House of Commons Debates VOLUME 148 Ï NUMBER 119 Ï 1st SESSION Ï 42nd PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Thursday, December 1, 2016 Speaker: The Honourable Geoff Regan CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) 7473 HOUSE OF COMMONS Thursday, December 1, 2016 The House met at 10 a.m. [Translation] We would also like to thank the interpreters and the staff at information and technology services, broadcasting, and publications. Prayer We could not have done our work or conducted our dialogue with Canadians without the dependable support provided by House services. ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS [English] Ï (1005) Mr. Matt DeCourcey: Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, given the tremendous importance of the issue of electoral reform and the [Translation] amount of work by all members of the committee, I would seek the PARLIAMENTARY PRECINCT indulgence of the Chair and the unanimous consent of the House to The Speaker: I have the honour to lay upon the table the allow the government, the NDP, and the Green Party one minute Memorandum of Understanding between the Speaker of the House each to put on the record the reasons for their supplemental opinions. of Commons, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency This would allow the House, and indeed Canadians, to have all the Preparedness, and the Commissioner of the RCMP. information before it on this important issue as it relates to the recommendations contained in the report that was just tabled. *** The Speaker: Does the hon. member have the unanimous consent [English] of the House? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO PETITIONS Some hon. members: No. Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Mr. Murray Rankin: Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): related to the request made by the government just a moment ago, I Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to would like to go on record and say that New Democrats agree that table, in both official languages, the government's response to two the committee's report is tremendously important, but given that petitions. importance, we do not think having a half hour's notice is sufficient *** for such an issue— [Translation] The Speaker: That is debate. COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS ELECTORAL REFORM Hon. Robert Nault (Kenora, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Develop- I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the third ment entitled, “Supporting Peace and Development in Guatemala report of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform entitled, and Colombia for the Long Term”. “Strengthening Democracy in Canada: Principles, Process and Public Engagement for Electoral Reform”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report. government table a comprehensive response to this report. [Translation] [English] PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS I would like to extend heartfelt thanks on behalf of all committee Hon. Larry Bagnell (Yukon, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, pursuant to members to our clerks, Christine Lafrance and Danielle Widmer, Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both assisted by Ariann Bouchard; and our analysts, Dara Lithwick and official languages, the 17th report of the Standing Committee on Erin Virgint, assisted by Gabrielle de Billy Brown; and Jill Procedure and House Affairs regarding membership of the McKenny, our logistics officer. committees of the House. 7474 COMMONS DEBATES December 1, 2016 Routine Proceedings If the House gives its consent, I intend to move concurrence in the the possession, production, sale, or importation of anything if it is 17th report later this day. known to be used in the production or trafficking of certain [English] substances included in schedule I of the act. HEALTH These substances would include methamphetamines, ecstasy, Mr. Bill Casey (Cumberland—Colchester, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I fentanyl, and W-18. These substances are a deadly scourge in our have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report communities, which are now plagued by a full-blown epidemic of of the Standing Committee on Health in relation to Bill C-233, an act fentanyl overdoses. Those that traffic and produce these substances respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other must face the long arm of the law. dementias. I will always work to ensure the health and safety of all The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the Canadians, especially my constituents in Markham—Unionville. I bill back to the House with amendments. I want to say that hope all members of the House will support this bill. amendments were proposed by members of all parties on the (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) committee, and we really feel that we have strengthened the bill as we present it. *** FINANCE [Translation] Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge, Lib.): Mr. COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Finance in relation to PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS the Canada pension plan child rearing and disability drop-out Hon. Larry Bagnell (Yukon, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, if the House provisions. This bill is asking the government, at the next triennial gives its consent, I move that the 17th report of the Standing meeting, to raise the issue of child rearing and persons with Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to the House disabilities CPP enhancements. earlier this day, be concurred in. *** [English] INCOME TAX ACT The Deputy Speaker: Does the hon. member for Yukon have the Hon. Peter Van Loan (York—Simcoe, CPC) moved for leave to unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion? introduce Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property). Some hon. members: Agreed. He said: Mr. Speaker, this bill creates a tax credit for the The Deputy Speaker: The House has heard the terms of the rehabilitation of historic buildings in Canada. It is designed to help motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion? those who invest in our cultural heritage. Some hon. members: Agreed. It is a meaningful measure to strengthen heritage infrastructure. By maintaining historic buildings and undertaking costly heritage (Motion agreed to) renovations, citizens undertake a considerable private burden from *** which we all benefit through the preservation of our past and the places that have made our country. This bill seeks, in a small way, to BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE provide some support for them for the considerable investment they Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the make on behalf of all of us. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): With the 150th anniversary of Confederation nearing, this bill is Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I an opportunity for all members of the House to show their support believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I for preserving Canada's built heritage. These changes will help save move: our most important historical structures for our children and That, notwithstanding the provisions of any Standing Order, for the duration of 2017, grandchildren to enjoy for generations to come. when a recorded division is to be held on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, except recorded divisions deferred to the conclusion of oral questions, the bells to call in the (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) members shall be sounded for not more than 30 minutes. *** The Deputy Speaker: Does the hon. parliamentary secretary to Ï (1010) the government House leader have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion? CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT Mr. Bob Saroya (Markham—Unionville, CPC) moved for Some hon. members: Agreed. leave to introduce Bill C-324, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (production of or trafficking in substances). The Deputy Speaker: The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it is the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion? He said: Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to introduce a bill that would amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to prohibit Some hon. members: Agreed. December 1, 2016 COMMONS DEBATES 7475 Routine Proceedings (Motion agreed to) residents of Capreol who have signed this petition on rail crossing Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the wait times and to present it to the federal government. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): THE ENVIRONMENT Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I Mr. Murray Rankin (Victoria, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I have the move: honour to present yet another petition, this time from the residents of Burnaby in Vancouver, calling on the government to oppose the That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. It notes that there will be (a) any recorded division demanded in respect of an item of private members' business from Thursday, December 1, 2016, to Monday, December 5, 2016, shall 50 permanent full-time jobs created by that project. It notes that it be deferred until immediately before the time provided for private members' will increase the number of oil tankers coming into Burrard Inlet, up business on Tuesday, December 6, 2016; to 34 a month, putting at risk waterways and industries dependent on (b) any recorded division demanded in respect of an item of private members' them.