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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 2nd Session
Journals
No. 140
Friday, March 7, 1997
10:00 a.m.
The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.
Whereupon, Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), Deputy Chairman of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 8.
Prayers
Government Orders
The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.
Mrs. Guay (Laurentides), seconded by Mrs. Debien (Laval East), moved, — That this House condemn the federal government’s lack of political will in refusing to take positive action in its areas of jurisdiction to promote economic equality between women and men and cutting transfer payments to the provinces by $4.5 billion, including $1.3 billion to Quebec between 1996 and 1998; and
That, moreover, this House remind the government of the formal commitment it made on March 8, 1994, to take specific measures to improve the socio-economic status of women.
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. Boudria (Minister for International Cooperation and Minister responsible for La Francophonie) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Report to Parliament of Canada’s participation during 1995 in the Regional Development Banks”. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-352-37.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:
- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning police and firefighters’ death benefits (No. 352-1872) and one concerning the income tax system (No. 352-1873);
- by Mrs. Hayes (Port Moody–Coquitlam), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 352-1874), one concerning the tax on gasoline (No. 352-1875) and one concerning taxes on books (No. 352-1876);
- by Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), one concerning the highway system (No. 352-1877);
- by Mr. Gilmour (Comox–Alberni), one concerning the Senate (No. 352-1878);
- by Mr. Lee (Scarborough–Rouge River), one concerning taxes on books (No. 352-1879).
Government Orders
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Guay (Laurentides), seconded by Mrs. Debien (Laval East) in relation to the Business of Supply.
The debate continued.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(19), the proceedings expired.
Private Members’ Business
At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members’ Business.
Mrs. Hayes (Port Moody–Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Hill (Prince George–Peace River), moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider, in conjunction with the provinces, the active promotion and implementation of the Unified Family Court in order to emphasize mediation in family law issues, and to improve the administration of the interjurisdictional aspects of family law. (Private Members’ Business M–147)
Debate arose thereon.
Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:
by the Speaker — Revised Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for November 5, 1996, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1) (French version only). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-2J.
by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for February 11, 1997, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-2K.
by the Speaker — Amendments to the By-laws adopted by the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons on March 4, 1997, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, S. C. 1991, c. 20, sbs. 52.5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-324D.
by Mr. Eggleton (Minister for International Trade) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1997 to 2001 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1997 of the Export Development Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-352-851A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on Employment Equity in the Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, s. 11. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-333A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disbilities)
by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, “Streamlining Environmental Regulation for Mining: Final Report” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-352-53), presented to the House on Monday, November 18, 1996. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-352-53.
Adjournment
At 2:19 p.m., the Acting Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).