PRAYERS

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the House of Commons for the Electoral District of Okanagan -- Coquihalla, in the Province of British Columbia, by reason of the resignation of Mr. Hart, and that, pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on July 19, 2000, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the House of Commons for the Electoral District of Kings -- Hants, in the Province of Nova Scotia, by reason of the resignation of Mr. Brison, and that, pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on July 24, 2000, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

BOARD OF INTERNAL ECONOMY

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act, Chapter 32, Statutes of Canada, 1997, Mr. Reynolds (West Vancouver -- Sunshine Coast) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Hill (Prince George -- Peace River).

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

At 11:05 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Reynolds (West Vancouver -- Sunshine Coast), seconded by Mr. Grewal (Surrey Central), -- That Bill C-334, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (wearing of war decorations), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-38, An Act to establish the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and to amend certain Acts in relation to financial institutions.

Mr. Peterson (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (Parliamentary 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. 362-1054 concerning the Canadian Forces. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-74-03;

-- No. 362-1204 concerning nuclear weapons. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-4-07;

-- No. 362-1267 concerning the Department of National Defence. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-112-01;

-- Nos. 362-1285 and 362-1286 concerning the agricultural industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-11-07;

-- Nos. 362-1296, 362-1317, 362-1327, 362-1401, 362-1426, 362- 1427, 362-1434 and 362-1521 concerning the employment insurance program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-93-03;

-- Nos. 362-1322 and 362-1566 concerning the economy and employment. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-69-02;

-- Nos. 362-1323 and 362-1567 concerning the economy. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-62-02;

-- No. 362-1340 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-17-23;

-- No. 362-1354 concerning the protection of wild animals and plants. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-113-01;

-- Nos. 362-1359, 362-1376, 362-1378, 362-1380, 362-1381, 362- 1382, 362-1383, 362-1390, 362-1397, 362-1398, 362-1402, 362-1408, 362-1424, 362-1431, 362-1432, 362-1433, 362-1445, 362-1446, 362- 1464, 362-1506, 362-1507, 362-1522, 362-1541, 362-1542, 362-1543 and 362-1544 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-34-13;

-- No. 362-1411 concerning veterans' affairs. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-1-05;

-- Nos. 362-1412, 362-1413 and 362-1414 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-15-15;

-- No. 362-1561 concerning the debts of the poorest countries. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-20-03.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, -- Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

-- P.C. 2000-1223, P.C. 2000-1224, P.C. 2000-1225, P.C. 2000-1226, P.C. 2000-1307 and P.C. 2000-1308. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-3-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage);

-- P.C. 2000-1091, P.C. 2000-1211, P.C. 2000-1212, P.C. 2000-1213, P.C. 2000-1214, P.C. 2000-1215, P.C. 2000-1216, P.C. 2000-1217, P.C. 2000-1218, P.C. 2000-1219 and P.C. 2000-1306. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-14-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration);

-- P.C. 2000-1231. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-9-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance);

-- P.C. 2000-1227 and P.C. 2000-1228. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-10-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans);

-- P.C. 2000-1081, P.C. 2000-1082, P.C. 2000-1083, P.C. 2000-1192, P.C. 2000-1193, P.C. 2000-1194, P.C. 2000-1195, P.C. 2000-1196, P.C. 2000-1285, P.C. 2000-1286, P.C. 2000-1287, P.C. 2000-1288, P.C. 2000-1289, P.C. 2000-1290, P.C. 2000-1291, P.C. 2000-1292, P.C. 2000-1293, P.C. 2000-1294, P.C. 2000-1295, P.C. 2000-1296, P.C. 2000-1297, P.C. 2000-1298, P.C. 2000-1299, P.C. 2000-1300 and P.C. 2000-1312. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-8-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade);

-- P.C. 2000-1233 and P.C. 2000-1234. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-18-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health);

-- P.C. 2000-1235, P.C. 2000-1236, P.C. 2000-1237, P.C. 2000-1238, P.C. 2000-1239, P.C. 2000-1240, P.C. 2000-1241, P.C. 2000-1242, P.C. 2000-1243, P.C. 2000-1244, P.C. 2000-1245, P.C. 2000-1246, P.C. 2000-1247, P.C. 2000-1248, P.C. 2000-1249, P.C. 2000-1313 and P.C. 2000-1317. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-16-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities);

