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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 47 Monday, September 18, 2006 11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Vacancies

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the Electoral District of Repentigny, in the Province of Québec, by reason of the death of Mr. Benoît Sauvageau, and that, pursuant to paragraph 28(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, Tuesday, September 5, 2006, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

Bill S-202, An Act to repeal legislation that has not come into force within ten years of receiving royal assent.

Private Members' Business

At 11:06 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), 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 Health of Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food labelling).

Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

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.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act.

Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination of Graham Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-31-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1), referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages)

Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence. (Ways and Means No. 6) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-09.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 391-0138 to 391-0140, 391-0162, 391-0163 and 391-0188 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-51-01;

— Nos. 391-0149 and 391-0299 to 391-0301 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-08;

— No. 391-0151 concerning the Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-46-02;

— Nos. 391-0181, 391-0203 and 391-0215 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-6-04;

— No. 391-0255 concerning national historic sites. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-52-01;

— Nos. 391-0270 and 391-0272 concerning radio and television programming. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-53-01;

— No. 391-0286 concerning pesticides. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-54-01;

— No. 391-0289 concerning national parks. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-55-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report of the Review of the Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission for the period of August 1, 2005 to August 1, 2006, pursuant to the Canada Grain Act, S.C. 2005, c. 24, s. 2.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-915-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar entitled "Report of the Events Relating to Maher Arar". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-391-14.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Second Report of the Committee, “Even One is Too Many: A Call for a Comprehensive Action Plan for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-58.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12) was tabled.

Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Third Report of the Committee, “Silicone Gel-filled Implants: Areas of Concern”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-59.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3, 8, 9 and 12) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for persons charged with violent offences), the Extradition Act and the Youth Criminal Justice 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. Thompson (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), Bill C-351, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (review of parole ineligibility) and to amend other Acts in consequence, 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, Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) for Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Kenney (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister), moved, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practices of the House, on Friday, September 22, 2006, the House shall meet at 11:00 a.m. when Members may make statements pursuant to Standing Order 31; not later than 11:15 a.m. oral questions shall be taken up; at noon, the House shall proceed to the ordinary daily routine of business, followed by Government Orders; at 1:30 p.m. the House shall proceed to Private Members’ Business; at the conclusion of Private Members’ Business the House shall stand adjourned to the next sitting day;

that, the Address of the President of Afghanistan, to be delivered in the Chamber of the House of Commons at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2006 before Members of the Senate and the House of Commons, together with all introductory and related remarks, be printed as an appendix to the House of Commons Debates for that day and form part of the records of this House; and

that the media recording and transmission of such address, introductory and related remarks be authorized pursuant to established guidelines for such occasions.

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

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning a national child care program (No. 391-0307) and one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0308);

— by , one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0309);

— by , one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 391-0310).

Questions on the Order Paper

Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the answers to questions Q-31, Q-36, Q-44, Q-45, Q-56, Q-57, Q-59, Q-63, Q-65, Q-68, Q-69, Q-72, Q-73, Q-78, Q-79, Q-82 to Q-86 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) presented the returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return:

