PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (Parliamentary 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. 362-1439 concerning the Quebec Secession Reference. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-91-03;

-- No. 362-1549 concerning abortion. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545- 362-8-08;

-- No. 362-1610 concerning the Senate. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545- 362-38-12.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled "An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act".

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That all report stage motions for Bill C-8, An Act respecting marine conservation areas, standing in the name of Mr. Mark (Dauphin -- Swan River) be changed to stand in the name of Miss Grey (Edmonton North).

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Ur (Lambton -- Kent -- Middlesex), one concerning gasoline additives (No. 362-1671);

-- by Mr. Asselin (Charlevoix), one concerning oil products (No. 362-1672);

-- by Mr. Schmidt (Kelowna), one concerning pornography (No. 362- 1673) and two concerning marriage (Nos. 362-1674 and 362-1675);

-- by Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), two concerning plutonium (Nos. 362-1676 and 362-1677).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-92 on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), moved, -- That, in accordance with subsection 53(1) of the Act to extend the present laws of Canada that protect the privacy of individuals and that provide individuals with a right of access to personal information about themselves, Chapter P-21 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, this House approve the appointment of George Radwanski of Toronto, Ontario, as Privacy Commissioner for a term of seven years. (Government Business No. 12)

Debate arose thereon.

TABLING OF DOCUMENTS

By unanimous consent, Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough) laid upon the Table, -- Copy of the curriculum vitae of George Radwanski (English text only). -- Sessional Paper No. 8530-362-12.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration). (Government Business No. 12)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, October 2, 2000, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That at the conclusion of today's debate on Private Member's Motion M-259, all questions necessary to dispose of the said motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That Bill C-469, An Act to develop and provide for the publication of measures to inform Canadians about the health and well-being of people, communities and ecosystems in Canada, standing on the Order Paper in the name of Mr. Jordan (Leeds -- Grenville), stand in the name Ms. Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce -- Lachine);

That Bill C-438, An Act to amend the Competition Act (game of chance), standing on the Order Paper in the name of Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), stand in the name Ms. Torsney (Burlington);

That Bill C-230, An Act respecting a National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week, standing on the Order Paper in the name of Ms. Bulte (Parkdale -- High Park), stand in the name Ms. Carroll (Barrie -- Simcoe -- Bradford);

That Private Members' Business motion M-418, standing in the order of precedence in the name of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), stand in the name of Mr. Calder (Dufferin -- Peel -- Wellington -- Grey); and

That the Order for the second reading and the reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-457, An Act to amend the Immigration Act, standing on the Order Paper in the name of Ms. Leung (Vancouver Kingsway), be discharged and the Bill withdrawn.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That all report stage motions for Bill C-8, An Act respecting marine conservation areas, standing in the name of Mr. de Savoye (Portneuf) be changed to stand in the name of Mrs. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-8, An Act respecting marine conservation areas, as deemed reported by a committee with amendments.

Group No. 2

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 4, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 2.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 5, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 3 and 4 on page 3 with the following:

" "Minister" means the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans."

Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) for Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duhamel (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved Motion No. 6, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 15 on page 3 with the following:

"under the Parks Canada Agency Act"

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 8, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 4.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 9, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing lines 5 to 11 on page 4 with the following:

"(3) Marine conservation areas and reserves shall be managed and used in a manner that meets the needs of present and future generations."

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 10, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 5.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 11, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 25 to 27 on page 4 with the following:

"Canada, an amendment to Schedule 1 may be made adding the name and a description of the area or altering the"

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 14, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 8.

Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) for Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duhamel (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved Motion No. 15, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 36 on page 6 with the following:

"cal knowledge, including traditional aboriginal ecologi-"

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 21, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 10.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 22, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 10, be amended by replacing line 43 on page 7 with the following:

"claims agreements, aviation associations and provincial aviation councils, and with any other per-"

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 23, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 10, be amended by replacing line 4 on page 8 with the following:

"considers appropriate in a manner consistent with article 1.3.2 of the National Marine Conservation Areas Policy."

