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

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JOURNALS

No. 093

Friday, October 5, 2001

10:00 a.m.

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PRAYERS

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That at the conclusion of the debate later this day on the motion for second reading of Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Public Transportation Costs), all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act.

Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) for Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

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), Ms. Folco (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 371-0223 concerning environmental pollution. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-46-02;

-- No. 371-0377 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-371-3-20.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Scott (Fredericton), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (part of former Bill C-15 as Bill C-15A, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, with amendments). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-74.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 23 and 24) was tabled.

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Mr. Bevilacqua (Vaughan -- King -- Aurora), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Bill S-23, An Act to amend the Customs Act and to make related amendments to other Acts without amendment). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-75.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 44, 47 and 48) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Borotsik (Brandon -- Souris), one concerning the National Missile Defence Program (No. 371-0394);

-- by Mr. Provenzano (Sault Ste. Marie), one concerning the steel industry (No. 371-0395);

-- by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), one concerning parental rights (No. 371-0396), one concerning the Robert Latimer case (No. 371-0397) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 371-0398).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), -- That Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

The debate continued.

Ms. Bulte (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Carroll (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs), moved, -- That this question be now put.

Debate arose thereon.

The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the Members.

After one minute, a quorum was found.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources), -- That Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade;

And of the motion of Ms. Bulte (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Carroll (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs), -- That this question be now put.

The debate continued.

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 Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), seconded by Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke), -- That Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Public Transportation Costs), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the question was deemed put on the motion and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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 -- Referendum Regulation proposed by the Chief Electoral Officer, pursuant to the Referendum Act, S.C. 1992, c. 30, sbs. 7(6). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-775-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Film Board of Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the National Film Act, R. S. 1985, c. N-8 sbs. 20(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-189-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Public Service Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-33, sbs. 47(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-216-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act, S.C. 1991, c. 8, sbs. 26(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-285-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-468-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Film Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-394-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Canadian Museum of Nature for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-478-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Gallery of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-479-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-562-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Battlefields Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-563-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-588-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-590-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Public Service Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-659-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-664-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-666-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Archives of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-667-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of Telefilm Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-668-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-683-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Canada Council for the Arts for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-711-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the National Library of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information and Privacy Acts, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs.72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-729-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of Canada Information Office for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-605-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report on the Witness Protection Program by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Witness Protection Program Act, S.C. 1996, c. 15, s. 16. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-7-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report on the administration of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Account (Parts I and III) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, R. S. 1985, c. R-11, s. 31. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-231-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Reports of the Ministry of the Solicitor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-663-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report of the National DNA Data Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the DNA Identification Act, S.C. 2000, c. 10, s. 12. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-777-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Reports of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-648-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Reports of the British Columbia Treaty Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Reports of the Yukon Surface Rights Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-371-859-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade) -- Report of the Export Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-662-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, ``Public Accounts of Canada 1999-2000'' (Sessional Paper No. 8510-371-29), presented to the House on Thursday, May 10, 2001. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-371-29.

-- by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development) -- Annual Report of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2000, pursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, S.C. 1998, c. 21, sbs. 38(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-196-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) -- Report on the five-year review of the Farm Income Protection Act (FIPA), pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 20. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-776-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

ADJOURNMENT

At 2:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, October 15, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).