Q-33 — — With regard to the Arrangement for the Transfer of Detainees with the Afghan government: (a) the Arrangement states that it applies “in the event of a transfer”, does the government intend to transfer all detainees to the Afghan authorities, or would Canada retain custody of some detainees or transfer them to recipients other than the Afghan authorities; (b) what is the scope of application of the Arrangement and does it apply to all Canadian troops operating in Afghanistan, particularly to embedded staff officers at Combined Joint Task Force 76 (CJTF-76) in Bagram; (c) do the embedded staff officers at CJTF-76 in Bagram in any way participate in the detention or interrogation of detainees by the United States; (d) how will the Arrangement operate when Canadian soldiers are engaged in a joint operation with Afghan soldiers or police, particularly Afghan Forces; (e) if an Afghan soldier or police officer physically apprehends a detainee or prisoner during joint operations, would it be considered a transfer and would the Arrangement apply; (f) does the government consider that the armed conflict, in which Canadian Forces (CF) are engaged in Afghanistan, is or is not an “armed conflict not of an international character”, as that phrase is used in Article 3 of the Third Geneva Convention; (g) does the government consider that persons detained by CF under the Arrangement could be “prisoners of war”, as that phrase is used in Article 4 of the Third Geneva Convention; (h) does the government consider that persons detained by CF under the Arrangement are entitled to have their status “determined by a competent tribunal” as that phrase is used in Article 5 of the Third Geneva Convention; (i) if other articles of the Third Geneva Convention or its Additional Protocols apply to CF deployed to Afghanistan, whether by legal obligation or by Canada’s agreement, what are each of them, accurately enumerated; (j) upon detaining a person, will the CF always offer that detained person access to legal counsel; (k) does the government believe that CF detaining non-Canadian persons in Afghanistan must respect section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in so doing; (l) what is the government's position as to the possible criminal culpability of a Canadian soldier if he or she transfers a detainee into Afghan custody and that detainee does indeed experience torture as defined in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the Torture Convention, Criminal Code or Canadian military law; (m) does the government consider that this Arrangement guarantees that there will be no further transfers of detainees by the Afghan authorities into the custody of any other government without Canada’s consent; (n) why does the Arrangement not provide a right for the Canadian government or for the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission to monitor and inspect detainees after they are transferred to the Afghan authorities, as the government of the Netherlands sought and obtained; (o) why has Canada chosen not to develop and maintain its own detention facility in Afghanistan, or a detention facility operated jointly with either the Afghan government or other NATO states; (p) does the government consider the terming of the document as an "Arrangement" as affecting the document's legal weight; (q) how many detainees have CF transferred to the Afghan authorities since the Arrangement was signed; (r) has the Canadian government requested access from the Afghan authorities to any of the transferred detainees, to verify their well-being and, if so, did Afghanistan agree to the request; (s) does the government consider that this Arrangement is a treaty, consistent with statements made by the Prime Minister as reported on May 13, 2006; (t) what are the personal details regarding the detainees that can be discussed publicly, consistent with the Geneva Conventions and other human rights obligations; (u) given that the Arrangement provides for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to inspect and monitor the treatment of detainees after CF transfer them to the Afghan authorities, does the government now consent to the ICRC sharing the results of these inspections on a routine basis with Parliament and the public; (v) when Canadian operations in southern Afghanistan are transferred to NATO control later this year, will a NATO-Afghanistan detainee transfer agreement supercede the Canada-Afghanistan Arrangement; (w) will the NATO agreement contain all of the rights of visit and notice found in the Netherlands-Afghanistan agreement, and, if not, why; (x) will the government make the NATO agreement available to Parliament as soon as possible, and, if not, why; (y) what additional procedures or safeguards do the CF apply when transferring a detainee who is , or appears to be, under the age of 18 to the Afghan military; (z) has Canada detained anyone in Afghanistan under the age of 18; (aa) what additional procedures or safeguards do the CF apply when transferring a female detainee to the Afghan military; (bb) whether owing to ICRC inspections or any other source of information, is the Canadian government aware of any instances where a detainee transferred to the Afghan military was subsequently tortured or abused and, if so, what were the circumstances in each case; and (cc) did any government or representatives of any foreign government other than that of Canada and Afghanistan review the text of this agreement before its signature? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-33.

Q-40 — — With respect to the distribution of promotional Canadian materials by the government, including, but not limited to, flags, pins and posters: (a) what was the total value of the materials distributed in each of the last 5 years and the percentage in each year of material that was produced in Canada; (b) what is the breakdown of countries that produced these materials and the value of the materials that were produced; (c) what companies were responsible for shipping the portion of the materials that were foreign-made; (d) what was the value of the portion of these materials that each company shipped to Canada; (e) in which countries are these companies based; (f) what was the overall weight of the portion of the goods shipped from overseas; (g) what protocol is associated with the awarding of contracts for the production and shipment of these goods; (h) what assurances does the government have that any of the materials produced overseas were not produced in sweat-shop-style conditions; and (i) what initiatives have been undertaken to increase the amount of domestic production of these goods since June 2004? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-40.

Q-41 — — With regard to House committee reports on the subject of status of women, how has the government provided action on: (a) the 1991 report entitled “The war against women : report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, Social Affairs, Seniors and the Status of Women”; (b) the 1991 government response entitled “Living without Fear Everyone’s Goal, Every Women’s Right”; (c) the 2005 report entitled “Increasing Funding to Equality-Seeking Organizations”; (d) the 2005 government response to the First Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, entitled “Increasing Funding to Equality-Seeking Organizations”; (e) the 2005 report entitled “Gender-Based Analysis: Building Blocks for Success”; (f) the 2005 government response to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, entitled “Gender-Based Analysis: Building Blocks for Success”; (g) the 2005 report entitled “Funding through the women's program: Women's groups speak out”; (h) the 2005 government response to the Third report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, entitled “Funding through the women's program: Women's groups speak out”; (i) the 2005 report entitled “Moving Forward on the Pay Equity Task Force Recommendations”; (j) the 2005 government response to the Fourth Report of the Committee on the Status of Women, entitled “Moving Forward on the Pay Equity Task Force Recommendations”; and (k) the 2005 report entitled “Interim Report on the Maternity and Parental Benefits Under Employment Insurance: The Exclusion of Self-Employed Workers”? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-41.

Q-46 — — With respect to the $474 million that has not been spent of the $1 billion allocated to federal housing programs in November 2001, what does the government plan to do to speed the flow of federal dollars allocated to housing? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-46.

