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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
35^TH PARLIAMENT, 1^st SESSION

JOURNALS

No. 146

Monday, February 6, 1995

11:00 a.m.

PRAYERS

VACANCIES

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the House of Commons for the Electoral District of Saint-Henri -- Westmount, in the Province of Quebec, by reason of the resignation of Mr. David Berger, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on Wednesday, December 28, 1994, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to a Legislative Committee of Bill C-266, An Act respecting the orderly marketing of potatoes.

Mr. Althouse (Mackenzie), seconded by Mr. Axworthy (Saskatoon -- Clark's Crossing), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Legislative Committee.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the time provided for consideration of Private Members' Business expired and the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Immigration Act and the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Customs Act.

Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

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.

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1002 and 351-1256 concerning social policies. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-60B.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1405 concerning the unemployment insurance program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-51A.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1410 concerning national daycare standards. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-87.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1469 concerning employment. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-89.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0928 and 351-1647 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-7M.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1478 concerning national parks. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-91.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1496, 351-1564, 351-1571 and 351-1645 concerning the Canadian Wheat Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-84.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1667 concerning the Leader of the Opposition. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-54E.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1502 concerning immigration. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-92.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1524, 351-1619, 351-1662 and 351-1663 concerning tobacco. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-36A.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1426 and 351-1661 concerning Old Age Security benefits. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-31D.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1452 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-56B.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1472 concerning price controls. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-90.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1608 concerning the economy and employment. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-88.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1095, 351-1127, 351-1557, 351-1627 and 351-1638 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-24E.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1692 concerning the mining industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-72E.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1688 concerning children's rights. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-82.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1090, 351-1091, 351-1201, 351-1206, 351-1212, 351-1213, 351-1215, 351-1217, 351-1228, 351-1232, 351-1233, 351-1236 to 351-1238, 351-1242, 351-1244, 351-1251, 351-1253, 351-1265, 351-1271, 351-1274, 351-1293, 351-1295, 351-1301, 351-1309, 351-1318, 351-1325, 351-1326, 351-1333, 351-1335, 351-1336, 351-1339, 351-1340, 351-1345, 351-1362, 351-1365, 351-1370 to 351-1374, 351-1376, 351-1379, 351-1384 to 351-1386, 351-1401, 351-1403, 351-1408, 351-1417, 351-1418, 351-1428, 351-1443, 351-1447, 351-1451, 351-1453, 351-1466, 351-1471, 351-1476, 351-1491, 351-1497, 351-1498, 351-1508, 351-1512, 351-1519, 351-1525 to 351-1527, 351-1531 to 351-1534, 351-1544, 351-1545, 351-1550 to 351-1552, 351-1554, 351-1561, 351-1566 to 351-1569, 351-1593 to 351-1596, 351-1602, 351-1606, 351-1607, 351-1614 to 351-1616, 351-1623, 351-1625, 351-1628, 351-1629, 351-1640, 351-1648 to 351-1652, 351-1665, 351-1666, 351-1669, 351-1672, 351-1680, 351-1683, 351-1686, 351-1687, 351-1696, 351-1698 and 351-1699 concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-3I.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1509 concerning the Criminal Code (common bawdy-house). -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-85.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Tobin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1438 to 351-1440 concerning the seal industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-86.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1556 concerning Pearson International Airport. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-83.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. LeBlanc (Cape Breton Highlands -- Canso), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development, presented the 7th Report of the Committee (Canada -- Security, Opportunities and Fairness: Canadians renewing their social programs). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-74.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issues Nos. 12, 14, 15, 18, 26 to 66 and 67, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Mr. Graham (Rosedale), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, presented the 2nd Report of the Committee (Bill C-47, An Act to amend the Department of External Affairs Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, with amendments). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-75.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 14, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 56th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes in the membership of Standing Committees:

-- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development: Scott (Skeena) for Harris

-- Agriculture and Agri-Food: Hermanson for Hoeppner

-- Environment and Sustainable Development: Forseth for Benoit

-- Fisheries and Oceans: Harris for Scott (Skeena)

