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House Publications

bin Laden, Osama see Terrorism--Khadr family

Binet, Gérard (Lib.--Frontenac--Mégantic)

    >>Asbestos, o.q., 2070(36:1435)
    >>Barbarian Invasions, The, S.O. 31, 203(4:1405)
    >>Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), S.O. 31, 1037(18:1415)
    >>Duchesneau, Maria Labrecque, S.O. 31, 2064(36:1405)
    >>Employment insurance, S.O. 31, 3031(52:1405)
    >>Export Development Corporation (EDC), S.O. 31, 1037(18:1415)
    >>Mental health, S.O. 31, 2216(38:1415)
    >>Mining industry, S.O. 31, 2457(42:1400)
    >>Special Olympics Canada Winter Games (2004), S.O. 31, 750(13:1405)

Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention see Public Safety Act, 2002 (Bill C-7)

Biometrics see Canadian passports

Biosafety protocol

    >>Canada ratifying, 2826-8(48:1820-30)
    >>>o.q., 1756(30:1140)
    >>See also Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Biosand water filter see Developing countries--Drinking water

BioWare Corp.

    >>Edmonton, AB, computer and video game company, Export Award of Distinction recipient, S.O. 31, 818(14:1400)

Bipolar disorder see Empower Plus

Bird flu see Avian flu (bird flu)

Birds see Avian flu (bird flu); Fishing--Lead; Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (amdt.) (Bill C-34); Oil spills--Teacam Sea; Species at risk--Spotted owl

Birks watches see Public Works and Government Services Department

Bishop, Lori

    >>Death, killed by vehicle chased by United States police across Canadian border at Niagara Falls, ON, condolences, etc., S.O. 31, 922(16:1405)

Black, Conrad

    >>United States court proceedings involving, 1179(20:1350)
    >>See also Kenney--References

Black community see Black History Month; Jackie Robinson Awards

Black History Month

    >>Black Canadians, achievements, tribute, S.O. 31, 94(3:1405), 202-4(4:1400-5), 308(6:1400), 310(6:1405), 676(12:1405), 751(13:1410), 1038(18:1420)
    >>Mathieu Da Costa
    >>>Challenge, certificate recipients, congratulating, S.O. 31, 1152(20:1100)
    >>>Commemorating, 2801(48:1510)
    >>>>See also Mathieu Da Costa Day Act (Bill C-524)
    >>Regroupement des Africains et Africaines Résidant à Duberger-Les-Saules (REGARDS), Quebec organization, contribution, S.O. 31, 820(14:1415)

Black Jack

    >>Brigantine pirate ship, Governor General Adrienne Clarkson christening, historical background, etc., S.O. 31, 2910(50:1105)

Blackout see Canada-U.S. power system outage task force

Blaikie, Hon. Bill (NDP--Winnipeg--Transcona)

Blanchard, Francis see University of Prince Edward Island--Acadians

Blindness/visual impairment

    >>Canadian National Institute for the Blind, assisted devices other formatted reading materials, access, recommendations, S.O. 31, 1976-7(34:1410)
    >>Print material, access, S.O. 31, 94(3:1405)
    >>See also Canadian Council of the Blind; Disabled and handicapped persons--Disability supports

Blizzard capital of Saskatchewan see Kenaston, SK

Bloc Québécois

    >>Campaign financing, 1997 election, 1981(34:1430)
    >>History, first elected in 1993, 1747(30:1055)
    >>"Idiots", Alcock, Treasury Board President statement re Bloc Québécois members, 784(13:1815)
    >>Policies, lack, 2690(46:1545)
    >>Public support, 882(15:1240)
    >>Role, usefulness/uselessness, 657(1140-45)
    >>>S.O. 31, 2626(45:1110)
    >>See also particular subjects

Bloc Québécois Forum Jeunesse see Marijuana--Decriminalization

Blondin-Andrew, Hon. Ethel (Lib.--Western Arctic; Minister of State (Children and Youth))

    >>Aboriginal education and training, 1841-2(32:1045-50)
    >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 1841(32:1050), 2306-7(39:1610-5)
    >>Aboriginal self-government, 2309(39:1625)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1841-3(32:1045-1100)
    >>Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable, 2167(37:1735), 2306(39:1610)
    >>Contaminated sites, 1842(32:1050), 1842(32:1100)
    >>Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program), 1843(32:1100)
    >>Northern economic development, 1842(32:1050)
    >>Rabesca, Chief Eddie Paul, 2166(37:1730)
    >>Sydney tar ponds, 1842(32:1100)
    >>Tax reductions, 1843(32:1100)
    >>Tlicho Land Claim and Self-Government Act (Bill C-31), 2166-9(37:1730-50),
    >>Tlicho land claim and self-government agreement, 2307(39:1610), 2310(39:1630), 2311(39:1640)
    >>Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act (Bill C-11), 2119(37:1130), 2306-11(39:1610-40)

