Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, June 16, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should give direct assistance to artists by increasing the annual budget of the Canada Council for the Arts to $300 million and should roll back the cuts it announced in the cultural sector and restore funding for the following programs to their fiscal 2008-2009 levels: Arts Promotion Program, Trade Routes, National Training Program for the Film and Video Sector, New Media Research Networks Fund, Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund, Canada Feature Film Fund and Canadian Music Memories Program. (Private Members' Business M-297)

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

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, June 16, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), seconded by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should increase its support of Canada’s renewable energy sector, allow our country to participate in the worldwide effort to develop renewable energy sources and enlist Canada as a full member of the International Renewable Energy Agency. (Private Members' Business M-295)

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

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, June 16, 2009, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (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:

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Merrifield (Minister of State (Transport)) for Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act, 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. Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism), seconded by Mrs. Guergis (Minister of State (Status of Women)), Bill C-45, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Bernier (Beauce), from the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented the Second Report of the Committee, "Doing Well and Doing Better: Health Services Provided to Canadian Forces Personnel With an Emphasis on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-111.

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. 3, 4, 8 to 13, 16, 17, 21, 25 and 26) was tabled.

Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Combining our Energies: Integrated Energy Systems for Canadian Communities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-112.

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. 5 to 15, 18 to 22 and 26) was tabled.

Mr. Richardson (Calgary Centre), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "An Examination of Selected Canada-US Border Issues". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-113.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 21 to 23) was tabled.

Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Sixth Report of the Committee (Supplementary Estimates (A), 2009-2010 — Votes 1a, 5a and 6a under PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES; Votes 1a, 20a and 40a under TREASURY BOARD). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-114.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 22 and 29) was tabled.

Mr. Lee (Scarborough—Rouge River), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the Seventh Report of the Committee, "In Pursuit of Balance: Assisting Small and Medium Enterprises in Accessing Federal Procurement". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-115.

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. 6, 7, 16 to 18, 25, 27 and 28) was tabled.

Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee (Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-116.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 25 to 27) was tabled.

Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the First Report of the Committee, "Shared Experiences: Comparison of Veterans Services Offered by Members of the Commonwealth and the G8". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-117.

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. 4, 5, 7 to 10, 12, 15 to 17 and 21 to 23) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Bill C-423, An Act to support Canadian professional football, 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. Regan (Halifax West), seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), Bill C-424, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act (protection of the public), 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. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Bill C-425, An Act respecting the recognition of foreign credentials, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, when the House begins debate on the second reading motion of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act to enlarge Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada, a Member from each recognized party may speak for not more than ten minutes, after which the Bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act, be deemed concurred in at report stage; the said Bill be ordered for consideration at third reading stage later this day; and that when the House begins debate on the third reading motion of Bill C-32, a Member from each recognized party may speak for not more than ten minutes, after which the Bill shall be deemed read a third time and passed.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, in the opinion of the House, September 21 of each year should be declared International Day of Peace.

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

Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-166, Q-169 and Q-170 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the return to the following question made into an Order for Return:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House express: its solidarity with, and support for, the democratic aspirations of the Iranian people; its concern with ongoing violations of civil and human rights in Iran, and calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners; and its support for a transparent electoral process that respects the genuine will of the Iranian people.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act to enlarge Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada.

Mr. Prentice (Minister of the Environment), seconded by Mr. Thompson (Minister of Veterans Affairs), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Bill was deemed read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read the third time and passed.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act.

Mr. Fletcher (Minister of State (Democratic Reform)) for Mrs. Aglukkaq (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the Bill was deemed read the third time and passed.

The Speaker ruled that the Order for second reading of Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament), standing on the Order Paper in the name of the honourable Member for Kitchener Centre, be dropped to the bottom of the Order of Precedence on the Order Paper to allow, pursuant to Standing Order 92, the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to report to the House on the votable status of the item.

Messages were received from the Senate as follows:

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

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

At 5:48 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 6:14 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).