Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Ambrose (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Clement (Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario), Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Energy Efficiency Act and the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act (Canada's Clean Air Act), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (First Nations and Inuit Tobacco Control Strategy). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-73.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 20) was tabled.

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Summer Career Placement Program). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-74.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 16) was tabled.

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Workplace Partners Panel Program). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-75.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 16) was tabled.

Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (National Homelessness Initiative and its six programs). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-76.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 16) was tabled.

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

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 return to the following question made into an Order for Return:

At 10:35 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:52 a.m., the sitting resumed.

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

Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government inherited the best economic and fiscal position of any incoming federal government and has not demonstrated the need, value or wisdom of its announced expenditure cuts which unfairly disadvantage the most vulnerable groups in Canadian society.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member from Markham—Unionville, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the debate scheduled to take place later this day on the motion to concur in the First Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, be deemed to have taken place, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (Northern Ontario), be referred after second reading to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs as opposed to a legislative committee.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.

At 5:20 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine).

Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

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.

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

At 6:20 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).