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 24, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 11.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 25, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 11, be amended by replacing line 13 on page 8 with the following:

"advisory committee of stakeholders to advise the Minister on"

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 30, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 16.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 31, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 24 on page 9 with the following:

"regulations, after consulting with the public as provided for in article 3.2.3 of the National Marine Conservation Areas Policy, consistent with international law,"

Motion No. 32 was not proceeded with.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 33, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 36 and 37 on page 10 with the following:

"recommendation of the Minister, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Natural Resources and shall be consistent with article 3.3.5 of the National Marine Conservation Areas Policy."

Motion No. 34 was not proceeded with.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 35, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 9 on page 11 with the following:

"and the Minister of Transport, following consultations with affected aviation associations and provincial aviation councils."

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 36, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by deleting lines 26 to 32 on page 11.

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 38, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 18.

Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) for Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duhamel (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved Motion No. 39, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 18, be amended by replacing lines 5 and 6 on page 12 with the following:

"appointed under the Parks Canada Agency Act whose duties include the enforce-"

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 51, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 29.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 52, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 29, be amended by replacing line 21 on page 17 with the following:

"measures to mitigate such degrada-"

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 54, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 30.1, be amended by adding after line 2 on page 18 the following:

"30.1 Any area named and described in Schedule 1 ceases to be a marine conservation area five years after the amendment is made to that Schedule adding the description of the area unless, before the expiration of the five years, another amendment to that Schedule is made altering the description of the area or continuing its existence as a marine conservation area."

Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) for Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duhamel (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved Motion No. 57, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 34, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 29 to 36 on page 18 and lines 1 to 3 on page 19 with the following:

"34. (1) Paragraph (a) of the definition "other protected heritage areas" in subsection 2(1) of the Parks Canada Agency Act is replaced by the"

(b) by replacing line 8 on page 19 with the following:

"(2) Subsection 2(1) of the Act is amended"

(c) by replacing line 14 on page 19 with the following:

"35. Subsection 5(1) of the Act is replaced"

(d) by replacing line 25 on page 19 with the following:

"36. (1) Subsection 6(1) of the Act is replaced"

(e) by replacing line 33 on page 19 with the following:

"(2) Subsection 6(3) of the Act is replaced"

(f) by replacing line 41 on page 19 with the following:

"37. Section 7 of the Act is replaced by the"

(g) by replacing line 8 on page 20 with the following:

"38. (1) Paragraphs 21(3)(b) to (d) of the Act"

(h) by replacing line 31 on page 20 with the following:

"(2) Subsection 21(4) of the Act is re-"

(i) by replacing line 40 on page 20 with the following:

"39. Section 31 of the Act is replaced by the"

(j) by replacing line 10 on page 21 with the following:

"40. Subsection 32(1) of the Act is replaced"

(k) by replacing line 29 on page 21 with the following:

"41. Part 1 of the schedule to the Act is"

(l) by deleting lines 34 to 46 on page 21 and lines 1 to 13 on page 22.

Ms. Caplan (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) for Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duhamel (Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)), moved Motion No. 58, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 35, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 14 to 22 on page 22 with the following:

"42. On the later of the coming into force of section 122 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the coming into force of this Act,"

(b) by replacing lines 30 to 32 on page 22 with the following:

"tion de ce terme à l'article 122 de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999), la mention dans cette définition de"

(c) by replacing lines 39 and 40 on page 22 with the following:

"matter listed in Schedule 5 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999."

(d) by replacing line 1 on page 23 with the following:

``tion Act, 1999, as if references in that sec- ''

(e) by replacing line 12 on page 23 with the following:

"Protection Act, 1999 applies, as authorized by"

(f) by replacing line 18 on page 23 with the following:

"Protection Act, 1999 for disposal in the waters"

(g) by replacing line 29 on page 23 with the following:

"Protection Act, 1999 does not apply; and"

(h) by replacing line 37 on page 23 with the following:

"dian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to"

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 2.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Morrison (Cypress Hills -- Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 32, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 14 to 16 on page 10 with the following:

"(j) for the control of aircraft to prevent danger or disturbances to wildlife and wildlife habitat, respecting the"

By unanimous consent, Mr. Morrison (Cypress Hills -- Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 34, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 16, be amended by deleting lines 6 to 9 on page 11.

