PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Lebel (Chambly), from the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations, presented the 1st Report of the Committee (Government Regulatory Process). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-2.

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

Motions

By unanimous consent, Mr. Lebel (Chambly), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Glengarry -- Prescott -- Russell), moved, -- That the 1st Report of the Standing Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Regulations, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

By unanimous consent, pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Nunziata (York South -- Weston), seconded by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, 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 Mr. Duhamel (St. Boniface), one concerning health care services (No. 351-0140);

-- by Mr. Lavigne (Verdun -- Saint-Paul), two concerning the Canada Post Corporation (Nos. 351-0141 and 351-0142);

-- by Mr. Nunziata (York South -- Weston), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-0143);

-- by Mr. O'Brien (London -- Middlesex), four concerning the National Energy Board (Nos. 351-0144 to 351-0147).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Ms. Meredith (Surrey -- White Rock -- South Langley), seconded by Mr. Hermanson (Kindersley -- Lloydminster), moved, -- That this House condemn the government for its inaction with regard to the reform of the Criminal Justice system in particular its allowance of the rights of criminals to supersede those of the victim.

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.

STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS

By unanimous consent, Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence) made a statement in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 33(1).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Debate resumed on the motion of Ms. Meredith (Surrey -- White Rock -- South Langley), seconded by Mr. Hermanson (Kindersley -- Lloydminster), in relation to the Business of Supply.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(19), the proceedings expired.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 5:34 p.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 33(2) and 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 Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Immigration Act (visitors' visas).

Mr. Lee (Scarborough -- Rouge River), seconded by Mr. Assadourian (Don Valley North), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committtee on Citizenship and Immigration.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:18 p.m., by unanimous consent, the question ``That this House do now adjourn'' was deemed to have been proposed pursuant to Standing Orders 33(2) and 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. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) -- Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1994-285, authorizing the Canada Development Investment Corporation to sell its 51% interest in Ginn Publishing Canada Inc., pursuant to section 89(4) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-332. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) -- Report of the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the year 1993, pursuant to subsection 61(3) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, Chapter H-6, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-123. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons)

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:35 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).