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E. coli bacteria see Water--Drinking water, Contamination
E-commerce see Internet/information highway--Electronic commerce
E-Division see Royal Canadian Mounted Police--British Columbia
"E-laundering" see Money laundering
E-parcel see Canada Post Corporation--Internet
Earle, Gordon (NDP--Halifax West)
- >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 1640(26:1515), 6073(85:1150), 9284(132:1325)
>>Air pollution, petition, 1415(23:1025)
>>Black Canadians, S.O. 31, 3983(56:1405)
>>Budget 2000, 6070(85:1135), 6073(85:1150)
>>Budget 2000 Mini Budget, M. (Martin, Paul), 9284(132:1325)
>>Budget Implementation Act, 2000 (Bill C-32), 6070-3(85:1130-55)
>>Budget process, 6070(85:1135), 6073(85:1150)
>>Canada, 6070(85:1135)
>>>o.q., 4773(65:1455)
>>Canada Health Care, Early Childhood Development and Other Social Services Funding Act (Bill C-45), 9129-31(130:1145-200)
>>Canada Pension Plan (CPP), 6072-3(85:1150-5)
>>Canada Steamship Lines Inc., 6071(85:1140)
>>Canadian Armed Forces, 1386(22:1540), 1640(26:1515), 6360-1(89:1810-5), 6751(96:1040-5), 7745(111:1025), 8069-70(114:2025-30), 8551-2(120:1240), 9201-2(130:2005-10)
>>>M. (Pratt), 9360-2(133:1405-15)
>>>o.q., 3678(51:1455), 6102(85:1500), 6632(94:1445), 7101(101:1200)
>>>S.O. 31, 6398-9(90:1410)
>>Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), petition, 9344(133:1205)
>>Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act (Bill C-13), 1624-5(26:1350-5), 1638-41(26:1505-25)
>>Cape Breton, 6071(85:1140)
>>Child poverty, 1640(26:1515)
>>>Petition, 3534(49:1045)
>>Children, 8069-70(114:2025-30)
>>Citizenship, 5165(70:1650-5)
>>Citizenship of Canada Act (Bill C-16), 5164-7(70:1645-700)
>>Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act (Bill C-4), 967-8(16:1830-40)
>>Civilian War-Related Benefits Act (Bill C-41), 8551-3(120:1235-50)
>>Clean Internet Act (Bill C-507), 9118(130:1035)
>>Crimes Against Humanity Act (Bill C-19), 7745(111:1020-5), 7749(111:1050-5)
>>Criminal Code, 8655(122:1150)
>>Criminal Code (amdt.--cruelty to animals, disarming a peace officer and other amendments) and Firearms Act (amdt.--technical amendments)(Bill C-17), 8655-6(122:1150-200)
>>Criminal Code (amdt.--impaired driving causing death and other matters)(Bill C-18), 2125-7(34:1225-40)
>>Criminal Code (amdt.--wearing of war decorations)(Bill C-334), 6989-90(99:1840-5)
>>Cruelty to animals, 8655-6(122:1155)
>>Defence contracts, 5437-8(74:1835-40)
>>>o.q., 2118-9(34:1145)
>>Defence equipment, 9168-70(130:1545-600)
>>>o.q., 7284(104:1455)
>>Defence Production Act (amdt.)(Bill S-25), 9168-70(130:1545-600)
>>Diabetes, S.O. 31, 1627(26:1405)
>>Disabled and handicapped persons, 6072(85:1145), 6073(85:1155)
>>Discrimination, S.O. 31, 2111(34:1105)
>>DNA evidence databank, 6751-2(96:1040-50)
>>Education, 246(5:1210), 9284(132:1325)
>>>o.q., 9343(133:1155-200)
>>Education, post-secondary, 6070-1(85:1135-40)
>>Employment insurance, 6073(85:1155), 9324(133:1010)
>>>Petition, 9344(133:1205)
>>Employment Insurance Act (amdt.)(Bill C-44), 8987-9(127:1635-45)
>>Environment, 1640(26:1515)
>>>S.O. 31, 7618(109:1405-10)
>>Eritrea, 8203(130:2015)
>>Ethiopia and Eritrea, M. (Manley), 9201-3(130:2005-15)
>>Fisheries, 770-1(12:1720-5), 9284(132:1325)
>>>M. (Dhaliwal), 71(2:1955)
>>Gasoline, 6070(85:1135)
>>Government departments, boards, agencies and commissions, S.O. 31, 7091(101:1110)
>>Gun control/guns, 8655(122:1155)
>>Halifax West constituency, 6072(85:1145)
>>>r.o., 9085(129:1520)
>>Health care system, 1624(26:1355), 1639(26:1510), 6070(85:1135), 6071-2(85:1145-50), 9129-30(130:1145-50)
>>>M. on supply (McDonough), 4274(61:1350), 4296-7(61:1600), 7009(100:1115), 7062-3(100:1700)
>>>Petitions, 7764(111:1210), 8640(122:1010), 8861(126:1515), 9344(133:1205)
>>Health research, 1638(26:1505)
>>Highways and roads, o.q., 6148(86:1145)
>>Home Support Workers Week, S.O. 31, 9291(132:1415)
>>Homecare program, 6072(85:1145), 9130(130:1150-5)
>>Homeless, 260(5:1350-5), 967-8(16:1035), 1396(22:1640), 1640(26:1515)
>>Hospitals, 6070(85:1135)
>>Immigration/immigrants, 5165(70:1650), 5166(70:1700)
>>Infrastructure, 6071(85:1140)
>>Infrastructure program, 1404(22:1745)
>>International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, S.O. 31, 4949(68:1405)
>>International institutions, M. (Martin, K.), 7108-10(101:1250-300)
>>International Space Station, 967-8(16:1030-40)
>>Internet/information highway, 9118(130:1035)
>>Job creation, 6071(85:1140)
>>Kosovo, 2985-6(39:1855-900)
>>>o.q., 504(8:1450)
>>Legislation, 9168(130:1545)
>>Liberal government (Chrétien), 6072(85:1145)
>>Marine transportation, S.O. 31, 739-40(12:1410)
>>Members of Parliament, 274(5:1505)
>>Merchant marines/seamen, 299(5:1750), 8551(120:1235-40)
>>>o.q., 2955(39:1445), 3085(41:1500), 8023(114:1500), 8730(123:1500)
>>>S.O. 31, 8540(120:1110)
>>National debt, 6072(85:1145)
>>National Defence Act (amdt.--non-deployment of persons under the age of eighteen years to theatres of hostilities)(Bill S-18), 8069-70(114:2025-30)
>>National Defence Act, DNA Identification Act and Criminal Code (amdt.)(Bill S-10), 6751-2(96:1040-50)
>>National Defence and Veterans Affairs Standing Committee, M. (Laurin), 3831(54:1100)
>>National Defence Department, o.q., 6764(96:1140-5)
>>National Hockey League (NHL), 6072(85:1145)
>>National Marine Day, S.O. 31, 739-40(12:1410)
>>National missile defence system, 6322-3(88:1910-5)
>>>o.q., 4773(65:1455), 6337(89:1455), 6405(90:1445-50)
>>Natural gas, M. (Laliberte), 6781-3(96:1335-45)
>>New Democratic Party, 6072(85:1150)
>>Nisga'a Final Agreement Act (Bill C-9), 771-3(12:1730-40)
>>Nuclear energy, 1393(22:1625)
>>Organ donations
>>>Petition, 7764(111:1210), 8640(122:1010)
>>>S.O. 31, 6955-6(99:1410)
>>Parliamentarians' Code of Conduct Act (Bill C-226), 274(5:1505), 3109-11(41:1805-15), 3116-7(41:1850-5)
>>Pay equity, 6073(85:1155)
>>Peace, 967-8(16:1030-40)
>>Peacekeeping, 9201(130:2005)
>>Persian Gulf War (1991), 6008-9(83:1905-10)
>>>o.q., 3678(51:1455), 6337(89:1455)
>>Pesticides, o.q., 7759-60(111:1145)
>>Pharmacare, 6072(85:1145), 7063(100:1700)
