Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Marchi (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), seconded by Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), Bill C–35, An Act to establish the Department of Citizenship and Immigration and to make consequential 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.

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 Citizenship and Immigration and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Health), Bill C–36, An Act respecting the Split Lake Cree First Nation and the settlement of matters arising from an agreement relating to the flooding of land, 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. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), Bill C–37, An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act and the Criminal Code, 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 amend the Young Offenders Act and the Criminal Code”.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Axworthy (Saskatoon–Clark’s Crossing), seconded by Ms. McLaughlin (Yukon), Bill C–254, An Act to amend the Interpretation Act (Convention on the Rights of the Child), 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 Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

• by Mr. Grubel (Capilano–Howe Sound), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0337), one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0338) and one concerning abortion (No. 351-0339);
• by Mr. DeVillers (Simcoe North), one concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act (No. 351-0340) and one concerning euthanasia (No. 351-0341).

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

Mr. Crête (Kamouraska–Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mrs. Tremblay (Rimouski–Témiscouata), moved, — That this House condemn the federal government’s ineffective regional development interventions, which create overlappings and inconsistencies, resulting in an administrative chaos that hampers regional economic growth.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Crête (Kamouraska–Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mrs. Tremblay (Rimouski–Témiscouata), in relation to the Business of Supply.

Debate continued.

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

At 5:30, p.m. pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members’ Business.

Mrs. Guay (Laurentides), seconded by Mrs. Tremblay (Rimouski–Témiscouata), moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should systematically table, every month, all contracts awarded by departments and by the agencies that report to them, with any related information, in order to (a) keep the taxpayer appropriately informed, (b) stimulate competitiveness, and (c) ensure that government decisions are open and transparent. (Private Members’ Business M–294)

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.

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.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

• by Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), concerning the unemployment insurance program (No. 351-0342).

At 6:36 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).