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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 1st Session

Journals

No. 092
Monday, September 19, 1994
11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Tabling of Documents

The Speaker informed the House that, in accordance with the representation made by the government under the provisions of Standing Order 55(1), he had caused to be published a special Order Paper giving notice of Introduction of Government Bills.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Letter from the Government House Leader, dated September 14, 1994, concerning notices for the introduction of Government Bills. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-351-16.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Document entitled: “Standing Orders of the House of Commons”, dated September 1994, encompassing all the changes made to the Standing Orders since the beginning of this Session. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-351-1A.

Private Members’ Business

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 Development of Bill C–209, An Act to provide for full employment in Canada.

Ms. McLaughlin (Yukon), seconded by Mr. Riis (Kamloops), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the time provided for consideration of Private Members’ Business expired and the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C–44, An Act to amend the Immigration Act and the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Customs Act.

Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo–Chilcotin), seconded by Mr. Hermanson (Kindersley–Lloydminster), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by striking out all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“this House declines to give second reading to Bill C–44, An Act to amend the Immigration Act and the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Customs Act, because of its failure to bar, prior to a refugee hearing and an application for permanent residence, those who have been convicted of a crime that would carry a sentence in Canada of 10 years or more and those individuals who fall under the category of persons listed in section 19(1) and (2) of the Immigration Act.”

Debate arose thereon.

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.

Daily Routine of Business

Tabling of Documents

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0463 concerning social policies. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-60.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0455 concerning waste management. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-62.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0180 concerning housing policies. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-11C.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) to petitions Nos. 351-0490, 351-0491, 351-0498, 351-0500, 351-0501, 351-0514, 351-0532 and 351-0538 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-61.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mrs. Marleau (Minister of Health) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0260 concerning tobacco. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-33B.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mrs. Marleau (Minister of Health) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0354 concerning the use of animals in research. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-63.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0598 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-24B.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0256, 351-0287, 351-0302 to 351-0304 and 351-0438 to 351-0440 concerning Old Age Security benefits. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-31A.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0300, 351-0309, 351-0316, 351-0631 and 351-0669 to 351-0672 concerning renewable alternative energy sources. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-45D.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0424 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-56A.

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination of William Roger Callahan, part-time member of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-3H. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Certificate of Nomination of Germain Blanchard, part-time member of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-3I. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), for Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), laid upon the Table, — Copies of Orders in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council as follows:

  1. P.C. 1994-1351. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-9E.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

  2. P.C. 1994-1412, P.C. 1994-1419, P.C. 1994-1421 and P.C. 1994-1422. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-8I.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

  3. P.C. 1994-1415. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-13G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

  4. P.C. 1994-1418, P.C. 1994-1465 and P.C. 1994-1466. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-4H.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

  5. P.C. 1994-1462, P.C. 1994-1463, P.C. 1994-1468, P.C. 1994-1469, P.C. 1994-1471, P.C. 1994-1472, P.C. 1994-1474, P.C. 1994-1475, P.C. 1994-1477 to P.C. 1994-1482, P.C. 1994-1506 and P.C. 1994-1507. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-14D.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

  6. P.C. 1994-1464. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-16H.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

  7. P.C. 1994-1467. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-3G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

  8. P.C. 1994-1483 to P.C. 1994-1489 and P.C. 1994-1491 to P.C. 1994-1493. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-18C.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

  9. P.C. 1994-1494. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-6H.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

  10. P.C. 1994-1495 and P.C. 1994-1496. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-10E.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

  11. P.C. 1994-1498 and P.C. 1994-1499. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24J.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