>>Police, 8656(122:1155-200)
>>Ports, S.O. 31, 2989(40:1410)
>>Postal workers, petition, 5412(74:1520)
>>Procedure
>>>Bills, Government, 9324(133:1010)
>>>Bills, Private Members' Public, 3111(41:1815)
>>>Members' remarks, 830-1(13:1510-5)
>>>Question and comment period, 290(5:1650)
>>>Speeches, 6071(85:1140), 8655(122:1150)
>>Public Service, 3118(41:1900-5), 4017-8(56:1845-50)
>>>o.q., 700(11:1455), 880(14:1200)
>>Public Service pensions, 6073(85:1155), 8551-2(120:1235-45)
>>References see Halifax West constituency--Constituents; Royal Canadian Legion--Halifax West constituency
>>Royal Canadian Legion, 8552-3(120:1245-50)
>>Scholarships and bursaries, 6071(85:1135)
>>Senators, 274(5:1505)
>>Senior citizens, 6072(85:1145)
>>Shipbuilding industry, 1402(22:1730), 6071(85:1140)
>>Sierra Leone, 8655(122:1155)
>>Social development, 968(16:1035)
>>Social programs, 6070(85:1135)
>>Space technology industry, 967(16:1030)
>>Students, 6071(85:1135)
>>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Limoges), 246(5:1210), 260(5:1350-5), 299(5:1745-50), 1385(22:1540), 1393(22:1625), 1395-6(22:1640), 1402(22:1730), 1404(22:1745)
>>Unemployment, 8987-8(127:1635-40)
>>Unknown Soldier, statement by Minister (Baker), 6998-9(100:1010-5)
>>Veterans, 6054-5(84:1815-20), 8551-3(120:1235-50)
>>>M. (Goldring), 3703-5(51:1750-800)
>>>o.q., 3085(41:1500), 3678(51:1455)
>>VIA Rail Canada Inc., o.q., 6148(86:1145)
>>Violence/violent offences, 8655(122:1155)
>>Weapons/arms, o.q., 3678(51:1455)
>>Witness and Spousal Protection Program Act (Bill C-223), 6050-1(84:1745-50)
Early childhood development see Children; Employment insurance--Maternity/parental leave
Early release see Parole
Earth Canada
>>
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec,
involvement, o.q., 4286(61:1455)
>>Export Development Corporation (EDC) alleged $10 million line of credit,
International Trade Minister Pettigrew role, money losing record, René Fugère
and Gilles Champagne involvement, alleged illegal activities, Royal Canadian
Mounted Police (RCMP) investigations, relationship with Prime Minister
Chrétien, etc., 4845(67:1120)
>>>Documents, tabling requested, 4348-9(62:1200)
>>>o.q., 4279-86(61:1415-55), 4343-4(62:1135-40), 5141-2(70:1415-20)
>>Petrobras of Brazil, relationship, o.q., 4344(62:1140)
Earthquakes see Nuclear energy--CANDU reactors, Exports; Taiwan; Turkey
East Asian Festival see Festivals--Renison College
East Coast Music Awards see Music
East Coast Trail
>>
Newfoundland, historic sites, nature, linking, 8337(117:1035-40)
East Gwillimbury-Georgina Community Investment Council
>>
Establishment, Human Resources Development Department role, etc., S.O. 31,
870(14:1110)
East Timor
>>
Independence from Indonesia vote victory
>>>Civic administration and security, development, Canada role, o.q.,
1252(20:1455), 1451(23:1455)
>>>Humanitarian assistance request, Canada response, o.q., 26(2:1445),
205-6(4:1135), 615(10:1445)
>>>Progress report, o.q., 747(12:1450)
>>>United Nations peacekeeping operations, Canadian Armed Forces
participation, 4195(59:1840)
>>>>Delays, o.q., 205-6(4:1135)
>>>>Hercules aircraft failures, o.q., 27(2:1450)
>>>>HMCS Protecteur, role, tribute, S.O. 31, 4336(62:1100)
>>>>Petition, 1501(24:1205)
>>Indonesian regime, crimes against humanity, prosecution, Canada position,
4195(59:1835-40), 7907(113:1210-5)
>>>o.q., 1252(20:1450)
>>See also Land mines (anti-personnel mines)--Banning, Claymore mines
Easter, Wayne (Lib.--Malpeque)
- >>Agri-food industry, 2705(37:1220)
>>Agriculture, 2709-10(37:1250)
>>>S.O. 31, 4868(67:1400)
>>Airlines, M. on supply (Duceppe), 847(13:1700)
>>Canada Elections Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 2294(36:1535)
>>Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), S.O. 31, 6810(97:1400)
>>Cudmore, Barry, S.O. 31, 1487(24:1055)
>>Estimates, M. (Robillard), 2705(37:1220), 2709(37:1250)
>>Fisheries, M. (Dhaliwal), 95-7(2:2235-50)
>>Fisheries and Oceans Standing Committee, 3006(40:1540), 3041(41:1045), 3144(42:1200-5), 5411(74:1510), 6026(84:1510), 7461-2(107:1505)
>>Gleave, Alfred Pullen, 1055(17:1520)
>>Health care system, M. on supply (McDonough), 7029(100:1335)
>>Human Resources Development Department, M. on supply (Manning), 3276(44:1650), 3278(44:1705)
>>Laughlan, Urban, S.O. 31, 9330(133:1055)
>>MacLaughlan, Wade, S.O. 31, 197(4:1100)
>>Nisga'a Final Agreement, 687-8(11:1345-55)
>>Nisga'a Final Agreement Act (Bill C-9), 687-9(11:1345-55)
>>Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Bill C-6), 5490(75:1610)
>>Potato industry, S.O. 31, 546(9:1100)
>>Privilege (Contempt of Parliament), 3144(42:1200-5)
>>Procedure, members' remarks, 5490(75:1610)
Eastern Ontario
>>
Economic development, funding, necessity, 1280(20:1810)
Eastern Townships see Quebec--Economic development
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
>>
Public education, S.O. 31, 3174(43:1355-400)
Éco-Nature see Endangered species--Protecting species and habitat
Eco-police see Endangered species--Protecting species and habitat
École des Hautes Études commerciales
>>
MBA students, winners, The Economist Business Challenge, S.O. 31,
8538(120:1105)
École Polytechnique, Montreal, Que. see Violence/violent offences--National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Ecological Integrity Panel see National parks
Economic and social conditions see Cape Breton; Environment; Indian bands/reserves
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
>>
Cauchon, Minister see Cauchon--References
>>Estimates see Estimates--1999-2000, Supplementary (A), Industry Department
>>Internal audits, findings, Auditor General role, government response,
changes, international standard ISO 9002 certification, etc., o.q.,
5252-3(72:1415-20), 5255-9(72:1430-50)
>>Outaouais region funding, S.O. 31, 6440(91:1100)
>>Small, medium business program, internal audit findings, etc., o.q.,
5255(72:1430), 5260(72:1455)
>>Spending, mandate, 7833(112:1605), 7836(112:1620)
>>See also Earth Canada;
Gaspé--Economic conditions--Economic development;
Multimedia industry--Quebec;
Transitional jobs fund--North Bay, Ont.
