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Hog farmers/producers see Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)--Rules

Holidays Act (amdt.)(Bill C-497)--O'Brien, Pat

Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah)

Home care services

    >>Government position, 1693(29:1310)
    >>Importance, 1415(24:1555), 2061(36:1345)
    >>Non-profit system, Manitoba model, New Democratioc Party position, 3042(52:1505)
    >>Senior citizens, importance to, improving, etc., 1721(29:1610), 1723(29:1625)
    >>Throne Speech omission, 76(2:1625), 116(3:1620)

Home invasions

    >>Sentences, 1177(20:1335), 1181(20:1400-5)
    >>Young offenders, sentences, parents supervising probation terms, 1261(22:1520)
    >>>See also Youth Criminal Justice Act (amdt.--home invasion offence)(Bill C-492)

Home ownership see Housing

Homelessness

    >>Cambridge, ON, The Bridges shelter facility, community support, need, Who Cares campaign, S.O. 31, 1503(26:1415)
    >>Government role, measures, expenditures, 587(11:1205), 588(11:1215), 1949(34:1055), 1964(34:1240), 2775(47:1715-20)
    >>Halifax, NS, rate, government indifference, S.O. 31, 548(10:1105)
    >>National Homelessness Initiative, Maison Le Baluchon, beneficiary, S.O. 31, 3033(52:1410)
    >>Shelters, government support measures, At^lohsa Native Family Healing Services shelter, London, ON, example, S.O. 31, 2290(39:1410)
    >>Toronto Disaster Relief Committee 1% solution, adopting, petitions, 1927(33:1705)
    >>See also Surrey, BC

Homes see Child sex offenders (pedophiles)--Contact with children in homes/dwelling houses; Housing

Homesteaders see Senior citizens--Pioneers

Homosexuality see Gays and lesbians; Same-sex couples

Honeybees see Bees

Hong Kong

    >>Political structure, universal suffrage, etc., Canadian position, o.q., 2467(42:1450)

Honours see Veterans--Funerals

Hoops Unlimited see Youth

Hopper cars see Grain transportation

Horticulture see Serres coopératives de Guyenne

Hospice palliative care see Palliative care

Hospitality industry see Restaurants

Hospitals

    >>Closures, Saskatchewan, Roy Romanow role, 118(3:1635)
    >>Goods and Services Tax (GST), reimbursement, 35(2:1155), 193(4:1245)
    >>>o.q., 57(2:1420-5)
    >>See also Delta Hospital (Delta, BC); Doctors--Hospital residents; Hôtel-Dieu d'Arthabaska; McMaster Children's Hospital

Hôtel-Dieu d'Arthabaska

    >>Funding, Cascades Inc. contribution, S.O. 31, 604(11:1400)

House of Commons

    >>2004-2005 Plans and Priorities Report, tabled, 1761(30:1205)
    >>Clerk of the House, appointment, 2430(42:1035)
    >>See also United Nations--Annan, Kofi

