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

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JOURNALS

No. 52

Tuesday, May 11, 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

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Caccia (Davenport) , from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-48.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 17) was tabled.

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) , one concerning the income tax system (No. 373-0851);

— by Mr. Stinson (Okanagan—Shuswap) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0852);

— by Mr. Telegdi (Kitchener—Waterloo) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0853);

— by Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , eleven concerning abortion (Nos. 373-0854 to 373-0864) and one concerning marriage (No. 373-0865);

— by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North Centre) , one concerning the Radio-Canada Corporation (No. 373-0866), two concerning immigration (Nos. 373-0867 and 373-0868), one concerning health care services (No. 373-0869) and one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 373-0870).

Business of Supply

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Transcona) , moved, — That this House condemn the private for-profit delivery of health care that this government has allowed to grow since 1993.

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.

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Transcona) , in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the Government Order for consideration at second reading of Bill S-17, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, be withdrawn and that the Bill be ordered for consideration at second reading and placed at the bottom of the order of precedence for Private Members' Business in the name of Mr. Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast) .

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill) , seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Winnipeg—Transcona) , in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(19), the proceedings expired.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 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. Benoit (Lakeland) , seconded by Mr. Toews (Provencher) , — That Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceedings under section 258), 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 12, 2004, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act, without amendment.

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. Goodale (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-646-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-415-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-416-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-417-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-418-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

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. Kilgour (Edmonton Southeast) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0871) and one concerning AIDS (No. 373-0872).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 5:56 p.m., by unanimous consent, the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:07 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).