HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

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JOURNALS

No. 35

Friday, April 2, 2004

10:00 a.m.

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The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Kilger (Stormont—Dundas—Charlottenburgh) , Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayers

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-8, An Act to establish the Library and Archives of Canada, to amend the Copyright Act and to amend certain Acts in consequence.

Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) for Ms. Scherrer (Minister of Canadian Heritage) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-8, An Act to establish the Library and Archives of Canada, to amend the Copyright Act and to amend certain Acts in consequence, be now read a second time and concurred in.

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

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-25, An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nystrom (Regina—Qu'Appelle) laid upon the Table, — Copy of a letter from Terrie O'Leary to Jon Cockerline, dated April 19, 1994 (English text only). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-373-13.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Sgro (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 25th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Chapter 5 of the April 2003 Report of the Auditor General of Canada -- Citizenship and Immigration Canada: Control and Enforcement) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-165), presented to the House on Thursday, November 6, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-373-165.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Harvard (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, “Reinvigorating Economic Relations Between Canada and Asia-Pacific” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-176), presented to the House on Friday, November 7, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-373-176.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. McTeague (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Orders in Council concerning certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2004-240 and P.C. 2004-309. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-3-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2004-298 and P.C. 2004-299. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-8-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

— P.C. 2004-288 and P.C. 2004-289. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-4-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2004-296 and P.C. 2004-310 to P.C. 2004-314. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-16-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2004-301 to P.C. 2004-308 and P.C. 2004-315 to P.C. 2004-320. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-5-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— P.C. 2004-286. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-373-24-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. McTeague (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 373-0253 to 373-0255, 373-0279, 373-0280, 373-0284, 373-0319 to 373-0321 and 373-0496 concerning pornography. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-16-03;

— Nos. 373-0281, 373-0286 to 373-0288, 373-0290 to 373-0292, 373-0294 to 373-0299, 373-0314 to 373-0318, 373-0329, 373-0336, 373-0337, 373-0341 to 373-0346, 373-0349 to 373-0353, 373-0355 to 373-0360, 373-0363 to 373-0365, 373-0368, 373-0379, 373-0382, 373-0383, 373-0385 to 373-0388, 373-0390 to 373-0395, 373-0399 to 373-0403, 373-0423 to 373-0427, 373-0429 to 373-0434, 373-0440 to 373-0447, 373-0449 to 373-0466, 373-0472 to 373-0494 and 373-0497 to 373-0500 concerning marriage. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-14-03;

— No. 373-0310 concerning mad cow disease. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-13-05;

— Nos. 373-0311, 373-0312, 373-0339, 373-0340 and 373-0354 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-6-04;

— No. 373-0313 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-27-02;

— Nos. 373-0380 and 373-0404 to 373-0418 concerning the Steven Truscott case. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-373-41-02.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Eyking (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food (Agri-Food)) laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, “The Investigation and the Government Response Following the Discovery of a Single Case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-160), presented to the House on Tuesday, November 4, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-373-160.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 16th Report of the Committee (electoral boundaries readjustment process). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-26.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 13) was tabled.

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Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 17th Report of the Committee (resources needed by Members in order to provide effective representation for certain electoral districts). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-27.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 13) was tabled.

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Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 18th Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2004-2005 -- Vote 5 under PARLIAMENT). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-28.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 13) was tabled.

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Mr. Forseth (New Westminster—Coquitlam—Burnaby) , from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Second Report of the Committee, “The Governor General of Canada: Role, Duties and Funding for Activities”. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-29.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 2 and 4 to 7) was tabled.

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Mr. Forseth (New Westminster—Coquitlam—Burnaby) , from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Third Report of the Committee (proposed appointment of Ms. Maria Barrados as President of the Public Service Commission). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-30.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 7) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cadman (Surrey North) , seconded by Mr. White (North Vancouver) , Bill C-513, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (candidate selection), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McDonough (Halifax) , seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore) , Bill C-514, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Special Service Medal for Domestic Operations (SSM-DO), 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. Casson (Lethbridge) , three concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0705 to 373-0707);

— by Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) , one concerning the Canadian Armed Forces (No. 373-0708).

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Pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(b), the failure of the Ministry to respond to the following petition was deemed referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development:

Mr. Comartin (Windsor—St. Clair) — No. 373-0200 concerning environmental assessment and review.

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. McTeague (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) presented the answer to question Q-65 on the Order Paper.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. McTeague (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return:

Q-6 — Mr. Merrifield (Yellowhead) — With regard to grants and contributions made by the government in the riding of Yellowhead for each fiscal year since 1999-2000: (a) what was the amount disbursed to each recipient; (b) which government department was involved; (c) what was the name of the recipient organization or business; and (d) what was the address of the recipient organization or business? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-373-6.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , — That Bill C-25, An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, by unanimous consent, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Private Members' Business

At 12:37 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) , seconded by Mr. Penson (Peace River) , — That Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (child adoption expenses), 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, April 21, 2004, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

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 the Deputy Speaker — Amendments to the By-laws adopted by the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons on April 2, 2004. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-373-04.

— by the Deputy Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for February 25 and March 10, 2004. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-373-05.

— by Mr. Alcock (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including Certification of Assets) on the Regular Force Death Benefit Account as at March 31, 2002, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, s. 71. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-395-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Mr. Keyes (Minister of National Revenue) — Report of the Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-20-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Mr. Keyes (Minister of National Revenue) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-176-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. McLellan (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 26th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Chapter 4 of the April 2003 Report of the Auditor General of Canada -- Correctional Service Canada: Reintegration of Women Offenders) (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-166), presented to the House on Thursday, November 6, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-373-166.

— by Mr. Peterson (Minister of International Trade) — Report of Export Development Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-289-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

— by Mr. Regan (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, “Atlantic Fisheries Issues: May 2003” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-372-169), presented to the House on Thursday, November 6, 2003. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-373-169.

— by Mr. Speller (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report on the five-year review of the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act, pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act, S.C. 1997, c. 20, sbs. 42(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-845-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-842-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 and the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004 of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Ltd., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-843-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-844-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004 of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-845-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

— by Mr. Valeri (Minister of Transport) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-860-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

Adjournment

At 1:09 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, April 19, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).