PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

-- by Mr. Duhamel (St. Boniface), one concerning the income tax system (No. 351-0041);

-- by Mr. Harvard (Winnipeg St. James), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0042).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed debate on the motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), -- That the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development be directed to consult broadly, to analyze, and to make recommendations regarding the modernization and restructuring of Canada's social security system, with particular reference to the needs of families with children, youth and working age adults;

That the Standing Committee's work be undertaken in two phases as follows: (i) an interim report by March 25, 1994, on Canadians' concerns and priorities regarding social security and training and preparations to receive the Government's Action Plan and proposed changes; and (ii) a final report by September 30, 1994, including a review of the Government's Action Plan and recommendations for reform. (Government Business No. 4)

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the House continue to sit through the lunch hour for the purpose of continuing debate on the motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance). (Government Business No. 4)

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance). (Government Business No. 4)

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

ORAL QUESTIONS

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance). (Government Business No. 4)

At 5:55 p.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, February 2, 1994, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, February 2, 1994, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 8, 1994, at 6:00 p.m.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:00 p.m., the question ``That this House do now adjourn'' was deemed to have been proposed pursuant to Standing Order 38(1).

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

The following papers having been deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table pursuant to Standing Order 32(1):

By Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence) -- Report on the Operation of the Emergency Preparedness Act, for the period April 1, 1992 to March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 6 of the Emergency Preparedness Act, Chapter 6, (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-547. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A-1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P-21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-443. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of Queens Quay West Land Corporation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-607. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Department of Supply and Services required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A-1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P-21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-654. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 39(2) of the Broadcasting Act, Chapter B-9, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-86. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Library for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 15(2) of the National Library Act, Chapter N-12, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-169. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Capital Commission, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-181. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-467. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Gallery of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-468. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Museum of Nature, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-469. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-472. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Archives of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 11 of the National Archives Act, Chapter 1 (3rd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-530. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, five year review covering the period from September 1988 to September 1993, pursuant to subsection 31(3) of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, Chapter 64, Statutes of Canada, 1988. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-329 (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:30 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).