HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

JOURNALS

No. 151

Thursday, February 28, 2002

10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) :

Message on Estimates

Her Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (B) of sums required for the public service of Canada in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2002, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.

Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (B), 2001-2002". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-371-92.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1b, 15b, 40b and 45b

Natural Resources, Votes 3b, 10b, 15b, 20b and 30b

(2) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 16b, 25b, 35b and 36b

(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1b, 5b, 15b, 30b, 40b, 45b, 55b, 60b, 65b, 70b, 86b, 90b, 95b, 100b, 105b, 110b, 111b, 112b and 115b

(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1b, 2b, 10b and 15b

(5) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 5b, 10b and 15b

Privy Council, Vote 40b

(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Vote 1b

Finance, Votes 30b and 35b

(7) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Vote 1b

(8) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Foreign Affairs, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 15b, L16b, 20b, 25b, L30b and L35b

(9) to the Standing Committee on Health

Health, Votes 1b, 5b and 20b

(10) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources Development, Votes 1b, 10b and 20b

(11) to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Industry, Votes 1b, 2b, 5b, 20b, 30b, 40b, 45b, 60b, 75b, 80b, 85b, 90b, 95b, 100b, 105b, 115b, 120b and 125b

(12) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, 15b, 20b, 25b, 30b, 40b, 45b, 50b and 55b

Solicitor General, Votes 1b, 10b, 15b, 16b, 25b, 30b, 35b, 45b and 50b

(13) to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs

National Defence, Votes 1b, 5b, 10b, L11b and 20b

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1b and 5b

(14) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliament, Vote 5b

(15) to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations

Canadian Heritage, Votes 120b and 121b

Privy Council, Votes 1b, 15b and 45b

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, 11b, 12b, 13b, 14b, 15b and 20b

Transport, Votes 1b, 10b and 35b

Treasury Board, Votes 1b and 15b

(16) to the Standing Joint Committee on Library of Parliament

Parliament, Vote 10b

(17) to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages

Privy Council, Vote 25b

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) :

Message on Estimates

Her Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Main Estimates of sums required for the public service of Canada in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2003, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.

Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "2002-2003 Estimates, Parts I and II: The Government Expenditure Plan and Main Estimates". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-371-93.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25, 30, 35, 40 and 45

Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

Privy Council, Vote 45

(2) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40

(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 125 and 130

(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(5) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

Privy Council, Vote 40

(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10

Finance, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 25, 30 and 35

(7) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(8) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Foreign Affairs, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, L30, L35, 40, 45, 50 and 55

(9) to the Standing Committee on Health

Health, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25

(10) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

(11) to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Industry, Votes 1, 5, L10, L15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120 and 125

(12) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55

Privy Council, Vote 70

Solicitor General, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50

(13) to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs

National Defence, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

(14) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

Parliament, Vote 5

Privy Council, Vote 30

(15) to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Finance, Vote 20

(16) to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations

Canadian Heritage, Vote 120

Governor General, Vote 1

Parliament, Vote 1

Privy Council, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 55, 60 and 65

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35

Treasury Board, Votes 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20

(17) to the Standing Joint Committee on Library of Parliament

Parliament, Vote 10

(18) to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages

Privy Council, Vote 35

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Regan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petition:

— No. 371-0564 concerning terrorism. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-89-05.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Pickard (Chatham--Kent Essex) , one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 371-0592) and one concerning health care services (No. 371-0593);

— by Miss Grey (Edmonton North) , one concerning immigration (No. 371-0594);

— by Mr. Gouk (Kootenay--Boundary--Okanagan) , one concerning pornography (No. 371-0595).

Government Orders

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

Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg--Transcona) , moved, — That, in response to Canadians’ desire to save Canada as a sovereign nation and strengthen our distinctive contribution in the world, this House calls upon the government to reflect in its budgetary policy the New Democratic Party 12-Point Plan to Save Canada.

Debate arose thereon.

Interruption

At 10:21 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:05 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg--Transcona) , in relation to the Business of Supply.

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.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be authorized to travel to Vancouver, from March 12 to 16, 2002, in relation to an upcoming conference presented by Globe 2002 entitled “Globalizing Business... World Marketplace for Environmental Solutions”.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg--Transcona) , in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, February 27, 2002, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Private Members' Business

At 5:16 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. St-Julien (Abitibi--Baie-James--Nunavik) , seconded by Mr. Bryden (Ancaster--Dundas--Flamborough--Aldershot) , moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should introduce legislation to put in place a federal economic development initiative for the regions of Abitibi, Lac-St-Jean-Saguenay, James Bay, Nunavik, the North Shore, the Gaspé and the Îles de la Madeleine. (Private Members' Business M-217)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from 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 Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) — Report of the Canada Industrial Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Canada Labour Code (Part I), S.C. 1998, c. 26, sbs. 22(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-111-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Statutes of Nunavut for November 2001, pursuant to the Nunavut Act, R.S. 1999, c. N-28, sbs. 28(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-300-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)

— by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Statutes of the Yukon for December 2001, pursuant to the Yukon Act, R.S. 1985, c. Y-2, sbs. 22(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-387-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)

— by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Statutes of the Northwest Territories for November 2001, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-22, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-388-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)

— by Mr. Rock (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, together with the Auditor's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Patent Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-4, s. 26. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-330-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:20 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.

Accordingly, at 6:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).