PRAYERS

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Mr. Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Ms. St- Jacques (Shefford), moved, -- That this House condemns the government for its failure to provide Canadians with a long-term, sustainable plan to address the crisis in our health care system, and its continued failure to work with the provinces to ensure funding formulas consistent with the founding principles of our health care system to provide Canadians with timely and equal access to quality health care.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Bachand (Richmond -- Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Borotsik (Brandon -- Souris), moved the following amendment, -- That the motion be amended by adding after the word ``House'' the following:

``strongly''

Debate arose thereon.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

ORAL QUESTIONS

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

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Knutson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 362-0662 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-18-20;

-- No. 362-0667 concerning immigration. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-19-09;

-- No. 362-0669 concerning unborn children. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-76-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Knutson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) 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. 2000-258. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-2-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- P.C. 2000-194, P.C. 2000-195, P.C. 2000-196, P.C. 2000-197, P.C. 2000-198, P.C. 2000-199, P.C. 2000-200 and P.C. 2000-252. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-14-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

-- P.C. 2000-308, P.C. 2000-309 and P.C. 2000-311. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-9-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- P.C. 2000-204. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-10-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- P.C. 2000-244, P.C. 2000-246, P.C. 2000-247, P.C. 2000-248, P.C. 2000-249, P.C. 2000-250 and P.C. 2000-251. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-8-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- P.C. 2000-312. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-22-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- P.C. 2000-255, P.C. 2000-265, P.C. 2000-310 and P.C. 2000-313. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-6-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- P.C. 2000-201, P.C. 2000-202, P.C. 2000-203, P.C. 2000-253 and P.C. 2000-254. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-24-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

Presenting Reports from Committees

Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 19th Report of the Committee (Interpretation and administration of the provisions of Standing Order 87(6)). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510- 362-31.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 30) was tabled.

Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 20th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 107, that the following Members be appointed as Associate Members of the Liaison Committee:

Stéphane Bergeron

Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings was tabled.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the 20th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. St. Denis (Algoma -- Manitoulin), two concerning child poverty (Nos. 362-0737 and 362-0738), one concerning the tax system (No. 362-0739) and one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 362-0740);

-- by Mr. Penson (Peace River), one concerning pornography (No. 362-0741);

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0742), one concerning genetic engineering (No. 362-0743) and one concerning labelling of food products (No. 362-0744);

-- by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre), one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0745).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Ms. St-Jacques (Shefford), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of Mr. Bachand (Richmond -- Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Borotsik (Brandon -- Souris).

The debate continued.

At 2:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Order made Thursday, March 16, 2000, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Copy of Order in Council P.C. 1999-1221 dated June 29, 1999, concerning the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Regulations, pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-35-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton -- Lawrence), one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0746), one concerning crimes against humanity (No. 362- 0747) and one concerning the appointment of justices (No. 362-0748);

-- by Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning breast cancer (No. 362-0749) and one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0750).

ADJOURNMENT

At 2:17 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

CORRIGENDA

(Journals No. 64 of Wednesday, March 15, 2000)

At page 1397, the sentence "Debate arose thereon." should be replaced by the following paragraphs:

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the 18th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, be concurred in.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), -- That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass;

And of the amendment of Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean), seconded by M. Price (Compton -- Stanstead).

The debate continued.

At page 1399, the second entry under the heading RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE should read as follows:

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Amended summary of the Operating and Capital Budgets for the year ending March 31, 2000, of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-827-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)