Blood samples see Impaired driving--Criminal Code provisions

Blood system see Hepatitis C

Bluenose see Sponsorship program--Advertising

Board of Internal Economy

    >>Membership
    >>>Reynolds replacing Hearn, 1511(26:1500)
    >>>Longfield replacing Catterall, 2513(43:1505)
    >>>Saada and Bélanger replacing Boudria and Mitchell, 21(2:1005)

Boats and watercraft see Personal watercraft; Personal Watercraft Act (Bill S-8)

Boisbriand, QC see General Motors of Canada Limited

Bomak, Derek see Highways and roads--Railway crossings

Bomarc missiles see National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Canadian participation

Bombardier Inc. see Air Canada; Government grants and contributions--Private companies

Bonin, Raymond (Lib.--Nickel Belt)

    >>Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (amdt.)(Bill C-10), 1020(17:1810)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 1020(17:1810)

Bono (U2 lead singer) see HIV/AIDS--Combatting, World Health Organiozation (WHO)

Bonwick, Hon. Paul (Lib.--Simcoe--Grey)

    >>Avian flu (bird flu), o.q., 2071(36:1440)
    >>Bills, government, reinstatement, M. (Saada), 425(7:2030)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1812-5(31:1535-50)
    >>Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), 185(4:1150)
    >>Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, M. on supply (Martin, Pat), 1017(17:1800)
    >>Canada Student Loans Program, 189-90(4:1215)
    >>Committees, Parliamentary, 43(2:1250)
    >>Conservative Party, 185(4:1150)
    >>Economy/economic conditions, 1812(31:1535-40)
    >>Education, post-secondary, 189-90(4:1215), 1814-5(31:1550)
    >>Employment insurance
    >>>M. on supply (Crête), 2875-9(49:1530-55)
    >>>o.q., 2067-8(36:1420-5), 2588(44:1500)
    >>Health care funding, 1813(31:1540)
    >>Infrastructure, 189(4:1210), 1813-4(31:1545)
    >>Municipalities, 189(4:1210-5), 191(4:1230)
    >>National debt, 1813(31:1540)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), M. on supply (Bachand, C.), 1017(17:1800)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 425(7:2030), 1017(17:1800)
    >>Rural/remote/natural resource producing communities/regions, 1814(31:1545)
    >>Sponsorship program, S.O. 31, 546(10:1055)
    >>Student loans, S.O. 31, 920(16:1400)
    >>Tax reductions, 185(4:1150)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 43(2:1250), 185-6(4:1150), 188-92(4:1205-30)

Books see Rwanda--Genocide; World Book and Copyright Day

Border, Canadian

    >>Border agents see Canadian passports--Missing
    >>Canada-United States co-operation, 717(12:1900), 794(14:1050), 1435(24:1820)
    >>Canada-United States Smart Border initiative, 9(1:1640), 635-6(11:1735)
    >>>See also Refugees--Safe third country
    >>Counterfeit goods, intercepting, o.q., 2754-5(47:1445-50)
    >>Customs agents tools, computer systems, etc., inadequacy, 2724(47:1105)
    >>Highway crossings, exports factor, o.q., 1709(29:1450)
    >>Infrastructure, Throne Speech statement, 9(1:1640)
    >>Migration integrity officers, number, role, training, etc., qu., 2227-8(38:1515)
    >>Security concerns
    >>>Canada-United States concerns, Throne Speech statement, 9(1:1640), 28(2:1045), 635-6(11:1730-5)
    >>>Terrorism, protecting from, 1434(24:1815)
    >>>See also Campobello Island--Access through United States
    >>United States racial profiling of Canadian citizens, photographing and fingerprinting, etc., 124(3:1720)
    >>Windsor, ON crossing
    >>>Federal-provincial investment, $300 million, 2055(36:1255)
    >>>>o.q., 1709(29:1450)
    >>>Federal-provincial-municipal negotiations, o.q., 2509(43:1445)
    >>>New border crossing, bypass, o.q., 1605(27:1440)
    >>>Senate National Security and Defence Standing Committee report, concerns, o.q., 1985(34:1455)
    >>>See also Borealis Capital Corporation
    >>See also Bishop, Lori; Canada Border Services Agency; Marijuana--Decriminalization, United States concerns

Boreal forest see Forestry

Borealis Capital Corporation

    >>Detroit River Tunnel Partnership, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board relationship, Richard Mahoney involvement, o.q., 2681(46:1440)

Borotsik, Rick (CPC--Brandon--Souris)

    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 260(5:1145)
    >>>S.O. 31, 921(16:1405)
    >>Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (amdt.)(Bill C-10), 1190(21:1205)
    >>Curling, S.O. 31, 54(2:1405)
    >>Hockey, S.O. 31, 2504(43:1415)
    >>Laval, Lionel, S.O. 31, 2215(38:1410)
    >>Marijuana, 1190(21:1205)

