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40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

Journals No. 94 Friday, October 9, 2009 10:00 a.m.

The Clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the Chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayers

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Baird (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), — That Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report of the National DNA Data Bank of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the DNA Identification Act, S.C. 1998, c. 37, sbs. 13.1(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-777-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2008, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-510-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — 2008 Annual Report on the RCMP's use of the Law Enforcement Justification Provisions pursuant to section 25.3 of the Criminal Code. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-402-30.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, "Issues and Challenges Related to Local Television" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-130), presented to the House on Friday, June 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-130.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Tenth Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, "The Privacy Act: First Steps Towards Renewal" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-106), presented to the House on Friday, June 12, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-106.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, "The Access to Information Act: First Steps Towards Renewal" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-118), presented to the House on Thursday, June 18, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-118.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Second Report of the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan, "Report on Canada's Priority Number One in Afghanistan: Helping to Enhance the Afghan National Security Forces" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-119), presented to the House on Thursday, June 18, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-119.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, "A Study of the Crisis Faced by Certain Industrial Sectors in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-104), presented to the House on Thursday, June 11, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-104.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, "Combining our Energies: Integrated Energy Systems for Canadian Communities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-112), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-112.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), Annex IV: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships, and Explanatory Memorandum. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-42.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), Annex V: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships, and Explanatory Memorandum. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-43.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol of 1997 to Amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, Annex VI: Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated September 26, 1997. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-44.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated October 5, 2001. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-45.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated July 7, 1995. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-46.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated February 13, 2004. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-47.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 11, 1988. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-48.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated November 11, 1988. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-49.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), laid upon the Table, — Copy of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, and Explanatory Memorandum, dated February 23, 2006. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-402-50.

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:

— Nos. 402-0907, 402-0916, 402-0921, 402-0922, 402-0927, 402-0939, 402-0941 and 402-0943 concerning unborn children. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-402-68-04.

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Joint Meeting of the Defence and Security, Economics and Security, and Political Committees of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held in Brussels, Belgium, from February 15 to 17, 2009, and its participation at the annual Economics and Security Committee consultation with the OECD, held in Paris, France, on February 18 and 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-23.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting the visit of the Economics and Security Committee Sub-Committee on Transatlantic Economic Relations, held in Ottawa, Ontario, from May 6 to 8, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-402-50-24.

Motions

Pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(1), Mr. Hill (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, the second reading motion of Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, shall not be subject to any further amendments or subamendments.

The question was put on the motion and, less than 25 Members having risen to object, pursuant to Standing Order 56.1(3), it was adopted.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on organized crime, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights be authorized to travel to Montréal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the fall of 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on northern economic development, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development be authorized to travel to Iqaluit, Nunavut, in the fall or winter of 2009-2010 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on northern economic development, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development be authorized to travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, in the fall or winter of 2009-2010 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on correctional services, mental health and addictions, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be authorized to travel to Saskatoon and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Kingston, Ontario, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, and Dorchester, New Brunswick, in October and November of 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study on correctional services, mental health and addictions, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be authorized to travel to London, United Kingdom, and Oslo, Norway, in the fall of 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning human rights in Pakistan (No. 402-1028);

— by , one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1029) and one concerning unborn children (No. 402-1030);

— by , one concerning bankruptcy (No. 402-1031);

— by , one concerning the Canada Post Corporation (No. 402-1032);

— by , two concerning euthanasia (Nos. 402-1033 and 402-1034);

— by , one concerning the Employment Insurance Program (No. 402-1035);

— by , one concerning cruelty to animals (No. 402-1036).

Questions 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 returns to the following questions made into Orders for Return:

Q-279 — — With respect to the Veterans Affairs program for the compensation of those who were exposed to Agent Orange: (a) how did the government come to the decision on the years that would be covered for those who were exposed; (b) how did the government arrive at the compensation amount of $20,000; (c) why will the government not compensate the widows of those who were exposed and met the qualifying conditions, but who have since passed away; (d) how many applications for compensation has the government received to date; (e) how many of those applications have been approved; (f) how many applications have been denied; (g) how many of those denied were refused because the veteran has since passed away; (h) how many of the applications denied were due to a medical condition that was not deemed to meet the government’s criteria; (i) what mechanisms did the government use to determine which illnesses would be covered and which would not be considered for compensation; (j) how many cheques have been issued and delivered; and (k) was the departmental funding cut of $33.6 million completely due to a program criteria which resulted in lower than expected numbers of beneficiaries? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-279.

