PRAYERS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

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 a Legislative Committee of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act.

Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), seconded by Mr. McClelland (Edmonton Southwest), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a Legislative Committee.

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 Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-16, An Act to approve, give effect to and declare valid an agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and the Dene of Colville Lake, Déline, Fort Good Hope and Fort Norman and the Metis of Fort Good Hope, Fort Norman and Norman Wells, as represented by the Sahtu Tribal Council, and to make related amendments to another Act.

Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Gerrard (Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

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

Tabling of Documents

Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), for Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health), laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0140 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-28.

Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), for Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources), laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0144 to 351-0147 concerning the National Energy Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-27.

Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), for Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs), laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0133 and 351-0148 concerning the situation in Latvia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-26.

Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), for Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs), laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0170 concerning the situation in Israel. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-29.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health), for Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Bill C-23, An Act to implement a Convention for the protection of migratory birds in Canada and the United States, 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 Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health), for Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Canada Wildlife Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, 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, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

-- by Mr. Collins (Souris -- Moose Mountain), concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 351-0234).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Gerrard (Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)), -- That Bill C-16, An Act to approve, give effect to and declare valid an agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and the Dene of Colville Lake, Déline, Fort Good Hope and Fort Norman and the Metis of Fort Good Hope, Fort Norman and Norman Wells, as represented by the Sahtu Tribal Council, and to make related amendments to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:32 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question ``That this House do now adjourn'' was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Petitions Filed with the Clerk

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

-- by Mr. English (Kitchener), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0235) and two concerning material depicting violence (Nos. 351-0236 and 351-0237).

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:52 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).