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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 30 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 2:00 p.m.

Prayers

National Anthem

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.

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of a letter dated May 16, 2006, from Mr. Bernard J. Shapiro, Ethics Commissioner, to the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-391-07.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-5-01.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Judges Act and certain other Acts in relation to courts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation

(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to amend the Judges Act and certain other Acts in relation to courts”.

Statements by Ministers

Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) made a statement.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the seminar entitled “Restoring Faith in the Political Process: Tackling Corruption, Upholding Rights, the Role of the Media”, held in London, United Kingdom, from January 22 to 28, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-53-02.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) concerning its participation at the 55th Annual Commonwealth Seminar, held in London, United Kingdom, from March 6 to 17, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-53-03.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the First Report of the Committee, (Tenth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities presented to the House during the First Session of the 38th Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-21.

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. 3) was tabled.

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Second Report of the Committee, (Third Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities presented to the House during the First Session of the 38th Parliament). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-22.

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. 3) was tabled.

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Third Report of the Committee, (Pilot Project on Increased Weeks of Employment Insurance Benefits). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-23.

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

Mr. Pallister (Portage—Lisgar), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the First Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2006-2007 — Vote 1 under CANADA REVENUE AGENCY; Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, 25, 30 and 35 under FINANCE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-24.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 2 to 6) was tabled.

Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the Second Report of the Committee (small crafts harbours). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-25.

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

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Silva (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Holland (Ajax—Pickering), Bill C-315, An Act to provide for the harmonization of environmental standards throughout Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Pursuant to Standing Order 69(2), on motion of Mr. Thompson (Minister of Veterans Affairs) for Mr. Clement (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Hearn (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, was read the first time and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning immigration (No. 391-0114);

— by , one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0115);

— by , two concerning a national child care program (Nos. 391-0116 and 391-0117) and one concerning transportation (No. 391-0118);

— by , one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0119);

— by , one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0120);

— by , one concerning the criminal justice system (No. 391-0121);

— by , one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0122).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), — That Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 5:44 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-277, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child).

Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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 — Report to the Prime Minister, from the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, on the Public Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, R. S. 1985, c. P-33, sbs. 47(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-376-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-665-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 391-0123).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:44 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 7:14 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).