PRAYERS

MOTION

By unanimous consent, Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Mifflin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), moved, -- That, immediately after the conclusion of Private Members' Business on Tuesday, December 10, 1996, the House shall consider a motion "That this House take note of the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1998 and the importance of this declaration in the promotion of human rights both domestically and throughout the world", and that during the consideration of this motion, no quorum calls or dilatory motions shall be received and that, at the end of three hours of consideration or when no Member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day.

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

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mifflin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources), -- That Bill C-62, An Act respecting fisheries, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans;

And of the amendment of Mr. Gilmour (Comox -- Alberni), seconded by Mr. Harper (Calgary West), -- That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word ``That'' and substituting the following:

``Bill C-62 be not now read a second time but that the Order be discharged, the Bill withdrawn and the subject-matter thereof referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.'';

And of the sub-amendment of Mrs. Hayes (Port Moody -- Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cummins (Delta), -- That the amendment be amended by adding the following:

``and that the Committee report back to the House no later than June 19, 1997.''

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

Tabling of Documents

Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Labour) laid upon the Table, -- Report on the Employment Equity Act for the year 1996, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, R. S. 1985, c. 23 (2nd Supp.), s. 9. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-539. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue) laid upon the Table, -- "Report on the security incident concerning taxpayer information found in surplus filing cabinets". -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-352-11.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: (1) Nos. 352-1008 and 352-1009 concerning the abduction of children from Canada by a parent. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-128; (2) Nos. 352-1076 and 352-1119 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-24P; (3) No. 352-1182 concerning euthanasia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-19Q; (4) No. 352-1133 concerning the Canada-United States tax convention. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-88B; (5) No. 352-1187 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-28Z; (6) No. 352-1191 concerning banks. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-80B.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Gaffney (Nepean), two concerning impaired driving (Nos. 352-1385 and 352-1386) and one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 352-1387);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 352-1388) and one concerning the income tax system (No. 352-1389);

-- by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), one concerning taxes on books (No. 352-1390);

-- by Ms. Minna (Beaches -- Woodbine), one concerning national daycare standards (No. 352-1391).

Questions on Order Paper

Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue) presented the answer to question Q-93 on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mifflin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources), -- That Bill C-62, An Act respecting fisheries, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans;

And of the amendment of Mr. Gilmour (Comox -- Alberni), seconded by Mr. Harper (Calgary West);

And of the sub-amendment of Mrs. Hayes (Port Moody -- Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Cummins (Delta).

The debate continued.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bonin (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), -- That Bill C-266, An Act to amend the Competition Act (protection of whistle-blowers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

-- by the Speaker -- Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for November 5, 1996, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-2G.

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

-- by Mrs. Sheridan (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), concerning profits from crime (No. 352-1392).

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:40 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).