Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), seconded by Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine), 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 Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Bank Act (automated banking machine charges), 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. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), Bill C-430, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (child pornography), 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:

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

Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), moved, — That,

(1) whereas all Members of this House, whatever their disagreements may be about the mission in Afghanistan, support the courageous men and women of the Canadian Forces;

(2) whereas in May 2006, the government extended Canada's military commitment in Southern Afghanistan to February 2009;

(3) whereas it is incumbent upon Canada to provide adequate notice to the other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of our intentions beyond that date;

(4) whereas by February 2009, Canada's military mission in Southern Afghanistan will represent one of the largest and longest military commitments in Canadian history; and

(5) whereas Canada's commitment to the reconstruction and security of Afghanistan is not limited to our combat operations in Southern Afghanistan;

this House call upon the government to confirm that Canada’s existing military deployment in Afghanistan will continue until February 2009, at which time Canadian combat operations in Southern Afghanistan will conclude; and call upon the government to notify NATO of this decision immediately.

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 for Bourassa, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), 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.

Pursuant to section 28(9) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons — Appendix to the Standing Orders, Mr. Obhrai (Calgary East) made a statement.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), 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, April 24, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

At 5:16 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment.

Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 25, 2007, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

At 5:20 p.m., by unanimous consent, the sitting was suspended.

At 5:30 p.m., the sitting resumed.

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

At 5:30 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.

Accordingly, at 5:49 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).