Economic policy
>>
Canadian Alliance economic statement, o.q., 9219-20(131:1450-5)
>>Government policy, vision, lack, 5797-8(80:1535-40), 5846(81:1240)
>>Keynesian, 5773(80:1320)
>>Political factors, 5773(80:1320)
>>Socialistic, condemning, 5773-4(80:1320-5)
>>See also Fiscal policy;
Monetary policy;
Trade--Government economic policies
Economic regions see Employment insurance economic regions
Economic sciences see Nobel prizes
Economic sovereignty see Canadian sovereignty
Economic statement and budget update see Budget 2000 Mini Budget
Economist, The see Budget deficit--Elimination, Progressive Conservative government (Mulroney), Reasons
Economy, economic conditions/development
>>
Balance of payments, current account surplus, record level, 9225(131:1525)
>>Budget 2000 plan, four elements, 4101(58:1605)
>>Consumer and business confidence, increase, 4100(58:1600)
>>Dynamic, building, 2-3(1:1600)
>>Financial statements
>>>1999, Financial statement, Finance Minister Paul Martin economic and fiscal
update, November 1999, 3101-2(41:1655), 3107(41:1750)
>>>>See also Agriculture--Farm income crisis, Martin;
Budget 2000--Pre-budget consultations, Finance Standing Committee role
>>>1999-2000, Finance Minister Paul Martin, Annual Financial Report of the
Government of Canada Fiscal Year 1999-2000, making outside House of
Commons, 8413-4(118:1500-10)
>>>See also Budget 2000 Mini Budget
>>Government 1993 plan, success, 4101(58:1605)
>>Government role, providing environment for growth, 3(1:1600), 48(2:1710),
244-8(5:1200-20), 7647-8(109:1710-5)
>>Growth
>>>20th consecutive quarter, 9225(131:1525)
>>>Capital investment, requirement, 7848(112:1745)
>>>Forecasts, 3101-2(41:1655), 9225(131:1530)
>>>International comparison, G-7 countries, etc., 3014(40:1630),
4100(58:1600), 4185(59:1725), 5279(72:1700), 5283(72:1730), 5773(80:1320),
6417(90:1615), 7648(109:1720), 7876(112:2110), 9123(130:1105)
>>>Nine years uninterrupted, 5774(80:1325)
>>>Poverty, increasing, 7642(109:1635)
>>>Productivity, increasing, 7848(112:1745)
>>>Quebec, success, 7849(112:1755)
>>>Rate, 4146(59:1320), 5428(74:1705), 6417(90:1615)
>>>Statistics Canada report, August 1999, S.O. 31, 866(14:1055)
>>>Taxation policies, relationship, 3089(41:1530), 5774-5(80:1325-50),
6062-3(85:1035), 7306(104:1715), 7848(112:1740)
>>>>International comparison, 4137-8(59:1225)
>>>Trillion dollar mark, surpassing, 4100(58:1600)
>>>United States economy, responsible, 9259(132:1025)
>>>See also Capital gains tax--Reducing;
Dollar exchange rate--Decline;
Government expenditures--Reduction;
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)--Increase
>>Improvement, 190(4:1010), 1078(17:1755), 3101-2(41:1650-5),
3106-7(41:1745-5), 5224(72:1110), 5226-7(72:1125-30), 5234(72:1220-5),
5243(72:1325), 5268(72:1545), 5422(74:1625-30), 5453-4(75:1200-20),
6667(94:1910), 9225(131:1525-6)
>>>o.q., 6763(96:1140)
>>>Progressive Conservative government (Mulroney) responsibility,
7648(109:1720), 8935(127:1045)
>>>>o.q., 7705-6(110:1455)
>>Innovation, role
>>>Budget 2000 Mini Budget statement, 9226-7(131:1530-5)
>>>Budget 2000 statement, 4101(58:1605), 4108(58:1705), 6029(84:1525)
>>International comparison, 3052(41:1130), 3071-2(41:1345-50)
>>>Asian economy, improving, 6421(90:1650), 6426(90:1725)
>>>Latin American economy, improving, 6421(90:1650)
>>International competitiveness factor, 3072-3(41:1355), 3089(41:1530),
6373(90:1120)
>>>Budget 2000, relationship, 5418-9(74:1600), 6121(85:1720)
>>>Taxation role, etc., 6035-6(84:1605-10), 7445(107:1330)
>>>>o.q., 8675(122:1415)
>>>>See also Corporate income tax--International competitiveness factor;
Transportation--International competitiveness of industry
>>Liberal government (Chrétien)
>>>Mismanagement, 6379(90:1200)
>>>Policies, benefits, 7848(112:1745)
>>>>o.q., 6206(87:1430)
>>>>S.O. 31, 3563-4(49:1405), 3596(50:1410), 3668(51:1405)
>>>>See also Economy, economic conditions/development--Progressive Conservative
government (Mulroney) impact
>>Prime Ministers' performance, McGill University study, Mulroney/J. Chrétien
ratings, 7442-3(107:1310-5), 7683-4(110:1235-45)
>>>o.q., 7704(110:1445-50)
>>Problems, international comparison, etc., S.O. 31, 3133(42:1110)
>>Progressive Conservative government (Mulroney) impact, 7683-4(110:1235-45),
7999(113:2240)
>>>Liberal government (Chrétien) improving, S.O. 31, 3365(46:1410)
>>>See also Economy, economic conditions/development--Improvement
>>Royal Bank of Canada report, o.q., 265(5:1415)
>>Underperforming, 4149(59:1345), 7638(109:1605)
>>United States economy
>>>Comparison, 3060-1(41:1235)
>>>>Public policy differences factor, 7431(107:1140)
>>>Relationship, 5282(72:1725), 5422(74:1630)
>>Wealthy, power, government balancing role, 4181(59:1700)
>>See also Aboriginal peoples/communities;
Atlantic provinces;
Budget surplus;
Cape Breton;
Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO)--Privatization;
Dollar exchange rate--Decline;
Eastern Ontario;
Gaspé;
Globalization, global economy/marketplace;
Government revenues--Increasing;
Greenhouse gas emissions (climate change/global warming)--Increase;
Job creation;
Knowledge-based economy;
Montreal, Que.;
Northwest Territories;
Ontario;
Quebec;
Regions;
Rural development;
Taxation;
Technology--New technologies;
Toronto, Ont.--Greater Toronto Area
EcoSummit 2000 see Environment; Water pollution
Ecosystems see Environment
Ecotourism see Tourism industry
EDC see Export Development Corporation (EDC)
Edelstein, Lawrence see Child pornography--Possession offence
Edid-Ul Adha
>>
Festival of Islam, S.O. 31, 5398(74:1400)
Editorial projects see Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council--Grants for research on editorial projects
Edmonton, Alta. see Child pornography--Possession offence, Edelstein; Meningitis; Penitentiaries--Grierson Centre
Edmonton East constituency
>>
Renaming Edmonton Centre East constituency, 4214(60:1530)
>>>See also Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-449);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-473)
Edmonton North District Area Council Two see National Volunteer Week
Edmunston, N.B. see VIA Rail Canada Inc.
EDS Systemhouse see Cape Breton--Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) role
Education
>>
Aboriginal peoples/communities
>>>Aboriginal Healing Foundation, Manitoba abuse victims, funding, lack, o.q.,
5528(76:1155)
>>>Drop-out rate, 6381(90:1215)
>>>Federal funds, accountability, 6083-4(85:1300-10)
>>>>Auditor General's concerns, etc., 6381-2(90:1215-20)
>>>Federal government role, expenditures, 6042(84:1655), 6083(85:1305),
6381(90:1215)
>>>Funding agreements, lack, 6083-4(85:1305-10)
>>>Residential schools (boarding schools), federal government responsibility,
compensation, sharing with churches
>>>>Anglican Church of Canada, financial impact, 9284(132:1325)
>>>>Courts, litigation, preventing reconciliation
>>>>>o.q., 8810-2(124:1450-5), 8968(127:1425-30), 9343(133:1155-200)
>>>>>S.O. 31, 8673-4(122:1410)
>>>>S.O. 31, 4815(66:1110), 8538(120:1105)
