PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Discepola (Vaudreuil) for Mr. Peterson (Willowdale), from the Standing Committee on Finance presented the 1st Report of the Committee, which is as follows:

In accordance with its Order of Reference of Friday, February 4, 1994, your Committee has considered Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Department of National Revenue Act and to amend certain other Acts in consequence thereof and has agreed to report it without amendment.

A copy of the Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence relating to this Bill (Issue No. 6 which includes this Report) is tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Nunziata (York South -- Weston), seconded by Mr. Jordan (Leeds -- Grenville), Bill C-217, An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act, the Contraventions Act and the Criminal Code in consequence thereof, 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 Mrs. Venne (Saint-Hubert), seconded by Mrs. Guay (Laurentides), Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Unemployment Act (excepted employment), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Cowling (Dauphin -- Swan River), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0081);

-- by Mr. White (Fraser Valley West), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 351-0082).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act (Sessional Paper No. 8570- 351-7), notice of which was laid upon the Table on Monday, February 14, 1994. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 7)

Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence), moved, -- That the motion be concurred in.

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

Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), moved, -- That a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and of the House of Commons be appointed to consider Canada's Defence Policy;

That the document entitled ``Review of Canadian Defence Policy, Minister of National Defence Guidance Document'', be referred to the Committee;

That the Committee be directed to consult broadly and to analyze the issues discussed in the above-mentioned document, and to make recommendations in their report concerning the objectives and conduct of Canada's Defence Policy;

That eleven Members of the House of Commons and five Members of the Senate be Members of the Committee;

That the Members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs be appointed to act on behalf of the House as Members of the said Committee;

That the Committee have the power to sit during sittings and adjournments of the House;

That the Committee have the power to report from time to time, to send for persons, papers and records, and to print such papers and evidence from time to time as may be ordered by the Committee;

That the Committee have the power to retain the services of expert, professional, technical and clerical staff;

That the Committee have the power to adjourn from place to place inside Canada and abroad and that, when deemed necessary, the required staff accompany the Committee;

That a quorum of the Committee be nine Members, whenever a vote, resolution or other decision is taken, so long as both Houses are represented and that the Joint Chairmen be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence and authorize the printing thereof, whenever six Members are present, so long as both Houses are represented;

That the Committee or its representatives meet on occasions it deems fitting with the parliamentary committee or its representatives charged with reviewing Canada's foreign policy;

That notwithstanding the usual practices of this House, if the House is not sitting when an interim or final report of the Committee is completed, the Committee shall report with the Clerk of the House and that it shall thereupon be deemed to have been laid upon the Table;

That the Committee present its final report no later than September 30, 1994; and

That a message be sent to the Senate requesting that House to unite with this House for the above purpose, and to select, if the Senate deems it advisable, Members to act on the proposed Special Joint Committee. (Government Business No. 8)

Debate arose thereon.

TABLING OF DOCUMENTS

By unanimous consent, Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs) laid upon the Table, -- Copy of a document entitled ``Review of Canadian Defence Policy -- Minister of National Defence Guidance Document'' dated February 1994. -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-351-1.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)). (Government Business No. 8)

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. Collenette (Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)). (Government Business No. 8)

At 6:12 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 15, 1994, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 15, 1994, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 22, 1994, at 3:00 p.m.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:14 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 Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment) -- Reports of the Department of the Environment 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. 8561-351-698. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs).

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Governor of the Bank of Canada and Statement of Accounts for the year 1993, pursuant to section 30(3) of the Bank of Canada Act, Chapter B-2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560- 351-65. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

By Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of Forestry Canada 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. 8561-351-589. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Canadian Coast Guard (Ship Safety) on exemptions issued to Masters, Mates and Engineers for the year 1993, pursuant to subsection 132(2) of the Canada Shipping Act, Chapter S-9, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-239. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:33 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).