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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
36th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION


JOURNALS

No. 150

Thursday, November 05, 1998

10:00 a.m.



PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Ms. Bakopanos (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice) laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled ``Proposals to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors and to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes of Canada and to repeal certain Acts that have ceased to have effect''. -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-361-16.


Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Knutson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- Nos. 361-1337, 361-1436, 361-1437, 361-1438, 361-1439, 361-1440, 361-1441, 361-1442, 361-1443, 361-1444, 361-1445, 361-1446, 361-1447 and 361-1448 concerning international trade. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-54H;

-- No. 361-1423 concerning gasoline additives. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-93;

-- No. 361-1454 concerning alcoholic beverages. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-62C.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Steckle (Huron -- Bruce), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 5th Report of the Committee (Central Canada's Freshwater Fisheries Report). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-104.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government was requested by the Committee to table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 51) was tabled.


Mr. Knutson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 43rd Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

      The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the list of members and associate members for Standing Committees of this House be as follows:

National Defence and Veterans Affairs

Jim Hart for Rob Anders

      The Committee recommends pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the following Members be added to the list of Associate members of Standing Committees:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Keith Martin

Justice and Human Rights

Gary Lunn

National Defence and Veterans Affairs

Rob Anders

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings was tabled.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada), Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, 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 amend the Railway Safety Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act''.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), Bill C-455, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (nutrition information on foods), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, -- That the 43rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier this day, be concurred in.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 361-1679);

-- by Mr. Williams (St. Albert), one concerning gun control (No. 361-1680);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 361-1681) and one concerning human rights in Indonesia (No. 361-1682);

-- by Mrs. Ablonczy (Calgary Nose -- Hill), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 361-1683);

-- by Mr. Jackson (Bruce -- Grey), one concerning marriage (No. 361-1684) and one concerning radio and television programming (No. 361-1685);

-- by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), two concerning marriage (Nos. 361-1686 and 361-1687);

-- by Mr. Bailey (Souris -- Moose Mountain), one concerning marriage (No. 361-1688);

-- by Mr. Benoit (Lakeland), one concerning marriage (No. 361-1689);

-- by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yellowhead), two concerning marriage (Nos. 361-1690 and 361-1691), one concerning children's rights (No. 361-1692) and one concerning abortion (No. 361-1693).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), -- That Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, by unanimous consent, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, Novembre 17, 1998, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, at the conclusion of the debate today on motion M-132, the question shall be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred to Tuesday, November 17, 1998, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-49, An Act providing for the ratification and the bringing into effect of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.

Ms. Marleau (Minister for International Cooperation and Minister responsible for Francophonie) for Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Konrad (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris -- Moose Mountain), moved the following amendment, -- That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word ``That'' and substituting the following:

    ``Bill C-49, An Act providing for the ratification and the bringing into effect of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, be not now read a second time but that it be read a second time this day six months hence.''

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 Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada), -- That Bill C-49, An Act providing for the ratification and the bringing into effect of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development;

And of the amendment of Mr. Konrad (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Bailey (Souris -- Moose Mountain).

The debate continued.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 5:30 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 Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Hardy (Yukon), -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should reverse the privatisation of Canada Student Loans, reject proposals for income contingent loan repayment, and should instead implement a federal student grant program and establish accessibility as a new national standard for post-secondary education. (Private Members' Business M-132)

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, November 17, 1998, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Annual Report of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-629. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-630. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Queens Quay West Land Corporation on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-631. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Old-Port of Montréal Corporation Inc. on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-632. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Annual Report of the Defence Construction (1951) Limited on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-633. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Annual Report of the Royal Canadian Mint on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-634. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Annual Report of the Canada Post Corporation on the administration of the Alternative Fuels Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-635. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1998-1857 dated October 22, 1998, concerning an amendment to the schedule of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, pursuant to the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, S.C. 1985, c. I-18, sbs. 5(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-636. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:18 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).