>>>Special needs students, Indian Affairs and Northern Development Department,
expenditures, accountability, lack, 6083(85:1305), 6084(85:1320),
6381(90:1215)
>>>>o.q., 6447-8(91:1135)
>>>System, reform, necessity, 6085(85:1320), 9310(132:1635)
>>>See also Public Accounts Standing Committee--Reports, Fourteenth
>>Arts education, importance, national symposium, "Sharing the Vision",
addressing, S.O. 31, 3073(41:1355)
>>Budget 1998
>>>Education budget, 5798(80:1540)
>>>See also Education--Funding, federal;
Students--Graduates
>>Canadian opportunities strategy measures, 3053(41:1135), 4103(58:1620)
>>Cape Breton
>>>Employment role, multimedia products, etc., 1269(20:1655)
>>>Victoria county, N.S., enrolment, funding, effects, 7501(107:1945)
>>Drop-out rate, 518-9(8:1625-30), 6377(90:1145)
>>>See also Education--Aboriginal peoples/communities
>>English/French, second language, Goods and Services Tax (GST), exemption,
7840-1(112:1655)
>>Funding, federal
>>>Budget 1998, relationship, 4137(59:1220)
>>>Budget 2000 measures, 4134(59:1200), 6064(85:1045)
>>>>See also Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST)--Funding, increase
>>>Budget 2000 Mini Budget measures, 9227(131:1535-40)
>>>Cutbacks, 3070(41:1335), 3091-2(41:1550), 9257(132:1015)
>>>Health care system, diversion, 7467(107:1540)
>>>Increasing, 5843(81:1220), 7649(109:1720)
>>>New Democratic Party proposals, 8098(115:1135)
>>>Provinces accountability for spending, 5234-5(72:1225-30)
>>>Voucher system, provincial autonomy, Canadian Alliance proposal,
8096(115:1125)
>>>See see Government expenditures--New;
Government grants/subsidies--Expenditures, Reallocating
>>Funding, provincial, Quebec, eight times more than federal government,
5237(72:1240)
>>Importance, innovation factor, etc., Budget 2000 Mini Budget statement,
9226-7(131:1530-40)
>>Lifelong learning, importance, 3053(41:1135)
>>Multimedia learning content, 4(1:1600)
>>>See also Education--Cape Breton
>>Ontario, one school system, maintaining, petition, 5412(74:1520)
>>Priority, 6080(85:1240)
>>Provincial jurisdiction, federal intrusion
>>>Foundations, trusts, use, 5237(72:1240), 5239(72:1255)
>>>See also Education--Skills and knowledge
>>Quality, standards
>>>International, 6078(85:1230)
>>>Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries,
comparison, S.O. 31, 3848(54:1410)
>>Reform, system, necessity, 5235(72:1230)
>>Skills and knowledge, national action plan, government, public-private sector
organizations, development through Sectoral Councils, 245(5:1205)
>>>Jurisdiction, federal intrusion, o.q., 25(2:1440)
>>>Throne Speech statement, 3(1:1600), 54-5(2:1755)
>>Student exchange programs
>>>Attaguttaaluk High School, Igloolik, Nunavut--Winnipeg, Man. exchange
trip, S.O. 31, 6329(89:1410)
>>>Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay, Nunavut-Hillcrest High School, Ottawa, Ont.,
S.O. 31, 3302-3(45:1405)
>>>Kimmirut, Nunavut-Montreal, Que., exchange, benefits, S.O. 31,
818-9(13:1405)
>>>Peterborough, Ont.-Quebec, students summer exchange, S.O. 31, 6704(95:1410)
>>Teacher exchange, Nunavut-Bruce--Grey constituency, S.O. 31, 3930(55:1405)
>>World Trade Organization (WTO), Seattle, WA meeting, relationship
>>>Equality promotion role, Canadian position, 1109(18:1240)
>>>o.q., 1754(28:1425)
>>>Public education system, threatened, potential privatization, etc.,
1093(18:1045), 1095-6(18:1105), 1108(18:1230-5)
>>>See also World Trade Organization (WTO)--Seattle, WA meeting, General
Agreement on Trade in Services
>>See also Copyright--Photocopying;
Developing countries--Children;
Disabled and handicapped persons--Study grants;
Immigration/immigrants;
Indian bands/reserves--Aboriginal students;
Millennium scholarship fund;
National Standards for Education Act (Bill C-382);
Public education;
Registered education savings plan (RESPs);
Take Our Children to Work Day
Education Benefits Act (Bill C-491)--Peric
>>
First reading, 8075-6(115:0915)
>>See also Education, post-secondary--Children and spouses of deceased federal
enforcement officials
Education, post-secondary
>>
Accessibility/affordability, 1401(22:1720)
>>>Aboriginal peoples, ensuring, 6089(85:1355)
>>>Assistance, providing, 3107(41:1750)
>>>Canada Student Loans Program, S.O. 31, 5357(73:1405)
>>>Ensuring for future generations, 6089(85:1355)
>>>Government strategy
>>>>o.q., 6959(99:1425-30)
>>>>Priority status, increasing, S.O. 31, 2060(33:1405)
>>>>Quebec students, benefitting, 9110(129:1805)
>>>>Throne Speech statement, 3(1:1600)
>>>Single parents, grants, o.q., 1245(20:1420)
>>>Interest rates, increase, impact, o.q., 6058-9(99:1425)
>>>Ireland example, economic benefits, etc., 5274(72:1625), 7467(107:1540),
8881(119:1315), 8982(127:1555-600)
>>>National standard, establishing, 5268(72:1540-5)
>>>>S.O. 31, 1441(23:1400-5)
>>>o.q., 2065(33:1425)
>>>University research chairs, allocation, unfair concentration, impact, o.q.,
7933(113:1455)
>>>See also Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO)--Privatization,
Workers, Children
>>Children and spouses of deceased federal enforcement officials, funding,
8075-6(115:0915)
>>>See also Education Benefits Act (Bill C-491)
>>Federal government priority, 5419(74:1605)
>>Funding, federal, 1271(20:1705), 3091(41:1545)
>>>Budget 2000 not addressing crisis, 5267(72:1535)
>>>Increasing, 5267-8(72:1540)
>>>Restoring, request, 6046(84:1725)
>>>>o.q., 4040(57:1200), 4394(63:1455), 8607-8(121:1450)
>>>>Petition, 4881(67:1505)
>>>See also Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST)--Funding;
Education, post-secondary--Tuition fees
>>Funding, provincial, per capita, Ontario lowest in Canada, 4236(60:1755)
>>Graduates, number, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) countries, comparison, S.O. 31, 4200(60:1400)
>>Income tax measures
>>>Education tax credit, base amount, increasing from $200 to $400 per month,
Budget 2000 Mini Budget measure, 9227(131:1540), 9258-9(132:1020-35),
9264-5(132:1100), 9284(132:1325)
>>>Incentives, o.q., 6149(86:1150)
>>Liberal arts and sciences, importance, Ontario Progressive Conservative
government (Harris), high technology education funding priority,
short-sighted, S.O. 31, 5968(83:1400)
>>Private universities, Ontario Progressive Conservative government (Harris),
proposal, two tier education, government position, o.q.,
>>Quality, ensuring for future generations, 6089(85:1355)
>>Quebec, out of province students, higher tuition fees, discrimination, S.O.
31, 820-1(13:1415)
>>Sault College, Algoma University, graduates, congratulating, S.O. 31,
8011(114:1400)
>>Tuition fees
>>>Abolishing, budget surplus use, 8425(118:1610)
>>>British Columbia freezing, 5268(72:1540)
>>>Federal funding reduction, impact, 4135(59:1210)
>>>Free, providing, OECD countries example, 569(9:1305)
>>>Increases, impact, 3615(50:1650), 4135(59:1210), 4235(60:1750),
5275(72:1635), 9239(131:1710)
>>>Lowering, 3107(41:1750), 7647(109:1705), 9240(131:1715)
>>>>Budget 2000 provisions, lack, 6070-1(85:1135-40)
>>>>>o.q., 4164(59:1500)