-- P.C. 2000-1278, P.C. 2000-1391, P.C. 2000-1397, P.C. 2000-1398 and P.C. 2000-1399. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-22-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry);

-- P.C. 2000-1281 and P.C. 2000-1393. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-13-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights);

-- P.C. 2000-1230, P.C. 2000-1284, P.C. 2000-1309, P.C. 2000-1389 and P.C. 2000-1392. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-6-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- P.C. 2000-1202, P.C. 2000-1203, P.C. 2000-1204, P.C. 2000-1205, P.C. 2000-1206, P.C. 2000-1207, P.C. 2000-1208, P.C. 2000-1209, P.C. 2000-1210, P.C. 2000-1304 and P.C. 2000-1305. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-5-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs);

-- P.C. 2000-1220, P.C. 2000-1221 and P.C. 2000-1222. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-24-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport).

Presenting Reports from Inter-parliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Proud (Hillsborough) presented the Report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 2000 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Budapest, Hungary, from May 27 to 30, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8565-362-50-07.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough), Bill C-492, An Act establishing A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, 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. Stoffer (Sackville -- Musquodoboit Valley -- Eastern Shore), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), Bill C-493, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (persons who leave employment to be care-givers to family members), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, -- That this House, desiring to record its deep appreciation of the distinguished and faithful service of Robert Marleau, Esq., as Clerk of the House of Commons, designate him an Honourary Officer of the House of Commons with an entrée to the Chamber and a seat at the Table.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be modified as follows:

Mr. Jordan for Mr. Knutson

Mr. Reynolds for Mr. Hill

Mr. Iftody for Mr. Bonin

And that the following Members be added to the list of Associate Members of the Committee:

Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton -- Melville), Mr. Knutson, Mr. Hill and Mr. Mahoney.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), one concerning housing policy (No. 362-1633) and one concerning health care services (No. 362-1634);

-- by Ms. Girard-Bujold (Jonquière), two concerning plutonium (Nos. 362-1635 and 362-1636);

-- by Mr. Robinson (Burnaby -- Douglas), one concerning health care services (No. 362-1637);

-- by Mr. McWhinney (Vancouver Quadra), one concerning the Divorce Act (No. 362-1638);

-- by Mr. Bellehumeur (Berthier -- Montcalm), one concerning oil products (No. 362-1639);

-- by Ms. Picard (Drummond), one concerning oil products (No. 362- 1640);

-- by Mr. Lebel (Chambly), one concerning the labelling of food products (No. 362-1641).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-85, Q-106, Q-107 and Q-108 on the Order Paper.

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

Q-50 -- Mr. Robinson (Burnaby -- Douglas) -- What funds, grants, loans and loan guarantees has the government issued in the constituency of Burnaby -- Douglas for each of the following fiscal years: (a) 1997-1998; (b) 1998-1999; and in each case, where applicable: (i) what was the department or agency responsible; (ii) what was the program under which the payment was made; (iii) what were the names of the recipients if they were groups or organizations; (iv) what was the monetary value of the payment made; and (v) what was the percentage of program funding covered by the payment received?

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-50.

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

Q-70 -- Mr. Ritz (Battlefords -- Lloydminster) -- For each of the fiscal years between and including 1994 to 1998, what were the infrastructure expenditures under the Canada Agri-Infrastructure Program (CAIP), including but not confined to: (a) contractor; (b) location; (c) nature of work undertaken; and (d) total moneys awarded including supplementary funds if any.

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-70.

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

Q-73 -- Mr. St-Julien (Abitibi -- Baie-James -- Nunavik) -- From April 1, 1994, to January 31, 2000, in the constituencies of Abitibi -- James Bay -- Nunavik and Témiscamingue, what grants and contributions did the federal government make, through Human Resources Development Canada; and, wherever applicable: (a) under what program and on what date was the money paid out; (b) what are the names of the groups, companies, organizations and other beneficiaries; (c) how many jobs were created; and (d) how much money was paid out?

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-73.

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

Q-87 -- Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North) -- How much federal money in the form of grants and contributions has gone to assist the fin fish aquaculture business, broken down by province, and by year, for each year since 1994?

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-87.