Q-48 — — With respect to government spending on post-secondary education: (a) is the figure cited by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development in the House on May 3, 2006, specifically “the $16 billion for education that is included in the Canada Social Transfer,” a precise figure; (b) and, if so, what is the breakdown of that spending, if available, allocated to (i) direct student financial assistance in the form of loans, (ii) direct student financial assistance in the form of non-repayable grants, (iii) indirect student financial assistance, (iv) post-secondary institutions for operating expenses, (v) post-secondary institutions for research expenses, (vi) post-secondary institutions for capital expenses; (c) if the response to section (a) is no, what is the precise proportion, in dollars and in percentage, of the Canada Social Transfer (CST) dedicated to post-secondary education; (d) what mechanism exists to guarantee that the funding for post-secondary education included in the CST ensures high-quality, accessible education for all Canadians; (e) what is the precise amount of spending on post-secondary education outside of the CST; (f) what is the breakdown of that spending, if available, allocated to (i) direct student financial assistance in the form of loans, (ii) direct student financial assistance in the form of non-repayable grants, (iii) indirect student financial assistance, (iv) post-secondary institutions for operating expenses, (v) post-secondary institutions for research expenses, (vi) post-secondary institutions for capital expenses; and (g) what mechanism exists to guarantee that the funding for post-secondary education outside of the CST ensures high-quality, accessible education for all Canadians? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-48.

Q-49 — — With respect to government funding for literacy initiatives, programs, and organizations; and to the National Literacy Secretariat (NLS): (a) what is the current status of the NLS; (b) what is the status of the departmental reorganization in reference to the NLS; (c) what details can the government provide about the new national literacy program or secretariat that will emerge, or has emerged, in response to the mandated Treasury Board review and departmental reorganization; (d) how will the transition affect the level of literacy funding transferred to literacy projects and organizations; (e) what is the status of the 3-year, $30 million funding allocated specifically to the NLS in Budget 2005; (f) what is the status of the former NLS’ annual call for proposals for the literacy community; (g) how many grants or contribution agreements related to literacy have been distributed by the Department of Human Resources and Social Development since January 24, 2006; (h) how many proposals for funding for literacy initiatives, programs and organizations have been submitted to the NLS, or to any new national literacy program or secretariat under the department, or to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada since November 1, 2005; (i) of those submissions, how many have not yet been processed; (j) how much money will the government allocate to funding literacy initiatives, programs and organizations between May 18, 2006, and the release of the next budget; (k) does the government have an official or unofficial strategy for raising the level of literacy in Canada; (l) does the government have an official or unofficial strategy for maintaining and raising the level of literacy in the French language in Canada; (m) does the government have an official or unofficial strategy for maintaining and raising the level of literacy in the French language in Canada outside of Quebec; (n) what is the government’s official commitment to funding and supporting literacy initiatives, programs and organizations across Canada; and (o) what specific plans does the government have to fund local literacy organizations and initiatives between May 18, 2006, and the release of the next budget? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-49.

Q-50 — — With regard to First Nations Inuit Health Branch tuberculosis funding and outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada: (a) since the program’s inception in 1992 what has been the rate of TB in Canada; (b) what has been the rate in each province; (c) has the government assessed what reasons exist for different rates among the provinces and territories; (d) has the government undertaken or contracted for any audits, evaluation reports or analyses of its TB prevention and control activities, including the Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy (TES); (e) what have been the annual allocations and expenditures by the government for the TES since its inception; (f) what have been the annual expenditures and allocations for the TES in each province and territory; (g) what are the annual allocations and expenditures of the government on First Nations disease prevention and health promotion programs in the 2006-2007 main estimates and the budget tabled in May 2006; (h) has the government received any advice from the public service on whether it would be appropriate to provide further funding to prevent TB among First Nations; (i) has the government approved the allocation of any funds for community-wide screening at the Garden Hill First Nations community in Manitoba; (j) what is the number of active cases in the community as of May 15, 2006; (k) has the government approved the allocation of any funds for additional nursing staff to support directly observed therapy in the community; (l) has the government allocated funding for an independent investigation into what led the TB source case in the community to remain undetected for so long; (m) has the government allocated funding for a full time doctor for the community; (n) are there any increased funds to support programs to eradicate TB in Canada in the estimates tabled in April 2006 or the budget tabled in May 2006; (o) are there any funds allocated in the estimates tabled in April 2006 or the budget tabled in May 2006 to fund activities to prevent and treat TB in countries outside of Canada; and (p) when will appropriate and adequate funding and services be provided to prevent and treat TB among First Nations? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-50.

Q-52 — — With regard to the Off-campus Work Program announced by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration on April 27, 2006, what was the rationale for excluding: (a) Canadian International Development Agency-funded foreign visa students; (b) Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program students; (c) Government of Canada Awards Program students; and (d) exchange students enrolled in English or French as a Second Language Programs? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-52.

