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

JOURNALS

No. 187

Friday, May 10, 2002

10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Byrne (Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) , — That Bill C-15B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, be now read a third time and do pass;

And of the amendment of Mr. Toews (Provencher) , seconded by Mr. Goldring (Edmonton Centre-East) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“Bill C-15B, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals and firearms) and the Firearms Act, be not now read a third time, but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights for the purpose of reconsidering Clause 8, taking into consideration the importance of ensuring that the legitimate use of animals by farmers, sportsmen and medical researchers should be protected under this Bill.”;

And of the subamendment of Mr. Casson (Lethbridge) , seconded by Miss Grey (Edmonton North) , — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:

“and that the Committee report back to the House no later than December 4, 2002. ”.

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. O'Reilly (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence) laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-787-01.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 56th Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2002-03 — Vote 30 under PRIVY COUNCIL). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-157.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 63) was tabled.

Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 57th Report of the Committee (Bill S-34, An Act respecting royal assent to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-158.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 64) was tabled.

Motions

Mr. Gagnon (Champlain) , seconded by Mr. Crête (Kamouraska--Rivière-du-Loup--Témiscouata--Les Basques) , moved, — That the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Tuesday, December 4, 2001, be concurred in.

Debate arose thereon.

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 House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Herron (Fundy--Royal) , seconded by Mr. Borotsik (Brandon--Souris) , — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider introducing a tax credit based on the repayment of Canada Student Loan principal, to a maximum of 10% of the principal, per year, for the first ten years after graduation provided the individual remains in Canada. (Private Members' Business M-478)

The debate continued.

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), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

— by Mr. Thibault (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (Marine Infrastructure (Small Craft Harbours)) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-120), presented to the House on Tuesday, December 11, 2001. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-371-120.

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).