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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 73 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:00 a.m.

Prayers

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for 2006, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 94(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-800-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 20 to 23, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-14.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian delegation of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group respecting its participation at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the National Governors Association entitled "Healthy America", held in Charleston, South Carolina, from August 4 to 7, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-391-59-15.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Ms. Marleau (Sudbury), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee (invitation to a Senator to appear before the Committee concerning the procurement policy of the Department of Public Works and Government Services). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-89.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 22) was tabled.

Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the Third Report of the Committee (instructions respecting telecommunication policies recommended to the CRTC). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-90.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 21, 22 and 23) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Toews (Provencher), Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 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. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Bill C-377, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, 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. Bennett (St. Paul's), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), Bill C-378, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and the Food and Drug Regulations (drug export restrictions), 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—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for surviving spouse and children), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Motions

Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Bell (North Vancouver), moved, — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 12)

Debate arose thereon.

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

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning the Criminal Code of Canada (No. 391-0540);

— by , one concerning marriage (No. 391-0541);

— by , one concerning the automobile industry (No. 391-0542);

— by , one concerning unborn children (No. 391-0543);

— by , five concerning the Canada Labour Code (Nos. 391-0544 to 391-0548).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Chong (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport), — That Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (dangerous offenders and recognizance to keep the peace), be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee.

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.

Government Orders

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the motion to concur in the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, all questions necessary to dispose of this motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.

Government Orders

The debate continued.

Ways and Means

Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act. (Ways and Means No. 9) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-12.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.

Government Orders

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Lukiwski (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre), — That Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Concurrence in Committee Reports

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Easter (Malpeque), seconded by Mr. Goodale (Wascana), — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Thursday, June 22, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 9)

The debate continued.

At 7:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and a recorded division was deemed demanded and deferred until Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.

Messages from the Senate

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament has been authorized to examine the expenditures set out in Parliament Vote 10 of the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2007 to 2010-2011 and of the Operating and Capital Budget for 2006-2007 of the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-824-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Canadian Dairy Commission, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended July 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-90-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by , one concerning marriage (No. 391-0549).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 7:11 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 7:37 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).