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

Mr. Williams (St. Albert), seconded by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville), moved, — That this House call on the government to demonstrate its commitment to accountability and to the efficient and effective use of public funds by reporting to the House, no later than the first week of June each year, what measures have been taken by the government to addess unresolved problems identified by the Auditor General in his report such as, but not limited to:

1. that the Minister of National Defence provide Parliament with an accurate and complete costing of government use of aircraft utilized for Ministerial and other VIP travel, and conduct a comprehensive review of the cost effectiveness of the use of government aircraft to transport VIP’s;
2. that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans clarify the legislative authority for the Northern Cod Adjustment and Recovery Program and clarify the criteria for those eligible under the program’s terms and conditions;
3. that the Minister for CIDA establish a more accountable and results oriented mode of operation for the bilateral Economic and Social Development Programs;
4. that the Minister of Finance clarify the wording of the legislation relating to resource allowances in the Income Tax Act to ensure that Parliament’s intent is met;
5. that the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs address the problems in the Canadian Aboriginal Development Strategy by instituting appropriate performance and evaluation criteria;
6. that the Minister of the Environment address the duplication of regulations between the federal government and the provincial governments regarding pulp and paper industry and that the Minister improve the Department’s Regulatory Impact Analysis Statements to provide better information to Parliament on proposed regulations;
7. that the Minister of Human Resources and Development take measures to better control the administration of payments and the collection of overpayments in the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Programs and that the Minister of Health provide complete information to Parliament regarding the Senior Strategy Program;
8. that the Minister of Industry implement the government’s established accounting policy in order to more accurately reflect the Department’s liabilities.

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 83(2), at the request of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of a Ways and Means motion for a budget presentation on Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 6)

Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), for Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, for Mr. presented the 4th Report of the Committee, which was read as follows:

Your Committee recommends that the following Members be added to the membership of the following Standing Committees:

Your Committee also recommends the following changes in the membership of Standing and Standing Joint Committees:

It is further recommended that a message be sent to the Senate to acqaint their Honours of the change in the Membership to serve on behalf of this House on the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages.

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

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), seconded by Mr. Lastewka (St. Catharines), Bill C–214, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda — age group), 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. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), seconded by Ms. Augustine (Etobicoke–Lakeshore), moved, — That the 4th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, be concurred in.

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. Ménard (Hochelaga — Maisonneuve), one concerning housing policies (No. 351-0071);
• by Mr. Plamondon (Richelieu), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 351-0072);
• by Mr. Crawford (Kent), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 351-0073);
• by Mr. Collins (Souris–Moose Mountain), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-0074);
• by Mr. Jordan (Leeds–Grenville), one concerning the official languages of Canada (No. 351-0075);
• by Mr. Bodnar (Saskatoon–Dundurn), one concerning the Canadian national anthem (No. 351-0076).

Debate was resumed on the motion of Mr. Williams (St. Albert), seconded by Mr. Benoit (Vegreville), in relation to the Business of Supply.

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

At 4:00 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).