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

Q-90 -- Mr. Gruending (Saskatoon -- Rosetown -- Biggar) -- With respect to contracts entered into by the government with companies, foundations, and other bodies for consulting services from 1993 up to and including the present day: (a) what contracts has the government entered into with Cantox Inc., its subsidiaries, divisions and representatives for the provision of services; (b) what is the complete list of all documents received by the government, its departments, agencies and other bodies from Cantox Inc., its subsidiaries, divisions and representatives in relation to these contracts; and (c) what are the contracts the government currently holds with Cantox Inc. or any of its subsidiaries?

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-90.

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

Q-93 -- Mr. Williams (St. Albert) -- How much money has the government provided to Intrawest Corporation for each of the fiscal years from 1995-1996 to 1999-2000 for the development and expansion of projects at Mont Tremblant, Quebec; and wherever applicable: (a) what were the funds allocated for; (b) did the project have a cash flow forecast; (c) how many jobs were created from the government's contribution; (d) was there a budget proposal submitted to the government; (e) did Intrawest Corporation owe money to the government at any time; and (f) was there financial monitoring of the project by the government?

Mr. Lee (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. -- Sessional Paper No. 8555-362-93.

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the committee stage of Bill C-3, An Act in respect of criminal justice for young persons and to amend and repeal other Acts.

APPLICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY DEBATE

Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough) and Mr. Gauthier (Roberval) asked for leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, organized crime.

The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later this day.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, notwithstanding any Standing Order, the debate pursuant to Standing Order 52 commence at 6:30 p.m. this evening and proceedings pursuant to Standing Order 38 be suspended;

That, during the said debate, no Member may speak for more than 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute question-and-comment period, provided that the Standing Orders respecting the division of speaking times shall apply; and

That, during the said debate, the Chair shall receive no call for quorum, dilatory motion or request for unanimous consent, and that when no Member rises to speak, the House shall adjourn until the next sitting day.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board), -- That Bill C-38, An Act to establish the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and to amend certain Acts in relation to financial institutions, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

EMERGENCY DEBATE

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 52(10) and Order made earlier this day, the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing a specfic and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, organized crime.

Mr. MacKay (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough), seconded by Mr. Bachand (Richmond -- Arthabaska), moved, -- That this House do now adjourn.

Debate arose thereon.

MIDNIGHT

At 12:43 a.m., pursuant to Order made Monday, September 18, 2000, the Speaker declared the motion adopted.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

A Message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following Bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

S-5, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Poet Laureate).

A Message was received from the Senate containing recommendations appearing in the Fourth Report of the Senate Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders, dated April 13, 2000, concerning the premature and unauthorized disclosure of committee reports. -- Sessional Paper No. 8568-362-1.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, June 21, 2000.

-- by the Speaker -- Report of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561- 362-627-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Regulations amending the Federal Elections Fees Tariff (P.C. 2000-866 and P.C. 2000-867), pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, R. S. 1985, c. E-2, sbs. 198(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-466-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- by Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue) -- Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2000-01 to 2002-03 of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, pursuant to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Act, S. C. 1999, c. 17, s. 49. -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362- 839-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to theStanding Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Dion (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) -- Reports of the Public Service Staff Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-628-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-443-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board) -- Report of the Canadian Wheat Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-697-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Patent Act, R. S. 1985, c. P-4, s. 26. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362- 330-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Reports of the Business Development Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-686-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) -- Reports of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-705-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

Pursuant to Order made Thursday, June 15, 2000, Mr. Volpe (Eglinton -- Lawrence), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations, deposited the Fourth Report of the Committee (Forest Management Practices in Canada as an International Trade Issue) on Tuesday, June 27, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-99.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 10 to 19, 21 to 25 and 37) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, July 19, 2000:

-- by the Speaker -- Report of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-728-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Baker (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2000-01 to 2004- 05 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2000-01 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-855-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) -- Reports of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-712-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of Marine Atlantic Inc., together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 1999, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362- 622-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-635-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-724-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Canadian Transportation Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-527-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-713-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-714-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-715-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-716-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2000-04 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2000 of Marine Atlantic Inc., and the summary of the Corporate Plans of its subsidiaries for 2000-04, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-846-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Reports of the Department of Canadian Heritage for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-849-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) -- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S. C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-499-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) -- Report on the administration of the Fisheries Improvement Loans Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Fisheries Improvement Loans Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-22, sbs. 14(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-147-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

