The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination of Michel Beauregard, part-time Chairman of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to Standing Order 110(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination of Robert Sirman, Director of the Canada Council for the Arts, pursuant to Standing Order 110(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-3-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Harper (Prime Minister) made a statement.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-237, An Act requiring the national flag of Canada to be flown at half-mast on Remembrance Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (marriage after the age of sixty years), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-239, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (services to a charity or public authority), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care benefits for caregivers), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of expense of tools provided as a requirement of employment), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax), seconded by Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), Bill C-243, An Act respecting the provision of development assistance by the Canadian International Development Agency and other federal bodies, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the take note debate scheduled to take place later today shall be extended by one hour; that during debate, the Chair shall not receive any dilatory motions, quorum calls or requests for unanimous consent; and that any Member rising to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that he or she will be dividing his or her time with another Member.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 33(2), the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders remain 6:30 p.m.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannon (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain Acts.

Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development) for Mr. Clement (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Thompson (Minister of Veterans Affairs), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Debate arose thereon.

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, April 27, 2006, under the provisions of Standing Order 53.1, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, — That this Committee take note of the on-going crisis in Darfur. (Government Business No. 5)

At 11:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Committee rose.

Pursuant to Standing Order 113(2), the Speaker appointed Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), from the Panel of Chairs, Chair of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-2, An Act providing for conflict of interest rules, restrictions on election financing and measures respecting administrative transparency, oversight and accountability.

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

At 11:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).