PRAYERS

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 the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs of Bill C-258, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp for United Nations Peacekeeping to Canadians serving with a United Nations peacekeeping force.

Mr. Frazer (Saanich -- Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Ringma (Nanaimo -- Cowichan), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs.

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 House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), -- That Bill C-37, An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act and the Criminal Code, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45(5)(a), the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 28, 1995, at 5:30 p.m.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), -- That Bill C-68, An Act respecting firearms and other weapons, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

The debate continued.

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. Harvard (Winnipeg St. James), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations, presented the 2nd Report of the Committee (Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Public Service Staff Relations Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, without amendment). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-83.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issues Nos. 24 and 34, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Brown (Calgary Southeast), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-2185);

-- by Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-2186);

-- by Mr. Solberg (Medicine Hat), one concerning government spending (No. 351-2187), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-2188) and one concerning gun control (No. 351-2189);

-- by Mr. Nunez (Bourassa), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 351-2190) and one concerning the tax system (No. 351-2191);

-- by Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), one concerning the definition of family (No. 351-2192), one concerning sex offenders (No. 351-2193), one concerning abortion (No. 351-2194), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-2195) and four concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-2196 to 351-2199) and one concerning sexual orientation (No. 351-2200);

-- by Mr. Bhaduria (Markham -- Whitchurch -- Stouffville), two concerning the tax system (Nos. 351-2201 and 351-2202);

-- by Mr. Jordan (Leeds -- Grenville), two concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-2203 and 351-2204) and one concerning intoxication as a defence (No. 351-2205);

-- by Mr. Frazer (Saanich -- Gulf Islands), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-2206);

-- by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), two concerning gun control (Nos. 351-2207 and 351-2208);

-- by Mr. Hart (Okanagan -- Similkameen -- Merritt), three concerning government spending (Nos. 351-2209 to 351-2211);

-- by Mr. Forseth (New Westminster -- Burnaby), one concerning government spending (No. 351-2212) and two concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (Nos. 351-2213 and 351-2214);

-- by Mr. Mills (Red Deer), one concerning government spending (No. 351-2215) and one concerning gun control (No. 351-2216).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-115 on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), -- That Bill C-68, An Act respecting firearms and other weapons, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

The debate continued.

At 4:34 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the House proceeded to the consideration of Ways and Means Motion No. 20 for the Budget presentation.

Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada), moved, -- That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the Government.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table -- (1) Notice of Ways and Means Motion to amend the Income Tax Act, the Canada Pension Plan and the Unemployment Insurance Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-21;

(2) Notice of a Ways and Means Motion to amend the Excise Tax Act (1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-22;

(3) Notice of a Ways and Means Motion to amend the Excise Tax Act (2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-23;

(4) Notice of a Ways and Means Motion to amend the Excise Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-24;

(5) Budget 1995. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-20;

(6) Budget Speech. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-20A;

(7) Budget in Brief. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-20B;

(8) Budget Plan. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-20C.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of each of the Ways and Means motions, notice of which was laid upon the Table today.

INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNMENT BILLS

By unanimous consent, on motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada), pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), Bill C-73, An Act to provide borrowing authority for the fiscal year beginning on April 1, 1995, 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 provide borrowing authority for the fiscal year beginning on April 1, 1995''.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada), -- That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the Government. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 20)

The debate continued.

Mr. Loubier (Saint-Hyacinthe -- Bagot), seconded by Mr. Gauthier (Roberval), moved, -- That the debate be now adjourned.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the motion was deemed 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 laid upon the Table:

-- By Mr. Massé (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister responsible for Public Service Renewal) -- Report of the Public Service Staff Relations Board for the period April 1, 1993, to March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 84 of the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, Chapter 33 (2nd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560- 351-515A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

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 Mr. Breitkreuz (Yellowhead), one concerning gun control (No. 351-2217) and two concerning government spending (Nos. 351-2218 and 351-2219).

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:59 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).