Q-53 — — With regard to graduate students possessing Canadian International Development Agency-funded foreign student visas: (a) how many were studying at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 1995 and April 2000 and how many completed graduate degrees during this period; and (b) how many were studying at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 2000 to April 2005 and how many completed graduate degrees during this period? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-53.

Q-54 — — With regard to students possessing Commonwealth Award Program foreign student visas: (a) how many studied at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 1995 and April 2000; (b) how many studied at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 2000 and April 2005; (c) how many were undergraduate students; (d) how many were graduate students; (e) how many completed their studies during the prescribed periods; and (f) what were the countries of origin of these students? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-54.

Q-55 — — With regard to undergraduate students possessing Canadian International Development Agency-funded foreign student visas: (a) how many were studying at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 1995 and April 2000; (b) how many completed undergraduate degrees during this period; (c) how many were studying at Canadian universities during the academic years between September 2000 and April 2005; (d) how many completed their studies during this period; and (e) what were the countries of origin of these students? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-55.

Q-58 — — With regard to government jobs in the National Capital Region, what is: (a) the number of Public Service employees in the Ottawa region and in the Outaouais region; (b) the number of employees of government agencies, Crown corporations or any other government bodies in the Ottawa region and in the Outaouais region, from 1998 to 2006? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-58.

Q-60 — — With respect to the budget plan for 2006 distributed by the Department of Finance, which states specifically on page 85, in Section 3: “Building a Better Canada” (subsection: “Opportunity”): “Over the coming year, the Minister of Industry will be developing a science and technology strategy, in collaboration with the Minister of Finance, that will encompass the broad range of government support for research, including knowledge infrastructure”: (a) has the development of this strategy begun; (b) when is it expected that this science and technology strategy will be completed; (c) who will be or who has been consulted in developing the strategy; (d) will the Minister of Industry, Minister of Finance or departmental officials travel outside of the Ottawa region while developing this strategy and, if so (i) what are the names and titles of the traveling participants, (ii) how much will the travel cost, (iii) what will be the duration of the travel, (iv) what will be the destinations of the travel; (e) will the general public be consulted and, if so, how should they direct their concerns; (f) will Industry Canada or the Department of Finance hold public meetings while developing this strategy and, if so (i) where will the meetings be held, (ii) what is the budget forecasted for these meetings, (iii) will the meetings be advertised and, if so, how; (g) what will be the focus of the strategy; and (h) what is the total expected cost of the development of the strategy? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-60.

Q-61 — — How much money has the government paid out through all programs from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) since 2000-2001, and, in each case: (a) how much was disbursed annually in each province; (b) which programs were used to finance the projects; (c) who received the funds; (d) what was the specific purpose of the disbursement; and (e) how long did the funding last? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-61.

Q-62 — — With regard to the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) operated by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the government’s commitment to use funds from ACOA to support the construction of the Moncton Stadium and completion of the Fundy Trail: (a) which ACOA programs are being used to finance the Stadium and Trail projects; (b) precisely how much federal money will be provided for these two projects and over what time period; and (c) how many applications to the ICF have been received from each province in Atlantic Canada since the fund’s creation, including (i) which projects have been approved and announced so far to receive funds from ICF, (ii) how much money has been disbursed from the ICF, (iii) who are the recipients of these disbursements, (iv) what is the breakdown of ICF disbursements by province? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-62.

Q-66 — — With regard to the 2000 Auditor General's report, “Chapter 30 Fisheries and Oceans — The Effects of Salmon Farming in British Columbia on the Management of Wild Salmon Stocks”: (a) how many of the Auditor General’s recommendations have been implemented and what are the details of that implementation; and (b) how many of the Auditor General’s recommendations have not been implemented and why? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-66.

Q-67 — — What was the government's total contribution, monetary and non-monetary, to the 2005 World Police and Fire Games in Quebec City? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-67.

Q-74 — — With respect to the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Robbinston, Maine: (a) what impact will increased passage of ships, tankers and tugs have on marine mammal populations, such as fin, minke, right whale and harbour porpoise, that depend on Head Harbour Passage, Friar’s Bay and Western Passage; (b) what impact will the vibration and noise have on echolocation in listed species such as the northern right whale and harbour porpoise as well as species of concern like the finback whale; (c) what impact will the vibration and noise have on communications between mother harbour porpoise and their calves at the entrance to Head Harbour; (d) will increased ship traffic influence the summer population known to frequent the right whale sanctuary off Grand Manan; (e) what is the legal role of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in protecting these species as it relates to the passage of foreign vessels; (f) what assurances can DFO give that the interests of Head Harbour Passage, Friar’s Bay and Western Passage aquaculture operations and fishermen throughout the area; particularly handliners, weed gatherers, urchin fishermen, scallopers, longliners, draggers, herring fishermen, lobster fishermen, and others will be protected; (g) what laws will keep fishing activities such as lobster fishing from being banned if LNG terminals are built in the Passamaquoddy Bay region; (h) what assurances will fishermen and aquaculture operations on Grand Manan have that the ferry route between the island and the mainland will not be disrupted by the passage or layover of LNG tankers; (i) if LNG tankers lay over off Head Harbour Passage, in Friar’s Bay or in Passamaquoddy Bay, what efforts will DFO make to insure that these waters are open to Canadian fishermen and citizens in pursuit of their livelihood and recreational interests; and (j) are these above-mentioned rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-74.

