Journals of the Senate
2nd Session, 41st Parliament
Issue 137
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
2:00 p.m.
The Honourable Leo Housakos, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Campbell, Carignan, Chaput, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dawson, Day, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Joyal, Kenny, Lang, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Merchant, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Neufeld, Ngo, Ogilvie, Oh, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Runciman, Seidman, Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Wallace, Watt, Wells, White
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Ataullahjan, Baker, Batters, Bellemare, Beyak, Black, Campbell, Carignan, Chaput, Cools, Cordy, Cowan, Dagenais, Dawson, Day, Demers, Downe, Doyle, Dyck, Eggleton, Enverga, Fortin-Duplessis, Fraser, Frum, Furey, Gerstein, Greene, Hervieux-Payette, Housakos, Hubley, Jaffer, Joyal, Kenny, Lang, LeBreton, MacDonald, Maltais, Manning, Marshall, Martin, Massicotte, McCoy, McInnis, McIntyre, Merchant, Meredith, Mitchell, Mockler, Moore, Munson, Neufeld, Ngo, Ogilvie, Oh, Plett, Poirier, Raine, Ringuette, Rivard, Runciman, Seidman, Smith (Saurel), Stewart Olsen, Tannas, Tardif, Tkachuk, Unger, Wallace, Watt, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
The Honourable the Speaker took the Clerk's chair.
The Honourable the Speaker rose and informed the Senate that a Commission had been issued under the Great Seal of Canada appointing him Speaker of the Senate.
The said Commission was then read by the Clerk of the Senate, as follows:
CANADA
David Johnston
(G.S.)
ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories QUEEN, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
TO
The Honourable Leo Housakos,
A Member of the Senate,
GREETING:
KNOW YOU, that reposing special trust and confidence in your loyalty, integrity and ability, We have constituted and appointed, and We do hereby constitute and appoint you,
LEO HOUSAKOS
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE.
TO HAVE, hold, exercise and enjoy the said office of Speaker of the Senate, unto you, Leo Housakos, with all the powers, rights, authority, privileges, profits, emoluments and advantages unto that office of right and by law appertaining during Our Pleasure.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Canada to be hereunto affixed.
WITNESS:
Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved David Johnston, Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, in Our City of Ottawa, this fifth day of May in the year of Our Lord two thousand and fifteen and in the sixty-fourth year of Our Reign.
BY COMMAND,
JAMES MOORE
Registrar General of Canada
PETER MACKAY
Attorney General of Canada
Ordered, That the Mace be carried before the Honourable the Speaker.
The Honourable the Speaker took the Chair at the foot of the Throne, to which he was conducted by the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., and the Honourable Senator Cowan.
The Mace was then laid upon the Table.
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
The 2015 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(5).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1164.
Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees
The Honourable Senator Manning, Chair of Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented its ninth report (budget—study on the regulation of aquaculture, current challenges and future prospects for the industry in Canada).
(The report is printed as Appendix "A'' at pages 1796-1801 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meredith, 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.
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The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Committee on Conflict of Interest for Senators, presented its seventh report (budget—mandate pursuant to rule 12-7(16)).
(The report is printed as Appendix "B'' at pages 1802-1807 (available in print format PDF).)
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Frum, 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.
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cowan:
That the Senate express its most sincere appreciation to the services and employees who contributed to the lying in repose and funeral of our late Speaker, the Honourable Senator Nolin, including the Executive Committee of the Senate Administration, the Office of the Usher of the Black Rod, the Senate Protective Services, the Protocol Office of the International and Interparliamentary Affairs Directorate and the Senate Pages.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Cordy introduced a Bill S-227, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Cordy moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tardif, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York, New York, United States of America, on March 11, 2015.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1165.
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The Honourable Senator Wells tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 7th Annual Conference of the Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance, held in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America, from May 4 to 6, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1166.
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 24th Annual Summit, held in Whistler, British Columbia, from July 20 to 24, 2014. —Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1167.
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Annual Legislative Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America, from August 18 to 22, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1168.
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference, held in Washington, D.C., United States of America, from September 28 to 30, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1169.
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The Honourable Senator Hubley tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Mid-Year EXCO Meeting, held in London, United Kingdom, from April 28 to May 1, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/ 41-1170.
