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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Gilmour (Comox–Alberni), seconded by Mr. Harris (Prince George–Bulkley Valley), — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should provide a greater measure of protection for individual property rights by amending the Canadian Bill of Rights to read:

“1.

Subject to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society, every person has the right to the enjoyment of that person’s personal and real property and the right not to be deprived thereof unless the person

(a)

is accorded a fair hearing in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice, and

(b)

is paid fair compensation in respect of the property, and the amount of that compensation is fixed impartially, and is paid within a reasonable amount of time after the person is deprived of their property.

  2.

Any person whose rights, as set out in section 1, have been infringed or denied may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such remedy as the court considers appropriate and just in the circumstances.” (Private Members’ Business M–205)

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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

Mr. Duncan (North Island–Powell River), seconded by Mr. White (North Vancouver), moved, — That this House support British Columbia as Canada’s gateway to the Asia Pacific and recognize British Columbia as a major economic power in the region, and as a consequence, this House condemn the federal government for impeding progress in Western Canada by its mismanagement of the affairs of the nation, exemplified by the government’s mishandling of the west coast fishery, Coast Guard services, the closure of military bases at Aldergrove and Chilliwack, B.C., the elimination of federal Ports Canada policing in B.C., the movement of grain to Prince Rupert, B.C. and other issues detrimental to the state of the nation.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Zed (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, — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

1. P.C. 1996-1296, P.C. 1996-1310 to P.C. 1996-1312 and P.C. 1996-1402. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-24D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
2. P.C. 1996-1298, P.C. 1996-1346 and P.C. 1996-1468. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-4D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)
3. P.C. 1996-1300. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-9D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
4. P.C. 1996-1302, P.C. 1996-1395 and P.C. 1996-1409. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-22C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)
5. P.C. 1996-1303. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-13C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)
6. P.C. 1996-1305. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-14C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
7. P.C. 1996-1307, P.C. 1996-1394 and P.C. 1996-1406. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-18B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
8. P.C. 1996-1309, P.C. 1996-1313, P.C. 1996-1400, P.C. 1996-1401 and P.C. 1996-1464. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-8D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
9. P.C. 1996-1317. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-1B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
10. P.C. 1996-1320, P.C. 1996-1321 and P.C. 1996-1411. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-10D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
11. P.C. 1996-1322 to P.C. 1996-1326, P.C. 1996-1412 and P.C. 1996-1413. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-16D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)
12. P.C. 1996-1339, P.C. 1996-1340, P.C. 1996-1415 and P.C. 1996-1417. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-5D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
13. P.C. 1996-1393 and P.C. 1996-1403 to P.C. 1996-1405. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-3D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
14. P.C. 1996-1410. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-6E. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Zed (Parliamentary 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 petition:

1. No. 352-0897 concerning the Official Opposition. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-56B.

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 32nd Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

The Committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the following Members be added to the list of Associate Members of Standing Committees:

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 2, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mrs. Bakopanos (Saint-Denis), Bill C–328, An Act to establish national standards across Canada for education provided by the provinces, 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. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mrs. Bakopanos (Saint-Denis), Bill C–329, An Act to establish national literacy standards across 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 Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mrs. Bakopanos (Saint-Denis), Bill C–330, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (donors to food banks), 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. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mrs. Bakopanos (Saint-Denis), Bill C–331, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for mental or physical impairment), 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, Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), moved, — That the 32nd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), moved, — That the name of John Solomon be added to the list of Associate Members of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

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

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

• by Mr. Harb (Ottawa Centre), two concerning profits from crime (Nos. 352-1041 and 352-1042);
• by Mr. Telegdi (Waterloo), one concerning landmines (No. 352-1043), one concerning profits from crime (No. 352-1044) and one concerning euthanasia (No. 352-1045);
• by Mr. Jordan (Leeds–Grenville), one concerning profits from crime (No. 352-1046).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Duncan (North Island–Powell River), seconded by Mr. White (North Vancouver), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(19), the proceedings expired.

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

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

• by Mr. Proud (Hillsborough), two concerning impaired driving (Nos. 352-1047 and 352-1048).

At 6:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).