Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Oliver (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mr. Fantino (Minister of Veterans Affairs), Bill C-22, An Act respecting Canada's offshore oil and gas operations, enacting the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, repealing the Nuclear Liability Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, 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. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Bill C-572, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deduction of disability pensions), 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 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. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the men and women who bravely serve Canada in the armed forces should be able to count on the government for support in their time of need, and that the government should demonstrate this support by (a) immediately addressing the mental health crisis facing Canadian soldiers and veterans by hiring appropriate mental health professionals; (b) reversing its decision to close veterans' offices; and (c) prioritizing and concluding the over 50 outstanding boards of inquiry on military suicides so that grieving families may have answers and closure.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

By unanimous consent, Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), 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.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, February 3, 2014, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

At 5:17 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:21 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Ambrose (Minister of Health), seconded by Mrs. Yelich (Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular)), — That Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security;

At 5:27 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), — That Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel and accommodation deduction for tradespersons), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 5, 2014, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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

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

At 6:28 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), 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 6:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).