Boston, MA see Ports/harbours--Halifax, NS

Bottlenose whales see Species at risk (endangered species)

Boudreau-Nelson, Léone

    >>Société historique acadienne, president, Acadian educator, death, tribute, S.O. 31, 2579(44:1410)

Boudria, Hon. Don (Lib.--Glengarry--Prescott--Russell)

    >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 2956(51:1330-5)
    >>Acadians, M. (Bergeron), 1281-2(22:1810-20)
    >>Afghanistan, 1693(29:1315)
    >>Arar, Maher, 2372(41:1235)
    >>Avian flu (bird flu), o.q., 553-4(10:1135)
    >>Bailey, references, 2621(45:1035)
    >>Beaudoin, Senator, S.O. 31, 2333-4(40:1100)
    >>Beausoleil, Claude, S.O. 31, 2960(51:1400)
    >>Bills, government, reinstatement, Ms. (Saada), 326-9(6:1545-615), 342(6:1750), 353(7:1030)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 1475(25:1415)
    >>>o.q., 1454(25:1145)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1693(29:1315), 1831-2(31:1805-10)
    >>Budget Implementation Act, 2004 (Bill C-30), 2161(37:1650)
    >>Caccia, references, S.O. 31, 3145-6(54:1405)
    >>Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable, o.q., 2073(36:1455)
    >>Canada National Parks Act (amdt.)(Bill C-28), 2621(45:1035), 2623-4(45:1050-55)
    >>Canadian flag, o.q., 549(10:1110)
    >>Canadian Television Fund, 1833(31:1805-10)
    >>College d'Alfred, S.O. 31, 1867(32:1405)
    >>Conservative Party
    >>>o.q., 1118-9(19:1455)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1501(26:1400)
    >>Copps, references, 3198(55:1215)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--mental disorder)(Bill C-29), 2685-6(46:1505)
    >>Customs Tariff (amdt.)(Bill C-21), 1570(27:1025)
    >>Dairy Terms Act (Bill C-340), 1473-5(25:1405-15)
    >>Disarmament, 808-9(14:1245-55)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, o.q., 2465(42:1440)
    >>Economy/economic conditions, o.q., 2917(50:1145)
    >>Employment insurance, M. on supply (Crête), 2858(49:1345-50)
    >>First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (Bill C-23), 2955-8(51:1330-50)
    >>First Nations/Indians, 2956(51:1330), 2957-8(51:1335-50)
    >>Foreign aid, 1693(29:1315)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1751(30:1110)
    >>Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), o.q., 1215(21:1455)
    >>Haiti, 809(14:1255), 1693(29:1315)
    >>>o.q., 384(7:1455)
    >>Health care
    >>>o.q., 2344(40:1155)
    >>>S.O. 31, 988(17:1400)
    >>House of Commons proceedings, 326-9(6:1545-610), 353(7:1030)
    >>>o.q., 2585(44:1440)
    >>Interparliamentary delegations, 3115(54:1005)
    >>Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas, S.O. 31, 202-3(4:1400)
    >>International Transfer of Offenders Act (Bill C-15), 2371-3(41:1230-50)
    >>Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, 2624(45:1050-5)
    >>Land mines (anti-personnel mines), 809(14:1250-5)
    >>Lincoln, references, 2956(51:1330)
    >>Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (amdt.)(Bill C-34), 2927-8(50:1250-55)
    >>Municipalities, 342(6:1750), 1832(31:1805)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), M. on supply (Bachand, C.), 808-11(14:1245-1315)
    >>Nisga'a Final Agreement, 2956(51:1335)
    >>Offenders, 2371-3(41:1230-50), 2685-6(46:1505)
    >>Official Languages Act (amdt.--promotion of English and French)(Bill S-4), 1635(28:1515), 2317-9(39:1730-45)
    >>Official languages policy (Bilingualism)
    >>>o.q., 757(13:1450)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1153(20:1100)
    >>Official Languages Standing Committee, 1066(19:1010), 2921(50:1205)
    >>Organ donations/transplants, S.O. 31, 2065(32:1410)
    >>Parole, 2371(41:1230-5)
    >>Peru, S.O. 31, 2909-10(50:1100)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Members' remarks, 540(10:1010), 2161(37:1650), 3081(53:1510)
    >>Queen Elizabeth II, S.O. 31, 2216-7(38:1415)
    >>Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 540(10:1005-10)
    >>References
    >>>Resignation as Minister, conflict of interest, 2556(44:1120)
    >>>See also Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas
    >>Regulations, o.q., 62-3(2:1455)
    >>Rwanda
    >>>M., 998-9(17:1500)
    >>>o.q., 1162(20:1150)
    >>Taiwan, S.O. 31, 1599(27:1405)
    >>Textile and clothing industry, 1570(27:1025)
    >>Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, 2623-4(45:1050-5)
    >>Tlicho Land Claim and Self-Government Act (Bill C-31), 2163(37:1705)
    >>Trans fats (trans fatty acids), o.q., 2868(49:1440)
    >>Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens, S.O. 31, 1795(31:1405)
    >>United Nations, S.O. 31, 1300(23:1410)
    >>United States, o.q., 2636(45:1200)
    >>University of Ottawa, S.O. 31, 2385(41:1410)
    >>Weapons of mass destruction, 808-9(14:1245-50)
    >>Winterlude, S.O. 31, 254(5:1110)