>>>Ontario, highest in Canada, 4236(60:1755)
>>>United States, comparison, 7647(109:1705)
>>>See also Education, post-secondary--Quebec;
Students--Debt load
>>See also Child support payments--Age of majority children;
Internet/information highway--Government information and services;
Universities and colleges
Education tax credit see Education, post-secondary--Income tax measures
Edwards, Dan see Salmon, Pacific--Fraser River, Sockeye crisis
Edwards, Henrietta Muir see "Famous Five"
Eggleton, Hon. Arthur C. (Lib.--York Centre; Minister of National Defence)
- >>Agriculture, o.q., 2701(37:1150), 3573(49:1455)
>>Canadian Armed Forces, 1384-6(22:1525-40), 1387-8(22:1550), 9195-6(130:1920-5)
>>>o.q., 1001-2(16:1435), 1006(16:1500), 1375-6(22:1440), 1450-1(23:1450-5), 1947(31:1430-5), 3084(41:1455), 3426(47:1155), 3678-9(51:1500), 3856(54:1450), 4161(59:1450), 5668(78:1450), 5788(80:1440), 6102(85:1500), 6582(93:1425), 6586-7(93:1450), 6629(94:1425-30), 6632-4(94:1445-55), 6765(96:1150), 6901(98:1450), 7279(104:1425), 7365-7(105:1445-55), 7560-1(108:1500), 7627(109:1455), 9161(130:1500)
>>Canadian Tourism Commission Act (Bill C-5), 7826(112:1520)
>>Children, o.q., 5001(69:1440)
>>Collège militaire de Saint-Jean, o.q., 8971(127:1440)
>>Dallaire, LGen Roméo, o.q., 6024(84:1450-5)
>>Defence equipment, 1385-6(22:1535), 9196(130:1925)
>>>o.q., 27(2:1450), 1450(23:1450), 1684(27:1500), 1754-5(28:1430), 3677-9(51:1450-500), 4287(61:1500), 5716(79:1455), 6406-7(90:1450-5), 6707(95:1425), 6711-2(95:1445-55), 7038-9(100:1425-30), 7043(100:1450), 7284(104:1455), 7815(112:1425), 7932(113:1450), 8677(122:1430), 8730(123:1500), 8971(127:1440), 9075(129:1425)
>>>qu., 3214(44:1015)
>>Defence expenditures, o.q., 1002(16:1435), 7626(109:1450)
>>Defence policy, o.q., 7626(109:1450)
>>East Timor, o.q., 27(2:1450), 205-6(4:1135)
>>Ethiopia and Eritrea, M. (Manley), 9195-6(130:1915-25)
>>Foreign policy, 1385(22:1530), 1386-7(22:1540-5)
>>Homeless, o.q., 827(13:1450), 2951(39:1425)
>>Immigration/immigrants, o.q., 1871(30:1455)
>>Income Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 1999 (Bill S-3), 6769(96:1210)
>>Kosovo, o.q., 504(8:1455), 7555(108:1430)
>>Land mines (anti-personnel mines), o.q., 3678(51:1255)
>>Marine Liability Act (S-17), 7462(107:1510)
>>Middle East, o.q., 5893(82:1450), 5978(83:1450)
>>National Defence Act (amdt.--non-deployment of persons under the age of 18 years to theatres of hostilities)(Bill S-18), 7462(107:1510)
>>National Defence Department
>>>o.q., 347(6:1435-40), 394(7:1440-5), 5202(71:1155)
>>>qu., 4216(60:1540)
>>National missile defence system, o.q., 6211(87:1450), 6337(89:1455), 6405-6(90:1450), 6765(96:1150)
>>Nuclear weapons, o.q., 1182(19:1120-5)
>>Parc Downsview Park Inc., o.q., 9217(131:1435)
>>Peacekeeping, 1385(22:1535), 9195(130:1915)
>>Persian Gulf War (1991), o.q., 505(8:1455), 3678(51:1500), 6337-8(89:1455)
>>Sales Tax and Excise Tax Amendments Act, 1999 (Bill C-24), 7837(112:1625)
>>Search and rescue, o.q., 5203(71:1155-200)
>>Sierra Leone, o.q., 6631-2(94:1445), 6899(98:1440), 6901(98:1450)
>>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Limoges), 1384-8(22:1525-30)
>>Veterans, o.q., 3678(51:1455), 9079(129:1450)
Eggs see Poultry industry
EgyptAir see Aircraft crashes
EH-101 see Defence equipment--Helicopters
Ekati mine see Diamond mining industry--Northwest Territories
Elaho Valley see National parks--Stoltmann National Park
Elcock, Ward see Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)--Director
Eldorado Nuclear Limited see Cameco Corporation--Historical background; Nuclear waste
Eldorado Nuclear Limited Reorganization and Divestiture Act and Petro-Canada
Public Participation Act (amdt.)(Bill C-39)--Minister of Natural Resources
(Goodale)
>>
First reading, 8027(114:1525)
>>Second reading, 8815-26(124:1520-635), agreed to, on division,
8826(124:1635)
>>Natural Resources and Government Operations Standing Committee, referral,
8826(124:1635)
>>See also Cameco Corporation passim;
Gasoline--Prices;
Nuclear weapons--Canadian position;
Petro-Canada passim
Elected officials see Income tax
Elections
>>
1993 election campaign see Government grants/subsidies--Saint-Maurice
constituency
>>1997 election see Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)--Expenditures
>>2000 election campaign
>>>Civility, courtesy, S.O. 31, 9334(133:1110)
>>>o.q., 9081(129:1455)
>>>Reasons, 8661(122:1230)
>>>S.O. 31, 8722(123:1410)
>>Aboriginal peoples, 1960, voting first time, 3470-1(48:1235)
>>Advertising
>>>Blackout periods, 48 hours prior to election day, 308(6:1030), 313(6:1100),
323(6:1205), 325(6:1220), 2262(36:1205), 3472(48:1245), 3477(48:1325),
4022(57:1010)
>>>Election day, prohibiting, 308(6:1030)
>>>Government
>>>>Prohibiting three months prior to election date, 2308(36:1710)
>>>>Propaganda, taxpayers paying, advantage to governing
party, 317(6:1125-30), 2262(36:1205), 2268(36:1250), 2291-2(36:1510),
3467(48:1215), 3473(48:1250), 3479(48:1335), 3836(54:1250)
>>>Internet, control measures, 314(6:1110)
>>>>Political party web sites, adding/deleting content 72-48 hours before
election, prohibition, 315(6:1110)
>>>Personal likeness, use without permission, 314(6:1105)
>>>See also Elections--Campaign expenses, Third party expenses
>>By-elections
>>>Calling and holding within 6 months of vacancy, Reform Party position,
318(6:1135), 327(6:1240), 2262(36:1205), 2308(36:1710), 3479(48:1335),
3835(54:1250), 4025(57:1030)
>>>Hull--Aylmer constituency, Liberal Party candidate, Marcel Proulx
>>>>Financial problems, disclosure, S.O. 31, 607(10:1405)
>>>>Victory, November 15, 1999, congratulations, S.O. 31, 1324(21:1405)
>>>Mount Royal constituency, Liberal Party candidate, Irwin Cotler, victory,
November 15, 1999, congratulations, S.O. 31, 1324(21:1405)
>>>November 15, 1999, Hull--Aylmer, Mount Royal, Saskatoon--Rosetown--Biggar,
York West, administration, Chief Electoral Officer report, tabled,
3195(43:1605)
>>>Saskatoon--Rosetown--Biggar constituency, New Democratic Party candidate,
Dennis Gruending
>>>>Parachute candidate, S.O. 31, 689(11:1400)
>>>>Victory, November 15, 1999, congratulations, S.O. 31, 1322(21:1355-400)
>>>St. John's West constituency
>>>>Hall, Frank, Canadian Alliance candidate, S.O. 31, 6578(93:1405)
>>>>Hearn, Loyola, Progressive Conservative Party candidate, victory, S.O. 31,
6893(98:1410)
>>>>S.O. 31, 3849(54:1410)
>>>Windsor--St. Clair constituency, Liberal Party victory, 1st anniversary,
S.O. 31, 6014(84:1400)
>>>York West constituency, Liberal Party candidate, Judy Sgro, victory,
November 15, 1999, congratulations, S.O. 31, 1324(21:1405)
>>>See also British Columbia;
Elections--Hours of voting
>>Campaign expenses, 2260(36:1150)
>>>$10,000 cash donation plus other services, International Trade Minister
Pettigrew receiving, not declaring, allegations of wrongdoing, appointment of
donor's spouse to National Parole Board, relationship, investigation requested,
resignation requested, 2254-6(36:1120-30), 2260(36:1150-5), 2297(36:1550)
>>>>o.q., 1869-71(30:1440-44), 1947-9(31:1435-40), 2067(33:1435-40)
