12-24(1), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the government, with the Minister of Health being identified as minister responsible for responding to the report.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 6 to 12 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
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 Cools 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.
Orders No. 158, 128, 143, 147 and 75 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Orders No. 59, 57, 35, 45, 40, 9, 18, 60, 50, 3, 66, 62, 56, 19 and 22 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Order No. 44 was called and, pursuant to rule 4-15(2), dropped from the Order Paper.
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 Nolin:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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 3:31 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2 p.m.)
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The Honourable Senator Black replaced the Honourable Senator Eaton (April 25, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Munson replaced the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (April 24, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Mercer replaced the Honourable Senator Hubley (April 24, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel) replaced the Honourable Senator Tkachuk (April 25, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
The Honourable Senator Oh replaced the Honourable Senator Stewart Olsen (April 25, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Lang (April 24, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Nolin replaced the Honourable Senator Wells (April 24, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator White (April 25, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Frum replaced the Honourable Senator Plett (April 25, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Plett replaced the Honourable Senator Frum (April 24, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Finley replaced the Honourable Senator Wallace (April 25, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Black (April 24, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Wallace replaced the Honourable Senator Neufeld (April 24, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Johnson (April 25, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Harb replaced the Honourable Senator Munson (April 24, 2013).
The Honourable Senator Johnson replaced the Honourable Senator Eaton (April 24, 2013).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The Honourable Senator Boisvenu replaced the Honourable Senator Plett (April 24, 2013).