Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board):

Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (B), 2006-2007". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-391-94.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, were deemed referred to the several Standing Committees of the House as follows:

Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee (matters relating to cluster bombs). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-168.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 40) was tabled.

Mr. Anders (Calgary West), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "A Helping Hand for Veterans: Mandate for a Veterans Ombudsman". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-169.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 4, 5, 7, 11, 14 to 20 and 24) was tabled.

Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 36th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 113(1), the report was deemed concurred in.

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

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

Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), seconded by Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, immigrants to Canada and persons seeking Canadian citizenship are poorly served by this government.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member from Mississauga—Erindale, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), seconded by Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practices of the House, once the Statutory Order regarding the Anti-Terrorism Act is called on Monday, February 26, 2007, and when no Member rises to speak on debate or at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders, all questions necessary to dispose of the Statutory Order regarding the Anti-Terrorism Act be deemed put, a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on the role of a public broadcaster in the 21st century, six members of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage be authorized to travel to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 12 to 14, 2007, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga—Erindale), seconded by Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

At 5:15 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), — That, in the opinion of the House, the trafficking of women and children across international borders for the purposes of sexual exploitation should be condemned, and that the House call on the government to immediately adopt a comprehensive strategy to combat the trafficking of persons worldwide. (Private Members' Business M-153)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 113(2), the Speaker appointed Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard), from the Panel of Chairs, Chair of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences).

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

At 6:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).