PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Mahoney (Mississauga West), seconded by Ms. Brown (Oakville), Bill C-363, An Act to require the establishment of national training and certification standards for trades that receive apprenticeship training, 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, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

-- by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), concerning police and firefighters' death benefits (No. 361-0487).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answer to question Q-58 on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Labour), seconded by Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)), -- That Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The debate continued.

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.

TABLING OF DOCUMENTS

By unanimous consent, Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) laid upon the Table, -- Copy of a document entitled "Polling: Support for the Calgary Declaration (October 1997 to January 1998)". -- Sessional Paper No. 8530-361-13.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Labour), seconded by Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)), -- That Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

The debate continued.

At 4:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the House proceeded to the consideration of Ways and Means Motion No. 5 for the Budget presentation.

Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Deputy Prime Minister), moved, -- That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the Government. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 5)

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) laid upon the Table, --

(1) Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-7;

(2) Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Conventions Interpretation Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-8;

(3) Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-9;

(4) The Budget Speech. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10;

(5) The Budget in Brief. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361- 10A;

(6) The Budget Plan. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10B;

(7) Information -- Budget 1998. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570- 361-10C;

(8) News Release. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10D;

(9) The Canadian Opportunities Strategy. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10E;

(10) A Balanced Approach to Economic and Financial Management. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10F;

(11) The Canada Education Savings Grant. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10G;

(12) Helping Canadians Upgrade Their Skills. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10H;

(13) Helping Manage Student Debt. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10I;

(14) Canada Millenium Scholarships. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10J;

(15) Tax Relief for Canadians. -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-361-10K.

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 each of the Ways and Means motions, notices of which were laid upon the Table today.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Gray (Deputy Prime Minister), -- That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the Government. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 5)

The debate continued.

Mr. Manning (Calgary Southwest), seconded by Mr. White (Langley -- Abbotsford), moved, -- That the debate be now adjourned.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the motion was deemed adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

At 6:01 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).