Bouey, Gerald

    >>Former Bank of Canada Governor, death, tribute, S.O. 31, 309(6:1405)

Bourgeois, Diane (BQ--Terrebonne--Blainville)

    >>Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, S.O. 31, 2674(46:1405)
    >>Canadian Older Adult Justice Agency, 1775(31:1105)
    >>Child care, o.q., 1215(21:1455)
    >>Breweries, o.q., 1805(31:1455)
    >>Colombia, S.O. 31, 921(16:1400)
    >>Divorce, petitions, 1927(33:1705)
    >>Elderly persons, 1775-6(31:1100-10)
    >>Guaranteed Income Supplement, 1775-6(31:1105-10)
    >>Health, 1392(24:1325)
    >>Health care funding
    >>>M. on supply (Paquette), 1390-2(24:1310-25)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1867-8(32:1410)
    >>Housing
    >>>o.q., 1507(26:1435)
    >>>S.O. 31, 179607(31:1410)
    >>Older Adult Justice Act (Bill C-439), 1775-6(31:1100-10)
    >>Ombudsman for Older Adult Justice, 1775(31:1105)
    >>Parental leave, o.q., 1984(34:1450), 2507-8(43:1435)
    >>Public Service, S.O. 31, 2793-4(48:1410)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 18(1:1740)
    >>Women, S.O. 31, 1248(22:1410), 1599-1600(27:1410)
    >>Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act (Bill C-451), 1137-9(19:1715-30), 2543-4(43:1905)

Bourque, François see Skiing

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

Bowling for Columbine

    >>Documentary film by Michael Moore, 813(14:1320-5)

Bowman, Jeffrey

    >>21 year old youth, death to degenerative disease, tribute, S.O. 31, 1868(32:1410)

Bradshaw, Hon. Claudette (Lib.--Moncton--Riverview--Dieppe; Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for Homelessness)

    >>Acadia, o.q., 3193(55:1145)
    >>Air Canada, o.q., 1804(31:1450)
    >>Budget Implementation Act, 2004 (Bill C-30), 2717(47:1020)
    >>Canadian National Railway Company (CNR), o.q., 1040(18:1430), 1043(18:1445)
    >>Gasoline prices, o.q., 3191(55:1135)
    >>Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec City, QC), o.q., 1985(34:1455)
    >>Ports/harbours, o.q., 2341(40:1140)
    >>References see Sponsorship program--Advertising, Auditor General's Report, Cabinet ministers

Brandon Wheat Kings see Hockey--National AAA Midget championship

Brassard, Conrad see Murder

Brault, Jean see Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program)--Contracts; Sponsorship program--Advertising, Auditor General's Report, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Charges laid

Brazil see Air Canada--Bombardier Inc. regional jets contract

Breaking and entering

Breaking the Cycle see Gangs--Youth

Breast cancer

Breast Implant Registry

    >>Establishing, 1806(31:1505)
    >>>See also Breast Implant Registry Act (Bill C-507)

Breast Implant Registry Act (Bill C-507)--Wasylycia-Leis

    >>First reading, 1806(31:1505)
    >>See also Breast Implant Registry

Breath samples see Impaired driving--Criminal Code provisions

Breau, Jean-François see Don Juan

Breitkreuz, Garry (CPC--Yorkton--Melville)

Breweries

    >>Microbreweries, excise tax, reducing, Finance Standing Committee recommendation
    >>>o.q., 1805(31:1455)
    >>>S.O. 31, 548(10:1105)

Bribery see Immigration and Refugee Board; Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

Brigantine see Black Jack

Brison, Hon. Scott (Lib.--Kings--Hants)

    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 2255(38:1900)
    >>>Committee take note, M. (Saada), 155-6(3:2130)
    >>Canada-United States relations, 2255(38:1855-900)
    >>Canada-United States softwood lumber dispute, S.O. 31, 1447(25:1105)
    >>Fisheries, M. (Hearn), 1322-3(23:1640-45)
    >>Government aircraft, 816(14:1355)
    >>Haiti, Committee take note, M. (Graham), 1344-5(23:1930-5), 1346-7(23:1940-5)
    >>Howe, Joseph, S.O. 31, 865(15:1100)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), M. on supply (Bachand, C.), 815-6(14:1345-55)
    >>New Minas, NS, S.O. 31, 2384(41:1405)
    >>Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (Bill C-25), 2040(35:1220)
    >>Rotary Club of Wolfville, S.O. 31, 2025-6(35:1110)
    >>United States, 2254-5(38:1855)

