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

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JOURNALS

No. 005

Friday, February 2, 2001

10:00 a.m.

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PRAYERS

ADDRESS IN REPLY TO THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Macklin (Northumberland), seconded by Ms. Allard (Laval East), -- That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:

To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament;

And of the amendment of Mr. Day (Okanagan -- Coquihalla), seconded by Miss Grey (Edmonton North), -- That the motion be amended by adding the following:

"and this House regrets to inform Your Excellency that although there are a few initiatives in the Speech from the Throne worthy of support, your advisors have not provided the leadership Canadians deserve from a new government by their failure to commit to real tax relief, fair criminal justice reform, stabilizing social programs, empowering Members of Parliament to vote freely on behalf of their constituents, fighting for the family farm and failing to embark on a new era of respect and co-operation with the provinces."

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

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance (Fishing) Regulations, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation

(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled "An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance (Fishing) Regulations".

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment), Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Eldorado Nuclear Limited Reorganization and Divestiture Act and the Petro-Canada Public Participation Act, 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. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment), Bill C-4, An Act to establish a foundation to fund sustainable development technology, 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. Anderson (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), Bill C-5, An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk 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.

Recommendation

(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled "An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada".

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (unpaid wages to rank first in priority in distribution), 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-204, An Act to provide for the establishment of national standards for labour market training, apprenticeship and certification, 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-205, An Act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers, 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-206, An Act respecting the protection of whistle blowers and to amend the Auditor General Act, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Staff Relations Act, 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. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-207, An Act to establish the Energy Price Commission, 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 Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Mr. Ménard (Hochelaga -- Maisonneuve), Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual offences), 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 Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Mr. Ménard (Hochelaga -- Maisonneuve), Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Public Transportation Costs), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) for Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development), Bill S-2, An Act respecting marine liability, and to validate certain by-laws and regulations, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

ADDRESS IN REPLY TO THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Macklin (Northumberland), seconded by Ms. Allard (Laval East), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;

And of the amendment of Mr. Day (Okanagan -- Coquihalla), seconded by Miss Grey (Edmonton North).

The debate continued.

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 Speaker -- Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for October 4, 5 and 17, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8527-371-1.

-- by Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) -- Report of the operations under the Fisheries Development Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Fisheries Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-21, s. 10. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-292-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) -- Report on the administration and operation of the Canada Health Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canada Health Act, R. S. 1985, c. C-6, s. 23. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-458-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

ADJOURNMENT

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