Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

Ms. Marleau (Sudbury), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the First Report of the Committee (Certificate of nomination of Gwyn Morgan). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-06.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 4) was tabled.

Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the First Report of the Committee, “Public Accounts of Canada 2005”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-07.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled.

Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Second Report of the Committee, “Passport Office – Passport Services”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-08.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled.

Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the Third Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2006-2007 — Vote 20 under FINANCE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-09.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled.

Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the First Report of the Committee (review of the CBC-SRC mandate). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-10.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.

Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the First Report of the Committee (Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans presented to the House during the First Session of the 38th Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-11.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 2) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier), seconded by Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), Bill C-288, An Act to ensure Canada meets its global climate change obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, 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. Pallister (Portage—Lisgar), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), Bill C-289, An Act to amend the Indian Act (matrimonial real property and immovables), 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. Marleau (Sudbury), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (Northern Ontario), 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. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), seconded by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (injuring or causing the death of a child before or during its birth while committing an offence), 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. Martin (LaSalle—Émard), seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre), Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord, 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. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of development assistance abroad, 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. Fitzpatrick (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (sports and recreation programs), 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. Bell (Vancouver Island North), seconded by Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Bill C-295, 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. Thompson (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), Bill C-296, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (arrest without warrant), 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. Silva (Davenport), seconded by Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York), Bill C-297, An Act to designate the month of March as National Colorectal Cancer Month, 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. Minna (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Silva (Davenport), Bill C-298, An Act to add perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to the Virtual Elimination List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, 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. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Competition Act (personal information obtained by fraud), 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. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick (Prince Albert), Bill C-300, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (direct sale of grain), 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 Mrs. Kadis (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (blood alcohol), 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. Savoie (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), Bill C-302, An Act to amend the Pest Control Products Act (prohibition of use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes), 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. Savoie (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), Bill C-303, An Act to establish criteria and conditions in respect of funding for early learning and child care programs in order to ensure the quality, accessibility, universality and accountability of those programs, and to appoint a council to advise the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development on matters relating to early learning and child care, 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. Murphy (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Tonks (York South—Weston), Bill C-304, An Act to provide for the development of a national strategy for the treatment of autism and to amend the Canada Health Act, 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. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (exemption from taxation of 50% of United States social security payments to Canadian residents), 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. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Bill C-306, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (early pension entitlement for police officers and firefighters), 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. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, 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 Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 16, 2006, Mr. Harper (Prime Minister), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That,

Debate arose thereon.

At 9:47 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 16, 2006, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

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

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

At 10:20 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 16, 2006, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., pursuant to Order made Friday, May 5, 2006.