House of Commons proceedings

    >>Bills, sending to committee, before second reading, 2449(42:1300)
    >>Closure/time allocation, democratic deficit, Liberal government (Martin) use, 324-5(6:1540), 328(6:1605), 331(6:1625), 333(6:1640), 338(6:1725), 351-3(7: 1015-30), 358(7:1145-50), 371-2(7:1335), 393-4(7:1600-10), 416(7:1855), 593(11:1245), 2429(42:1030), 2564(44:1230), 2482(42:1705)
    >>>Opposition parties, tactics, relationship, 326-9(6:1545-610)
    >>>See also Democracy--Democratic deficit
    >>CPAC (Canada's Political Channel), broadcasting in both official languages, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) requiring, Official Languages Standing Committee recommendation, government position, o.q., 2585(44:1440)
    >>Debate, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, rarely present, 109(3:1540)
    >>Filibusters, 2564-5(44:1230-35)
    >>>See also Aboriginal peoples/communities--Legislation; Offenders--International transfer, Legislation
    >>Oral Question Period, 649(12:1045), 668(12:1305), 2487(42:1720)
    >>Party discipline, 664(12:1235), 1724(29:1625)
    >>Supply motions/opposition motions, government amendments, not permitting, 2430(42:1035)
    >>Votes
    >>>Free votes, 109(3:1535), 110(3:1545), 333(6:1640-5), 341-2(6:1745-50), 1489-90(26:1240), 1724(29:1625), 2429(42:1030), 2431(42:1045), 2449-50(42:1305-10), 2476(42:1555), 2484(42:1700)
    >>>>o.q., 2869(49:1445)
    >>>>S.O. 31, 374-5(7:1400)
    >>>>See also Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program)--House of Commons free vote
    >>>Three line vote, Westminster style, 2448(42:1255), 2562(44:1215)
    >>>>Throne Speech statement, 3(1:1640), 523(9:1640), 525(9:1655)
    >>>>See also Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program); International agreements--Canada signing; Marijuana--Decriminalization, Legislation; National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Canadian participation
    >>Wooden mace, use, anniversary of 1916 fire, 91(2:1830)
    >>See also China--Falun Gong practitioners; Deaf and hearing impaired persons--Hearing Awareness Month; Drug and substance abuse

House of Commons vacancies

    >>Charleswood St. James--Assinboia (resignation of John Harvard), 2912(50:1115)
    >>Etobicoke Centre (resignation of Allan Rock), 10(1:1645)
    >>Saint-Maurice (resignation of Jean Chrétien), 10(1:1645)

House of Commons visitors

    >>Canadian
    >>>Alberta, Hon. Dr. Lyle Oberg, Minister of Learning, Hon. Mark Norris, Minister of Economic Development, 213(4:1500)
    >>>British Columbia
    >>>>Collins, Hon. Gary, Minister of Finance and Government House Leader, 320(6:1500)
    >>>>Harcourt, Mike, former Premier, 320(6:1500)
    >>>>Plant, Hon. Geoff, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations, 1915(33:1505)
    >>>Black History Month, poster artist, subjects, Zanana Akande, Dwight Drummond, Ian Jones, 213(4:1500)
    >>>Children's Miracle Network 2004 Champions, 1511(26:1500)
    >>>Governor General's Awards laureates, 1407-8(24:1500)
    >>>Newman, Michael, 3156(54:1505)
    >>>Ontario
    >>>>Curling, Hon. Alvin, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, 686(12:1500)
    >>>>Kwinter, Hon. Monte, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, 828(14:1500)
    >>>Prince Edward Island
    >>>>Binns, Hon. Pat, Premier, 1711(29:1500)
    >>>>Brown, Hon. Philip, Minister of Tourism, 385(7:1500)
    >>>Yukon, Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, 2035(35:1200)
    >>Serbia and Montenegro, Hon. Dragoljub Micunovic, President of the Parliament, 998(17:1500)
    >>United Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, 2298(39:1500)
    >>Uruguay, Oriental Republic of, Dr. José G. Amorin Battle, Speaker of the Chamber of Representatives, 1609(27:1500)
    >>See also Throne Speech--Visitors