>>>>See also National Parole Board--Board Member Patricia Thériault
>>>Accounting standards, adopting, 2266(36:1240)
>>>Audit fee expense limit, $1,500, increase, 308(6:1030)
>>>Limits, 2268-9(36:1255), 2291(36:1510), 2294-5(36:1530-5), 3835(54:1250),
3864(54:1545)
>>>>Adjusting using revised electors list, 4023(57:1015)
>>>>Chief Electoral Officer providing final figures before electoral writ
issued, 2308(36:1710)
>>>>Estimations, Chief Electoral Officer providing, 315(6:1110)
>>>>United States comparison, 312(6:1055-100), 2294(36:1530)
>>>Outstanding candidate filings, Chief Electoral Officer informing party
leader, 315(6:1110)
>>>Quebec, 2304-5(36:1645-50)
>>>Reimbursement of candidates and parties
>>>>30% elected women candidates, 938(15:1555), 2301-3(36:1625-30)
>>>>>See also Canada Elections Act (amdt.--reimbursement of election
expenses)(Bill C-290);
Elections--Candidates, Child care/dependent care expenses
>>>>Elimination, 784(13:1005), 2263(36:1215), 2268(36:1250), 2274(36:1335),
3479(48:1335)
>>>>>Reform Party position, 318(6:1135), 327(6:1235)
>>>>>See also Canada Elections Act (amdt.--election expenses)(Bill C-279)
>>>Self-employed persons, volunteer time, expense, calculating, removal,
2246(36:1015), 2250-6(36:1045-1135), 2270(36:1305), 3860(54:1515)
>>>Taxpayers funding, 2261(36:1200), 3866(54:1600)
>>>Third party expenses, limiting, 317(6:1130), 325(6:1225), 328(6:1245),
2261-3(36:1200-10), 2269(36:1300), 2274(36:1330-5), 2291-2(36:1510-5),
2295(36:1535-40), 2308(36:1710), 2310(36:1725), 3467(48:1215), 3472(48:1245),
3475-8(48:1310-35), 3480(48:1345), 3835-7(54:1250-300), 3865-9(54:1545-620),
3873-4(54:1645-50), 4021(57:1010), 4023(57:1015-20), 4025-7(57:1035-45)
>>>>$150,000 nationally and $3,000 per constituency, 314(6:1110), 317(6:1125),
319(6:1140), 323(6:1205), 326(6:1225-35), 2291-2(36:1510), 3478(48:1330),
3480(48:1345), 3836(54:1250), 3870(54:1620), 4023(57:1020), 4026(57:1040)
>>>>Advertising costs
>>>>>$500 or more, registration requirements, 4023(57:1020)
>>>>>Disclosure rules, 312-3(6:1055-100), 317(6:1125)
>>>>British Columbia legislation, British Columbia Supreme Court ruling,
comparison, 3465-7(48:1205-10), 3475-6(48:1305-15), 3478(48:1330-5),
3835(54:1250), 3867-8(54:1605), 4024(57:1025), 4026-7(57:1035-45)
>>>>Court decisions, government ignoring selectively, 310(6:1040),
3835-6(54:1250-5)
>>>>Gag order, stifling free speech, S.O. 31, 1242(20:1405)
>>>>Lower than those imposed on candidates or parties, 308(6:1030),
319(6:1140)
>>>>o.q., 1758(28:1445)
>>>>Reform Party position, 326(6:1235)
>>>>S.O. 31, 1748(28:1355), 1802(29:1110)
>>>>Sponsors/trusts, identification, 312(6:1100), 328(6:1245), 4023(57:1015)
>>>Voucher expense limit, $50raise from $25, 308(6:1030)
>>Campaigns, delays, different polling days, history, 2304(36:1645)
>>Canada, evolution, history, 2307-8(36:1705)
>>Canadian democratic system, world standard, 319(6:1135-40)
>>Candidates
>>>$1,000 nomination deposit
>>>>Lowering/reducing, 327(6:1235), 3479(48:1335)
>>>>Return following filing appropriate election expense returns, 15% rule,
elimination, 313(6:1100), 315(6:1115), 327(6:1240)
>>>Broadening scope/range, 3864(54:1540)
>>>Canvassing, posting of signs in multi-unit buildings, condominiums,
apartment buildings, senior citizen residences, ensuring right, 308(6:1030),
313(6:1100), 317(6:1120), 319(6:1140), 328(6:1245), 3865-6(54:1545),
4021(57:1005)
>>>Child care/dependent care expenses, reimbursable, 4022-3(57:1015)
>>>Joint candidate, two or more parties putting forward, local decision,
prohibition, 318(6:1130)
>>>Nomination papers, filing electronically, fax, 313(6:1100),
328(6:1245)
>>>Official agents, dismissal during campaign, permitting, 313(6:1100)
>>>Trust funds, encourage/assist, donor identity, 311(6:1050)
>>>Women, encouraging, financial assistance/incentives, 2265(36:1230-5),
2267(36:1245), 2268-9(36:1255), 2270(36:1310), 2300-2(36:1620-35),
3477(48:1325)
>>>>S.O. 31, 1748(28:1400)
>>>>See also Elections--Campaign expenses, Reimbursement
>>Commissioner of Elections, enforcement capabilities, strengthening,
308(6:1030)
>>Declined vote ballot paper, concept, recognition, 325(6:1225)
>>Disabled electors, not able to get to polls, elections officials visiting
home, 3022(57:1015)
>>Elections Canada/Chief Electoral Officer Office role, 327(6:1240)
>>Electronic voting, introducing, 310(6:1045), 327(6:1235), 654(11:1010),
2300(36:1615), 2308-9(36:1710), 3479(48:1335), 4022(57:1015)
>>>See also Canada Elections Act (amdt.--electronic voting)(Bill C-268)
>>Fixed date elections, establishing, 314(6:1105), 327(6:1240), 1762(28:1515),
2262(36:1210), 2265-6(36:1235), 2268(36:1250), 2277(36:1355), 2296(36:1545),
2308(36:1710), 3472-3(48:1250), 3479(48:1335), 3837-8(54:1300-10),
3864(54:1540), 3871(54:1630), 9145(130:1335), 9177(130:1645-50)
>>Government calling, 8267(116:1700), 8820(124:1550), 9145(130:1335),
9147(130:1345), 9259-60(132:1030)
>>>Day, position, o.q., 8601(121:1415)
>>>Legislation dying on Order Paper, 8933-4(127:1035), 9175-6(130:1635-45)
>>>See also Auditor General's reports--2000;
Budget 2000 Mini Budget;
Corporations--Criminal liability of corporations;
Human Resources Development Department--Auditor General's report;
Tobin, Hon. Brian--References;
Youth justice system--Reform, Legislation
>>Hours of voting
>>>Adjusting for areas not switching to daylight saving time, Saskatchewan,
308(6:1030), 313(6:1100), 315(6:1110), 319(6:1140), 325(6:1220), 328(6:1240-5),
2264-5(36:1225), 4021(57:1005)
>>>British Columbia, 3870-1(54:1626)
>>>By-elections, standardizing, 328(6:1245)
>>>Extending, 3865-6(54:1545-50)
>>Mixed number proportional system, Germany and New Zealand, examples,
309(6:1040)
>>Mobile polling stations, use, 332(6:1315)
>>One person, one vote principle, violations, Quebec provincial election,
3871-2(54:1635)
>>Permanent voters' list, Quebec establishing, Director General of Elections
role, awarded Quebec Award of Excellence in Public Administration, S.O. 31,
1751(28:1410)
>>Polling
>>>Methodologies, publication, 308(6:1030), 315(6:1110), 317(6:1125),
319(6:1140), 323-4(6:1205-20), 3466(48:1210), 3481(48:1350), 4027(57:1045-50)
>>>Restrictions, British Columbia Supreme Court striking down, 3466(48:1210),
4027(57:1045)
>>>Results
>>>>48 hour publication ban, 319(6:1140), 323-5(6:1205-20), 2261-2(36:1200-5),
2269(36:1300), 3467(48:1215), 3480-1(48:1345-50), 3837(54:1255)
>>>>>o.q., 1758(28:1445)
>>>>Blackout period, shortening, 308(6:1030)
>>>>>Exit-polls, election day, releasing, preventing, 4022(57:1010),
4024(57:1025-30), 4027-8(57:1045-50)
>>>>Full-depth analysis, releasing, 315(6:1110)
>>>Role, 317(6:1120)
>>Postal vote, mail-in ballots, fraud, etc., 3872(54:1640)
>>Pre-election spending see Budget deficit--Budget 2000, Creating;
Human Resources Development Department--Government grants and contributions,
Political partisanship;
Marine conservation areas--Legislation (Bill C-8), Marine Conservation Areas
Act (Bill C-48)(1st Sess., 36th Parl.)