Presenting Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations

Mr. DeVillers (Simcoe North), pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the Report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée internationale des parlementaires de langue française (AIPLF) respecting its participation at the meeting of the Committee on Co-operation and Development held in Bangui, Central African Republic, from April 22 to 29, 1994. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-351-52B.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 22, 1994, Ms. Bethel (Edmonton East), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, deposited on Thursday, June 23, 1994, with the Clerk of the House, the 2nd Report of the Committee (Canadian Citizenship — A Sense of Belonging). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-42.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issues Nos. 12 to 23, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 22, 1994, Mr. Kirkby (Prince Albert–Churchill River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, deposited on Thursday, June 23, 1994, with the Clerk of the House, the 5th Report of the Committee (Cessation of Rights). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-43.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government was requested by the Committee to table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue 11, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 22, 1994, Mr. Kirkby (Prince Albert–Churchill River), from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, deposited on Thursday, June 23, 1994, with the Clerk of the House, the 6th Report of the Committee (Report on the Kaska Nation and Yukon UFA). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-44.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue 11, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), Bill C–46, An Act to establish the Department of Industry and to amend and repeal certain 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. Anderson (Minister of National Revenue) for Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), Bill C–47, An Act to amend the Department of External Affairs Act and to make related 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. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) for Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources), seconded by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), Bill C–48, An Act to establish the Department of Natural Resources and to amend related Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to establish the Department of Natural Resources and to amend related Acts”.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), Bill C–49, An Act to amend the Department of Agriculture Act and to amend or repeal certain 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(1), on motion of Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), Bill C–50, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board 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 Mr. Duhamel (St. Boniface), one concerning radio and television programming (No. 351-0678);
  • by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 351-0679);
  • by Mr. White (Fraser Valley West), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0680);
  • by Mr. Solomon (Regina–Lumsden), one concerning the Senate (No. 351-0681);
  • by Mr. LeBlanc (Cape Breton Highlands–Canso), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0682);
  • by Mr. Robinson (Burnaby–Kingsway), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0683);
  • by Mr. Morrison (Swift Current–Maple Creek–Assiniboia), one concerning gun control (No. 351-0684);
  • by Mr. Jackson (Bruce–Grey), one concerning abortion (No. 351-0685), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0686) and one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0687);
  • by Mr. Johnston (Wetaskiwin), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0688);
  • by Mr. DeVillers (Simcoe North), three concerning abortion (Nos. 351-0689 to 351-0691) and two concerning euthanasia (Nos. 351-0692 and 351-0693);
  • by Mr. Ringma (Nanaimo–Cowichan), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0694) and one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0695);
  • by Mrs. Ur (Lambton–Middlesex), two concerning abortion (Nos. 351-0696 and 351-0697) and one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0698);
  • by Mrs. Ablonczy (Calgary North), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0699).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q–5, Q–8, Q–20, Q–31, Q–32, Q–52, Q–58 to Q–60 and Q–65 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for a Return:

Q–26 — Mrs. Hayes (Port Moody–Coquitlam) — For 1993, what was the total amount of funds received by individuals and groups from the Department of Multiculturalism, who were these individuals and how much did each receive?

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-351-26.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for a Return:

Q–39 — Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo–Chilcotin) — What is the name and location of each National Park and, for each park and for each of the last four years, (a) how many people did they employ, (b) how much did they cost to operate, (c) what revenues did they generate, (d) how many people visited them?

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-351-39.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for a Return:

Q–55 — Mr. Strahl (Fraser Valley East) — During the last fiscal year, how many consultants did the Canadian International Development Agency employ, what are the names of the individuals and their companies, where are they from, what project did each consultant work on, and how much was each consultant paid?

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-351-55.

Motions

By unanimous consent, Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), moved, — That the 28th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to the House on Friday, June 10, 1994, be concurred in.

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

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), — That Bill C–44, An Act to amend the Immigration Act and the Citizenship Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Customs Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.

And of the amendment of Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo–Chilcotin), seconded by Mr. Hermanson (Kindersley–Lloydminster).

The debate continued.

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.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed Bill C–22, An Act respecting certain agreements concerning the redevelopment and operation of Terminals 1 and 2 at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, with the following amendments:

  1. Page 2, clause 3: Strike out lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following:
    “3. The agreements are hereby declared to have no legal effect on and after April 13, 1994.”
  2. Page 2, clause 4: Strike out lines 7 and 8 and substitute the following:
    “hereby declared terminated on April 13, 1994.”
  3. Page 2, clause 5: Strike out line 19 and substitute the following:
    “declared to have no legal effect on and after April 13, 1994.”
  4. Pages 2 and 3: Delete clause 7 and renumber the subsequent clauses accordingly.
  5. Page 3: Delete clause 8 and renumber the subsequent clauses accordingly.
  6. Page 3, clause 9: Strike out lines 7 to 9 and substitute the following:
    “9. No one is entitled to any compensation from Her Majesty by reason of the application of this Act, except any entitlement to compensation that arose before April 13, 1994 in respect of the agreements.”

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, July 20, 1994:

By the Speaker — Report of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages required by the Privacy Act for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 72(2) of the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-728. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Report of the Canadian Centre for Management Development required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-500. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the Security Intelligence Review Committee required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-512A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the Privy Council Office required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-651A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0646 and 351-0647 concerning the Leader of the Opposition. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-54.

By Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) — Report on the Administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 8 of the Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons Act, Chapter V–3, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-257. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

By Ms. Copps (Minister of the Environment) — Reports of the Department of the Environment required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-698A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of Queens Quay West Land Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-607A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-617A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-618A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-443A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0307 and 351-0371 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-7I.

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Gallery of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-479A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Museum of Science and Technology required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-588. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canadian Museum of Civilization required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-590. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Public Service Commission of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-659. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-666. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Archives of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-667A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Capital Commission required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-683A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Library of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-729. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0308, 351-0325, 351-0390, 351-0502, 351-0549 and 351-0550 concerning radio and television programming. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-25A.

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0334 concerning environmental assessment and review. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-48A.

By Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Treasury Board Secretariat required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-549. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mrs. Finestone (Secretary of State (Status of Women)) — Reports of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-661. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of Agreements made under the Agricultural Products Cooperative Marketing Act, for the crop year 1991-92, pursuant to section 8 of the Agricultural Products Cooperative Marketing Act, Chapter A–5, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-53. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0345 and 351-0346 concerning hormone use in livestock. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-39A.

By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House Commons) — Copies of Orders in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), approving appointments made by the Governor General in Council as follows:

  1. P.C. 1994-908, P.C. 1994-910, P.C. 1994-1171 and P.C. 1994-1190. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-4G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

  2. P.C. 1994-912 to P.C. 1994-916, P.C. 1994-1035 to P.C. 1994-1037, P.C. 1994-1173, P.C. 1994-1174, P.C. 1994-1181 and P.C. 1994-1182. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-16F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

  3. P.C. 1994-917 to P.C. 1994-919, P.C. 1994-986, P.C. 1994-1039 and P.C. 1994-1184. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-3F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

  4. P.C. 1994-920 and P.C. 1994-1042. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-5E.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

  5. P.C. 1994-923 to P.C. 1994-925, P.C. 1994-965, P.C. 1994-1050 and P.C. 1994-1189. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-8G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

  6. P.C. 1994-926, P.C. 1994-989, P.C. 1994-1038, P.C. 1994-1044, P.C. 1994-1045, P.C. 1994-1047, P.C. 1994-1183 and P.C. 1994-1186. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-22E.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

  7. P.C. 1994-927, P.C. 1994-928, P.C. 1994-1059, P.C. 1994-1193 and P.C. 1994-1194. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24H.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

  8. P.C. 1994-990 to P.C. 1994-1001, P.C. 1994-1123 and P.C. 1994-1125. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-14C.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

  9. P.C. 1994-1040, P.C. 1994-1041 and P.C. 1994-1185. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-2E.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

  10. P.C. 1994-1043. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-1D.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

  11. P.C. 1994-1049 and P.C. 1994-1187. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-9D.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

  12. P.C. 1994-1051, P.C. 1994-1053 and P.C. 1994-1191. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-12B.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons)

  13. P.C. 1994-1055 to P.C. 1994-1058. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-10D.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

  14. P.C. 1994-1169 and P.C. 1994-1170. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-13F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

  15. P.C. 1994-1188. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-6F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Report of the Commission to Review Allowances of Members of Parliament pursuant to subsection 68(2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, Chapter P–1, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-351-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 16 of An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and other Acts in consequence thereof, Chapter 8, (2nd Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-550A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0208, 351-0209, 351-0297 and 351-0366 concerning the establishment of a witness and informant protection program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-46A.

By Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-648A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Yukon Territory Water Board required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-725A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Northwest Territories Water Board required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-730A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. MacLaren (Minister of International Trade) — Report of the Export Development Corporation required by the Privacy Act for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 72(2) of the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-702. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Standards Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-76A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-106A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Federal Business Development Bank, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-162A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report on the administration of the Lobbyists Registration Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 11(2) of the Lobbyists Registration Act, Chapter 44 (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-587A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Canadian Space Agency required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-502A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Standards Council of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-642A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-660. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Department of Industry required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-723. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1994-95 to 1998-99 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1994-95 of the Standards Council of Canada, pursuant to subsection 125(4) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8562-351-820. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0253 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-14B.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-78A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 42 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, Chapter 47 (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-572A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

By Mr. Martin (Minister Responsible for the Federal Office of Regional Development (Québec)) — Reports of the Federal Office of Regional Development (Québec) required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-328A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0198, 351-0220, 351-0245, 351-0246, 351-0280, 351-0331, 351-0353, 351-0364 and 351-0415 concerning the renewable alternative energy sources. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-45B.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for the Federal Office of Regional Development-Québec) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0342 concerning the unemployment insurance program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-51.