British Columbia Legislature see Drug trafficking--Investigation

Broadbent, Ed see Child/family poverty--Eliminating by 2000

Broadcasting

    >>Satellite transmission, piracy
    >>>Legislation, 285-307(6:1100-1355), 339-40(6:1730-5)
    >>>>See also Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2); Television

Broadcasting Act (amdt.)(Bill C-526)--Pacetti

    >>First reading, 2829(49:1000)
    >>See also Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)--Decisions on licensing requests

Broadcasting industry see Foreign investment/ownership

Brome--Missisquoi constituency see Expo-Science Bell

Brown, Bonnie (Lib.--Oakville)

    >>Aboriginal health care, 1393(24:1335)
    >>Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI), 1393(24:1335)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, 1393(24:1330)
    >>Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, S.O. 31, 3187-8(55:1115)
    >>Health care, 1392-3(24:1330-5), 1394-5(24:1340-5)
    >>Health care funding, M. on supply (Paquette), 1392-3(24:1330-5), 1394-5(24:1340-5)
    >>Health Council of Canada, 1393(24:1330), 1394(24:1340)
    >>Health Standing Committee, 1941(34:1005)
    >>Heritage, S.O. 31, 2911(50:1110)
    >>Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (amdt.)(Bill C-34), 2923(50:1215-20)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), Committee take note, M. (Saada), 731(12:2040)

Brownfields see Contaminated sites

Bryden, John (Lib.--Ancaster--Dundas--Flamborough--Aldershot; Ind.--Ancaster--Dundas--Flamborough--Aldershot effective Feb. 17, 2004; CPC--Ancaster--Dundas--Flamborough--Aldershot effective Feb. 25, 2004)

    >>Access to Information Act, 1025-7(17:1830-50), 1033(17:1930)
    >>Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (amdt.--unpaid wages to rank first in priority in distribution)(Bill C-474), 321(6:1510)
    >>Budget Implementation Act, 2004 (Bill C-30), 2092-3(36:1650-55)
    >>Charitable organizations, 2092-3(36:1650-5)
    >>Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (amdt.)(Bill C-10), 1020(17:1810)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and Canada Evidence Act (amdt.)(Bill C-12), 1024(17:1830)
    >>Federal-provincial/territorial jurisdiction, 193(4:1245)
    >>First Nations/Indians, 2124(37:1210-5)
    >>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (amdt.--sponsorship of relative) (Bill C-436), 2493-4(42:1820-25)
    >>International Transfer of Offenders Act (Bill C-15), 1019(17:1805)
    >>Municipalities, 193(4:1245)
    >>Open Government Act (Bill C-462), 1025-7(17:1830-50), 1033(17:1930), 2365-6(41:1135-40)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Bills, Private Members' Public, 321(6:1510), 1033(17:1930)
    >>>Committees, Parliamentary, 386(7:1510)
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 1019-20(17:1805-10), 1024(17:1830)
    >>Public Accounts Standing Committee, 386(7:1510)
    >>References, 3161-2(54:1545-1600)
    >>>Joining Conservative Party, 693(12:1550), 698(12:1625)
    >>Sponsorship program, M. on supply (MacKay), 3160-2(54:1545-1600))
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 193(4:1245)
    >>Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act (Bill C-11), 2123-5(37:1210-15)

BSE see Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

Budget 1989 (April 27, 1989)

    >>Leak, Budget in Brief, alleged theft, Global Television Network reporter, Doug Small role, 1950(34:1105)

Budget 2003 (February 18, 2003) see Government expenditures--Review; Infrastructure; Sustainable development

Budget 2004 (March 23, 2004)

