Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Strahl (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), from the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, presented the First Report of the Committee, (mandate). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-02.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (feminine hygiene products), 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. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), Bill C-276, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (literacy materials), 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, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put, a recorded division deemed requested and deferred to the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the period of time corresponding to the time taken for Royal Assent today shall be added to the time provided for Government Orders and the ordinary time of daily adjournment shall be delayed accordingly.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the First Report of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

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

Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) take the necessary measures to ensure that Canada meets its objective for greenhouse gas reduction established under the Kyoto Protocol, in an equitable manner while respecting the constitutional jurisdictions and responsibilities of Quebec and the provinces; and (b) publish, by October 15, 2006, an effective and equitable plan for complying with the Kyoto Protocol that includes a system of emission objectives for large emitters along with an exchange of emission rights accompanied by a bilateral agreement with Quebec and the provinces that want it, which could be based on a territorial approach.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

The Speaker informed the House that Her Excellency the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today at 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of giving the Royal Assent to certain Bills.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

A Message was received from Her Excellency the Governor General desiring the immediate attendance of the Commons in the Senate.

Accordingly, the Speaker, with the Commons proceeded to the Senate.

The Commons returned to the Chamber.

Whereupon, the Speaker reported that when the Commons had been in the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor General was pleased to give, in Her Majesty's name, the Royal Assent to the following Bill:

The Speaker also reported that he had addressed Her Excellency the Governor General as follows:

“May it please Your Excellency:

The Commons of Canada have voted Supplies required to enable the Government to defray certain expenses of the public service.

In the name of the Commons, I present to Your Excellency the following Bill:

An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the public service of Canada for the financial year ending March 31, 2007;

To which Bill I humbly request Your Excellency's Assent.”

Whereupon, the Clerk of the Senate, by Command of Her Excellency the Governor General, did say:

“In Her Majesty's name, Her Excellency the Governor General thanks Her Loyal Subjects, accepts their benevolence, and assents to this Bill.”

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today and Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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

At 6:28 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), 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 6:38 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).