By Mr. Massé (President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1994, audited by the Auditor General of Canada, pursuant to subsection 13(2) of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, Chapter 3, Statutes of Canada, 1989. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-499C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

By Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-62A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Energy, Mines and Resources)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1994-1070, amending the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations, 1993, pursuant to subsection 7(9) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495H. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Canadian International Development Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 14 of the Department of External Affairs Act, Chapter E–22, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-718A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0406 concerning the situation in Sri Lanka. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-53.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0456, 351-0487, 351-0529, 351-0530, 351-0553 and 351-0554 concerning material depicting violence. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-2N.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0285, 351-0293, 351-0299, 351-0315, 351-0319, 351-0327, 351-0337, 351-0340, 351-0358, 351-0359, 351-0367, 351-0370, 351-0381 to 351-0384, 351-0387, 351-0404, 351-0405, 351-0410, 351-0414, 351-0418, 351-0425, 351-0428, 351-0432, 351-0433, 351-0441, 351-0466 to 351-0469, 351-0474, 351-0476, 351-0480 to 351-0485, 351-0497, 351-0505, 351-0506, 351-0510, 351-0511, 351-0519, 351-0536, 351-0541, 351-0552, 351-0556, 351-0560, 351-0564, 351-0573, 351-0575, 351-0583, 351-0584, 351-0589 to 351-0592, 351-0596, 351-0597 and 351-0611 concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-3B.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0442 concerning the Divorce Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-5F.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0335 concerning the Young Offenders Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-9F.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0262, 351-0452, 351-0470 and 351-0471 concerning gun control. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-16B.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0431, 351-0475, 351-0508, 351-0509, 351-0517, 351-0534, 351-0540, 351-0557, 351-0585, 351-0588 and 351-0594 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-30F.

By Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0121, 351-0185, 351-0210, 351-0228, 351-0233, 351-0235, 351-0238, 351-0241, 351-0252, 351-0286, 351-0310, 351-0318, 351-0321, 351-0328, 351-0333, 351-0338, 351-0341, 351-0350, 351-0352, 351-0356, 351-0360, 351-0363, 351-0365, 351-0373, 351-0378, 351-0380, 351-0385, 351-0395 to 351-0397, 351-0399, 351-0402, 351-0403, 351-0407, 351-0409, 351-0426, 351-0430, 351-0434, 351-0436, 351-0453, 351-0462, 351-0464, 351-0478, 351-0486, 351-0488, 351-0489, 351-0496, 351-0512, 351-0513, 351-0518, 351-0528, 351-0533, 351-0537, 351-0539, 351-0559, 351-0565, 351-0570 to 351-0572, 351-0574, 351-0576 to 351-0582, 351-0586, 351-0595 and 351-0612 to 351-0614 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-50.

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Report of The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd., together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the year 1993, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-235A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Report of The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-242A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Report of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-437A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Civil Aviation Tribunal for the year ending March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 35 of the Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, Chapter 33 (1st Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-621. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the National Transportation Agency of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-527A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Grain Transportation Agency required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-727A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Canada Ports Corporation required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-691. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5) permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0347 to 351-0349, 351-0444, 351-0445, 351-0492 to 351-0495, 351-0542 to 351-0548 and 351-0606 to 351-0608 concerning VIA Rail. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-52.

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0656 concerning navigable waters. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-49A.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, August 17, 1994:

By the Speaker, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the period ending March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 40(1) of the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-626. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Ms. Augustine (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) for Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0457 and 351-0667 concerning the official languages of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-18D.

By Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) — Report of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 26(2) of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, Chapter C–13, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-38A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

By Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0357, 351-0386 and 351-0392 to 351-0394 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-7J.

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 39(2) of the Broadcasting Act, Chapter B–9, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-86A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Library for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 15(2) of the National Library Act, Chapter N-12, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-169A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Capital Commission, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-181A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 150(1) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-467A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canadian Museum of Nature required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-478A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Department of Canadian Heritage required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-849. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food: “rbST in Canada” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-6), presented to the House on Thursday, April 14, 1994. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-351-6.

By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Final Report on the Environmental Assessment of the Gross Revenue Insurance Program (GRIP), dated September 13, 1993, pursuant to subsection 6(1), of the Farm Income Protection Act, Chapter 22, Statutes of Canada, 1991. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-483. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — National Tripartite Price Stabilization Plan for Sugar Beets, pursuant to subsection 6(1), of the Farm Income Protection Act, Chapter 22, Statutes of Canada, 1991. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-483A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food).