    >>Balanced, seventh consecutive, 1617(27:1615-20), 1645(28:1620), 1690(29:1245), 1697-8(29:1335-55), 1713(29:1515), 1715(29:1530), 1719(29:1555), 1728(29:1700-5), 1782-3(31:1230-35), 1789(31:1320), 1848(32:1145), 1854(32:1225), 1864(32:1345), 1887(32:1610-5), 1889(32:1635), 1946(34:1030), 1951(34:1105), 1966(34:1300), 1995-6(34:1605-15)
    >>Contingency reserve, prudence factor, 1616-7(27:1610), 1645(28:1615-20), 1728(29:1705), 1783(31:1235), 1791(31:1335), 1967(34:1305)
    >>Date, announced, o.q., 998(17:1500)
    >>Financial responsibility/foundation for a better future, 1615(27:1605), 1691(29:1255), 1843(32:1105), 1847-8(32:1135), 1856-7(32:1240-50), 1858(32:1255), 1859(32:1310), 1862-3(32:1335-40), 1865(32:1355), 1945-6(34:1030-5), 1962(34:1230), 1965(34:1250)
    >>>"Crafted jewel" analogy, 1849(32:1145-50), 1850(32:1200), 1889(32:1635)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1623(28:1405), 1625(28:1410), 1626(28:1415), 1749(30:1105)
    >>Inadequate, weak, lack of priority/vision, etc., 1686(29:1215-20), 1692(29:1305), 1694(29:1320), 1714-5(29:1525), 1723(29:1625), 1724-5(29:1630-5), 1848-9(32:1135-45), 1854(32:1225), 1861(32:1325), 1878(32:1510), 1954(34:1130), 1960-1(34:1215-25), 1990(34:1525), 2055(36:1300), 2724(47:1110)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), attempt to buy support/divert attention from scandals, S.O. 31, 1597(27:1355)
    >>M. for approval (Goodale), 1615-22(27:1600-1700), 1638-41(28:1525-50), 1836-65(32:1015-1355), 1877-94(32:1505-1715), agreed to, on recorded division, 1916-7(33:1505-1515)
    >>>Amdt. (Harper), 1641-5(28:1550-1615), 1778-94(31:1200-1355), 1810-34(31:1520-1845), negatived, on recorded division, 1833-4(31:1815-45)
    >>>>Amdt. to amdt. (Paquette), 1645-54(28:1615-1725), 1669-98(29:1020-1355), 1713-30(29:1515-1740), negatived, on recorded division, 1730(29:1715-40)
    >>>Debate be now adjourned, M. (Harper), agreed to, 1622(27:1700)
    >>Mahoney position, 1674(29:1050), 1675-6(29:1105),
    >>Pre-budget consultations
    >>>Finance Standing Committee role, 1719(29:1555), 1722(29:1620), 1723(29:1625), 1727(29:1650)
    >>>Témiscamingue constituency, S.O. 31, 375(7:1400)
    >>>See also Regional development; Social economy--Entrepreneurial social movement
    >>Provisions, 2720(47:1035-40), 2726(47:1120), 2743(47:1335)
    >>Social concerns, addressing, 1849-50(32:1150-5)
    >>Throne Speech, relationship, 1690(29:1245), 1694(29:1320)
    >>Ways and Means motions, notice, tabled, 1806(31:1500)
    >>See also Aboriginal education and training--Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy--Aboriginal Skills Employment Partnership--Natural resource industries; Aboriginal health care; Aboriginal peoples/communities; Aboriginal self-government--Independent Centre for First Nations Government; Afghanistan--Canadian Armed Forces role; Agriculture; Arctic--Continental shelf; Arts and culture; Automobiles/motor vehicles--Fuel efficiency; Bell Island, NF; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)--Beef industry; Canada Health Infoway--Funding; Canada Public Health Agency--Establishment; Canada Social Transfer; Canadian Armed Forces--Danger zones--Funding; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)--Government commitment; Canadian Television Fund; Capital cost allowance--Depreciation/write-off period; Chief Public Health Officer for Canada--Appointment; Child care--Early learning; Communities; Comptroller General of Canada--Office; Contaminated sites--Clean-up; Crown corporations--Corporate governance rules; Disabled and handicapped persons--Employment assistance programs--Expenses--Tax fairness; Drug and substance abuse; Education; Education, post-secondary--Accessibility; Education tax credit; Elections--2004; Employment insurance--Premiums--Reform--Seasonal workers, Benefits; Entrepreneurs/entrepreneurship--Women; Environment--Green technologies--Imbalance; Equalization payments--Formula; Fiscal imbalance (intergovernmental)--Provinces; Foreign aid; Gender equality--Government commitment; Government--Management; Government contracts--Tendering; Government expenditures--Review; Guaranteed Income Supplement; Haiti--Crisis; Health care--First Ministers' Health Accord (2003); Health care funding--Federal government share; Health research; Housing--Affordable housing, Federal government funding--Social housing, Federal government commitment; Immigration/immigrants--Government funding--Integration; Immunization--Provincial programs; Income tax--Reduction; Infrastructure; International relations--Canadian role; Juno Beach Centre (World War II Memorial); Knowledge based economy; Low income Canadians; Mining industry--Exploration tax credit; Municipalities--Federal government funding--Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief; Museums--Canadian political history museum; National debt--Gross Domestic Product (GDP) percentage--Repayment/reduction; National Microbiology Laboratory; National unity fund--Prime Minister's fund, Terminating; Northern economic development; Oil and gas industry; Petro-Canada--Sale; Public health--Emergencies--Surveillance system; Registered education savings plans (RESPs); Research and development--Universities and colleges; Rural/remote/natural resource communities/regions; Senior citizens--Budget 2004 measures--Budget 2004 omission--New Horizons program; Small and medium business; Social economy; Social programs--Social deficit; Sponsorship program--Advertising, Cancellation; Student debt; Student loans--Accessibility; Students; Sustainable development--Sustainable Development Technology Canada; Sydney tar ponds; Tax reductions; Technology--Depreciation; Training--Literacy training and skills upgrading--Union training centres; Venture capital; Voluntary organizations; Western provinces

