The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

PRAYERS

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Chan (Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)), -- That Bill C-5, An Act to establish the Canadian Tourism Commission, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.

The debate continued.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

ORAL QUESTIONS

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

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Paradis (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, -- Lists of various international agreements which entered into force for Canada during 1991 and 1992 (together with copies of the Agreements). -- Sessional Paper No. 8532-362-2.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannis (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry) laid upon the Table, -- Report of Technology Partnerships Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-203-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (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. 362-0005, 362-0059 and 362-0131 concerning the mistreatment of animals. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-36-01;

-- No. 362-0046 concerning the public pension system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-37-01.

Presenting Reports from Committees

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

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the following Member be added to the list of Associate Members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities:

Angela Vautour

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings was tabled.

Mrs. Barnes (London West), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, presented the First Report of the Committee (Bill C-9, An Act to give effect to the Nisga'a Final Agreement, without amendment). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-6.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 19) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harris (Prince George -- Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (desecration of the flag), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-348, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Carriage by Air Act, the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act, the Criminal Code, the Pension Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-349, An Act to amend the Competition Act (vertically integrated gasoline suppliers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-350, An Act to provide for the use of a maximum speed control device for use on motor vehicles and to prohibit the manufacture and sale of motor vehicles that are not equipped with a maximum speed control device, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-351, An Act to amend the Wages Liability Act (definition of "adult"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-352, An Act to amend the Privacy Act (definition of "minor"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-353, An Act to amend the Land Titles Act (age of majority and definition of "infant"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Pension Fund Societies Act (definition of "minor child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-355, An Act to amend the Insurance Companies Act (definition of "infant"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-356, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Indian Act (definition of "infant child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-358, An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Government Employees Compensation Act (definition of "infant"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-360, An Act to amend the Extradition Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-361, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-362, Canadian Child Rights Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-363, An Act to amend the Territorial Lands Act (definition of "adult"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-365, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-366, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (definition of "adult"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-367, An Act to amend the Divorce Act (right of spouses' parents to access to or custody of child), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Excise Act (definition of "adult"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-370, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-371, An Act to amend the Canada-United Kingdom Civil and Commercial Judgments Convention Act (definition of "infant" in matters originating in Canada), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-372, An Act to amend the Canada Cooperative Associations Act (definition of "infant"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-373, An Act to amend the Canada Student Loans Act (definition of "full age"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act (definitions of "child" and "infant"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-376, An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-378, An Act to amend the Divorce Act (definition of "child"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (definitions of "infant" and "minor"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act (definitions of "infant" and "minor"), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-381, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-382, An Act to establish national standards across Canada for education provided by the provinces, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-383, An Act to establish national literacy standards across Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to literacy), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), Bill C-385, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to education), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Esquimalt -- Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Lunn (Saanich -- Gulf Islands), Bill C-386, An Act to amend the Immigration Act (requirement to show evidence of identity), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), moved, -- That the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Lowther (Calgary Centre), five concerning pornography (Nos. 362-0267 to 362-0271);

-- by Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 362-0272);

-- by Mr. Harris (Prince George -- Bulkley Valley), one concerning marriage (No. 362-0273) and one concerning abortion (No. 362- 0274);

-- by Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo -- Chilcotin), two concerning immigration (Nos. 362-0275 and 362-0276), two concerning the tax system (Nos. 362-0277 and 362-0278), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 362-0279) and one concerning pornography (No. 362-0280).

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-8 on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Chan (Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)), -- That Bill C-5, An Act to establish the Canadian Tourism Commission, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.

The debate continued.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a related and consequential amendment to another Act (protection of spouses whose life is in danger).

Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), seconded by Ms. Meredith (South Surrey -- White Rock -- Langley), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order 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 the Deputy Speaker -- Amendments to the By-laws adopted by the Board of Internal Economy on November 23, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8527-362-6.

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act and to amend the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act and the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act in consequence thereof, R.S. 1985, c. 6 (3rd Supp.), s. 84. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-606-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report by the Minister of Canadian Heritage on official languages activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Official Language Act, R.S. 1985, c. 31, 4th Supp. s. 44. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-565-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report of the Correctional Investigator for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, S.C. 1992, c. 20, s. 192. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-72-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

ADJOURNMENT

At 2:30 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).