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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 76 Friday, November 3, 2006 10:00 a.m.

The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment).

Mr. O'Connor (Minister of National Defence) for Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

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), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 391-0332, 391-0358 and 391-0387 concerning a national child care program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-5-08;

— No. 391-0372 concerning the issuing of visas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-49-03;

— No. 391-0392 concerning capital punishment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-57-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “Indian Claims Commission: Annual Report 2005-2006”. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-391-20.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Ms. Sgro (York West), from the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2006-2007 — Votes 110 and 115 under CANADIAN HERITAGE). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-96.

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

Ms. Sgro (York West), from the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented the Ninth Report of the Committee (Status of Women Canada). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-97.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 17) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning marriage (No. 391-0580);

— by , one concerning marriage (No. 391-0581);

— by , two concerning a national child care program (Nos. 391-0582 and 391-0583);

— by , three concerning marriage (Nos. 391-0584 to 391-0586);

— by , one concerning immigration (No. 391-0587).

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-97 and Q-98 on the Order Paper.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), — That Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment), be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

At 1:13 p.m., pursuant to Order made Wednesday, November 1, 2006, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed.

Private Members' Business

At 1:18 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette), seconded by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), — That Bill C-222, An Act to recognize and protect Canada’s hunting, trapping and fishing heritage, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2006, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain Acts, without amendment.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by — Actuarial Report (including cost certificate) on the Pension Plan for the Canadian Forces as at March 31, 2005, and certificaton of assets of the Pension Plan, pursuant to the Public Pensions Reporting Act, R.S. 1985, c. 13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-49-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Actuarial Report (including cost certificate) on the Pension Plan for the Public Service of Canada, as at March 31, 2005, and certification of assets of the Pension Plan, pursuant to the Public Pension Reporting Act, R.S. 1985, c. 13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-221-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Actuarial Report (including certification of assets) on the Public Service Death Benefit Account as at March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Act, S.C. 1992, c. 46, s. 28. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-222-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Actuarial Report (including certification of assets) on the Regular Force Death Benefit Account as at March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, s. 71(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-395-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Adjournment

At 1:55 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).