HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

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JOURNALS

No. 10

Friday, February 13, 2004

10:00 a.m.

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The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Kilger (Stormont—Dundas—Charlottenburgh) , Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayers

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Robillard (Minister of Industry) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Minister of State (Multiculturalism and Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the motion for referral to committee before second reading of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act, if a recorded division is requested, it shall be deferred until Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 5:30 p.m.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Robillard (Minister of Industry) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Minister of State (Multiculturalism and Status of Women)) , — That Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made earlier today, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 5:30 p.m.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Ms. Carroll (Minister for International Cooperation) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, if a recorded division is requested later today on the motion for referral to committee before second reading of Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health, it shall be deferred until Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 5:30 p.m.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Finance.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) , seconded by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) , Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Criminal Code, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Ms. Caplan (Thornhill) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the Second Report of the Committee (radio and television broadcasting of the proceedings of House Committees). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-01.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Keddy (South Shore) , seconded by Mr. Hearn (St. John's West) , Bill S-5, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses, was read the first time.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86.2, the Bill (previously Bill S-7, 2nd Session, 37th Parliament) was deemed read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0163);

— by Mr. Gouk (Kootenay—Boundary—Okanagan) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0164);

— by Mr. Elley (Nanaimo—Cowichan) , one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 373-0165), eight concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0166 to 373-0173) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 373-0174);

— by Mr. Burton (Skeena) , one concerning the fishing industry (No. 373-0175), two concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0176 and 373-0177) and one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 373-0178);

— by Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) , two concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0179 and 373-0180);

— by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton Southwest) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0181);

— by Mr. Mills (Red Deer) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0182), one concerning war medals (No. 373-0183) and one concerning the Food and Drugs Act (No. 373-0184).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-18, An Act respecting equalization and authorizing the Minister of Finance to make certain payments related to health, was referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That a take note debate on bovine spongiform encephalopathy take place today, until no later than 2:30 p.m.

Government Orders

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. McTeague (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) , moved, — That this House take note of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. (Government Business No. 4)

Debate arose thereon.

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. Efford (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Northern Pipeline Agency, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Northern Pipeline Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-26, ss. 13 and 14. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-43-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)

— by Ms. Frulla (Minister of Social Development) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2003-1228 dated August 13, 2003, concerning the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Italian Republic, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-212-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).