-- by Ms. Fry (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)) -- Reports of Status of Women Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-675-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Canada Information Office for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-605-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights) -- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Ressources) -- Report on the State of Canada's Forests for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S. C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-461-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 35(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-623-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-653-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of the National Energy Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-689-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report of the Business Development Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-162-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Reports of the Canadian Space Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-502-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Reports of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-719-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-78-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the An Act to establish the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, S. C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560- 362-665-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice) -- Report of the Law Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Act respecting the Law Commission of Canada, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-371-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Reports of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-695-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade) -- Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-88-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade) -- Reports of the Canadian Commercial Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-722-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts "Public Accounts of Canada 1998-99" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-28), presented to the House on Friday, February 25, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-28-01.

-- by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts "Chapter 21 of the November 1999 Report of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-35), presented to the House on Wednesday, March 22, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-35-01.

-- by Mr. Vanclief (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) -- Report of the Farm Credit Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-647-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

-- P.C. 2000-0958, P.C. 2000-0959 and P.C. 2000-0960. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-1-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

-- P.C. 2000-0977 and P.C. 2000-0978. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-2-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

-- P.C. 2000-0944, P.C. 2000-0945 and P.C. 2000-0946. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-3-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- P.C. 2000-0891, P.C. 2000-0933, P.C. 2000-0934 and P.C. 2000-0935. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-14-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

-- P.C. 2000-1062. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-9-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- P.C. 2000-0849, P.C. 2000-1048, P.C. 2000-1054, P.C. 2000-1055 and P.C. 2000-1056. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-8-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- P.C. 2000-0845, P.C. 2000-0846, P.C. 2000-0847, P.C. 2000-0848, P.C. 2000-0961 and P.C. 2000-0962. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-18-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

-- P.C. 2000-0963, P.C. 2000-0964, P.C. 2000-0965, P.C. 2000-0966 and P.C. 2000-0967. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-16-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

-- P.C. 2000-0951, P.C. 2000-0952, P.C. 2000-0953, P.C. 2000-1059, P.C. 2000-1060 and P.C. 2000-1061. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-22-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- P.C. 2000-0955, P.C. 2000-0956 and P.C. 2000-0957. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-13-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- P.C. 2000-0896, P.C. 2000-0947, P.C. 2000-0948 and P.C. 2000-0949. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-6-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- P.C. 2000-0850, P.C. 2000-0890, P.C. 2000-0926, P.C. 2000-0927, P.C. 2000-0928, P.C. 2000-0929, P.C. 2000-0930, P.C. 2000-0931 and P.C. 2000-0932. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540-362-5-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- P.C. 2000-0851, P.C. 2000-0852, P.C. 2000-0892, P.C. 2000-0893, P.C. 2000-0894, P.C. 2000-0895, P.C. 2000-0936, P.C. 2000-0937, P.C. 2000-0938, P.C. 2000-0939, P.C. 2000-0940, P.C. 2000-0941, P.C. 2000-0942 and P.C. 2000-0943. -- Sessional Paper No. 8540- 362-24-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 362-0752 concerning student loans. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-90-02;

-- No. 362-0762 concerning the nuclear industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-55-03;

-- No. 362-0764 concerning genetic engineering. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-87-04;

-- Nos. 362-0985 and 362-1199 concerning the Senate. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-38-10;

-- Nos. 362-1018, 362-1195, 362-1238, 362-1239, 362-1240, 362-1241, 362-1242, 362-1243, 362-1244, 362-1245, 362-1246 and 362-1253 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-15-13;

-- Nos. 362-1071, 362-1087, 362-1114, 362-1122, 362-1168, 362-1201, 362-1312 and 362-1337 concerning the highway system.

-- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-12-07;

-- Nos. 362-1145 and 362-1146 concerning wharfs and harbours. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-51-03;

-- No. 362-1173 concerning the airline industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-97-01;

-- Nos. 362-1177, 362-1178, 362-1508 and 362-1608 concerning international trade. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-54-06;

-- Nos. 362-1196, 362-1302, 362-1524, 362-1538, 362-1551 and 362-1612 concerning unborn children. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-76-07;

-- No. 362-1198 concerning the situation in the Middle East. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-89-04;

-- Nos. 362-1222 and 362-1452 concerning the national defence policy. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-98-01;

-- Nos. 362-1223 and 362-1226 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-17-21;

-- Nos. 362-1277, 362-1281, 362-1282, 362-1291, 362-1292, 362-1294, 362-1349, 362-1356, 362-1371, 362-1372, 362-1407, 362-1425, 362-1441, 362-1471, 362-1472, 362-1473, 362-1502, 362-1514, 362-1518, 362-1533, 362-1545, 362-1560, 362-1601, 362-1619, 362-1620, 362-1624 and 362-1631 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-6-18;

-- Nos. 362-1300, 362-1594 and 362-1595 concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362- 18-30;

-- No. 362-1303 concerning the Department of Human Resources Development. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-95-03;

-- Nos. 362-1305, 362-1306 and 362-1393 concerning child poverty. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-16-19;

-- Nos. 362-1319, 362-1405, 362-1437, 362-1444, 362-1463, 362-1477, 362-1478, 362-1485, 362-1486, 362-1487, 362-1503, 362-1515, 362-1516, 362-1517, 362-1604 and 362-1605 concerning the labelling of food products. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-29-20;

-- Nos. 362-1328, 362-1329, 362-1330 and 362-1331 concerning the agricultural industry. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-11-06;

-- No. 362-1334 concerning sex offenders. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-7-08;

-- Nos. 362-1335, 362-1362, 362-1457, 362-1458, 362-1459, 362- 1460, 362-1470, 362-1481, 362-1482, 362-1488, 362-1489, 362-1490, 362-1491, 362-1492, 362-1493, 362-1494, 362-1495, 362-1496, 362-1497, 362-1498, 362-1499, 362-1500, 362-1511, 362-1547, 362-1552, 362-1553, 362-1554, 362-1555, 362-1590 and 362-1627 concerning pornography. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-81-17;

-- Nos. 362-1336 and 362-1558 concerning immigration. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-19-18;

-- Nos. 362-1350, 362-1395, 362-1419, 362-1420, 362-1428, 362-1606 and 362-1607 concerning plutonium. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-99-01;

-- Nos. 362-1351, 362-1352, 362-1353, 362-1475, 362-1476 and 362-1574 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-34-11;

-- Nos. 362-1363 and 362-1532 concerning China. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-60-09;

-- Nos. 362-1384, 362-1416, 362-1454, 362-1501, 362-1579, 362-1591, 362-1592, 361-1593, 362-1611, 362-1621, 362-1622 and 362-1623 concerning marriage. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-28-23;

-- Nos. 362-1392, 362-1510, 362-1526, 362-1559, 362-1628, 362-1629 and 362-1630 concerning breast cancer. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-65-14;

-- Nos. 362-1396, 362-1467 and 362-1468 concerning pesticides. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-48-06;

-- Nos. 362-1400 and 362-1404 concerning the Divorce Act. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-42-13;

-- No. 362-1403 concerning the criminal justice system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-3-09;

-- No. 362-1520 concerning gasoline additives. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-33-09;

-- Nos. 362-1556 and 362-1557 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-50-04.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, August 16, 2000:

-- by the Speaker -- Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada for 1997, together with Transactions for 1998, the Calendar for 1998-99 and the Report of Council for 1997-98, pursuant to the Act to Incorporate the Royal Society of Canada, S. C. 1883, c. 46, s. 9. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-233-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by the Speaker -- Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada following the administration of the federal by-election held in the electoral district of St. John's West on May 15, 2000, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-2, sbs. 195(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-4-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Reports of the International Development Research Centre for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-701-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Baker (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) -- Report of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-575-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-437-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Adminsitration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-2-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Report of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd., together with the Auditor General's report, for the year 1999, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-235-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-634-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Collenette (Minister of Transport) -- Reports of the Canada Port Authority for the period ending April 30, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-611-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Management Plan for Batoche National Historic Site of Canada for 2000-04, pursuant to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S. C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 32(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-23-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, R.S. 1985, c. B-9, sbs. 39(2).

-- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-86-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Museum of Nature, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-469-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-467-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) -- Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2000-01 to 2004-05 of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11, sbs. 55(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-849-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-556-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-62-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-106-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and other Acts in consequence thereof, R. S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd supp.), s. 45.34. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-550-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Report on the Witness Protection Program to the Solicitor General of Canada by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Witness Protection Program Act, S.C. 1996, c. 15, s. 16. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-7-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. MacAulay (Solicitor General of Canada) -- Reports of the Ministry of the Solicitor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-663-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Reports of the Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-684-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Report on the Implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to article 37.3.3(h)(ii) of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, as ratified by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, S. C. 1993, c. 29. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-401-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

-- by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development) -- Report on the Administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons Act for the fiscal years ending March 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, pursuant to the Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons Act, R. S. 1985, c. V-3, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-257-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

-- by Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) -- Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

-- No. 362-0748 concerning the appointment of justices. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-100-01;

-- No. 362-0879 concerning the education system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-101-01;

-- Nos. 362-1094, 362-1418, 362-1455, 362-1509, 362-1527, 362-1537, 362-1562, 362-1563 and 362-1580 concerning child poverty. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-16-20;

-- Nos. 362-1126 and 362-1127 concerning the United Nations. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-102-01;

-- No. 362-1128 concerning Leif Erickson. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-103-01;

-- Nos. 362-1170 and 362-1573 concerning health care services. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-34-12;

-- Nos. 362-1194, 362-1295, 362-1315, 362-1325, 362-1326 and 362-1568 concerning the national debt. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-40-02;

-- No. 362-1197 concerning sex offenders. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-7-09;

-- Nos. 362-1206, 362-1207, 362-1208, 362-1209 and 362-1366 concerning the Canadian census. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-104-01;

-- Nos. 362-1216, 362-1279, 362-1374 and 362-1391 concerning the situation in Ethiopia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-105-01;

-- No. 362-1257 concerning wharfs and harbours. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-51-04;

-- No. 362-1355 concerning human rights in Indonesia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-23-03;

-- Nos. 362-1357, 362-1399 and 362-1466 concerning organ transplants. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-106-01;

-- Nos. 362-1365 and 362-1602 concerning the National Missile Defence Program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-107-01;

-- Nos. 362-1367, 362-1421, 362-1422 and 362-1423 concerning the employment insurance program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-93-02;

-- No. 362-1373 concerning the Quebec Secession Reference. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-91-02;

-- No. 362-1377 concerning the tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-17-22;

-- No. 362-1443 concerning pay equity. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-41-03;

-- No. 362-1469 concerning the Parliament of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-108-01;

-- No. 362-1528 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-15-14;

-- No. 362-1530 concerning a national child care program. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-109-01;

-- No. 362-1550 concerning euthanasia. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-110-01;

-- No. 362-1587 concerning immigration. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-19-19;

-- No. 362-1603 concerning employment. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-111-01.

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

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54, (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-593-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

-- by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) -- Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-619-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Dion (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) -- Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S. C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-499-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report on the accounts and financial transactions of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, s.c. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-331-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of Queens Quay West Land Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-607-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-617-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, ch. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-618-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of Defence Construction (1951) Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-662-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 2000-01 to 2004-05 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2000-01 of Defence Construction (1951) Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-835-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Reports of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-378-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 1999, pursuant to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R. S. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-455-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, S. C. 1987, c. 3, sbs. 29(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-505-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 28, sbs. 30(3). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-586-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, "Subject matter of Bill C-229, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporations Act (letter that cannot be transmitted by post" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-41), presented to the House on Monday, April 10, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-41-01.

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, "Productivity and Innovation: A competitive and prosperous Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-42), presented in the House on Tuesday, April 11, 2000. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-42-01.

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report of the Commissioner of Competition for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Competition Act, R.S. 1985, c. 19, (2nd Supp.), s. 127. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-352-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report of the Standards Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-76-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2001-05 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2001 of the Business Development Bank of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-362-833-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Request for tariff relief by Peerless Clothing Inc. regarding woven fabrics of combed wool and of combed fine animal hair", dated July 28, 2000, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-572-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) -- Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled "Request for tariff relief by Coloridé Inc. regarding nylon filament yarn", dated July 27, 2000, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 65, s. 54. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-572-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Statutes of the Northwest Territories for February and March 2000, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S. 1985, c. N-22, sbs. 21(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-388-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

-- by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) -- Reports of the Sahtu Land and Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-731-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) -- Report of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, S.C. 1987, c. 30, sbs. 45(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-538-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

-- by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health) -- Reports of the Department of Health for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-629-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:43 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later this day at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).