PRAYERS

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed debate on the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), -- That Bill C-17, An Act to amend certain statutes to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 22, 1994, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

And on the motion of Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), -- That this question be now put.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45(6), the recorded division was deferred until Monday, April 18, 1994, at 6:30 p.m.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, not withstanding the decision made earlier today on the motion of Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), the House resume immediately debate on the motion and that, at no later than the end of Government Orders today, the question shall be put again on the motion.

Accordingly, the House resumed debate on the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), -- That Bill C-17, An Act to amend certain statutes to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 22, 1994, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

And on the motion of Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), -- That this question be now put.

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. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), laid upon the Table, -- Report of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the year 1993, pursuant to section 18 of the Act to amend the Immigration Act and to amend other Acts in consequence thereof, Chapter 28 (4th Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-579. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled ``Proposals to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors in the Statutes of Canada, to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in those Statutes and to repeal certain provisions of those Statutes that have expired, lapsed or otherwise ceased to have effect''. -- Sessional Paper No. 8525-351-9.

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. 1994-469 -- Heather Robertson, Director of the Board of Directors of the Canada Post Corporation. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-4C.

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

(2) Assistant Commissioners of the Canadian Grain Commission:
P.C. 1994-470 -- Robert W. Lyster;
P.C. 1994-471 -- Andrew N. Watson;
P.C. 1994-472 -- R. Lynn Flewitt;
P.C. 1994-473 -- William Yurko;
P.C. 1994-474 -- James Bayne Secord. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-2A.

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

(3) P.C. 1994-475 -- Robert Charlie, Chairperson of the Renewable Resources Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-1B.

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

(4) Members of the Medical Research Council:
P.C. 1994-476 -- Jennifer M. Sturgess and James C. Hogg. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-18A.

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

(5) Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Port Corporation:
P.C. 1994-478 -- Peter James Lester, Chairman;
P.C. 1994-479 -- Rhoda Rand Witherly, Vice-Chairman;
P.C. 1994-480 -- Michael J. Tarr and Douglas Edward Moore, Directors;
P.C. 1994-481 -- Penelope Ann Denton, Director. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-351-24C.

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

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), for Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), laid upon the Table, -- Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to petition No. 351-0138 concerning the Patent Act (drug research). -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-8B.

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. 351-0004, 351-0028 and 351-0041 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-351-24.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 16th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

Your Committee recommends the following change in the membership of the Standing Committee on Industry:

Murray for Sheridan

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 8 which includes this report) is tabled.

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 16th 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, it was ordered, -- That any division or divisions on matters relating to Government legislation requested this day be deferred to Tuesday, April 19, 1994, at 5:30 p.m.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Stewart (Northumberland), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 351-0188);

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), two concerning tobacco (Nos. 351-0189 and 351-0190);

-- by Mr. Morrison (Swift Current -- Maple Creek -- Assiniboia), one concerning the parole system (No. 351-0191);

-- by Mr. Harper (Simcoe Centre), one concerning multiculturalism (No. 351-0192) and five concerning the Member for Markham -- Whitchurch -- Stouffville (Nos. 351-0193 to 351-0197);

-- by Mr. Crawford (Kent), one concerning renewable alternative energy sources (No. 351-0198);

-- by Mr. Lastewka (St. Catharines), one concerning material depicting violence (No. 351-0199);

-- by Mr. Boudria (Glengarry -- Prescott -- Russell), one concerning abortion (No. 351-0200).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to certain questions on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Robichaud (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs)), -- That Bill C-17, An Act to amend certain statutes to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 22, 1994, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

And on the motion of Mr. Milliken (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), -- That this question be now put.

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Order made earlier today, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, April 19, 1994, at 5:30 p.m.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 1:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. Gauthier (Roberval), seconded by Mrs. Tremblay (Rimouski -- Témiscouata), moved, -- That, in the opinion of this House, the government should approach Canadian National Railways and have it authorize the privatization of the Franquet-Chapais trunk line for a nominal sum and ensure the maintenance and consolidation of the CRAN subdivision in the riding of Roberval, in order to promote mining and forestry development in the region. (Private Members' Business M-194)

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.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

By Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development) -- Report on Federal and Provincial Support to Post-Secondary Education in Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 21(1) of the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements and Federal Post-Secondary Education and Health Contributions Act, Chapter F-8, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-608. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)

By Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board) -- Report on the Administration of the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 41 of the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, Chapter M-5, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-173. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

By Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health) -- Report of the President of the Medical Research Council, together with the Auditor General's Report, and the Lists of Grants and Awards for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsection 17(2) of the Medical Research Council Act, Chapter M-4, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-299. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

ADJOURNMENT

At 2:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).