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

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JOURNALS

No. 6

Monday, February 9, 2004

11:00 a.m.

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Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Ms. Robillard (Minister of Industry) , seconded by Ms. Augustine (Minister of State (Multiculturalism and Status of Women)) , moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

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.

Notice of Motion

Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of intention to move at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 2, the debate not be further adjourned.

Daily Routine Of Business

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) , seconded by Ms. Copps (Hamilton East) and, by unanimous consent, by Mr. Bryden (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot) , Bill C-474, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (unpaid wages to rank first in priority in distribution), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of this House, the membership of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts be as follows:

Maurizio Bevilacqua, Odina Desrochers, Paul Forseth, Roger Gaudet, Peter Goldring, Marlene Jennings, Joe Jordan, Walt Lastewka, Dominic LeBlanc, Steve Mahoney, Philip Mayfield, Val Meredith, Shawn Murphy, Beth Phinney, Alan Tonks, Judy Wasylycia-Leis, John Willams.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0096);

— by Mr. Grewal (Surrey Central) , seven concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0097 to 373-0103).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Saada (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , seconded by Mr. Mitchell (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That during the first thirty sitting days of the present session of Parliament, whenever a Minister of the Crown, when proposing a motion for first reading of a public bill, states that the said bill is in the same form as a Government bill in the previous session, if the Speaker is satisfied that the said bill is in the same form as the House of Commons had agreed to at prorogation, notwithstanding Standing Order 71, the said bill shall be deemed in the current session to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the previous session; (Government Business No. 2)

And of the amendment of Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Penson (Peace River) , — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

“excluding the following Bills:

C-7, An Act respecting leadership selection, administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related amendments to other Acts;

C-13, An Act respecting assisted human reproduction;

C-19, An Act to provide for real property taxation powers of first nations, to create a First Nations Tax Commission, First Nations Financial Management Board, First Nations Finance Authority and First Nations Statistical Institute and to make consequential amendments to other Acts;

C-20, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act;

C-22, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Judges Act and to amend other Acts in consequence;

C-26, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act, to enact the VIA Rail Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts;

C-34, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence;

C-35, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (remuneration of military judges);

C-36, An Act to establish the Library and Archives of Canada, to amend the Copyright Act and to amend certain Acts in consequence; and

C-38, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.”;

And of the subamendment of Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) , seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick (Prince Albert) , — That the amendment be amended by adding after the words “Substances Act” the following:

“C-49, An Act respecting the effective date of the representation order of 2003.”.

The debate continued.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid upon the Table as follows:

— by Mr. Anderson (Minister of the Environment) — Order amending Schedule 4 to the Canada National Parks Act (SOR JUS-604433), pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 34(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-836-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

Adjournment

At 6:27 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).