The debate resumed on the motions in Group No. 2.

The question was put on Motions Nos. 4, 8, 10, 14, 21, 24, 30, 38, 51 and 54 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded division was deferred.

Group No. 3

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 16, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 9.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 17, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 9, be amended by replacing line 3 on page 7 with the following:

"9. (1) The Minister shall, within three years"

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 18, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 9, be amended by replacing line 13 on page 7 with the following:

"sion for ecosystem protection, academic research, recreational use, geological surveys, natural resources exploration, visitor use and any other human use and"

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 19, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 9, be amended by replacing lines 21 to 26 on page 7 with the following:

"(3) Management plans shall balance the principles of ecosystem management and the precautionary principle with considerations of the fisheries, academic research, recreational use, geological surveys and natural resources exploration."

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 20, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 9, be amended by replacing lines 29 to 31 on page 7 with the following:

"agement, marine navigation, marine safety, academic research, recreational use, geological surveys and natural resources exploration are subject to agreements between the Minister, the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Natural Resources."

Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Guay (Laurentides), moved Motion No. 49, -- That Bill C-8 be amended by deleting Clause 28.

Miss Grey (Edmonton North), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), moved Motion No. 50, -- That Bill C-8, in Clause 28, be amended by replacing line 10 on page 17 with the following:

"in evidence only with proof of the signature or"

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 3.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

ORAL QUESTIONS

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-8, An Act respecting marine conservation areas, as deemed reported by a committee with amendments;

And of the motions in Group No. 3 (Motions Nos. 16 to 20, 49 and 50).

The debate continued.

The question was put on Motions Nos. 16 and 49 and, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the recorded divisions were deferred.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded divisions were further deferred until Monday, October 2, 2000, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations of Bill C-39, An Act to amend the Eldorado Nuclear Limited Reorganization and Divestiture Act and the Petro-Canada Public Participation Act.

Mr. Coderre (Secretary of State (Amateur Sport)) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-36, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal harassment, home invasions, applications for ministerial review -- miscarriages of justice, and criminal procedure) and to amend other Acts.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) for Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Coderre (Secretary of State (Amateur Sport)), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 5:30 p.m, pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Riis (Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys), seconded by Ms. Lill (Dartmouth), -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should give consideration to exempting up to $30,000 of income from income tax as a gesture of support for those artists, writers and performers who work in Canada's cultural industry. (Private Members' Business M-259)

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, notwithstanding the Order make earlier this day, the debate be now adjourned.

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

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 the Environment) -- Report on the operations under the Canada Water Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Canada Water Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-11, s. 38. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-363-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Report of Operations under the Export and Import Permits Act for the year 1999, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-19, s. 27. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-137-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Registered party return in respect to election expenses (only in case of general elections before January 1, 2001), pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, R. S. 1985, c. E-2, s. 322. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-567-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of Telefilm Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Film Development Corporation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-16, sbs. 23(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-91-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 35(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Capital Commission, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-181-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act, S.C. 1991, c. 8, sbs. 26(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-285-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362- 472-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canada Council for the Arts, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canada Council Act, R. S. 1985, c. C-2, sbs. 21(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-80-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-33, sbs. 47(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362- 216-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Gallery of Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-468-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report on the Lobbyists Code of Conduct for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to An Act to amend the Lobbyists Registration Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, S.C. 1995, c. 12 , s. 5. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-532-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report on the administration of the Lobbyists Registration Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), sbs. 11(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-587-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) -- Public Accounts of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, as follows: (1) Volume I -- Summary Report and Financial Statements, (2) Volume II, Part I -- Details of Expenditures and Revenues, (3) Volume II, Part II -- Additional Information and Analyses, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 64(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-214-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:53 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).