Report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 60th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from October 2 to 10, 2014.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1171.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills — Second Reading
Second reading of Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, to enact the High Risk Child Sex Offender Database Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser, for the Honourable Senator Campbell, 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.
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Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Inquiries
Order No. 2 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
Orders No. 1 to 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Senate Public Bills — Reports of Committees
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Frum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Demers, for the adoption of the eleventh report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination, with amendments), presented in the Senate on February 19, 2015.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, 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 — Reports of Committees
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
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Second reading of Bill C-608, An Act respecting a National Day of the Midwife.
The Honourable Senator Unger moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel), that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Cordy moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Watt, 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 Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall, for the second reading of Bill C-314, An Act respecting the awareness of screening among women with dense breast tissue.
The Honourable Senator Enverga moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator McInnis, 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. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees — Other
Orders No. 1 to 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Consideration of the twelfth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (budget—study on northern territories energy), presented in the Senate on April 23, 2015.
The Honourable Senator Neufeld moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith (Saurel), that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Consideration of the ninth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples (budget—study on challenges and potential solutions relating to First Nations infrastructure on reserves), presented in the Senate on April 23, 2015.
The Honourable Senator Dyck moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hubley, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Motions
Order No. 66 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, seconded by the Honourable Senator Greene:
That the Senate take note of the following facts:
(a) Sergei Magnitsky, a Moscow lawyer who uncovered the largest tax fraud in Russian history, was detained without trial, tortured and consequently died in a Moscow prison on November 16, 2009;
(b) No thorough, independent and objective investigation has been conducted by Russian authorities into the detention, torture and death of Sergei Magnitsky, nor have the individuals responsible been brought to justice; and
(c) The unprecedented posthumous trial and conviction of Sergei Magnitsky in Russia for the very fraud he uncovered constitute a violation of the principles of fundamental justice and the rule of law; and
That the Senate call upon the government to:
(a) Condemn any foreign nationals who were responsible for the detention, torture or death of Sergei Magnitsky, or who have been involved in covering up the crimes he exposed;
(b) Explore and encourage sanctions against any foreign nationals who were responsible for the detention, torture or death of Sergei Magnitsky, or who have been involved in covering up the crimes he exposed; and
(c) Explore sanctions as appropriate against any foreign nationals responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights in a foreign country, when authorities in that country are unable or unwilling to conduct a thorough, independent and objective investigation of the violations.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted, on division.
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 5:25 p.m. the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.)
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7):
Agreements for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick and British Columbia , pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1153.
Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2014, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S.C. 1964- 65, c. 19, s. 7. —Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1154.
Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, sbs. 3(3).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1155.
Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 2014, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1156.
Report of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2014, pursuant to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, S.C. 2002, c. 23, s. 19.1.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1157.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2015-2019 and of the Capital Budget for 2015 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. 2/41-1158.
Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2015-2019 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1159.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2015-2019 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2015 of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1160.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2015-2019 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2015 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1161.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2015-2019 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2015 of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1162.
Report of the National Energy Board for the year ended December 31, 2014, pursuant to the National Energy Board Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7, s. 133.—Sessional Paper No. 2/41-1163.
Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5
Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
The Honourable Senator Dyck replaced the Honourable Senator Watt (May 5, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Watt replaced the Honourable Senator Dyck (May 5, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan replaced the Honourable Senator Unger (May 4, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis (April 29, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Honourable Senator Wallace replaced the Honourable Senator Tannas (May 5, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Wallace (April 29, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The Honourable Senator Frum replaced the Honourable Senator Patterson (May 5, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Honourable Senator Rivard replaced the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C. (May 5, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Beyak replaced the Honourable Senator Fortin-Duplessis (May 5, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
The Honourable Senator White replaced the Honourable Senator Runciman (April 27, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Runciman replaced the Honourable Senator White (April 27, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Wallace (May 5, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Wallace replaced the Honourable Senator Tannas (April 29, 2015).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The Honourable Senator Verner, P.C., replaced the Honourable Senator Maltais (May 5, 2015).
The Honourable Senator Maltais replaced the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C. (May 4, 2015).