By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Solicitor General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0412 and 351-0566 concerning the establishment of a witness and informant protection program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-46B.

By Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House Commons) — Copies of Orders in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), approving appointments made by the Governor General in Council as follows:

  1. P.C. 1994-1196, P.C. 1994-1197, P.C. 1994-1201, P.C. 1994-1280 and P.C. 1994-1281. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-8H.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

  2. P.C. 1994-1199. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-22F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

  3. P.C. 1994-1202 to P.C. 1994-1208 and P.C. 1994-1333. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-16G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

  4. P.C. 1994-1209, P.C. 1994-1336 to P.C. 1994-1339. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-18B.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

  5. P.C. 1994-1210. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24I.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

  6. P.C. 1994-1282. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-6G.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

  7. P.C. 1994-1334 and P.C. 1994-1335. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-5F.

    (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to section 30 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter 11, Statutes of Canada, 1986. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-509A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. MacAulay (Secretary of State (Veterans)) for Mr. Collenette (Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0417 concerning veterans’ affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-55.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0374, 351-0398, 351-0413, 351-0427, 351-0504, 351-0516, 351-0531, 351-0561 to 351-0563, 351-0599 to 351-0605 and 351-0677 concerning the Young Offenders Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-9G.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0615, 351-0619 to 351-0622, 351-0624 to 351-0628, 351-0639, 351-0644, 351-0645, 351-0648 to 351-0655, 351-0657, 351-0663, 351-0665, 351-0673 and 351-0675 concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-3C.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0617, 351-0618, 351-0630, 351-0641, 351-0662, 351-0666 and 351-0676 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-50A.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0629, 351-0640, 351-0642, 351-0660, 351-0661 and 351-0674 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-30H.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0636 and 351-0637 concerning gun control. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-16C.

By Mr. MacLellan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0638 et 351-0668 concerning material depicting violence. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-2O.

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0567 concerning the Patent Act (drug research). — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-8D.

By Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0313 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-30G.

By Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health) — Report of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 45(2) of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, Chapter 30, Statutes of Canada, 1987. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-538A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0419 concerning Indian affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-35A.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0421 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-56.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0437 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-24A.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0420, 351-0443, 351-0465, 351-0507, 351-0555, 351-0568, 351-0569, 351-0587, 351-0610, 351-0632 to 351-0635, 351-0658 and 351-0659 concerning renewable alternative energy sources. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-45C.

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-528A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Government responses pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petitions Nos. 351-0454 and 351-0593 concerning the National Energy Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-27C.

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0479 concerning human rights in India. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-57.

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0499 concerning Canadian U.N. Peacekeepers. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-58.

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0503 concerning the situation in Vietnam. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-6A.

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the year 1993-94, pursuant to subsection 31(3) of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, Chapter 64, Statutes of Canada, 1988. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-329A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the Department of External Affairs required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-638A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Tobin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the First Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: “Atlantic Fisheries Adjustment Programs” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-5), presented to the House on Wednesday, April 13, 1994. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-351-5.

By Mr. Tobin (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Report on the administration of the Fisheries Improvement Loans Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the Fisheries Improvement Loans Act, Chapter F–22, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-147A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0535 concerning low-level flights. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-59.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were laid upon the Table:

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 20(2) of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Act, Chapter S–12, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-36A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Copyright Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 66.9(2) of an Act to amend the Copyright Act and to amend other Acts in consequence thereof, Chapter 10 (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-555A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the National Research Council required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-639A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-719A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 1994-95 to 1998-99 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1994-95 of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, pursuant to subsection 125(4) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F–11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8562-351-827A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

By Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) — Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-548. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Bank of Canada required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-684B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the International Development Research Centre, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994, pursuant to subsection 22(2) of the International Development Research Centre Act, Chapter I–19, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-365A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade)

By Mr. Ouellet (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of P.C. 1994-1365, amending the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations, 1994, pursuant to subsection 7(9) of the Special Economic Measures Act, Chapter 17, Statutes of Canada, 1992. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-495I. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

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. Lastewka (St. Catharines), one concerning abortion (No. 351-0700), two concerning euthanasia (Nos. 351-0701 and 351-0702) and one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0703);
  • by Ms. Augustine (Etobicoke–Lakeshore), one concerning material depicting violence (No. 351-0704);
  • by Mr. Manning (Calgary Southwest), one concerning abortion (No. 351-0705);
  • by Mr. Anderson (Victoria), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0706).

Adjournment

At 6:39 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).