PRAYERS

NATIONAL ANTHEM

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 (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. 361-2334 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-6T;

-- Nos. 361-2353, 361-2357 and 361-2358 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-10U;

-- No. 361-2363 concerning the Port of Churchill. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-83D.

Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's) presented the Report of the Canadian Group of the Inter- Parliamentary Union respecting the Consultation on a Draft Handbook for Legislators on HIV/AIDS, Law and Human Rights, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from February 24 to 26, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565-361-60H.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Ms. Dalphond-Guiral (Laval Centre) presented the Report of the Canadian Section of the Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association concerning its participation at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Canada-France Inter-Parliamentary Association, held in Paris, France, from February 21 to 27, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565- 361-55A.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Maloney (Erie -- Lincoln), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 23rd Report of the Committee (Proposals for a Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 1998). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-185.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 145 and 147) was tabled.

Mr. Williams (St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 29th Report of the Committee (Chapter 2 of the April 1999 Report of the Auditor General of Canada). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-186.

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. 62) was tabled.

Mr. Williams (St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 30th Report of the Committee (Chapter 4 of the April 1999 Report of the Auditor General of Canada). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-187.

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. 63) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), Bill C-515, An Act to provide for a referendum to determine whether Canadians wish medically unnecessary abortions to be insured services under the Canada Health Act and to amend the Referendum Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), Bill C-516, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentence for use of firearm in commission of offence), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Morrison (Cypress Hills -- Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), Bill C-517, An Act respecting the transfer of grain elevators located in a Prairie province and the discontinuance of their operation, 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 ordered, -- That Bill C-424, An Act to prevent the use of the Internet to distribute pornographic material involving children, standing on the Order Paper in the name of Mr. Axworthy (Saskatoon -- Rosetown -- Biggar) be allowed to stand in the name of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville-Musquodoboit Valley -- Eastern Shore).

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), one concerning health care services (No. 361-2495), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 361-2496) and one concerning marriage (No. 361-2497);

-- by Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds -- Dollard), one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 361-2498);

-- by Mr. Williams (St. Albert), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 361-2499) and two concerning the public pension system (Nos. 361-2500 and 361-2501);

-- by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), three concerning aboriginal affairs (Nos. 361-2502 to 361-2504);

-- by Mr. Hilstrom (Selkirk -- Interlake), one concerning marriage (No. 361-2505);

-- by Mr. Bevilacqua (Vaughan -- King -- Aurora), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 361-2506);

-- by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), one concerning the former Yugoslavia (No. 361-2507);

-- by Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 361-2508), one concerning banks (No. 361-2509) and one concerning abortion (No. 361-2510);

-- by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), five concerning aboriginal affairs (Nos. 361-2511 to 361-2515);

-- by Mr. Benoit (Lakeland), one concerning marriage (No. 361-2516), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 361-2517) and one concerning the Department of Canadian Heritage (No. 361-2518);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys), one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 361-2519) and one concerning international trade (No. 361-2520).

NOTICES OF MOTIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PAPERS

The Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers P-39 was called pursuant to Standing Order 97(1) and was transferred by the Clerk to "Notices of Motions (Papers)".

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-54, An Act to support and promote electronic commerce by protecting personal information that is collected, used or disclosed in certain circumstances, by providing for the use of electronic means to communicate or record information or transactions and by amending the Canada Evidence Act, the Statutory Instruments Act and the Statute Revision Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry with amendments.

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

Group No. 1 -- Motions Nos. 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 27 to 33, 36 to 43, 47 to 49, 56, 58 to 96 and 99 to 156.

Group No. 2 -- Motions Nos. 3, 4, 6 to 8, 11 to 26, 34, 35, 44 to 46, 50 and 51.

Group No. 3 -- Motions Nos. 52 to 55, 57, 97 and 98.

Group No. 1

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 1, -- That Bill C-54, in the title, be amended by deleting the long title.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 2, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 5, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 3.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 9, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 5.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 10, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 6.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 27, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 10.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 28, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 11.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 29, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 12.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 30, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 13.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 31, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 14.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 32, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 15.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 33, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 16.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 36, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 18.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 37, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 19.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 38, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 20.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 39, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 21.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 40, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 22.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 41, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 23.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 42, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 24.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 43, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 25.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 47, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 27.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 48, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 27.1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 49, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 28.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 56, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 32.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 58, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 33.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 59, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 34.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 60, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 35.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 61, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 36.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 62, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 37.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 63, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 38.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 64, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 39.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 65, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 40.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 66, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 41.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 67, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 42.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 68, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 43.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 69, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 44.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 70, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 45.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 71, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 46.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 72, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 47.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 73, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 48.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 74, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 49.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 75, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 50.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 76, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 51.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 77, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 52.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 78, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 53.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 79, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 54.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 80, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 55.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 81, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 56.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 82, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 57.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 83, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 58.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 84, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 59.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 85, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 60.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 86, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 61.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 87, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 62.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 88, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 63.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 89, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 64.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 90, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 65.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 91, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 66.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 92, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 67.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 93, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 68.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 94, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 69.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 95, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 70.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 96, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 71.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 99, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 100, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.1.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 101, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.1.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 102, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.1.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 103, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.1.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 104, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 105, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 106, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 107, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 108, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 109, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.5 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 110, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.2.6 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 111, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Schedule 4.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 112, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 113, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 114, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 115, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 116, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.5 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 117, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.6 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 118, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.7 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 119, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.3.8 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 120, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 121, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.4.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 122, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.4.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 123, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.4.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 124, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.5 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 125, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.5.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 126, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.5.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 127, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.5.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 128, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.5.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 129, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.6 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 130, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.6.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 131, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.6.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 132, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.6.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 133, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 134, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7.1 of Scheduel.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 135, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 136, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 137, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 138, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.7.5 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 139, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.8 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 140, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.8.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 141, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.8.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 142, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.8.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 143, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 144, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 145, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 146, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 147, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 148, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.5 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 149, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.9.6 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 150, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.10 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 151, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.10.1 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 152, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.10.2 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 153, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.10.3 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 154, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Clause 4.10.4 of Schedule 1.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 155, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Schedule 2.

Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dubé (Lévis-et Chutes-de-la-Chaudière), moved Motion No. 156, -- That Bill C-54 be amended by deleting Schedule 3.

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 27 to 33, 36 to 43, 47 to 49, 56, 58 to 96 and 99 to 156).

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. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should recognize: (a) that multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are illnesses that have the capacity to cause disability; and (b) that those suffering the disabling aspects of these diseases require protection and a strong moral commitment to their well-being. (Private Members' Business M-468)

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), moved, -- That the question be referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

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

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 Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Reports of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, 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. 8561-361-528B. (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, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:

-- by Mr. Hart (Okanagan -- Coquihalla), four concerning the airline industry (Nos. 361-2521 to 361-2524);

-- by Mr. Ianno (Trinity -- Spadina), one concerning the public pension system (No. 361-2525).

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:26 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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).