>>Principles, accountability/responsibility, equity, transparency,
accessibility, 307(6:1025), 311-2(6:1050-5),
319(6:1140), 2253(36:1115),
2265(36:1230), 2301(36:1620-5), 3478(48:1330), 4023(57:1020)
>>Proportional representation system, 1716(28:1010), 2263(36:1215),
2277(36:1355), 3471(48:1240)
>>>Chrétien, Prime Minister, 1985 statement, failure to keep, 2273(36:1330)
>>>M. (Nystrom), 7067-77(100:1730-830), 9184-93(130:1805-905)
>>>>Amdt. (Dalphond-Guiral), 7077(100:1830)
>>>>Dropped to bottom of order of precedence on Order Paper, 7077(100:1835),
9193(130:1905)
>>>New Democratic Party position, 313-4(6:1105), 2266(36:1235),
2271-3(36:1315-25)
>>>See also Elections--Mixed number proportional system;
Proportional Representation Review Act (Bill C-344);
>>Referendum, conducting simultaneously, benefits, 8027(114:1525)
>>Registered district agent, auditor, role, powers, etc., 315-6(6:1115)
>>Returning Officers
>>>Assistant and Deputy Returning Officers, Poll Clerks, Chief Electoral
Officer, appointing, patronage, eliminating, 310-1(6:1040-55), 313(6:1100),
317(6:1130), 320-1(6:1150), 324(6:1215), 326(6:1235), 330(6:1255-300),
332-3(6:1315-20), 784(13:1005), 2262-4(36:1205-25), 2266-7(36:1235-45),
2276-7(36:1350-5), 2291-2(36:1510-5), 2308-9(36:1710-5), 3469-70(48:1225-30),
3472(48:1245-50), 3474(48:1305), 3476(48:1315), 3481(48:1350), 3835(54:1250),
3837-40(54:1300-15), 3861-2(54:1515-30),
3866-7(54:1550-605), 3873(54:1640-5),
3875-6(54:1700-5), 4024(57:1030), 4028-9(57:1055), 4788-9(65:1645-50)
>>>>o.q., 878-9(14:1150-200), 1331(21:1440), 1376-7(22:1445),
1758-9(28:1445-50)
>>>>Quebec comparison, 1751(28:1410), 3839(54:1310), 3875(54:1700-5)
>>>>Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing (Lortie)
recommendations, 3862(54:1525)
>>>>S.O. 31, 1748(28:1355)
>>>Right to vote, extending, 308(6:1030), 310(6:1040), 313(6:1100),
319(6:1140), 323(6:1205), 328(6:1245), 4021(57:1005)
>>>See also Canada Elections Act (amdt.--appointment of election
officers)(Bill C-278)
>>Third party expenses see Elections--Campaign expenses
>>Voter turnout, percentage, 331-2(6:1310), 2272(36:1320)
>>>Decline, 5776(80:1340)
>>>Failure to vote, assessing fines, Australia example, 331(6:1310)
>>Voters' list
>>>Eligibility, residence, proof of identification, requirement,
318(6:1130), 327(6:1235), 332-3(6:1315-25), 2292(36:1515), 3470(48:1230),
3479(48:1335)
>>>Enumeration, door-to-door, reintroducing, 313(6:1100)
>>>Personal/private information, protecting, 4022(57:1015)
>>>"Rural vouching", elimination, 313(6:1100), 316(6:1115), 328(6:1245)
>>>>Extending to all constituencies subject to conditions, 4022(57:1010)
>>>See also Elections--Permanent voters' list
>>Voters temporarily abroad, voting at embassies and consulates,
316-7(6:1120), 3865(54:1545)
>>Voting age, lowering from 18 years to 16 years of age, 314(6:1105),
321-2(6:1150-200), 324(6:1215), 2266(36:1235), 3428-9(47:1210),
3470-1(48:1235-40), 4813(66:1105)
>>>Brazil, comparison, 322(6:1200), 3470(48:1235)
>>>See also Canada Elections Act (amdt.)(Bill C-423)
>>Voting by mail, 332(6:1315)
>>See also British Columbia--Premier Ujjal Dosanjh;
Canada Elections Act;
Canada Elections Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2);
Haiti;
Indian bands/reserves;
Iran;
Northwest Territories
Elections Canada
>>
Chief Electoral Officer, appointment, approval of majority of opposition
party members in House, 2264(36:1220-5), 3469(48:1230), 3476(48:1315),
3861(54:1515), 3870(54:1620), 4788-9(65:1645-50)
>>See also Children--Rights;
Elections
Electoral boundaries
>>
Name changes see Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-317);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-397);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-445);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-449);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-455);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-456);
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-473)
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-317)--Tremblay, Stéphan
>>
First reading, 1289(21:1015)
>>Second reading, order discharged and bill withdrawn, 5842(81:1210)
>>See also Lac-Saint-Jean constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-397)--Harvey
>>
First reading, 2245(36:1005)
>>Second reading, order discharged and bill withdrawn, 5842(81:1210)
>>See also Chicoutimi constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-445)--Tremblay, Suzanne
>>
First reading, 4094(58:1510)
>>Deemed read second time and referred to Procedure and House Affairs Standing
Committee, by unanimous consent, 5841-2(81:1210)
>>>Reported, with amdts., 6339(89:1505)
>>Report stage, concurrence, deemed agreed to, 6414(90:1550)
>>Third reading, deemed agreed to, 6414(90:1550), passed.
>>Royal Assent, 8210(115A:1800). Chap. 21, S.C. 2000
>>See also Rimouski--Mitis constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-449)--Goldring
>>
First reading, 4214(60:1530)
>>Second reading, order discharged and bill withdrawn, 5842(81:1210)
>>See also Edmonton East constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-455)--Marceau
>>
First reading, 5006(69:1510)
>>Second reading, order discharged and bill withdrawn, 5842(81:1210)
>>See also Charlesbourg constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-456)--Desrochers
>>
First reading, 5006(69:1510)
>>Second reading, order discharged and bill withdrawn, 5842(81:1210)
>>See also Lotbinière constituency
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (amdt.)(Bill C-473)--Kilger
>>
Introduction, first reading, second reading, Committee of the Whole
referral, committee stage, reported, with an amdt., report stage concurrence,
third reading, agreed to, 5842(81:1215), passed.
>>Royal Assent, 8210(115A:1800). Chap. 22, S.C. 2000
>>See also Charlesbourg constituency;
Chicoutimi constituency;
Edmonton East constituency;
Lac-Saint-Jean constituency;
Lotbinière constituency
Electricity
>>
Boralex Senneterre thermal power plant, Senneterre, Que., forest industry
waste fuel, S.O. 31, 5656(78:1355)
>>Churchill River Power Project, hydro-electric project, Newfoundland and
Labrador-Quebec contract, 7468-70(107:1545-55)
>>>Negotiations, federal government financial assistance, o.q., 6025(84:1500)
>>>See also Wildlife--Newfoundland and Labrador, Protecting
>>Hydro-electric projects see Electricity--Churchill River Power
Project--Manitoba;
Occupational health and safety--Martin, Pat
>>Manitoba, northern hydro-electric project, flooding, aboriginal
peoples/communities, economic, environmental impact, 8745-6(123:1625-30)
>>Sumas, WA, natural gas power plant, Canadian air pollution impact,
government position, etc., 8342(117:1120)
>>>o.q., 8376(117:1510-5), 8547-8(120:1150)
>>>S.O. 31, 8539(120:1110)
>>See also Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO)--Privatization;
Corporate income tax--Manufacturing and processing tax credit;
Nuclear energy
Electronic commerce see Internet/information highway
Electronic documents see Canada Gazette--Electronic publication; Courts; Health care system--Patients' health; Internet/information highway--Electronic commerce--Personal information, Legislation; Statutes of Canada--Electronic publication
Electronic post office see Canada Post Corporation--Internet
Electronic signatures see Internet/information highway
Electronic transactions see Internet/information highway--Electronic commerce
Electronic voting see Elections; House of Commons--Votes
Elizabeth Fry Society see Correctional Service of Canada--Attitude; Homolka, Karla
Elk Island National Park see National parks
Ellesmere Island see National parks--Nunavut Territory
Elley, Reed (Ref.--Nanaimo--Cowichan; CA--Nanaimo--Cowichan as of March 27, 2000)
- >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 732-3(11:1820-5)
>>Blood, o.q., 5715(79:1450-5)
>>Budget 2000, M. for approval (Martin, Paul), 4226(60:1640-5)
>>Budget surplus, 1620(26:1315)
>>Canada Elections Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 2310-1(36:1725), 3837-9(54:1300-10)
>>Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST), 5329-30(73:1050-5)
>>Canada Health Care, Early Childhood Development and Other Social Services Funding Act (Bill C-45), 9126-9(130:1125-45)
>>Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 8111(115:1310)
>>Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act (Bill C-13), 1612(26:1215), 1617-20(26:1300-20), 3975-6(56:1230-5), 5329-32(73:1045-110)
>>Canadian Tourism Commission Act (Bill C-5), 2010-3(32:1625-50)
>>Capital punishment, 3946(55:1540)
>>Child pornography, 3838(54:1305)
>>>Petition, 4215(60:1530)