-- Justice and Legal Affairs: Ramsay for Forseth

-- Transport: Hoeppner for Jennings

The Committee further recommends that where a Member is appointed as permanent member to a Committee in accordance with this report and to which he was previously appointed Associate Member, that the name of the Member be struck from the list of Associate Members of the said Committee.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 39, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the 56th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the 53rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to the House on Friday, December 9, 1994, be concurred in.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Abbott (Kootenay East), one concerning abortion (No. 351-1738), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1739), one concerning the mining industry (No. 351-1740), one concerning gun control (No. 351-1741) and one concerning capital punishment (No. 351-1742);

-- by Mr. Simmons (Burin -- St. George's), one concerning the mining industry (No. 351-1743);

-- by Mrs. Brown (Calgary Southeast), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-1744);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1745);

-- by Mrs. Barnes (London West), three concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-1746 to 351-1748);

-- by Mr. Hart (Okanagan -- Similkameen -- Merritt), one concerning the income tax system (No. 351-1749) and one concerning gun control (No. 351-1750);

-- by Mr. Bertrand (Pontiac -- Gatineau -- Labelle), one concerning abortion (No. 351-1751);

-- by Mr. Silye (Calgary Centre), four concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-1752 to 351-1755) and one concerning the income tax system (No. 351-1756);

-- by Mr. Ringma (Nanaimo -- Cowichan), two concerning the Young Offenders Act (Nos. 351-1757 and 351-1758) and one concerning gun control (No. 351-1759);

-- by Mr. Flis (Parkdale -- High Park), two concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-1760 and 351-1761) and one concerning abortion (No. 351-1762);

-- by Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo -- Chilcotin), three concerning gun control (Nos. 351-1763 to 351-1765);

-- by Mr. Maloney (Erie), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1766) and one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-1767);

-- by Mr. Robinson (Burnaby -- Kingsway), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1768);

-- by Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast), one concerning capital punishment (No. 351-1769), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 351-1770) and one concerning the parole system (No. 351-1771);

-- by Mr. Culbert (Carleton -- Charlotte), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1772) and one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-1773);

-- by Mr. Harris (Prince George -- Bulkley Valley), four concerning euthanasia (Nos. 351-1774 to 351-1777);

-- by Mr. Strahl (Fraser Valley East), thirteen concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-1778 to 351-1790), five concerning euthanasia (Nos. 351-1791 to 351-1795) and one concerning abortion (No. 351-1796);

-- by Mr. Althouse (Mackenzie), one concerning the Canadian Wheat Board (No. 351-1797).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-76, Q-88, Q-99, Q-103, Q-108 and Q-114 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for a Return:

Q-94 -- Mr. Althouse (Mackenzie) -- Regarding the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) payments, (a) how many individuals participated in NISA over each of the last 4 years, (b) what has been the cost of purchasing and installing computing and processing equipment since the program began in 1991 to the present and are there any plans for future major improvements, (c) what is the waiting time from date of receipt of application until date cheque is issued, (d) in 1993 and 1994, how many applications fell into the category requiring 1 month for processing, 2 months, etc. up to 10 months or more and what are the chief reasons for the delays?

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-351-94.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), -- That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Immigration Act and the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Customs Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question ``That this House do now adjour'' was deemed to have been proposed.

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

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following paper, deposited with the Clerk of the House, was deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, December 21, 1994:

-- By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) -- Reports of the Department of Agriculture for the period ended March 31, 1994, 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. 8561-351-705A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, January 18, 1995:

-- By Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1402, 351-1411, 351-1463 and 351-1626 concerning the official languages of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-18G.

-- By Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment) -- Report on the operations under the Canada Water Act for the fiscal year 1992-93, pursuant to section 38 of the Canada Water Act, Chapter C-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-363A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1035, 351-1076, 351-1182 and 351-1209 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-7L.

