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.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of interest on mortgage loans).

Mr. Hoeppner (Portage -- Lisgar), seconded by Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), seconded by Mr. Chan (Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)), moved, --

WHEREAS the Government of Quebec has indicated that it intends to establish French and English linguistic school boards in Quebec;

AND WHEREAS the National Assembly of Quebec has passed a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Constitution of Canada;

AND WHEREAS the National Assembly of Quebec has reaffirmed the established rights of the English-speaking community of Quebec, specifically the right, in accordance with the law of Quebec, of members of that community to have their children receive their instruction in English language educational facilities that are under the management and control of that community and are financed through public funds;

AND WHEREAS section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees to citizens throughout Canada rights to minority language instruction and minority language educational facilities under the management and control of linguistic minorities and provided out of public funds;

AND WHEREAS section 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982 provides that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada may be made by proclamation issued by the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada where so authorized by resolutions of the Senate and House of Commons and of the legislative assembly of each province to which the amendment applies;

NOW THEREFORE the House of Commons resolves that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada be authorized to be made by proclamation issued by His Excellency the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada in accordance with the schedule hereto.

SCHEDULE

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF CANADA
CONSTITUTION ACT, 1867.

1. The Constitution Act, 1867, is amended by adding, immediately after section 93, the following:

``93A. Paragraphs (1) to (4) of section 93 do not apply to Quebec.''

CITATION

2. This Amendment may be cited as the Constitution Amendment, year of proclamation (Quebec). (Government Business No.4)

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

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 11th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

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

John Maloney

Agriculture and Agri-Food

Peter Adams Denis Paradis

John Maloney

Canadian Heritage

Carolyn Bennett Rey Pagtakhan

Environment and Sustainable Development

Peter Adams Clifford Lincoln

John Finlay John Maloney

Finance

Carolyn Bennett

Health

Paul Szabo

Human Resources Development and the
Status of Persons with Disabilities

Maria Minna

Industry

Peter Adams Sarmite Bulte

Carolyn Bennett Nick Discepola

Paul Bonwick Joe Fontana

Justice and Human Rights

Carolyn Bennett

National Defence and Veterans Affairs

Denis Coderre John Maloney

Public Accounts

Denis Paradis Alex Shepherd

Transport

John Maloney

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. White (North Vancouver), seconded by Mr. Gouk (West Kootenay -- Okanagan), Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (registration of political parties), 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, Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Carroll (Barrie -- Simcoe -- Bradford), moved, -- That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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. Laliberte (Churchill River), one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 361-0176);

-- by Ms. Augustine (Etobicoke -- Lakeshore), one concerning the highway system (No. 361-0177);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the income tax system (No. 361-0178) and one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 361-0179).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-15 and Q-17 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for Return:

Q-11 -- Mr. White (North Vancouver) -- What was the total number of full time employees at each job classification in the respective federal departments for fiscal year 1996 and fiscal year 1997?

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-361-11.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), seconded by Mr. Chan (Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)). (Government Business No. 4)

The debate continued.

At 6:01 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, November 6, 1997, the question was deemed put and a recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred until Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 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. Anderson (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) -- Report of the Operations under the Fisheries Development Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Fisheries Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-21, s. 10. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-292. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) -- Report of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, 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. 8560-361-294. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of Defence Construction (1951) Limited, together with the Auditor General's report, 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. 8560-361-120. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1997-98 to 2001-02 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 1997-98 of Defence Construction (1951) Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-361-835. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Reports of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions 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. 8561-361-528. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Reports of the Department of Finance 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. 8561-361-647. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Mifflin (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) -- Reports of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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. 8561-361-323. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) -- Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the year ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Act to amend the Patent Act and to provide for certain matters in relation thereto, S.C. 1993, c. 2, s. 7. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-564. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

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), fourteen concerning the Canadian flag (Nos. 361-0180 to 361-0193).

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:02 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).