HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37^TH PARLIAMENT, 1^st SESSION

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JOURNALS

No. 016

Monday, February 19, 2001

11:00 a.m.

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PRAYERS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. Caccia (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Tirabassi (Niagara Centre), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should undertake a study of the issues posed by the fish-farming industry, with particular regard to ecosystem health. (Private Members' Business M-119)

Debate arose thereon.

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

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources of Bill C-4, An Act to establish a foundation to fund sustainable development technology.

Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.

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. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, -- Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

-- P.C. 2000-1563, P.C. 2000-1599, P.C. 2000-1602, P.C. 2000-1828, P.C. 2000-1829, P.C. 2001-52, P.C. 2001-53, P.C. 2001-54 and P.C. 2001-96. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-1-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources);

-- P.C. 2000-1607, P.C. 2000-1608, P.C. 2000-1647, P.C. 2000-1757, P.C. 2000-1758 and P.C. 2000-1759. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-2-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food);

-- P.C. 2000-1559, P.C. 2000-1560, P.C. 2000-1561, P.C. 2000-1562, P.C. 2000-1596, P.C. 2000-1597, P.C. 2000-1610, P.C. 2000-1746, P.C. 2000-1747, P.C. 2000-1748, P.C. 2000- 1797, P.C. 2000-1798, P.C. 2000-1799, P.C. 2001-50, P.C. 2001-78, P.C. 2001-81, P.C. 2001-90, P.C. 2001-91, P.C. 2001-92 and P.C. 2001-93. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-3-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage);

-- P.C. 2000-1554, P.C. 2000-1555, P.C. 2000-1586, P.C. 2000-1587, P.C. 2000-1588, P.C. 2000-1589, P.C. 2000-1590, P.C. 2000-1591, P.C. 2000-1618, P.C. 2000-1619, P.C. 2000- 1738, P.C. 2000-1739, P.C. 2000-1740, P.C. 2000-1741, P.C. 2000-1742, P.C. 2000-1743, P.C. 2000-1744, P.C. 2000-1795, P.C. 2000-1826, P.C. 2001-85. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 371-14-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration);

-- P.C. 2000-1749, P.C. 2000-1822, P.C. 2001-56, P.C. 2001- 95, P.C. 2001-97 and P.C. 2001-98. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-9-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance);

-- P.C. 2001-51. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-10-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans);

-- P.C. 2000-1552, P.C. 2000-1567, P.C. 2000-1568, P.C. 2000-1584, P.C. 2000-1737, P.C. 2000-1830, P.C. 2001-55, P.C. 2001-82 and P.C. 2001-94. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 371-8-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade);

-- P.C. 2000-1569, P.C. 2000-1570, P.C. 2000-1603, P.C. 2000-1604, P.C. 2000-1605 and P.C. 2000-1823. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-18-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health);

-- P.C. 2000-1606, P.C. 2000-1750, P.C. 2000-1751, P.C. 2000-1752, P.C. 2000-1753, P.C. 2000-1754, P.C. 2000-1755, P.C. 2000-1756, P.C. 2001-57, P.C. 2001-58, P.C. 2001-59, P.C. 2001-60, P.C. 2001-69 and P.C. 2001-84. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-16-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities);

-- P.C. 2001-74. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-22-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology);

-- P.C. 2000-1600 and P.C. 2000-1601. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-13-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights);

-- P.C. 2000-1553 and P.C. 2000-1615. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-5-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs);

-- P.C. 2000-1556, P.C. 2000-1557, P.C. 2000-1558, P.C. 2000-1592, P.C. 2000-1593, P.C. 2000-1594, P.C. 2000-1595, P.C. 2000-1616, P.C. 2000-1617, P.C. 2000-1733, P.C. 2000- 1734, P.C. 2000-1745, P.C. 2000-1796, P.C. 2000-1801, P.C. 2000-1802, P.C. 2000-1824, P.C. 2000-1825, P.C. 2000-1827, P.C. 2000-1831, P.C. 2001-48, P.C. 2001-49, P.C. 2001-88 and P.C. 2001-89. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-371-24-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations).

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), seconded by Mr. Mark (Dauphin -- Swan River), Bill C-270, An Act to discontinue the retiring allowances payable to members of Parliament under the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act and to include members of Parliament in the Public Service Superannuation Act and to discontinue members' tax free allowances for expenses and include the amount in members' sessional allowances, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Peric (Cambridge), seconded by Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds -- Dollard), Bill C-271, An Act respecting education benefits for spouses and children of certain deceased federal enforcement officials, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River), seconded by Mr. Chatters (Athabasca), Bill C-272, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (child adoption expenses), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West -- Mississauga), one concerning pornography (No. 371-0036);

-- by Mrs. Ablonczy (Calgary -- Nose Hill), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 371-0037).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board), -- That Bill C-4, An Act to establish a foundation to fund sustainable development technology, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-5, An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Debate arose thereon.

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. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Debt Management Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, S.C. 1999, c. 26, s. 23. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-205-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Textile Reference Annual Status Report" for the period of October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 42. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-553-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Tobin (Minister of Industry) -- List of Commissions issued for the year 2000, pursuant to the Public Officers Act, R. S. 1985, c. P-31, s. 4. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-413-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

ADJOURNMENT PROCEEDINGS

At 6:30 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 6:44 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).