Journals of the Senate
2nd Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 88
Thursday, October 23, 2014
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Carignan, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Day, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Greene, Jaffer, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Saurel), Tannas, Tkachuk, Unger, Wallace, Wells, White
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Boisvenu, Carignan, Charette-Poulin, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, *Dawson, Day, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eaton, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Greene, *Housakos, Jaffer, Joyal, Kenny, Kinsella, Lang, LeBreton, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McInnis, McIntyre, Meredith, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Nancy Ruth, Neufeld, Ngo, Nolin, Ogilvie, Oh, Patterson, *Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Robichaud, Runciman, Seidman, Seth, Sibbeston, Smith (Saurel), Tannas, Tkachuk, Unger, Wallace, Wells, White
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.
(Pursuant to rule 3-6(2) the adjournment of the Senate was extended from October 22 to October 23, 2014.)
PRAYERS
The Senate observed a minute of silence in light of the events of October 22, 2014 and in particular, in memory of Cpl Nathan Cirillo, a reservist member of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, shot while on honorary guard at the National War Memorial.
STATEMENTS BY THE LEADERS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE OPPOSITION IN THE SENATE
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., and The Honourable Senator Cowan each made a statement.
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
An Honourable Senator made a statement.
Honourable Senators sang the national anthem.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis tabled the following:
Report of the Parliamentary Delegation of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas respecting its participation at the 34th meeting of the Board of Directors, held in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 23, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41- 906.
Report of the Parliamentary Delegation of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas respecting its participation at the Annual Gathering of the Group of Women Parliamentarians, held in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 24 and 25, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-907.
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The Honourable Senator Rivard tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Third Part of the 2014 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from June 23 to 27, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-908.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills — Third Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Seidman, seconded by the Honourable Senator Demers, for the third reading of Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act.
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.
Bills — Second Reading
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Second reading of Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act, the Competition Act and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act.
The Honourable Senator McInnis moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator McIntyre, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser, for the Honourable Senator Jaffer, 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.
Motions
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Order No. 2 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.
Senate Public Bills — Second Reading
Orders No. 1 to 5 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 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Motions
Order No. 74 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis, seconded by the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C.:
That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade during its study of Bill S-10, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions, during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament, be referred to the committee for the purposes of its study of Bill C-6, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions, during the current session.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Order No. 79 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Ordered, That Order No. 2 under Reports of Committees — Other, be again called.
Consideration of the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament (Amendments to the Rules of the Senate), presented in the Senate on October 21, 2014.
The Honourable Senator White moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, that the report be adopted.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cools moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kenny, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Motions
Orders No. 62, 55, 69, 9, 56, 66, 60 and 73 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 Joyal, P.C.:
That, the Senate of Canada calls on the Government of Pakistan to immediately release Ms. Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who is being arbitrarily detained due to her religious beliefs;
That, the Senate of Canada declare its intention to request that Ms. Asia Bibi be granted Honourary Canadian Citizenship, and declare its intention to request that Canada grant her and her family asylum, if she so requests; and
That a message be sent to the House of Commons requesting that House to unite with the Senate for the above purpose.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Greene 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.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif:
That the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce be authorized to examine and report on trade between the United States and Canada and the adherence to the laws and principles of all trade agreements, with particular focus on spent fowl and chicken imports, including:
(a) the application of tariffs and quotas on classifications that include blends, food preparation, kits, and sets, as well as the potential for these products to circumvent the law and principle of trade agreements, in particular import quotas;
(b) the regulations regarding import tariffs and quotas as established by the Department of Finance;
(c) the interpretation and application of those rules and regulations by the Canadian Border Services Agency;
(d) the monitoring of products defined as blends, food preparation, kits, and sets; and
(e) The reciprocity of US regulations regarding similar Canadian imports;
That the committee provide recommendations for regulatory and legislative actions to ensure fairness for Canadians in the system; and
That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than June 27, 2014, and retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings for 180 days after the tabling of the final report.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Greene moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Inquiries
Orders No. 17, 18, 19, 21, 28, 10, 13, 16, 29, 26, 14, 20, 23, 27, 34, 5, 33, 30 and 31 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Nolin, calling the attention of the Senate to its legislative role.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Mockler moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wallace:
That the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry be authorized to examine and report on international market access priorities for the Canadian agricultural and agri-food sector. The study will focus on:
(a) the expectations and concerns of stakeholders from the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector;
(b) sustainable improvements to the production capabilities of the supply chain;
(c) diversity, food security and traceability; and
(d) the competitiveness and profitability of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector (including producers and processors).
That the Committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than December 31, 2015 and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings until 180 days after the tabling of the final report.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7):
Report of the Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23'' and 13.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-898.
Report on the activities of the Courts Administration Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Courts Administration Service Act, S.C. 2002, c. 8, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-899.
Report of Industry Canada on the provisions and operation of the Act, pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3, sbs. 285(1).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-900.
Amended summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2014-2015 to 2018-2019 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2014-2015 of PPP Canada Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-901
Reports of Ridley Terminals Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 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. 2/41-902.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan, the Operating and Capital Budgets and Borrowing Plan for the period of 2012- 2013 to 2016-2017 of the Blue Water Bridge Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F- 11, sbs. 125(4). —Sessional Paper No. 2/41-903.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan, the Operating and Capital Budgets and Borrowing Plan for the period of 2013- 2014 to 2017-2018 of the Blue Water Bridge Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F- 11, sbs. 125(4). —Sessional Paper No. 2/41-904.
Government Response, dated October 23, 2014, to the third report of Standing
Senate Committee on Official Languages entitled: CBC/Radio-Canada's Language
Obligations, Communities Want to See Themselves and Be Heard Coast to Coast!,
tabled in the Senate on April 8, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-905S.
(Pursuant to rule 12-24(4), the report and the response were deemed referred
to the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages)
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 2:53 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, October 28, 2014 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 Smith (Saurel) replaced the Honourable Senator Demers (October 21, 2014).
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan (October 21, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The Honourable Senator Lang replaced the Honourable Senator Plett (October 21, 2014).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The Honourable Senator Rivard replaced the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C. (October 21, 2014).