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

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JOURNALS

No. 45

Friday, April 30, 2004

10:00 a.m.

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Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments.

Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Finance) , seconded by Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, May 3, 2004, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development without amendment.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

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), Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Final Report to Parliament on Actions Arising from the Auditor General's Report on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada”. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-19.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2004-462. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-1-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2004-470. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-3-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2004-473. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-14-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2004-464 to P.C. 2004-468. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-8-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

— P.C. 2004-461. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-4-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2004-474 to P.C. 2004-484. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-16-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2004-469. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-5-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— P.C. 2004-415. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-24-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 373-0366, 373-0367, 373-0369 to 373-0378 concerning AIDS. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-65-01;

— No. 373-0501 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-37-03.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) for Mr. Regan (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) , seconded by Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) , three concerning the Canadian Armed Forces (Nos. 373-0786 to 373-0788), one concerning marriage (No. 373-0789) and one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 373-0790);

— by Mr. Marcil (Beauharnois—Salaberry) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0791);

— by Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) , ten concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0792 to 373-0801).

Questions on Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mrs. Barnes (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) presented the supplementary return to the following question made into an Order for Return:

Q-60 — Mr. Keddy (South Shore) — In regard to climate change: (a) besides Environment Canada, what other federal government departments have climate action programs and at what annual cost are they funded; (b) is funding for these programs by journal-voucher from Environment Canada or is it part of departmental operating funds; (c) why did the federal government stop funding the joint project “National Museum of Natural Sciences Project on Climatic Change in Canada During the Past 20,000 Years”; (d) what happened to the plan to set up weather data archives in Downsview, including a national registry of tree ring and other proxy data; (e) which non-governmental climate scientists, and exactly when, have Environment Canada sponsored to send to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or any other climate conference; (f) what fully refereed scientific papers have Henry Hengeveld and David Philips had published in peer-reviewed scientific literature; (g) when were they published; (h) what groups and individuals were given financial assistance, by Environment Canada or any other department, agency or Crown corporation, including funds for research, staffing, travel, meals (including alcoholic beverages) and accommodation to attend or present at the cross-Canada climate change secretariat stakeholder consultations held in the fall of 2002; (i) what groups and individuals were given financial assistance by Environment Canada or any other department, agency or Crown corporation, including funds for research, staffing, travel, meals (including alcoholic beverages) and accommodation to attend or present before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development during the past five years; (j) which scientists have presented climate science-related testimony before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development during the past five years; (k) when have environmental lobby group members, including David Suzuki, met with the Prime Minister or any members of his cabinet since 1993; and (l) which non-governmental climate scientists have met with the Prime Minister or any members of his cabinet since 1993? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-373-60-01.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) , seconded by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , — That Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

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 Mr. Obhrai (Calgary East) , seconded by Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) , — That Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (breaking and entering), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, May 5, 2004, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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. Pettigrew (Minister of Health) — Copy of Regulations amending certain Regulations made under the Hazardous Products Act (small parts cylinder) (JUS-604481), pursuant to the Hazardous Products Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-3, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-863-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by Mr. Pratt (Minister of National Defence) — Report of the Canadian Forces Grievance Board for the year 2003, pursuant to the National Defence Act, S.C. 1998, c. 35, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-752-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Mr. Tirabassi (Niagara Centre) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0802 to 373-0804).

Adjournment

At 1:47 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).