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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 1st Session
Journals
No. 005
Friday, January 21, 1994
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
The House resumed debate on the motion of Mr. Jackson (Bruce–Grey), seconded by Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais (Madawaska–Victoria), — That the following Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General of Canada:
To His Excellency the Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, a Member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, One of Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
May it Please your Excellency:
We, Her Majesty’s most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.
And on the amendment of Mr. Bouchard (Leader of the Opposition), seconded by Mr. Gauthier (Roberval), — That the following words be added to the Address:
“This House deplores the fact that Your Excellency’s advisers have shown themselves to be unconcerned about matters of extreme importance, such as the placing of public finances on a sounder footing and the cutting of fat from the federal administration; lack of vision in dealing with the economy, as made evident by the inadequacy of their proposed measures for promoting employment and by their perpetuation of the existing confusion in human resource programs; are ignorant of Québec’s legitimate political aspirations; and have presented to Parliament a program embodying an obvious willingness to dismantle the social security system and maintain an unfair tax system, thereby further undermining the financial well-being of a growing number of citizens.”
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
Statements by Ministers
Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment) made a statement.
Presentation of Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
- by Mr. Morrison (Swift Current–Maple Creek–Assiniboia), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 351-0012);
- by Mr. Péloquin (Brome–Missisquoi), one concerning housing policies (No. 351-0013);
- by Mr. Gagliano (Saint-Léonard), one concerning housing policies (No. 351-0014);
- by Mr. Mills (Broadview–Greenwood), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 351-0015).
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Jackson (Bruce–Grey), seconded by Mrs. Ringuette-Maltais (Madawaska–Victoria).
And on the amendment of Mr. Bouchard (Leader of the Opposition), seconded by Mr. Gauthier (Roberval).
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. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board) — Reports of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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. 8561-351-583. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Solicitor General)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1991-1447, amending the Northwest Territories Elections Fees Tariff made by Order in Council P.C. 1979-856, pursuant to subsection 198(1) and (2) and 333(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1992-1626, replacing the Special Voting Rules General Elections Fees Tariff made by Order in Council P.C. 1979-855, pursuant to subsection 198(1) and (2), 202(1) and 204(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statues of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1992-1627, replacing the Federal Elections Fees Tariff made by Order in Council P.C. 1979-854, pursuant to subsection 198(1) and (2), 202(1) and 204(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1992-1628, in relation to Tariff of fees, costs, allowances and expenses to be paid and allowing to returning officers and other persons employed at or with respect to a referendum under the Referendum Act, pursuant to subsection 198(1), 202(1) and 204(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1992-1629, in relation to Tariff of fees, costs, allowances and expenses for special returning officers and other persons employed at or with respect to a referendum under the Special Voting Rules, pursuant to subsection 198(1), 202(1) and 204(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1993-1658, replacing the Special Voting Rules General Elections Fees Tariff made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1626 and amending the Federal Elections Fees Tariff made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1627, pursuant to subsection 198(1) and (2), 202(1) and 204(2) of the Canada Elections Act, Chapter E–2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-402E. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on House Management)
By Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Report of the Canadian Polar Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 21(2) of the Canadian Polar Commission Act, Chapter 6, Statutes of Canada, 1991. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-498. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Com mittee on Industry, Science and Technology, Regional and Northern Development)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1787 revoking the Special Economic Measures (Haïti) Ships Regulations made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1476, pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and Inter national Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1788 revoking the Special Economic Measures (Haïti) Ships Regulations made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1476, pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and Inter national Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1789 revoking the Special Economic Measures (Haïti) Permit Authorization Order made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1232, pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1790 revoking the Special Economic Measures (Haïti) Permit Authorization Order (Ships), made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-1477, pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1892, Regulations imposing special economic measures for the purpose of implementing Resolutions 841(1993) and 873 (1993) of the United Nations Security Council, passed on June 16, and October 13, 1993, respectively, and Resolution 610 of the Organization of American States passed on October 18, 1993 concerning Haïti pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1993-1893 authorizing the Secretary of State for External Affairs to issue to any person in Canada a permit to carry out a specified activity or transaction, or any class thereof, that is restricted or prohibited pursuant to the Special Economic Measures (Haïti) Regulations, 1993, pursuant to section 7(1) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495E. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)
By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1993-1933, amending the United Nations Libya Regulations, made by Order in Council P.C. 1992-763, pursuant to subsection 4(1) of the United Nations Act, Chapter U-2, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-592. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), per manently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)
Adjournment
At 4:24 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).