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39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 6 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and on the Northeastern Quebec Agreement “Cree-Inuit-Naskapi” for the years 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-438-01.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord), seconded by Ms. Picard (Drummond), Bill C-465, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (identity of electors), 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 Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), Bill C-466, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (definition of "employer") and to make a consequential amendment to another 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. Wilson (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (medical equipment), 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. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), Bill C-468, 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 and Climate Change Act), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning the income tax system (No. 392-0029);

— by , one concerning international trade (No. 392-0030), one concerning Canada's railways (No. 392-0031) and two concerning the tax system (Nos. 392-0032 and 392-0033).

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manning (Avalon), seconded by Mr. Lemieux (Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages), — That the following Address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:

To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.

The debate continued.

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.

Board of Internal Economy

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act, S.C. 1997, c. 32, Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Ms. Robillard (Westmount—Ville-Marie).

Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manning (Avalon), seconded by Mr. Lemieux (Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne.

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

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

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-362, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement).

Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), 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.

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 — Reports of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-392-328-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Regulations amending the Federal Elections Fees Tariff (P.C. 2007-1142), pursuant to the Canada Elections Act 2000, c. 9, sbs. 542(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-466-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— by — Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-161-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Canadian Museum of Nature for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20. s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-166-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the National Gallery of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-167-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the National Museum of Science and Technology for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-392-170-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:28 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 6:36 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).