Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the First Report of the Committee, "Exclusions and Exemptions: Study on Section 68.1 of the Access to Information Act and the Resulting Court Actions Concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-52.

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. 7 to 11, 13 and 25) was tabled.

Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (C), 2011-12 — Vote 1c under PRIVY COUNCIL). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-53.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 31) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-406, An Act respecting the mandate of Status of Women Canada, 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. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), Bill C-407, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (gender balanced representation), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Hamilton Centre, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred to Monday, March 12, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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

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

Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), seconded by Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, within six months, table amendments to the Elections Canada Act and other legislation as required that would ensure that in all future election campaigns: (a) Elections Canada investigation capabilities be strengthened, to include giving the Chief Electoral Officer the power to request all necessary documents from political parties to ensure compliance with the Elections Act; (b) all telecommunication companies that provide voter contact services during a general election must register with Elections Canada; and (c) all clients of telecommunication companies during a general election have their identity registered and verified.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “in all future election campaigns”.

Debate arose thereon.

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. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), seconded by Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), 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 amendment and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Monday, March 12, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

At 5:17 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-267, An Act respecting the preservation of Canada’s water resources, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 14, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

At 6:11 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 6:38 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).