PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Report on the Administration of the House of Commons for the 35th Parliament. -- Sessional Paper No. 8527-361-7.

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read a Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board).

Message on Estimates

His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons Supplementary Estimates (A) of sums required for the service of Canada for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 1998, and, in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (A), 1997-98". -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-82.

Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Comuzzi (Thunder Bay -- Nipigon) presented the Report of the Canadian Section of the Canada -- United-States Inter-Parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Group, held in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island from September 11 to 15, 1997. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565-361- 59.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board), Bill C-11, An Act respecting the imposition of duties of customs and other charges, to give effect to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, to provide relief against the imposition of certain duties of customs or other charges, to provide for other related matters and to amend or repeal certain Acts in consequence thereof, 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 respecting the imposition of duties of customs and other charges, to give effect to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, to provide relief against the imposition of certain duties of customs or other charges, to provide for other related matters and to amend or repeal certain Acts in consequence thereof".

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Scott (Solicitor General of Canada), seconded by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board), Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation 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 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act".

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Bryden (Wentworth -- Burlington), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North), Bill C-264, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(5) and (6), Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), moved, -- That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998, laid upon the Table earlier today, be referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

-- Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1a, 5a, 15a, L20a, L25a, 35a, 40a and 50a

(2) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

-- Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a and 11a

(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

-- Canadian Heritage, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, L21a, 25a, 30a, 35a, 45a, 70a, 80a, 90a, 110a, 125a and 130a

(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

-- Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1a and 10a

(5) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

-- Environment, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a and 15a

(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance

-- Finance, Votes 1a, 15a and 40a

-- National Revenue, Vote 1a

(7) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

-- Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

(8) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

-- Foreign Affairs, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 20a, 25a and 45a

(9) to the Standing Committee on Health

-- Health, Votes 1a, 10a, 15a and 30a

(10) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

-- Human Resources Development, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a and 35a

(11) to the Standing Committee on Industry

-- Industry, Votes 1a, 5a, 20a, 25a, 30a, 35a, 55a, 60a, 65a, 70a, 75a, 80a, 85a, 95a, 110a, 115a and 120a

(12) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

-- Justice, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 30a, 33a, 35a, 40a and 45a

-- Solicitor General, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 25a, 30a, 45a and 50a

(13) to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs

-- National Defence, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

-- Veterans Affairs, Votes 1a and 10a

(14) to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations

-- Canadian Heritage, Vote 135a

-- Natural Resources, Votes 1a and 10a

-- Parliament, Vote 1a

-- Privy Council, Votes 1a and 5a

-- Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1a, 5a, 15a, 20a and 31a

-- Treasury Board, Votes 1a and 10a

(15) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

-- Parliament, Vote 5a

(16) to the Standing Committee on Transport

-- Transport, Votes 1a, 5a, 10a and 31a

(17) to the Standing Joint Committee on Library of Parliament

-- Parliament, Vote 10a

(18) to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages

-- Privy Council, Vote 25a.

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

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo -- Chilcotin), one concerning parental rights (No. 361-0102);

-- by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), three concerning nuclear weapons (Nos. 361-0103 to 361-0105), two concerning taxes on books (Nos. 361-0106 and 361-0107) and one concerning the highway system (No. 361-0108);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 361-0109).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

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

Mr. Charest (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), moved, -- That this House recognize the urgent need for action to address the serious problems in Canadian fisheries on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and calls upon the government to establish a comprehensive national fisheries policy that demonstrates real commitment to resource conservation, leadership on the issue of resource sharing with foreign interests, and sensitivity to the individuals, families and communities whose futures are linked to the health and sustainability of the Canadian fishing industry.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Easter (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North), moved the following amendment, -- That the motion be amended by deleting the word "establish" and substituting the following therefor:

"continue the implementation of".

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. Charest (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of Mr. Easter (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North).

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the present debate on the Opposition Motion continue until 5:30 p.m. and that, at the conclusion of the debate, all questions necessary to dispose of this motion be deemed put and a recorded division be deemed demanded and deferred until Tuesday, October 28, 1997, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Charest (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of Mr. Easter (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North).

The debate continued.

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the amendment, and a recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred until Tuesday, October 28, 1997, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 5:32 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), 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 Health of Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (nutrition services).

Mr. Bertrand (Pontiac -- Gatineau -- Labelle), seconded by Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds -- Dollard), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

-- by Ms. Robillard (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) -- Report to Parliament on the Immigration Plan for 1998, pursuant to the Immigration Act, R.S. 1985, c. I- 2, s. 7. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-598. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:20 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 6:31 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).