Q-75 — — With regard to the use of weapons in Afghanistan: (a) do Canadian Forces (CF) in Afghanistan use depleted uranium (DU) in their weapons or armour; (b) do Taliban or Al-Qaeda forces in Afghaniston use DU weapons or armour; (c) do American or allied forces in Afghanistan use DU weapons or armour; (d) does Canada supply any other country with DU and, if so, what are the quantities; (e) does Canada supply any company, foreign or domestic, with DU and, if so, what are the quantities; (f) if Canada does supply DU to American companies who manufacture DU weapons, what proportion of DU weapons manufactured in the United States of America use Canadian-created DU; (g) does the government believe that DU is a weapon with indiscriminate effect; (h) does the government believe that DU poses any long term health effects in areas where it is used; (i) if DU is being used, does the government think that there is any possibility of future liability against Canada; (j) do CF in Afghanistan use White Phosphorus (WP) as an antipersonnel weapon; (k) do Taliban or Al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan use WP as an antipersonnel weapon; (l) do American or allied forces in Afghanistan use WP as an antipersonnel weapon; (m) have Canadian troops trained to use WP as an antipersonnel weapon in Afghanistan; (n) does the government consider WP to be a chemical weapon under the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention; and (o) does the government consider that WP is banned under Protocol II of the 1980 Convention on Conventional Weapons? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-75.

Q-76 — — With regard to government spending in Afghanistan: (a) what are the total expenditures of Canada's engagement in Afghanistan from 2001 to present; (b) what are the expected expenditures from now until February 2009; (c) what are the top 20 contracts by value; and (d) which United States-based companies are receiving contracts? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-76.

Q-77 — — With respect to the Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund for the whole of Canada and the Capital Regional District of British Columbia: (a) how many applications for projects have been received and are awaiting approval; (b) how many projects have been approved and are awaiting the first instalment of funding; (c) how many projects have been completed and are awaiting the final instalment of funding; (d) how many applications have been submitted and withdrawn, by fiscal year, since the inception of this Fund; (e) what is the shortest, longest, and average period of time between submission and withdrawal of applications in section (d), for each respective fiscal year; (f) does Parks Canada recognize any unusual or undue delays in the approval of projects or the release of funds to approved projects; (g) what explanation can Parks Canada give for any public perception of unusual or undue delays in the approval of projects or the release of funds to approved projects; (h) what is the average period of time between application and approval of projects; (i) what is the average period of time between approval and the first instalment of funding; (j) what is the average period of time between application and the first instalment of funding; (k) what is the average period of time between project completion and the final instalment of funding; (l) when was the last call for proposals or applications; (m) when will the next call for proposals or applications be; and (n) what are the minimum, maximum, and average amounts awarded to projects from this Fund? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-77.

Q-80 — — With respect to government spending on skills training outside the formal post-secondary education system, in the three most recent years for which information is available: (a) what is the total amount, broken down by department, allocated to skills training programs; (b) what is the total amount transferred to the provinces and territories for skills training programs; (c) what is the total amount, broken down by program, allocated to programs to encourage private employers to provide skills training to their employees; (d) what is the total amount, broken down by program, allocated to programs to provide mid-career skills upgrading for currently employed Canadians; (e) what is the total amount, broken down by program, allocated to programs to provide skills training for Canadians to transition to a new career; and (f) what is the total amount, broken down by program, allocated to programs not listed in sections (c), (d) or (e), to provide skills training to Canadians? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-80.

