PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the House of Commons for the year 1998, pursuant to the Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 23(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-521. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

Mr. Richardson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, -- Report of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal for the year 1997. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-5.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 361-0073 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-63A;

-- No. 361-0343 concerning aboriginal affairs. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-4G;

-- Nos. 361-0407 and 361-0513 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-21A;

-- No. 361-0414 concerning the regulation of food and drugs. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-25B.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Torsney (Burlington), seconded by Mr. Sekora (Port Moody -- Coquitlam), Bill C-409, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (letter that cannot be transmitted by post), 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, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

-- by Mr. Hart (Okanagan -- Coquihalla), four concerning health care services (Nos. 361-0970 to 361-0973);

-- by Mr. Harris (Prince George -- Bulkley Valley), one concerning nudity (No. 361-0974);

-- by Mr. Williams (St. Albert), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 361-0975);

-- by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 361-0976);

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 361-0977).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), moved, -- That this House condemn the government for the deplorable state of Canada's criminal justice system, and the government's lack of concern for public safety, as demonstrated by their refusal to: (a) strengthen the Young Offenders Act; (b) abolish conditional sentencing for violent offenders; and (c) introduce a Victims' Bill of Rights.

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.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

QUORUM

The attention of the 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 ten minutes, a quorum was found.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(19), the proceedings expired.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), seconded by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights be instructed, in accordance with Standing Order 68(4)(b), to prepare and bring in a bill to prevent the use of conditional sentencing in cases where someone is convicted of any sexual offence, drug trafficking, or any other violent crime. (Private Members' Business M-383)

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 Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-361-633A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-361-635A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:30 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.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).