House take note debate see Special debates

Housekeeping services see Canadian Armed Forces

Housing

    >>Affordable housing, 1816(31:1600)
    >>>Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) role, 123(3:1710), 125(3:1725), 1675(29:1100-5)
    >>>Durban, South Africa example, 1675(29:1100)
    >>>Federal government funding, 123(3:1710)
    >>>>Budget 2004 measures, 1620(27:1645), 1649(28:1645), 1784-8(31:1245-1315), 1792(31:1345), 1850(32:1200), 1863(32:1335)
    >>>>o.q., 995(17:1440)
    >>>>S.O. 31, 2747(47:1405)
    >>>>Quebec share
    >>>>>Delay, o.q., 1507(26:1435)
    >>>>>S.O. 31, 2502(43:1405)
    >>>Lack/need, 123(3:1710-5), 1716-7(29:1540), 1721(29:1605)
    >>>Right to, 1925(33:1655)
    >>>Toronto, ON, waiting lists, etc., 176(4:1030)
    >>Federal government program, potential benefits, 2766(47:1610)
    >>Federal government strategy, need for, 176(4:1030), 1956(34:1145)
    >>Home ownership, increase, tax reductions factor, 32(2:1130)
    >>Social housing
    >>>Bloc Québécois position, $2 billion annual investment, need, S.O. 31, 1447(25:1110)
    >>>Federal government cutbacks, Paul Martin role as Finance Minister, 2762(47:1535-40)
    >>>Federal government commitment, Budget 2004 omission, 1645(28:1615), 1678(29:1120), 1846(32:1125), 1862(32:1325), 1863(32:1335), 2762(47:1535)
    >>>>o.q., 1759(30:1155)
    >>>>S.O. 31, 1796-7(31:1410)
    >>>Throne Speech omission, 36(2:1155), 37(2:1205)
    >>>See also Aboriginal peoples/communities; Health
    >>See also Aboriginal peoples/communities; Canadian Armed Forces; First Nations/Indians; Inuit--Children; Marijuana--Grow operations; Métis; Mortgages; Senior citizens--Concerns

Housing Bill of Rights Act (Bill C-509)--Davies

Houston, BC see Forest industry--Sawmill

Howe, Joseph

    >>Former Member of Parliament, Lieutenant governor, newspaper editor/publisher, birth, 200 year anniversary, tribute, S.O. 31, 865(15:1100)

HRDC see Human Resources Development Department (HRDC)

Hubbard, Charles (Lib.--Miramichi)

    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), Committee take note, M. (Saada), 164-6(3:2235-50)
    >>Estimates process, o.q., 259(5:1140)
    >>Health care, 228(4:1650)
    >>Health care providers, 228(4:1650)
    >>Leung, references, S.O. 31, 3031(52:1400)
    >>Marriage, petitions, 1761(30:1210)
    >>McCain, Harrison, S.O. 31, 1502(26:1410)
    >>Meat, 165(3:2240)
    >>Meat processing industry, 165-6(3:2240-45)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 705(12:1745)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 228(4:1650)

Human capital see Human Resources and Skills Development Department--Lifelong learning

Human cloning

    >>Ethical issues, 269(5:1245)
    >>United Nations debate, Canada position, 269(5:1245)
    >>Legislation see Assisted Human Reproduction Act (Bill C-6)

Human development index see Canada--United Nations human development index

Human fetus see Abortion

Human Resources and Skills Development Department

    >>Lifelong learning, vision statement, 589(11:1220), 628-9(11:1645-55)
    >>See also Employment insurance; Foreign workers; Gold River, BC--Pulp mill; Human Resources Development Department--Reorganization

Human Resources and Skills Development Minister see Council of Ministers of Education of Canada

Human resources development see Aboriginal peoples/communities--Education and skills development

Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Standing Committee see Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Standing Committee

Human Resources Development Department (HRDC)

Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Standing Committee

    >>Name, change, M. (Gallaway), agreed to, 702(12:1700)

Human rights

    >>Foreign policy, 480(9:1115)
    >>See also Cambodia; Canadian Human Rights Commission; Canadian Human Rights Tribunal; Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso)--Canadian visit; Discrimination and racism; Foreign aid--China; Haiti--Crisis Iraq, United States pre-emptive attack--Prisoners of war; National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--International situation; National security; North Korea; Same-sex couples; Senior citizens--Bill of rights; Sudan; Taxation--Crime; Tibet--Chinese human rights violations; United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Vietnam

Humanitarian parole see Parole

Humber College

    >>Co-op training programs, 2054(36:1250)

Hunting see Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE); Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program)

Hurrell, Marilyn see Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO)--International services, volunteers

Hurricanes

    >>Hurricane Juan
    >>>Low income earners, social assistance recipients, food expenses, reimbursement refused, S.O. 31, 2961(51:1410)
    >>>See also Forestry--Pests/infestations, Longhorn beetle; Woodlots--Taxation, Deferral, Short-term salvage profit

Hydro-electric projects see Tlicho land claim and self-government agreement--Implementation

Hydro-Québec see Cree of Northern Quebec--Economic development

Hydrogenation see Trans fats (trans fatty acids)