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

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JOURNALS

No. 054

Thursday, May 3, 2001

10:00 a.m.

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PRAYERS

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

A Message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill, to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

S-11, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Canada Cooperatives Act and to amend other Acts.

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) laid upon the Table, -- Documents entitled ``The Hill: Past, Present, Future'' and ``A Legacy for Future Generations: The Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct''. -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-371-9.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled ``Proposals for legislation governing assisted human reproduction''. -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-371-10.

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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, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 371-0024 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-1-02;

-- No. 371-0036 concerning pornography. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-27-01;

-- No. 371-0037 concerning the Divorce Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-21-02;

-- No. 371-0040 concerning children's rights. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-28-01;

-- No. 371-0047 concerning oil products. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-29-01.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Scott (Fredericton), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-7, An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and to amend and repeal other Acts, with amendments). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-21.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3, 7, 8 and 10) was tabled.

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Mr. Jackson (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound), from the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-14, An Act respecting shipping and navigation and to amend the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act, 1987 and other Acts, with amendments). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-22.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 9, 10 and 12) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville -- Musquodoboit Valley -- Eastern Shore), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-342, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteers), 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. Godfrey (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Jackson (Bruce- Grey-Owen Sound), Bill S-14, An Act respecting Sir John A. Macdonald Day and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Tobin (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), Bill S-17, An Act to amend the Patent Act, was read the first time 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 Mr. Adams (Peterborough), two concerning health care services (Nos. 371-0195 and 371-0196) and one concerning Canada's railways (No. 371-0197);

-- by Mr. Tirabassi (Niagara Centre), one concerning China (No. 371-0198);

-- by Mr. St-Julien (Abitibi -- Baie-James -- Nunavik), one concerning the mining industry (No. 371-0199).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) for Mr. Tobin (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, -- That Bill C-23, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.

Accordingly, the Bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-18, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.

Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, -- That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Kilgour (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), -- That Bill C-6, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

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.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), -- That Bill C-6, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, May 8, 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 Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts.

Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the debate be now adjourned.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 4:38 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-250, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (theft of a motor vehicle).

Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), seconded by Mr. Spencer (Regina -- Lumsden -- Lake Centre), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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 Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-415-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-416-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-417-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-418-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (including Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation), together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-471-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

ADJOURNMENT PROCEEDINGS

At 5:40 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 5:47 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).