PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Report of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the period of January 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R. S. 1985, c. 31 (4th supp.), s. 66. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-301-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(4)(b), permanently referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages)

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, -- Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

-- P.C. 2000-1476 and P.C. 2000-1477. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-3-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- P.C. 2000-1469, P.C. 2000-1470, P.C. 2000-1471, P.C. 2000-1472, P.C. 2000-1473, P.C. 2000-1474 and P.C. 2000-1475. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-14-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

-- P.C. 2000-1481. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-7-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- P.C. 2000-1478 and P.C. 2000-1479. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-10-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- P.C. 2000-1507. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-8-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- P.C. 2000-1482, P.C. 2000-1483, P.C. 2000-1484 and P.C. 2000-1485. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-16-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

-- P.C. 2000-1468. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-5-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

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:

-- Nos. 362-1650 and 362-1653 concerning the criminal justice system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-3-11.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Folco (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Response of the Government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, "Seeking A Balance: Final Report on Human Resources Development Canada Grants" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-68), presented to the House on Thursday, June 1, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-68-01.

Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Dumas (Argenteuil -- Papineau -- Mirabel) presented the Report of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union respecting its participation at the 103rd Inter-Parliamentary Conference, held in Amman, Jordan, from April 27 to May 6, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565-362-60-04.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Wilfert (Oak Ridges) presented the Report of the Canada-Japan Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its visit to Diet Members in Tokyo, Osaka, Shiga and Yokohama, Japan, from September 4 to 10, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565-362-57-04.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Robinson (Burnaby -- Douglas), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Marriage (Prohibited Degree) Act (marriage between persons of the same sex), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Epp (Elk Island), Bill C-502, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act (work for welfare), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

Mr. Mancini (Sydney -- Victoria), seconded by Mrs. Dockrill (Bras D'Or -- Cape Breton), moved, -- That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, be concurred in.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Asselin (Charlevoix), three concerning the employment insurance program (Nos. 362-1705 to 362-1707);

-- by Mrs. Stewart (Northumberland), one concerning the situation in the Middle East (No. 362-1708);

-- by Mr. McNally (Dewdney -- Alouette), one concerning pornography (No. 362-1709);

-- by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre), one concerning health care services (No. 362-1710);

-- by Mr. Solomon (Regina -- Lumsden -- Lake Centre), one concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (No. 362-1711);

-- by Mr. Mark (Dauphin -- Swan River), one concerning the Senate (No. 362-1712), one concerning the Canadian Forces (No. 362-1713), one concerning the agricultural industry (No. 362-1714), one concerning gun control (No. 362-1715), one concerning health care services (No. 362-1716), one concerning the Canadian Wheat Board (No. 362-1717), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 362-1718) and one concerning the tax system (No. 362-1719).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-45, An Act respecting the provision of increased funding for health care services, medical equipment, health information and communications technologies, early childhood development and other social services and to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act.

Mr. Peterson (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), 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 Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

PRESENTING REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

By unanimous consent, Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), from the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-41, An Act to amend the statute law in relation to veterans' benefits, with an amendment). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-102.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 44) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Williams (St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 15th Report of the Committee (Chapter 6 of the April 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-103.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 29 and 31) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Williams (St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 16th Report of the Committee (Chapter 3 of the April 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-104.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 24 and 31) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Williams (St. Albert), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 17th Report of the Committee (Chapter 7 of the April 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-105.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 26 and 31) was tabled.

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.

TABLING OF DOCUMENTS

By unanimous consent, Ms. Folco (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Copy of a letter from the Deputy Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, dated October 5, 2000, concerning the Public Accounts of Canada 2000 (English text only). -- Sessional Paper No. 8530-362-13.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), -- That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, notwithstanding Standing Order 76.1(1), the House be authorized to consider Bill C-41, An Act to amend the statute law in relation to veterans' benefits, at report stage on Friday, October 6, 2000.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), -- That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The debate continued.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

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

Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Medicine Hat), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government of Canada should immediately double the "basic personal deduction" for Canadian taxpayers over the age of 69. (Private Members' Business M-305)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:21 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question "That this House do now adjourn" was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:34 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).