>>Criminal Code (amdt.--wearing of war decorations)(Bill C-334), 8219-20(116:1155)
>>Department of Health Act (amdt.--genetically modified food)(Bill C-434), 3946(55:1540)
>>Drug/substance abuse, M. for Production of Papers, 7290(104:1520)
>>Education, o.q., 8810(124:1450), 8812(124:1455)
>>Elections, 2310(36:1725), 3838(54:1305-10)
>>Employment insurance, M. (Godin, Y.), 6610-1(93:1740-5)
>>Employment Insurance Act (amdt.)(Bill C-44), 8976(127:1510)
>>Family, 5878-9(82:1325-35)
>>Finance Standing Committee, M. (Boudria), 889(14:1305)
>>Food
>>>M. on supply (Alarie), 6249(88:1020), 6255-9(88:1105-25)
>>>o.q., 876(14:1145), 2068(33:1445)
>>>Petitions, 1415(23:1025), 3611(50:1635)
>>>S.O. 31, 197(4:1055)
>>Government departments, boards, agencies and commissions, M. on supply (Ablonczy), 5626-8(78:1030-5), 5629(78:1045)
>>Government grants/subsidies, 3574(49:1505)
>>Health, o.q., 2998(40:1455)
>>Health care system, 1612(26:1215), 1620(26:1315), 3975(56:1230), 4226(60:1645), 5329-31(73:1045-100), 9126-9(130:1130-45)
>>>M. on supply (Mills, B.), 8111-5(115:1310-30)
>>>o.q., 6633(94:1455)
>>>S.O. 31, 5660(78:1410)
>>Hepatitis C, S.O. 31, 2277-8(36:1355-400), 3848(54:1410), 5255-6(73:1400), 6495(92:1400-5)
>>Hospitals, 8111-2(115:1310-5)
>>Human Resources Development Department, 5627-8(78:1030-5)
>>>o.q., 7142(102:1430), 8126(115:1435)
>>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Bill C-31), 6222(87:1610-5), 6598-602(93:1615-40)
>>Immigration/immigrants, 6222(87:1600-5), 6599-602(93:1615-40)
>>Income tax, 4226(60:1640)
>>Indian Act, 754(12:1530)
>>Indian bands/reserves, 732(11:1820)
>>>o.q., 6817(97:1430)
>>Legislation, 3837-8(54:1305)
>>Liberal government (Chrétien), 179(3:1730), 3975-6(56:1225-35)
>>>S.O. 31, 6809(97:1355)
>>Marine Conservation Areas Act (Bill C-8), 1699-700(27:1635-40)
>>Marriage, 5877-9(82:1325-35)
>>>Petitions, 5624(78:1010), 5937(83:1015), 6214(87:1510)
>>Members of Parliament, 3838(54:1305)
>>Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act (Bill C-23), 5877-9(82:1325-35)
>>Music, S.O. 31, 4199(60:1400)
>>Naturopathic medicine, petitions, 4215(60:1530), 6507(92:1505)
>>Nisga'a Final Agreement
>>>M. on supply (Scott, M.), 1589(25:1810)
>>>o.q., 555(9:1140), 1636(26:1450)
>>>S.O. 31, 1986(32:1405)
>>Nisga'a Final Agreement Act (Bill C-9), 732-3(11:1820-5), 754(12:1525-605), 2039-40(33:1130-40), 2221(35:1825), 2235-7(35:1825), 2239(35:1825)
>>Parks Canada Agency, 1699-700(27:1635-40)
>>Political process, 3837-8(54:1300-5)
>>Postal workers, petition, 3611(50:1635)
>>Procedure
>>>Government Orders, 8976(127:1510)
>>>Members' remarks, 889(14:1305), 3574(49:1505)
>>>Question and comment period, 5629(78:1045)
>>Referendum Act (amdt.)(Bill C-435), 3946(55:1540)
>>Same-sex couples, petition, 5937(83:1015)
>>Taxation
>>>Petition, 560(9:1205)
>>>S.O. 31, 8847(126:1400)
>>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Limoges), 179(3:1730)
>>Tourism industry, 2010-11(32:1625-35)
>>Water buffalo, S.O. 31, 9150(130:1400)
>>Youth Criminal Justice Act (Bill C-3), 1438-9(23:1345-55)
Elliott Lake see Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO)--Privatization, Economic development
Elton, David and Brodi McDonald
>>
Heroism, drowned saving Barbara Clement, death, tribute, S.O. 31,
5252(72:1410-5)
Emancipation Day Act, 1999 (Bill C-282)--Obhrai
>>
First reading, 881(14:1205)
>>See also Slavery--Commonwealth
Embassies and consulates
>>
Algeria, Canadian embassy, staff quarters, signing "unconventional lease",
payment in French francs instead of Algerian dinars, under-the-table payments,
o.q., 7143-4(102:1435-40)
>>Canadian missions abroad, facilities, expenditures, exceeding Treasury Board
guidelines, o.q., 2701(37:1150)
>>France, Canadian embassy see Arts and culture--Call girl exhibit
>>Philippines, Canadian consular offices, opening, 50th anniversary, S.O. 31,
2109(34:1100)
>>See also Elections--Voters temporarily abroad;
Trade;
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of--Belgrade
Embracing Change in the Federal Public Service see Public Service--Visible minorities, Task force
Emergencies/disasters see Natural disasters
Emergency debates (Adjournment motions under S.O. 52)
>>
Organized crime, motorcycle gangs, combatting, legislative strategy (MacKay),
application accepted, 8255-6(116:1525-35)
>>>M., 8279-331(116:1830-2440), agreed to, 8331(116:2440)
Emergency debates, requests/applications (Adjournment motions under S.O. 52)
>>
Access to Information Commissioner, right to investigate, constitutional
challenge, Privy Council Office participation
>>>(Gauthier), 9120(130:1045-50), taking under advisement, 9120-1(130:1050),
emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 9173(130:1625)
>>>(Gauthier), 9224-5(131:1520), emergency requirements/criteria not met, not
accepted, 9225(131:1520)
>>Agriculture, farm income crisis, federal aid
>>>(Borotsik), emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted,
3951(55:1700-5), 9084-5(129:1515-20)
>>>(Hilstrom), emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted,
30-1(2:1510-5), 9084-5(129:1515-20)
>>>(Proctor), emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted,
30-1(2:1510-5)
>>Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), regional programming, protection
>>>Rabinovich, Robert, President, Canadian Heritage Standing Committee,
appearance, confirming cutbacks, (Muise), emergency requirements/criteria not
met, not accepted, 8034-5(114:1605)
>>>Unanimous consent denied, 5752(80:1015)
>>Cape Breton, economic and social conditions (Mancini), emergency
requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 3614(50:1640-5)
>>Child pornography, possession offence ruled infringement of Canadian Charter
of Rights and Freedoms by British Columbia Supreme Court (Reynolds), emergency
requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 31(2:1515)
>>Child poverty, elimination by Year 2000, 10th anniversary (Davies), emergency
requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 1688(27:1525-30)
>>Defence equipment, helicopters, Sea King helicopters, Aging fleet,
replacement program, lack (Price), emergency requirements/criteria not met,
not accepted, 1688(27:1525)
>>Fisheries, aboriginal treaty rights, Burnt Church First Nation (Keddy),
emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 8452-3(119:1010)
>>Gasoline, prices, increase (St-Julien), emergency requirements/criteria not
met, not accepted, 3217-8(44:1020-5)
>>Health care system, hospital services, private for profit system
>>>Alberta establishing (Wasylycia-Leis), emergency requirements/criteria not
met, not accepted, 1564-5(25:1515)
>>>Alberta establishing, legislation (Bill-11), North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) implications (Blaikie), emergency requirements/criteria not
met, not accepted, 6365(90:1010-5)
>>Hepatitis C, tainted blood recipients, victims infected prior to 1986 and
after 1990, compensation, government refusal (Ménard), emergency
requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 280-1(5:1540-5)
>>Immigration/immigrants, people smuggling, organized crime (Benoit),
emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 115(3:1035-40)
>>Nuclear energy, CANDU reactors, MOX fuels use, disposal of United States
and Russian Federation nuclear weapons plutonium (Girard-Bujold), emergency
requirements/criteria not met, not accepted, 1088-9(18:1020)
>>Ports, Vancouver, B.C., labour dispute, Chair taking under advisement,
1256(20:1515), emergency requirements/criteria not met, not accepted,
1277(20:1750)
Emergency Preparedness Week
>>
May, 2000, S.O. 31, 6442-3(91:1110)
Emergency response personnel see Firefighters/emergency response personnel
Emergency workers see Voluntary emergency workers
Emery Collegiate Institute
>>
Shootings, February 10, 2000, student deaths, S.O. 31, 3565(49:1410)
Emigrants see Income tax--International agreements
Emissions trading see Greenhouse gas emissions (climate change/global warming)--Reducing
Emploi-Quebec see Human Resources Development Department--Government grants and contributions; Quebec--Baril
Employee stock ownership programs see Corporations
Employment
>>
Global marketplace, relationship, 2(1:1600)
>>Opportunities, information, ease of access, 135(3:1250)
>>Women, increase, government record since 1993, o.q., 1760(28:1455),
8541-2(120:1120)
>>Workplace, appropriate changes/accommodations, need, 166(3:1600)
>>Youth see Youth
>>See also Agri-food industry;
Education--Cape Breton;
International Space Station--Canadian role, Benefits;
Job creation;
Labour/workers;
Natural resource industries--Economic role;
Space technology industry--Benefits