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

The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled ``Standing Orders of the House of Commons'', dated June 1997, encompassing all the changes made to the Standing Orders since December 1995, as well as a revised index. -- Sessional Paper No. 8527-361-2.

The Speaker laid upon the table, -- Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada on the 36th General Election, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, R. S. 1985, c. E-2, sbs. 195(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-4. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Gouk (West Kootenay -- Okanagan), three concerning the Food and Drugs Act (Nos. 361-0001 to 361-0003);

-- by Mr. Finlay (Oxford), one concerning the highway system (No. 362-0004) and one concerning nudity (No. 361-0005);

-- by Mr. Shepherd (Durham), one concerning housing (No. 361-0006).

ADDRESS IN REPLY TO THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Bulte (Parkdale -- High Park), seconded by Mr. Drouin (Beauce), -- That the following Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General of Canada:

To His Excellency the Right Honourable Roméo A. LeBlanc, a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.

The debate continued.

Mr. Manning (Calgary Southwest), seconded by Miss Grey (Edmonton North), moved the following amendment, -- That the following words be added to the Address:

``and this House regrets that your Government is proposing a legislative program that is mired in the past, out of touch with the present, and incapable of leading Canadians with foresight and vigour into the 21st century.''

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Duceppe (Laurier -- Sainte-Marie), seconded by Mr. Gauthier (Roberval), moved the following sub-amendment, -- That the amendment be modified by adding after the words ``legislative program'' the following:

``that denies the existence of the Québécois people and their culture, which once again reflects the government's centralizing vision by confirming and increasing its presence in areas of provincial jurisdiction such as social programs, health and especially education, and''.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Information Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1, s. 38. -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-361-625. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by the Speaker -- Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada for 1995, together with Transactions for 1995, Calendar for 1996-97 and Report of Council for 1995-96, pursuant to An Act to Incorporate the Royal Society of Canada, S. C. 1883, c. 46, s. 9. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-233. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by the Prime Minister -- Reports of the Canadian Centre for Management Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-500. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by the Prime Minister -- Reports of the Security Intelligence Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-512. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by the Prime Minister -- Reports of the Privy Council Office for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-651. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by the Prime Minister -- Reports of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-699. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Report of the International Development Research Centre for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, together with the Auditor General's report, pursuant to the International Development Research Centre Act, R. S. 1985, c. I-19, sbs. 22(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-365. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54, (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-593. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-630. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Report of the Canadian Chicken Marketing Agency for the year ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-42. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Report of the Farm Credit Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-142. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency for the year ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-433. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency for the year ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-434. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Report of the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Agency for the year ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-523. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Reports of the Farm Credit Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-704. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Reports of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-705. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Reports of the National Farm Products Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-721. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 1997-98 to 2001-02 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1997-98 of the Farm Credit Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-361-818. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 1997-98 to 2001-2002 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1997-98 of the Canadian Dairy Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-361-836. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

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 Mrs. Chamberlain (Guelph -- Wellington), two concerning the parole system (Nos. 361-0007 and 361-0008);

-- by Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West -- Mississauga), one concerning the highway system (No. 361-0009).

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:17 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, September 23, 1997 the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).