PRAYERS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. Tremblay (Lac-Saint-Jean), seconded by Mr. Chrétien (Frontenac -- Mégantic), moved, -- That this House strike a special parliamentary committee with the specific objective of considering the repercussions of the globalization of economies on governments' autonomy in preserving social cohesiveness. (Private Members' Business M-41)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Normand (Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)), -- That Bill C-13, An Act to establish the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, to repeal the Medical Research Council Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

The debate continued.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION

The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal).

The Member, having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took his seat in the House.

The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Mr. Proulx (Hull -- Aylmer).

The Member, having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took his seat in the House.

The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Ms. Sgro (York West).

The Member, having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took her seat in the House.

The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Mr. Gruending (Saskatoon -- Rosetown -- Biggar).

The Member, having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took his seat in the House.

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. Paradis (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, -- Lists of various international agreements which entered into force for Canada during 1989 and 1990 (together with copies of the Agreements). -- Sessional Paper No. 8532-362-3.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, -- Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

-- P.C. 1999-2028. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-2-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food);

-- P.C. 1999-2021. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-3-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage);

-- P.C. 1999-2018. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-14-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration);

-- P.C. 1999-2025 and P.C. 1999-2026. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-16-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities);

-- P.C. 1999-2023 and P.C. 1999-2024. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-22-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry);

-- P.C. 1999-2017. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-6-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations).

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 362-0174 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-18-09;

-- No. 362-0175 concerning marriage. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545- 362-28-05.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Bachand (Saint-Jean), seconded by Mr. Rocheleau (Trois- Rivières), Bill C-387, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (elimination of the waiting period in a natural disaster), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That this House, pursuant to Standing Order 119.1(1), authorize the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to televise its meetings on Tuesday, November 30, and Thursday, December 2, 1999, in accordance with the guidelines pertaining to televising committee proceedings.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the income tax system (No. 362-0281);

-- by Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 362-0282);

-- by Ms. Whelan (Essex), three concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Nos. 362-0283 to 362-0285);

-- by Mr. Tremblay (Lac-Saint-Jean), 14 concerning the economy (Nos. 362-0286 to 362-0299) and one concerning the economy and employment (No. 362-0300);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys), one concerning the Senate (No. 362-0301);

-- by Mr. Cummins (Delta -- South Richmond), one concerning children's rights (No. 362-0302);

-- by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), one concerning pornography (No. 362-0303).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Normand (Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)), -- That Bill C-13, An Act to establish the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, to repeal the Medical Research Council Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Chan (Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)), -- That Bill C-5, An Act to establish the Canadian Tourism Commission, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.

The debate continued.

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 Mr. Baker (Minister of Veterans Affairs) -- Statement on the Operations of the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Act to amend the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act, S.C. 1951, c. 59, s. 12. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-228-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)

-- by Mr. Baker (Minister of Veterans Affairs) -- Statement on the Operations of the Veterans Insurance Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Veterans Insurance Act, R.S. 1970, c. V-3, sbs. 18(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362- 254-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Summary of the Capital Budget Amendment for 1999-2000 of the Canada Post Corporation pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-841-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Report of the British Columbia Treaty Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the British Columbia Treaty Commission Act, S.C. 1995, c. 45, sbs. 21(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-37-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Mr. Gallaway (Sarnia -- Lambton), one concerning health care services (No. 362-0304), one concerning marriage (No. 362-0305), one concerning the regulation of food and drugs (No. 362-0306), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 362-0307), one concerning Bell Canada (No. 362-0308), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 362-0309), one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 362-0310), one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0311), two concerning the Senate (Nos. 362-0312 and 362-0313), one concerning gasoline pricing (No. 362-0314), one concerning radio and television programming (No. 362-0315), two concerning the Divorce Act (Nos. 362-0316 and 362-0317) and one concerning breast cancer (No. 362-0318);

-- by Mr. Clouthier (Renfrew -- Nipissing -- Pembroke), one concerning child poverty (No. 362-0319).

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:30 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.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:36 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).