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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 1st Session

Journals

No. 015
Friday, February 4, 1994
10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C–2, An Act to amend the Department of National Revenue Act and to amend certain other Acts in consequence thereof.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of National Revenue), seconded by Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

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

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 2nd Report of the Committee, which was read as follows:

Your Committee recommends the following changes in the membership of Standing Committees:

Transport

Harris for Epp

Government Operations

Epp for Ablonczy
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 1 which includes this Report) is tabled.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), Bill C–8, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act (force), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Minister of National Revenue), Bill C–9, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act”.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the 2nd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be concurred in.

Presenting Petitions

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

  • by Mr. Rideout (Moncton), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0043);
  • by Mr. DeVillers (Simcoe North), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0044);
  • by Mrs. Ur (Lambton–Middlesex), four concerning material depicting violence (Nos. 351-0045 to 351-0048).

Business of Supply

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to Standing Order 81(8), a total of nine days will be allotted for the Supply period ending March 26, 1994.

Government Orders

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Anderson (Minister of National Revenue), seconded by Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C–2, An Act to amend the Department of National Revenue Act and to amend certain other Acts in consequence thereof, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs of Bill C–4, An Act to amend the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act.

Mr. Massé (President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada), for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

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. Dingwall (Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) — Five year report to Parliament of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency from 1988 to 1993, pursuant to section 10 of the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment, 1991, Chapter 1, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-204. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Director of Investigation and Research, Competition Act, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 45 of the Act to establish the Competition Tribunal and to amend the Combines Investigation Act and the Bank Act and other Acts in consequence thereof, Chapter 19 (2nd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-112. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration — Report of the Number and Amount of Loans to Immigrants made under subsection 119(1) of the Immigration Act, 1976-77, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 119(4) of the Act, Chapter I–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-159. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1993-1663 revoking the Surtax on Beer Order, 1992, made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1732, pursuant to subsection 59(5), of the Customs Tariff, Chapter 41 (3rd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-320. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5) permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

By Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (Financial Institutions)) — Report of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the Administration of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 40 of the Pension Benefits Standards Act, Chapter 32 (2nd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Ses sional Paper No. 8560-351-207. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

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 Mrs. Ur (Lambton–Middlesex), one concerning Canadian Forces Bases (No. 351-0049) and one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0050).

Adjournment

At 1:14 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).