PRAYERS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough), seconded by Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should create the position of Commissioner for the Rights of Victims of Crime, with a role similar to that of the Correctional Investigator. (Private Members' Business M-386)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

INTERRUPTION

At 11:52 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:00 noon, the sitting resumed.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

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

Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, federal legislation should not be altered by judicial rulings, as happened in the redefinition of the term "spouse" in the Rosenberg decision, and that accordingly, the government should immediately appeal the Rosenberg decision.

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

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:

-- Nos. 361-0770, 361-0778, 361-0790, 361-0792, 361-0795, 361-0796, 361-0797, 361-0807, 361-0808, 361-0809, 361-0810, 361-0811, 361-0812, 361-0813, 361-0814, 361-0815, 361-0816, 361-0817, 361-0818, 361-0819, 361-0820, 361-0821, 361-0822, 361-0823, 361-0824, 361-0825, 361-0826, 361-0827, 361-0828, 361-0829, 361-0835, 361-0836, 361-0837, 361-0838, 361-0839, 361-0840, 361-0841, 361-0842, 361-0846 and 361-0849 concerning international trade. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-54B;

-- Nos. 361-0773, 361-0832, 361-0843, 361-0844 and 361-0845 concerning the Young Offenders Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-45H;

-- Nos. 361-0779 and 361-0831 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-44D;

-- No. 361-0798 concerning parental rights. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-16I;

-- No. 361-0801 concerning Canada's railways. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-29E.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)), Bill C-44, An Act to authorize remedial and disciplinary measures in relation to members of certain administrative tribunals, to reorganize and dissolve certain federal agencies and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled "An Act to authorize remedial and disciplinary measures in relation to members of certain administrative tribunals, to reorganize and dissolve certain federal agencies and to make consequential amendments to other Acts".

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Mahoney (Mississauga West), seconded by Mr. Myers (Waterloo -- Wellington), Bill C-419, An Act to amend the National Parks Act and other Acts in consequence thereof (Canada Parks), 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. Goldring (Edmonton East), one concerning national unity (No. 361-1054);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 361-1055);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops), one concerning international trade (No. 361-1056), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 361-1057) and one concerning the tax system (No. 361-1058);

-- by Mrs. Ablonczy (Calgary -- Nose Hill), two concerning the Young Offenders Act (Nos. 361-1059 and 361-1060) and one concerning marriage (No. 361-1061);

-- by Mr. Steckle (Huron -- Bruce), one concerning marriage (No. 361-1062) and one concerning euthanasia (No. 361-1063);

-- by Mr. Bailey (Souris -- Moose Mountain), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 361-1064);

-- by Ms. Leung (Vancouver Kingsway), one concerning pesticides (No. 361-1065);

-- by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), two concerning nuclear weapons (Nos. 361-1066 and 361-1067).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice, when proceedings on the Business of Supply expire at 6:30 p.m. this day, the House shall continue to sit to consider the report stage of Bill C-30, An Act respecting the powers of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia in relation to education; the report stage and third reading stage of Bill S-9, An Act respecting depository notes and to amend the Financial Administration Act; the third reading stage of Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act; and the consideration of the Senate amendments stage of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts;

That any division requested on the said business shall be deferred until the conclusion of the consideration of Government Orders on Tuesday, June 9, 1998;

That, during the consideration of the aforementioned business, no quorum calls, requests for unanimous consent or dilatory motions shall be received; and

That when no Member rises to speak during consideration of Bill C-4, the debate shall be adjourned and the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day.

That, notwithstanding the Special Order of Monday, February 9, 1998, the length of speeches and the rotation between parties during the consideration of the Business of Supply on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, shall be as provided in the Standing Orders and in the usual practice of the House in considering Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That at the conclusion of debate on any motion in amendment to Bill C-30, An Act respecting the powers of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia in relation to education, at the report stage, a division shall be deemed to have been requested and deferred pursuant to the Special Order made earlier this day.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Standing Orders, for the remainder of this session, motions pursuant to Standing Orders 57 and 78(3) shall not be receivable by the Chair.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

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

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-30, An Act respecting the powers of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia in relation to education, as reported the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate the following motions:

Motion No. 1.

Motion No. 2.

Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean), seconded by Mr. Bergeron (Verchères), moved Motion No. 1, -- That Bill C-30, in Clause 7, be amended by replacing lines 24 to 28 on page 2 with the following:

"7. (1) A community shall, as far as possible, provide or make provision for primary, elementary and secondary educational programs and services for members of the community, wherever they reside in Nova Scotia."

Debate arose on Motion No. 1.

The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to Orders made earlier today, the recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred until Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean), seconded by Mr. Bergeron (Verchères), moved Motion No. 2, -- That Bill C-30 be amended by adding after line 30 on page 4 the following new Clause:

"12.1 No later than three years after the coming into force of all the provisions of this Act, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development shall convene a conference composed of the signatories of the Agreement in order to determine whether this Act should be converted into a treaty within the meaning of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982."

Debate arose on Motion No. 2.

The question was put on Motion No. 2 and, pursuant to Orders made earlier today, until Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders, the recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred.

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-9, An Act respecting depository notes and to amend the Financial Administration Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.

Mrs. Stewart (Minister of the Environment) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, -- That the Bill be concurred in at the report stage.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at the report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), the Order was read for the third reading of Bill S-9, An Act respecting depository notes and to amend the Financial Administration Act.

Mrs. Stewart (Minister of the Environment) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded Ms. Robillard (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), -- That Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.

The Order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)) for Mr. Goodale (Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of the Environment), moved, -- That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and concurred in.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the debate was adjourned.

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 -- Report of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-361-627. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Status of Women)) -- Reports of Status of Women Canada 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. 8561-361-675A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Summaries of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1998-99 of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-361-827A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement for RCMP Policing Services made on March 31, 1998, between Canada, British Columbia and the Huu-ay-aht, Hupacasath, Tseshaht and Uchucklesaht First Nations, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R. S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-475J. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement for RCMP Policing Services made on March 31, 1998, between Canada, British Columbia and the Lax Kw'alaams Indian Band, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R. S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-475K. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Agreement for RCMP Policing Services made on April 22, 1998, between Canada, Saskatchewan, and the Cote, Key and Keeseekoose First Nations, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R. S. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-475L. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

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 Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa -- Vanier), concerning radio and television programming (No. 361-1068).

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:22 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).