Q-81 — — With respect to the government’s financial support and incentives for post-secondary students and savings, in the most recent three years for which information is available: (a) how many students applied for the Canada Access Grant for Students from Low-Income Families and the Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities, respectively; (b) how many students were awarded the above two Canada Access Grants, respectively; (c) what was the average amount awarded to recipients of the above two Canada Access Grants, respectively; (d) what was the total amount awarded by the government for the above two Canada Access Grants, respectively; (e) how many students applied for (i) Millennium Bursaries, (ii) Millennium Access Bursaries, (iii) Millennium Excellence Entrance Awards, (iv) Millennium Excellence In-Course Awards, (v) World Petroleum Council Millennium Scholarships, respectively; (f) how many students were awarded the above five awards, respectively; (g) what was the average amount awarded to recipients of the above five awards, respectively; (h) what was the total amount awarded by the government for the above five awards, respectively; (i) how many persons received a Canada Education Savings Grant; (j) what was the average amount awarded to recipients of this grant; (k) what was the total amount awarded by the government for this grant; (l) how many persons received (i) an initial $500 Canada Learning Bond, and (ii) a $100 Canada Learning Bond; (m) what was the total amount awarded by the government for Canada Learning Bonds; (n) what other federal government programs exist to give direct financial support to students or families for post-secondary education that are not listed above; (o) how many individuals received assistance under these other programs; and (p) what was the total amount received by recipients of these programs? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-81.

Q-87 — — With regard to government action in response to the fifth periodic report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women: (a) is the government addressing the 23 recommendations contained in the report; (b) what action has the government taken in addressing these recommendations; and (c) will the government consult with women’s non-governmental organisations in preparing the next report? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-87.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Ms. Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages), — That Bill C-16, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

The debate continued.

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 deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, July 19, 2006:

— by — Report of the Ethics Commissioner entitled “The Vellacott Inquiry”, dated June 2006, pursuant to section 28 of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons — Appendix to the Standing Orders. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-391-11.

— by — Report of the Ethics Commissioner on activities in relation to Members of the House of Commons for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, S.C. 2004, c. 7, sbs. 72.13(1)(a). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-890-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— by — Report of the Ethics Commissioner on activities in relation to Public Office Holders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, S.C. 2004, c. 7, sbs. 72.13(1)(b). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-891-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Report of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act, S.C. 1999, c. 34, sbs. 48(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-768-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Sustainable Development Strategy of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada, pursuant to the Act to amend the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, sbs. 24(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-911-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board) — Reports of the Canada School of Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-500-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-583-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Public Service Integrity Officer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-873-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-887-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canadian Tourism Commission for the year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-794-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Reports of the National Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-639-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Industry Canada User Fees Proposal Relating to Telecommunications and Radio Apparatus, pursuant to the User Fees Act, S.C. 2004, c. 6, sbs. 4(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8564-391-1-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Administrator of the Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Marine Liability Act, S.C. 2001, c. 6, sbs. 100(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-606-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Canada Post Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-635-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-659-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-806-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 29, s. 22. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-867-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Reports of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-634-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-635-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-683-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-724-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Reports of the Fraser River Port Authority for the period of May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-854-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-632-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summary of the Amendments to the 2006 Capital Budget for Loans and Investments and the 2006 Operating Budget of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-811-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 42. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-553-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Reports of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs.72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-528-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-647-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-695-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-862-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-886-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of Canada Development Investment Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-905-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-106-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Reports of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-556-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-623-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-653-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the National Energy Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-689-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Northern Pipeline Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-720-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-906-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Copy of Regulations Amending the United Nations Suppression of Terrorism Regulations (P.C. 2006-604 and SOR/JUS-607976), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-592-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-619-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2006-538. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-14-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2006-542. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-9-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2006-522. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-8-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2006-537. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-16-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2006-540 and P.C. 2006-541. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-22-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— P.C. 2006-521. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-13-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2006-539. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-29-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2006-520. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 391-0094 to 391-0096, 391-0105, 391-0108, 391-0109, 391-0166, 391-0167, 391-0175 and 391-0185 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-06;

— No. 391-0097 concerning aboriginal affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-26-01;

— No. 391-0099 concerning the tax on gasoline. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-7-02;

— No. 391-0101 concerning employment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-27-01;

— Nos. 391-0102, 391-0104, 391-0107, 391-0111, 391-0113, 391-0115 to 391-0117, 391-0119, 391-0120, 391-0122, 391-0125, 391-0129, 391-0131 to 391-0133, 391-0135, 391-0145 to 391-0147, 391-0158, 391-0159, 391-0169, 391-0174, 391-0179, 391-0180, 391-0198, 391-0199, 391-0207 to 391-0209, 391-0211 to 391-0214, 391-0218, 391-0222 and 391-0233 concerning a national child care program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-5-05;

— Nos. 391-0110 and 391-0152 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-13-02;

— No. 391-0118 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-28-01;

— Nos. 391-0126, 391-0137, 391-0144, 391-0157, 391-0160, 391-0219, 391-0220, 391-0253, 391-0290, 391-0296 and 391-0297 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-29-01;

— Nos. 391-0128, 391-0161, 391-0173 and 391-0251 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-6-02;

— Nos. 391-0142, 391-0170 and 391-0196 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-1-05;

— No. 391-0148 concerning VIA Rail. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-30-01;

— Nos. 391-0153, 391-0205 and 391-0221 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-31-01;

— No. 391-0154 concerning alcoholic beverages. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-22-02;

— No. 391-0164 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-10-02;

— No. 391-0168 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-32-01;

— No. 391-0171 concerning Afghanistan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-16-02;

— No. 391-0182 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-17-04;

— Nos. 391-0183 and 391-0190 concerning child labour. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-33-01;

— No. 391-0184 concerning the highway system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-34-01;

— Nos. 391-0187, 391-0261 and 391-0293 concerning marriage. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-18-02;

— No. 391-0191 concerning the situation in Sudan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-15-03;

— No. 391-0230 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-11-03.

