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Journals (No. 008)

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

JOURNALS

No. 008

Wednesday, February 7, 2001

2:00 p.m.


PRAYERS

NATIONAL ANTHEM

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 Mr. Peterson (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Deputy Prime Minister), Bill C-8, An Act to establish the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and to amend certain Acts in relation to financial institutions, 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 establish the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and to amend certain Acts in relation to financial institutions".

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pankiw (Saskatoon -- Humboldt), seconded by Mr. Epp (Elk Island), Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Federal- Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act (work for welfare), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie -- Bathurst), Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal liability of corporations, directors and officers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville -- Musquodoboit Valley -- Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Lill (Dartmouth), Bill C-243, An Act to provide for a Hepatitis Awareness Month, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Benoit (Lakeland), seconded by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of mechanics' tool expenses), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Benoit (Lakeland), seconded by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), Bill C-245, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (search and seizure without warrant), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon -- Wanuskewin), seconded by Mr. Steckle (Huron -- Bruce), Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Criminal Code to prohibit coercion in medical procedures that offend a person's religion or belief that human life is inviolable, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), seconded by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), Bill C-247, An Act to amend the Criminal code (forfeiture of property relating to child pornography crimes), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. McTeague (Pickering -- Ajax -- Uxbridge), seconded by Mrs. Ur (Lambton -- Kent -- Middlesex), Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Competition Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Borotsik (Brandon -- Souris), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough), Bill C-249, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (Crown corporations and the Canadian Wheat Board), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed 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), -- 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.

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 Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) -- Report on the operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, R. S. 1985, c. 24 (4th Supp.), s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-577-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Copy of Regulations amending the Special Economic Measures (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) Regulations (P.C. 2001-42), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-495-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

ADJOURNMENT

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