Budget deficit

    >>Elimination, Progressive Conservative government (Mulroney) policies responsible, Goods and Services Tax (GST), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), 2775(47:1720)
    >>Liberal government (Chrétien), 1374-5(24:1110), 1950(34:1105)
    >>Martin, Prime Minister, position, 2001-2(34:1650-5), 3126(54:1120)
    >>Progressive Conservative government (Mulroney), 696(12:1615)

Budget Implementation Act, 2004 (Bill C-30)--Minister of Finance (Goodale)

Budget process see Budgets

Budget surplus

Budgets

    >>Accountability, 2734(47:1220)
    >>Balanced, 199(4:1325)
    >>>Importance, 32(2:1130)
    >>>Six in row, 190(4:1220)
    >>>Seven in a row see Budget 2004
    >>>Tax increases factor, 184(4:1140)
    >>>"Zero in three" policy, 1993, 1784(31:1245)
    >>Consultation process, 2004(34:1710)
    >>>See also Budget 2004--Pre-budget consultations
    >>Fixed dates, establishing, 111(3:1550)
    >>Importance, 2764(47:1550)
    >>Process, ineffectiveness, etc., 2775-6(47:1725-30)
    >>See also Government expenditures--Amounts/items not in budgets or estimates

Bulgaria see Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)--RCMP investigation

Bulte, Sarmite (Lib.--Parkdale--High Park)

    >>Arts and culture, 1650(28:1700), 1652(28:1715)
    >>>S.O. 31, 203(4:1405), 1701(29:1405), 1905-6(33:1405)
    >>Badminton, S.O. 31, 2214(38:1405)
    >>Broadcasting, 296-8(6:1230-35)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1650-2(28:1700-15)
    >>Canada-Aboriginal Peoples Roundtable, 2414(41:1730)
    >>Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, M. on supply (Martin, Pat), 972-4(17:1155-1210)
    >>Canada-United States Permanent Joint Board on Defence, S.O. 31, 2792(48:1405)
    >>Canadian Television Fund, 1650-2(28:1700-10)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1623-4(28:1405)
    >>Children, 70(2:1550)
    >>Coffey, Charlie, S.O. 31, 1299-300(23:1405)
    >>Copernicus Lodge, S.O. 31, 2457(42:1355)
    >>Copyright, o.q., 2920-1(50:1200)
    >>Crime prevention, S.O 31, 1397(24:1405)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--mental disorder)(Bill C-29), 2669-71(46:1330-35)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and Canada Evidence Act (amdt.)(Bill C-12), 1023(17:1825)
    >>Entrepreneurs/entrepreneurship, 68-70(2:1535-40)
    >>>o.q., 1709(29:1455)
    >>>S.O. 31, 2382(41:1400)
    >>Estonia, S.O. 31, 987(17:1355)
    >>First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (Bill C-23), 2413-5(41:1725-30)
    >>First Nations/Indians, 2413-4(41:1725-30)
    >>Genie Awards, S.O. 31, 2747(47:1405)
    >>Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (amdt.--sponsorship of relative) (Bill C-436), 2497(42:1845-50)
    >>International Women's Day, S.O. 31, 1036(18:1410)
    >>Interparliamentary delegations, 171(4:1005)
    >>Katyn Forest massacre, S.O. 31, 2504(43:1415)
    >>Learning Enrichment Foundation Online Community Access Program Network, S.O. 31, 752(13:1415)
    >>Lithuania, S.O. 31, 674(12:1400)
    >>Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (amdt.)(Bill C-34), 2927(50:1245)
    >>Music industry, o.q., 2223(38:1455)
    >>National Poetry Month, 2577(44:1400)
    >>Offenders, 2669-71(46:1330-5)
    >>Oil and gas industry, o.q., 614(11:1455)
    >>Poland, S.O. 31, 2674(46:1400)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 1023(17:1825)
    >>Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 296-8(6:1230-35)
    >>Rwanda, S.O. 31, 2909(50:1055)
    >>Social economy, 70(2:1545)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 68-70(2:1535-50)
    >>United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, o.q., 1309(23:1500)
    >>Victims of crime, 2669-70(46:1330-5)
    >>World War II, S.O. 31, 3069(53:1400)

Buote, Julia see Voyeurism--Criminal Code offences

Burbank, Tina see Youth justice system--Sentences

Bureaucracy see Government

Burma see Myanmar (Burma)

Burlington, ON see Air pollution/smog--Clean air initiatives; Strong, Keith--Burlington Citizen of the Year