— by — Reports of the Department of Canadian Heritage for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-849-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Statutes of the Northwest Territories for April 2006, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-27, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-388-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Polar Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-325-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Yukon Surface Rights Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-859-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2007 to 2008-2009 of the Canada Revenue Agency, pursuant to the Canada Revenue Agency Act, S.C. 1999, c. 17, s. 49(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-839-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of Farm Credit Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-142-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2006-1, dated January 19, 2006, concerning the implementation of a federal-provincial agreement with the province of Quebec — Grain and Oilseed Payment Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, sbs. 12(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-719-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2006-19, dated January 19, 2006, concerning federal grants and contributions under the Grain and Oilseed Payment Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, sbs. 12(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-719-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2006-515, dated June 8, 2006, concerning federal grants and contributions under the Canadian Agriculture Income Stabilization Program Inventory Transition Initiative, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, sbs. 12(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-719-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by — Report of the Law Commission of Canada entitled “In Search of Security: The Future of Policing in Canada”, pursuant to the Law Commission of Canada Act, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-371-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Justice for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-676-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, August 16, 2006:

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee of Public Accounts, "Public Accounts of Canada 2005" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-07), presented to the House on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-07.

— by — Report of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-15-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-18-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-19-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Communications Security Establishment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-21-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the National Energy Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-22-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the National Film Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-24-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the National Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-26-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-27-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-28-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-29-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Statistical Survey Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-30-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-234-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-333-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-658-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of Canada Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-749-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of Parks Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-750-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-805-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-877-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of National Defence for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-878-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-2-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Queens Quay West Land Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-607-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-617-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, ch. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-618-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Parc Downsview Park Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-868-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S.C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-499-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2010, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, s. 5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-912-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report on the Witness Protection Program by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Witness Protection Program Act, S.C. 1996, c. 15, s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-7-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd Supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-509-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2005, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-510-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-550-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Canada Border Services Agency on Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2009 and the Canada Border Services Agency Sustainable Development Strategy Planning Calendar for 2007-2009, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, S.C. 1995, c. 43, s. 5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-914-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Reports of the Canada Firearms Centre for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-879-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-880-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canada Pension Plan, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, s. 97. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-59-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report of the Canada Pension Plan, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, s. 97. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-59-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Report on the administration of student financial assistance programs for the loan year 2003-2004, pursuant to the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, S.C. 2003, c.15, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-773-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (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), presented to the House on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-11.

— by — Report on the state of Canada's forests for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S.C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-461-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 35(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 28, sbs. 30(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-586-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committeeon Public Accounts, “Passport Office – Passport Services” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-08), presented to the House on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-08.

— by — Report of the International Development Research Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the International Development Research Centre Act, R. S. 1985, c. I-19, sbs. 22(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-365-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54, (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-593-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Reports of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-323-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the International Development Research Centre for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-701-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Amended Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2005-2006 to 2009-2010 and of the Amended Capital and Operating Budgets for 2005-2006 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-855-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2006-2007 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-855-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 391-0114, 391-0124, 391-0192, 391-0225, 391-0234 to 391-0236, 391-0243, 391-0245, 391-0249, 391-0252, 391-0254, 391-0283, 391-0294 and 391-0298 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-07;

— No. 391-0127 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-11-04;

— No. 391-0143 concerning the criminal justice system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-35-01;

— No. 391-0150 concerning mad cow disease. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-36-01;

— No. 391-0155 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-37-01;

— Nos. 391-0165, 391-0223 and 391-0232 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-28-02;

— No. 391-0172 concerning the situation in Egypt. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-19-02;

— No. 391-0176 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-25-02;

— No. 391-0177 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-17-05;

— No. 391-0178 concerning the beef industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-38-01;

— No. 391-0186 concerning VIA Rail. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-30-02;

— Nos. 391-0189, 391-0193, 391-0194, 391-0228, 391-0229 and 391-0242 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-29-02;

— Nos. 391-0195, 391-0197, 391-0200 to 391-0202, 391-0204, 391-0250, 391-0262 to 391-0267, 391-0274, 391-0276, 391-0285, 391-0288, 391-0302 and 391-0306 concerning a national child care program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-5-06;

— No. 391-0206 concerning aboriginal affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-26-02;