-- By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Arts Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 17(2) of the National Arts Centre Act, Chapter N-3, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-179A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- By Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board) -- Report of the President of the Treasury Board on Official Languages in Federal Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 48 of the Official Languages Act, Chapter 31 (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-570A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages)

-- By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House Commons) -- Orders in Council pursuant to Standing Order 110(1) approving appointments made by the Governor General in Council as follows:

(1) P.C. 1994-2033 and P.C. 1994-2035. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-4L. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

(2) P.C. 1994-1959, P.C. 1994-1960 and P.C. 1994-2123. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-22J. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

(3) P.C. 1994-1921 to P.C. 1994-1923 and P.C. 1994-2045 to 1994-2053. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-10I. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

(4) P.C. 1994-1917, P.C. 1994-1918, P.C. 1994-1951, P.C. 1994-1952, P.C. 1994-2121, P.C. 1994-2122 and P.C. 1994-2162 to P.C. 1994-2168. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-8L. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

(5) P.C. 1994-1912 to P.C. 1994-1914 and P.C. 1994-2113 to P.C. 1994-2118. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-16M. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

(6) P.C. 1994-1910, P.C. 1994-1919, P.C. 1994-1920 and P.C. 1994-2042. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-12C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons)

(7) P.C. 1994-2119. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-3M. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

(8) P.C. 1994-2054 to P.C. 1994-2057. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-2G. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

(9) P.C. 1994-2044. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-5J. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

(10) P.C. 1994-2124. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-9H. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

(11) P.C. 1994-2127. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24O. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Certificate of Nomination of Marian Lorraine Robson, member of the National Transportation Agency, pursuant to Standing Order 110(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24P. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1622 concerning the establishment of a witness and informant protection program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351- 46E.

-- By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1432 and 351-1641 to 351-1643 concerning the Leader of the Opposition. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-54D.

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report on the Administration and on the Examination of the Financial Statement of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Account (Part I) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 31 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, Chapter R-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-231A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report of the Auditor General on the examination of the Financial Statement of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Dependants) Pension Fund for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 55(4) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-232A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on November 22, 1994, between Canada, Saskatchewan and the File Hills Agency First Nations pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on November 11, 1994, between Canada, British Columbia and the Scw'exmx First Nations, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Amendment of April 1, 1994, to the agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services between Canada and Saskatchewan, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 31, 1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Teslin Tlingit Council, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475E. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 31, 1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Liard First Nation, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475F. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Service made on March 31, 1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Selkirk First Nation, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475G. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 31, 1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Champagne Aishihik First Nations, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475H. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 30,1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nations, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475I. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 30, 1994, between Canada, Yukon Territory and the Vuntut Gwitchin Tribal Council, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475J (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Interim agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 29, 1994, between Canada, the Yukon Territory and the Kwanlin Duns First Nation, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475K. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Amendment of March 31, 1994, to the agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services between Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475L. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on April 18, 1994, between Canada and the Yukon Territory, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475M. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 28, 1994, between Canada, the province of Saskatchewan and Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nations, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475N. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on March 10, 1994, between Canada, the province of British Columbia and the Ahousaht First Nation, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475O. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on January 13, 1994, between Canada and the province of British Columbia, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475P. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on June 23, 1993, between Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475Q. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services made on May 18, 1993, between Canada, the province of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R-10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475R. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

-- By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1407 concerning the Patent Act (drug research). -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-8F.

-- By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1314 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545- 351-24D.

-- By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1045 and 351-1085 concerning Old Age Security benefits. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-31C.

-- By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1272 concerning renewable alternative energy sources. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-45G.

-- By Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1573 and 351-1664 concerning the mining industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-72D.

-- By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-1255 concerning the former Yugoslavia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-32C.

-- By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-1489, 351-1490 and 351-1703 concerning VIA Rail. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-69E.

-- By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Grain Transportation Agency on awards and sanctions scheme and third quarter system tonnage targets and actual performance for 1993-94, pursuant to subsection 18(3) of the Western Grain Transportation Act, Chapter W-8, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-731. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were laid upon the Table today:

-- By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), -- Copy of the Schedule amending the Federal Elections Fees Tariff (SOR JUS-94-938-01), pursuant to subsection 198(3) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E-2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-466. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5) permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report under the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act (Part II, Labour Unions) for the year 1992, pursuant to subsection 22(1) of the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act, Chapter C-43, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-115B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Ms. Brown (Oakville -- Milton), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-1798);

-- by Mr. Tobin (Humber -- St. Barbe -- Baie Verte), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-1799) and one concerning abortion (No. 351-1800);

-- by Mr. O'Reilly (Victoria -- Haliburton), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-1801).

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:45 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).