Burlington Teen Tour Band

    >>Lincoln Alexander Concert, performance, D-Day 60th anniversary tribute, S.O. 31, 2024(35:1100)

Burrard Communications Inc. see Government contracts; Government grants and contributions

Bursen-Marsteller agency see Government grants and contributions--Forest Products Association of Canada

Burton, Andy (CPC--Skeena)

    >>Aboriginal claims/land claims, 2122(37:1200)
    >>Aboriginal self-government, 2123(37:1205)
    >>Adoption (children), 848(14:1725)
    >>Afghanistan, 2000(34:1640)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 1492(26:1300), 2000(34:1640)
    >>>House take note, M. (Bélanger), 576-7(10:1420-25)
    >>Budget 2004, S.O. 31, 1597(27:1355)
    >>Budget Implementation Act, 2004 (Bill C-30), 1999-2001(34:1635-50)
    >>Canada-United States softwood lumber dispute, 577(10:1420-25), 1492(26:1300), 2001(34:1650)
    >>>M. (Cullen), 2012(34:1820)
    >>>o.q., 614(11:1455), 1308-9(23:1455), 1760(30:1200)
    >>Canadian Armed Forces, 577(10:1425), 2000(34:1635-40)
    >>Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (amdt.)(Bill C-10), 1220(21:1530), 1226(21:1620)
    >>Education, post-secondary, 2000(34:1640)
    >>Equalization payments, 2000(34:1640)
    >>Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms program), 1226(21:1620)
    >>Fisheries, 1536(26:1710)
    >>>M. (Hearn), 1318-9(23:1605-15)
    >>Forest industry, 576(10:1420)
    >>Forestry, S.O. 31, 2912(50:1115)
    >>Government expenditures, 1999-2000(34:1635)
    >>Haiti, 2000(34:1640)
    >>Hate propaganda, S.O. 31, 2627(45:1110)
    >>Health care funding, 1999(34:1635), 2000(34:1640)
    >>Impaired driving, 1226(21:1620)
    >>Income tax, 2547(44:1005)
    >>Income Tax Act and Income Tax Regulations (amdt.--Queen Charlotte Islands)(Bill C-523), 2547(44:1005)
    >>Income Tax Act (amdt.--child adoption expenses)(Bill C-246), 848(14:1725)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), M. on supply, (MacKay), 1492(26:1300), 1536(26:1710)
    >>Library book rate, petitions, 559(10:1210)
    >>Marijuana, 1220(21:1530), 1226(21:1620)
    >>Marine transportation security (ports, etc.), o.q., 2636(45:1200)
    >>Marriage, petitions, 559(10:1210)
    >>Meat processing industry, 577(10:1425)
    >>Methamphetamine (crystal meth), 1220(21:1530)
    >>Mining industry, S.O. 31, 2287-8(39:1400)
    >>Municipalities, 2000(34:1635-40)
    >>National debt, 2000(34:1635)
    >>National marine conservation areas, o.q., 1163(20:1155)
    >>Oil and gas industry, S.O. 31, 866-7(15:1105)
    >>Ports/harbours, o.q., 2636(45:1200)
    >>Rural/remote/natural resource communities/regions, 76(2:1640), 2000(34:1645)
    >>Salmon farming, petition, 22(2:1010), 559(10:1210)
    >>Sponsorship program, 1492(26:1300)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 76(2:1640)
    >>United States, September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, o.q., 1874-5(32:1445)
    >>Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act (Bill C-11), 2122-3(37:1200-05)

Business

    >>Operating costs, international ranking
    >>>Canada lowest-cost country, S.O. 31, 818-9(14:1405)
    >>>Pictou county, NS, S.O. 31, 865-6(15:1100)
    >>See also Entrepreneurs/entrepreneurship

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

    >>Martin, Paul, former Finance Minister, correspondence, qu., 1524(26:1550)
    >>President, Michel Vennat, revocation of mandate, o.q., 871-2(15:1130-5), 876(15:1155)
    >>Vice-President, Public Affairs, Jason Moscowitz, appointment, 639(11:1805)
    >>See also Auberge Grand-Mère; Option Canada; Health care--Privatization, Executive health plans

Business expenses see Fines, levies or penalties--Income tax

Business of the House

Butts, Sister Peggy

    >>Educator, former Senator, death, tribute, S.O. 31, 1207-8(21:1415)

By-elections see Ottawa Centre constituency by-election

Byrne, Hon. Gerry (Lib.--Humber--St. Barbe--Baie Verte)

    >>Fisheries, M. (Hearn), 135(3:1910)
    >>Food and Drugs act (amdt.--food labelling)(Bill C-398), 1896(32:1725)
    >>Health care, o.q., 1753-4(30:1125)
    >>International Transfer of Offenders Act (Bill C-15), 1019(17:1805)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, 1019(17:1805)
    >>References see Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)--Projects

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