PRAYERS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

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

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Customs Tariff (prohibited toys).

Mr. Brien (Témiscamingue), seconded by Ms. Debien (Laval East), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

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

Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), moved, -- That this House calls on the government to develop a new national shipbuilding policy to support the revitalization of the Canadian shipbuilding industry by maintaining and advancing the degree of excellence and the technologies for which Canada is historically renowned, given that Canada has the longest coastline of any nation in the world and that historically Canadians are among the finest shipbuilders in the world.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), seconded by Mr. Harvey (Chicoutimi), moved the following amendment, -- That the motion be amended by adding after the word ``develop'' the following:

``immediately''

Debate arose thereon.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That at the conclusion of the present debate on today's Opposition motion, all questions necessary to dispose of this motion be deemed put and a recorded division be deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), seconded by Mr. Harvey (Chicoutimi).

The debate continued.

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

TABLING OF DOCUMENTS

The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Report of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for the year 1998, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, S. C. 1998, c. 9, s. 61(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-661. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

ORAL QUESTIONS

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

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Adams (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 petitions:

-- No. 361-2090 concerning impaired driving. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-32I;

-- Nos. 361-2103, 361-2125, 361-2126, 361-2127 and 361-2128 concerning the Divorce Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-34T;

-- Nos. 361-2255, 361-2274 and 361-2284 concerning international trade. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-361-54W.

Statements by Ministers

Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) made a statement.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Turp (Beauharnois -- Salaberry), seconded by Ms. Lalonde (Mercier), Bill C-506, An Act to provide for the tabling of treaties in the House of Commons, 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. Williams (St. Albert), one concerning marriage (No. 361-2343);

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning human rights in Indonesia (No. 361-2344);

-- by Mr. Hart (Okanagan -- Coquihalla), one concerning the airline industry (No. 361-2345);

-- by Mr. Earle (Halifax West), one concerning the labelling of food products (No. 361-2346) and one concerning the former Yugoslavia (No. 361-2347);

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), one concerning impaired driving (No. 361-2348);

-- by Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 361-2349);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys), one concerning international trade (No. 361-2350);

-- by Mr. White (Langley -- Abbotsford), one concerning marriage (No. 361-2351) and one concerning sex offenders (No. 361-2352);

-- by Mr. Epp (Elk Island), one concerning the income tax system (No. 361-2353);

-- by Ms. Catterall (Ottawa West -- Nepean), one concerning the former Yugoslavia (No. 361-2354).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-202 and Q-217 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order for Return:

Q-168 -- Mr. Dubé (Madawaska -- Restigouche) -- Can the Department of Human Resources Development provide the following information, by region, by province and for the country as a whole, for each of the past five years, regarding the application and appeal process for disability pensions under the Canada Pension Plan: (a) how many people made an initial application for a disability pension and how many of these applications were accepted/rejected; (b) following the initial application, how long did clients have to wait for a response; (c) how many clients requested a review and how many of these requests were approved/rejected; (d) in how many cases did the Department request a review and how many of its requests were approved/rejected; (e) following a request for a review, how long did clients have to wait for a response; (f) how many clients appealed to the review tribunal, and how many of these appeals were approved/rejected; (g) in how many cases did the Department appeal to the review tribunal and how many of its appeals were approved/rejected; (h) following appeals to the review tribunal, how long did clients have to wait for a response from the tribunal; (i) how many clients appealed to the Pension Appeals Board and how many of these appeals were approved/rejected; (j) in how many cases did the Department appeal to the Pension Appeals Board and how many of its appeals were approved/rejected; and (k) following an appeal to the Pension Appeals Board, how long did clients have to wait for a response from the Board?

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-361-168.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order for Return:

Q-191 -- Mr. Jones (Markham) -- For the 1997-98 fiscal year, what were (i) the eligibility requirements, (ii) the average contribution made in the ridings of Saint-Maurice, Markham, Saint John, Calgary Southwest, Halifax, Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Ottawa South and Lasalle-Émard, (iii) the average contribution made in the Provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, (iv) and the average contribution made nationwide, for the following initiatives: (a) the Transitional Job Fund; (b) the Labour Market Development partnerships; (c) the Youth internships; (d) the Targeted wage subsidy program; and (e) Summer career placements?

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-361-191.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order for Return:

Q-192 -- Mr. Jones (Markham) -- For the 1997-98 fiscal year, what were (i) the eligibility requirements, (ii) the re-payment obligations, (iii) the average contribution made in the ridings of Outremont, Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Saint-Maurice and Lasalle-Émard, and (iv) the average contribution made in the Province of Quebec for each of the following Canada Economic Development for the Quebec Regions initiatives: (a) innovation, research and development, design; (b) market development and exports; and (c) entrepreneurship and business development?

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-361-192.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), seconded by Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), in relation to the Business of Supply;

And of the amendment of Mr. Matthews (Burin -- St. George's), seconded by Mr. Harvey (Chicoutimi).

The debate continued.

At 6:25 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the amendment and a recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred until Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of Petro-Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 1998, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-32A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Mr. Clouthier (Renfrew -- Nipissing -- Pembroke) one concerning the nuclear industry (No. 361-2355);

-- by Mr. Harvard (Charleswood St. James -- Assiniboia), one concerning marriage (No. 361- 2356).

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 6:26 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.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).