— Nos. 391-0210, 391-0240, 391-0268 and 391-0271 concerning Afghanistan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-16-03;

— Nos. 391-0216 and 391-0292 concerning the Employment Insurance program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-39-01;

— No. 391-0217 concerning national holidays. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-40-01;

— No. 391-0224 concerning the Canada Revenue Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-41-01;

— No. 391-0226 concerning the situation in Ethiopia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-42-01;

— Nos. 391-0227 and 391-0239 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-6-03;

— Nos. 391-0231, 391-0237, 391-0238, 391-0244, 391-0259, 391-0269, 391-0273, 391-0304 and 391-0305 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-13-03;

— No. 391-0241 concerning international trade. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-43-01;

— Nos. 391-0246 to 391-0248 and 391-0291 concerning human rights in Vietnam. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-44-01;

— Nos. 391-0256 and 391-0282 concerning the Kyoto Protocol. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-45-01;

— Nos. 391-0257 and 391-0258 concerning the Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-46-01;

— No. 391-0260 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-1-06;

— Nos. 391-0275 and 391-0303 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-10-03;

— Nos. 391-0277, 391-0278, 391-0280 and 391-0281 concerning child labour. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-33-02;

— No. 391-0279 concerning the situation in Israel. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-47-01;

— No. 391-0284 concerning certain imported goods. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-48-01;

— No. 391-0287 concerning the issuing of visas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-49-01;

— No. 391-0295 concerning pornography. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-50-01.

— by — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11, sbs. 55(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-849-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Law Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Law Commission of Canada Act, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-371-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report on Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, S.C. 1995, c. 11 , s. 29. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-565-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages)

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

— by — Report of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, S.C. 1995, c. 12, s. 10.6. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-532-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Report on the administration of the Lobbyists Registration Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-587-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Reports of the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-907-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Copy of Regulations amending the Canada Small Business Financing Regulations (JUS-607900), pursuant to the Canada Small Business Financing Act, R.S. 1998, c. 36, sbs. 14(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-657-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 35(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Space Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-502-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Standards Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-642-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-660-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-719-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (Pay Equity Task Force recommendations) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-18), presented to the House on Friday, May 19, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-18.

— by — Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-88-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Commercial Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-722-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets and Borrowing Plan for 2006-2007 of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-817-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (maternity and parental benefits to self-employed workers) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-19), presented to the House on Friday, May 19, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-19.

— by — Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-78-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-62-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-151-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (increasing funding to equality-seeking organizations) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-15), presented to the House on Friday, May 19, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-15.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (study on gender-based analysis) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-16), presented to the House on Friday, May 19, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-16.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (Kelowna agreement) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-03), presented to the House on Friday, May 12, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-03.

— by — Statutes of the Northwest Territories for November 2005, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-27, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-388-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Statutes of the Northwest Territories for June 2006, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-27, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-388-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Copies of Orders in Councils P.C. 1997-1419 and P.C. 1997-1420 dated October 1, 1997, concerning a land claims agreement with the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Copies of Orders in Councils P.C. 1997-1369 and P.C. 1997-1370 dated September 25, 1997, concerning a land claims agreement with the Selkirk First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— by — Copies of Orders in Councils P.C. 1998-1468 and P.C. 1998-1469 dated August 26, 1998, concerning a land claims agreement with the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development )

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2004-29 dated January 27, 2004, concerning a land claims agreement with the Kluane First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development )

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2005-394 dated March 22, 2005, concerning a land claims agreement with the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development )

— by — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2005-2229 dated November 28, 2005, concerning a land claims agreement with the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, pursuant to the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1994, c. 34, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-785-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development )

— by — Reports of the Nunavut Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-869-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Questions on the Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(5), the failure of the Ministry to respond to the following question was deemed referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources:

Q-71 — — With regard to the decision by the Minister of Natural Resources to discontinue or cancel the funding of certain programs, including EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive Program and EnerGuide for Low-Income Households Program, and initiatives relating to climate change, the reduction of pollution and the reduction of greenhouse gases: (a) for which of these programs and initiatives was funding cancelled or not renewed; (b) what current, statistical or empirical data, rationale and evidence can the Minister demonstrate to support the discontinuation or cancellation of the funding of these programs and initiatives; (c) what cost-benefit analysis, or financial estimates compiled for or by the Department of Natural Resources, relating to the discontinuation, cancellation or otherwise withdrawal of funding of these programs and initiatives, can the Minister provide; (d) what information was provided to the Minister or his staff by way of analysis prior to this decision; (e) what recommendations, pertinent to the decision to discontinue or cancel funding of these programs and initiatives, were made by the Department of Natural Resources to the Minister; and (f) what information, pertinent to the decision to discontinue or cancel funding of these programs and initiatives, was provided by other departments or the Privy Council Office to the Minister?

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:30 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 6:48 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).