The Order was read for the consideration of amendments made by the Senate to Bill C–41, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Canada Shipping Act.

Mr. Mifflin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), seconded by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), moved, — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C–41, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Canada Shipping Act, be now read a second time and concurred in.

Debate arose thereon.

The attention of the Deputy Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the Members.

After one minute, a quorum was found.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), seconded by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C–41, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Canada Shipping Act, be now read a second time and concurred in.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Mr. Young (Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Copy of a letter relating to the Commission of Inquiry into the Deployment of Canadian Forces to Somalia (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-352-34.

Mr. Young (Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Copies of letters relating to the Commission of Inquiry into the Deployment of Canadian Forces to Somalia (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-352-34A.

Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Proposals to establish the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-352-16.

Mrs. Cowling (Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Natural Resources) for Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Board of Directors of the Lower Churchill Development Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 1995. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-526.

Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) made a statement.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. English (Kitchener) presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) held in Vienna, Austria, on January 16 and 17, 1997. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-352-51C.

Mr. Kilger (Stormont–Dundas), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 55th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes in the membership of the Standing Committee:

The Committee further recommends, that where a Member is appointed as permanent member to a Committee in accordance with this report and to which he was previously appointed Associate Member, that the name of the Member be struck from the list of Associate Members of the said Committee.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 3, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), Bill C–82, An Act to amend certain laws relating to financial institutions, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Kilger (Stormont–Dundas), seconded by Mr. MacDonald (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Trade), moved, — That the 55th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

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

• by Mr. Bernier (Mégantic–Compton–Stanstead), one concerning the tax on gasoline (No. 352-1712);
• by Mr. Laurin (Joliette), one concerning banks (No. 352-1713);
• by Mr. Dubé (Lévis), one concerning the tax on gasoline (No. 352-1714) and one concerning the highway system (No. 352-1715);
• by Mrs. Barnes (London West), two concerning the highway system (Nos. 352-1716 and 352-1717) and one concerning research and development (No. 352-1718);
• by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), one concerning child poverty (No. 352-1719);
• by Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 352-1720);
• by Mr. Hill (Prince George–Peace River), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 352-1721);
• by Mr. Kirkby (Prince Albert–Churchill River), one concerning the highway system (No. 352-1722) and one concerning AIDS research (No. 352-1723).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), seconded by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C–41, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Canada Shipping Act, be now read a second time and concurred in.

The debate continued.

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

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Bill C–81, An Act to implement the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement and related agreements.

Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Western Economic Diversification) for Mr. Eggleton (Minister for International Trade), seconded by Mr. Dion (President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

At 2:11 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), 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 Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C–249, An Act to amend the Nuclear Liability Act.

Mr. Allmand (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce), seconded by Mr. Bryden (Hamilton–Wentworth), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Natural Resources.

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

At 2:59 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).