1. reducing, through absolute reduction targets, greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries to 25% lower than 1990 levels, by 2020;

2. the necessity of limiting the rise in global temperatures to less than 2^oC higher than in the preindustrial era; and

3. supporting the developing countries in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and adapt to climate change.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Kent (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Final Acts of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (Antalya, 2006), and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 24, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-54.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Kent (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (WRC-2007), and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 16, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-55.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Kent (Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas)) laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Amendments to the Convention on the International Mobile Satellite Organization adopted at the Twentieth Session of the Assembly, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated October 2, 2008. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-56.

— No. 402-1028 concerning human rights in Pakistan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-97-01.

— No. 402-1032 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-36-15.

— by Mr. Wallace (Burlington), one concerning the Young Offenders Act (No. 402-1232) and one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1233);

— by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), one concerning health care services (No. 402-1234), one concerning the elderly (No. 402-1235), one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-1236) and one concerning transportation (No. 402-1237);

— by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1238), one concerning transportation (No. 402-1239), one concerning the situation in Sudan (No. 402-1240) and one concerning nuclear weapons (No. 402-1241);

— by Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), two concerning euthanasia (Nos. 402-1242 and 402-1243);

— by Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North), one concerning aboriginal affairs (No. 402-1244);

— by Mr. Warawa (Langley), one concerning gun control (No. 402-1245), one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1246) and one concerning unborn children (No. 402-1247);

— by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), one concerning transportation (No. 402-1248);

— by Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), one concerning transportation (No. 402-1249).

Q-454 — Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — With regard to the Action Plan of Status of Women Canada (SWC): (a) in what cities and towns did consultations take place; (b) how many consultations took place in each city and town with (i) individuals, (ii) groups; (c) what dates were the consultations held in each city and town; (d) what are the names of the individuals and groups with whom consultations took place; (e) what handouts and presentations were given to individuals and groups consulted with in each city and town; (f) what issues were identified for the purposes of consultation and what criteria was used by SWC to develop consultations; (g) what communications were received from the individuals and groups with whom consultation took place; (h) who did SWC approach to consult with in each city and town; and (i) who came forward voluntarily in each city and town to participate in consultations? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-454.

Q-455 — Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — With regard to the Partnership Program of Status of Women Canada (SWC): (a) with whom does SWC currently have partnership agreements; (b) how much money has been allocated to those partners; (c) how has the funding been broken down; (d) how many and which organizations were denied partnership agreements and what reasons were provided to each organization denied; (e) how much money remains in the partnership program compared to other years; and (f) how is SWC planning to allocate money from the fund in the coming years? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-455.

Q-456 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — With respect to the current pandemic of new influenza A (H1N1): (a) what specific healthcare professional stakeholder groups have been consulted since the beginning of the H1N1 pandemic, what was the consultation process, and what concerns were raised; (b) what concerns from the consultation process have been addressed, what concerns are remaining, and by what date will they be addressed; (c) what, if any, additional funding was requested to address identified challenges; (d) do identified stakeholder groups report there are sufficient human resources and supplies to meet the need during a second wave of H1N1 and, if not, what are the identified gaps; (e) what, if any, additional education and training was requested by stakeholder groups; (f) what procedures are in place to ensure applicability, consistency and clarity of protocols to healthcare professional organizations, and do stakeholders report that they are receiving clear, concise, timely messaging; (g) what, if any, differences exist in how healthcare professionals will be protected among provinces and territories; (h) what specific agreements have been made in respect to assuring sufficient human resources during a second wave; (i) what, if any, differences exist between the national guidelines and those of the provinces and territories, with respect to antivirals, N-95 masks, vaccines, and other personal protective measures, and how should healthcare professionals address any discrepancies; (j) what are the known and suspected benefits and risks of the H1N1 vaccine; (k) what non-clinical and clinical trials have been or are being undertaken regarding the H1N1 vaccine, on what dates were they completed, and what are the outcomes of these trials; (l) what possible side effects, including rare events, might be expected with the H1N1 vaccine; (m) what are the possible legal risks associated with an H1N1 vaccination programme, and what efforts have been taken to reduce these risks; (n) what, if any, plans exist for rapid distribution and administration of vaccines for the first mass vaccination effort; (o) what special efforts are being made to reach out to young adults, minorities, and other at-risk groups to get vaccinated, and what languages and media outlets are being used; (p) for how long will vaccination campaigns continue past the fall in case of a possible third wave; (q) how do hospitals across the nation vary in their ability to bear the burden of H1N1 cases; (r) what percentage of hospitals are operating at their limit today; (s) what percentage of hospitals will be able to accommodate the predicted surge capacity if 15%, 35% and 50% of the population is impacted by H1N1; (t) what percentage of hospitals will be expected to meet intensive care unit (ICU) and ventilator surge capacity if the above percentages of people are affected; (u) do any hospitals or provinces and territories had difficulty meeting surge capacity in the spring and summer; (v) what, if any, surge capacity challenges existed in the spring and summer in terms of hospitalizations, ICU stays, and ventilator use, and what measures have since been taken to address these challenges; (w) what, if any, funding has been given to address surge capacity challenges; (x) what specific efforts are being taken to help reduce the burden on hospitals by distributing high profile messages about when to seek medical care for pandemic H1N1 infections; and (y) what is being undertaken to reduce the risk of resistance (i) in patients with severely compromised or suppressed immune systems who have prolonged illness, have received oseltamivir treatment, but still have evidence of persistent viral replication, (ii) in people who receive oseltamivir for post-exposure prophylaxis, and who then develop illness despite taking oseltamivir? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-456.

Q-458 — Mr. Russell (Labrador) — With regards to Aboriginal affairs: (a) what is the government’s rationale for generally opposing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; (b) what is the government’s rationale for voting against the said Declaration in a vote of the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007; and (c) what specific measures has the government undertaken since January 1, 2006, to engage and consult with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada concerning the Declaration and the position of the government towards it? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-458.

Q-461 — Mr. Russell (Labrador) — With regard to government advertising for the Home Renovation Tax Credit: (a) how much did it cost to produce, print, and distribute each of the green envelope and door knocker direct-mail pieces; (b) which departments procured the printing and distribution; (c) what are the contract numbers of the printing and distribution contracts; (d) when were these products distributed; and (e) how many households received the products (i) in each of Canada’s Forward Sortation Areas, (ii) in each province and territory? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-461.

Q-538 — Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — With regard to funds allocated over the last four fiscal years, for each territory, by the National Research Council: (a) what is the breakdown of the amount allocated for (i) staffing purposes, (ii) administration, (iii) travel expenses, (iv) programs; (b) what is the breakdown of the staffing costs for (i) staff situated in each territory, (ii) staff situated outside the territory they provided a service for; (c) for each allocation, how much was actually spent per fiscal year; and (d) how many projects falling under the Industrial Research Assistance Program were approved and how many other projects were approved? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-538.