— No. 391-0357 concerning national parks. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-55-02;

— No. 391-0408 concerning the situation in Sudan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-15-04;

— No. 391-0416 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-37-02;

— Nos. 391-0459 to 391-0465 and 391-0480 concerning the Canada Labour Code. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-60-01.

— by Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), one concerning marriage (No. 391-0626) and one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 391-0627);

— by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), one concerning marriage (No. 391-0628);

— by Mr. Komarnicki (Souris—Moose Mountain), six concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (Nos. 391-0629 to 391-0634).

Q-106 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — With regard to the Canadian presence in Afghanistan: (a) what is the goal of the Canadian presence in Afghanistan; (b) what is the strategy employed by the government; (c) what are the tactics that are being used; (d) who is the enemy; (e) what is the operational centre of gravity of the enemy; (f) does the government have a political strategy to attain its goal; (g) is terrorism the greatest security threat that Canada faces; (h) does the government consider that Canada is at war; (i) what is the condition that the government would consider to be “civil war”; (j) what does the government deem to be the nature of counter-insurgency warfare and does this condition exist in Afghanistan; (k) what Canadian Forces (CF) manuals deal with counter-insurgency; (l) what are the current rules of engagement for the CF in Afghanistan; (m) what has been the change in rules of engagement since Canada left Operation Enduring Freedom; (n) is the government aware of the presence of foreign fighters in Afghanistan who help the Taliban; (o) if there are foreign fighters where do they come from on the whole; (p) what is the opinion of the government regarding the security of the Afghan border with Pakistan; (q) what is the opinion of the government regarding Pakistani cooperation in achieving the objectives of the mission; (r) does the government have an opinion as to when the goals of the Canadian presence will be achieved; (s) when was the decision to deploy a combat mission to Kandahar made by the government; (t) how well are CF capabilities matched to the conditions in the southern region of Afghanistan and to counter insurgency; (u) what is the size and configuration of task forces available for use in Afghanistan through to February 2009; (v) what has been the effect of increased training throughout the forces on the capability of these task forces; (w) how has the training of new recruits been effected by the extension of the mission until 2009; (x) does the CF use dogs in combat missions; (y) what are the protocols used in relation to dogs and civilians and detainees respectively; (z) would Canadian lawyers be allowed to contact and represent detainees while they are held by CF and, if not, what legal authority or doctrine would justify this refusal; (aa) is the arrangement concerning detainees of December 18, 2005, still the current policy of the Department of National Defence following the handover of command to NATO; (bb) what reconstruction projects are underway in Kandahar province under the supervision of the CF; (cc) are there any plans to increase the size of the Provincial Reconstruction Team before 2009; (dd) what is the government position with regard to support by the government of Pakistan, particularly the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence for the Taliban; (ee) what is the length and nature of extra training that is provided for CF personnel going to Afghanistan; (ff) what is the number of enemy captured since the CF arrived in Kandahar; and (gg) has the CF engaged Al Qaeda fighters since moving to Kandahar? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-106-01.

Q-108 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — With regard to the Canadian presence in Afghanistan: (a) what is the allotment of money set aside in the fiscal framework for the remainder of the mission; (b) how does the mission effect the fiscal framework; (c) what new weapons systems have been purchased, or will be purchased for the remainder of the mission; (d) was there a M777 howitzer purchased for the mission in Kandahar and, if so, what was the cost of the system; (e) does the Canadian Forces use the Excalibur ordinance system developed by Raytheon and, if so, what is the unit cost per shell of the Excalibur ordinance system; (f) what is the added cost associated with the deployment of a leopard tank squadron; and (g) what are the project names and budgets, itemized by project, for each foreign aid project that Canada is financing in Afghanistan? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-391-108-01.

— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for June 5 and 19, 2006 and October 2, 2006, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-391-15.

— by Mr. Bernier (Minister of Industry) — Summary of the Capital Budget for 2007-2011 of the Business Development Bank of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-833-02. (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) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2006-1251 and P.C. 2006-1252. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-1-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— P.C. 2006-1260, P.C. 2006-1262 and P.C. 2006-1263. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-2-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— P.C. 2006-1249 and P.C. 2006-1250. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-3-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2006-1254 to P.C. 2006-1259. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-14-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2006-1098, P.C. 2006-1241 to P.C. 2006-1245 and P.C. 2006-1253. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-9-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2006-1246. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-10-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— P.C. 2006-1068 and P.C. 2006-1073. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-8-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2006-1049, P.C. 2006-1069, P.C. 2006-1070 and P.C. 2006-1248. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-4-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2006-1191 to P.C. 2006-1197. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-18-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2006-1201 to P.C. 2006-1211 and P.C. 2006-1214 to P.C. 2006-1240. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-16-06. (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. 2006-1168 to P.C. 2006-1175. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-22-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— P.C. 2006-1199 and P.C. 2006-1200. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-28-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— P.C. 2006-1155, P.C. 2006-1156 and P.C. 2006-1247. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-29-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2006-1198. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-30-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2006-1176 to P.C. 2006-1190. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— P.C. 2006-1264 and P.C. 2006-1265. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-32-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)