Q-317 — — With regards to the performance of the access to information system in the government for each fiscal year from 2005-2006 to 2008-2009, for each department and agency subject to the Access to information Act: (a) what was the number of requests received; (b) what was the number of requests answered within the 30 day time limit; (c) what was the number of requests answered within 60 days; (d) what was the number of requests answered within 90 days; (e) what was the number of requests answered within 120 days or more; (f) what is the number that were appealed to the Information Commissioner; (g) what is the number of deemed refusal complaints found by the Commissioner; (h) what is the number of request that have been referred to the courts; (i) what is the number of requests that have been ordered to be released by a court; and (j) what is the amount spent on the administration of the Act? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-317.

Q-327 — — With respect to Dorchester Penitentiary: (a) how many plans are there for renovating or completely rebuilding it; (b) what are the operating costs associated with each of these plans; and (c) is the government currently implementing any of these plans and, if not, why not? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-327.

Q-403 — — With respect to federal infrastructure spending in the constituency of , what was the total amount of government funding since fiscal year 2005-2006 up to and including the current fiscal year, itemized according to: (a) the date the money was requested in the riding; (b) the dollar amount requested; (c) the dollar amount received; (d) the program from which the funding came; (e) the department responsible; and (f) the designated recipient? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-403.

Q-405 — — With respect to applications to sponsor family members for visitor’s visas and permanent residency, made by residents of the constituency of : (a) what is the average processing time for applications made to sponsor family members from (i) India, (ii) Pakistan, (iii) all countries aggregated; (b) what is the approval rate for applications made to sponsor family members from (i) India, (ii) Pakistan, (iii) all countries aggregated; (c) what are the top five main grounds for denying claims and their rates of usage for applications made to sponsor family members from (i) India, (ii) Pakistan, (iii) all countries aggregated; and (d) what are the details of all refusals with the dates, names and reasons? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-402-405.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Day (Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway), seconded by Ms. Oda (Minister of International Cooperation), — That Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade;

And of the amendment of , seconded by , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following:

“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-23, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Colombia and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Colombia, because the government concluded this agreement while the Standing Committee on International Trade was considering the matter, thereby demonstrating its disrespect for democratic institutions.”.

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-210, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day.

Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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 — Report of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Act, R.S. 1985, c. 49, sbs. 31(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-591-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by — Reports of Transport Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-690-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "Canada-U.S. Relations: Old Challenges, New Opportunities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-126), presented to the House on Friday, June 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-126.

— by — Reports of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-638-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Pension Appeals Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-718-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-884-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2008, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-928-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-1005-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Canada Council for the Arts, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Canada Council Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-2, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-80-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c.11, sbs. 71(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-86-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-467-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-468-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Canadian Museum of Nature, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-469-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the National Museum of Science and Technology, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-472-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23(2)" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Audit of the Canada Border Services Agency", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Audit of Health Canada", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Audit of Infrastructure Canada", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Audit of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Public Service Commission entitled "Follow-Up Audit of the Office of the Correctional Investigator", pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act, S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12 "23" and 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-908-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Report of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-1024-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Reports of the Public Service Labour Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-628-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-659-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Canadian Heritage for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-849-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of Library and Archives Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-881-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2009-2010 to 2013-2014 of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11, sbs. 55(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-402-849-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Reports of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-562-1. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Emission Reduction Incentives Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-910-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-649-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 18th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Chapter 4, Managing Risks to Canada's Plant Resources – Canadian Food Inspection Agency of the December 2008 Report of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-128), presented to the House on Friday, June 19, 2009. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-402-128.

— by — Report of the operations under the Fisheries Development Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Fisheries Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-21, s. 10. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-292-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— by — Report of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2009, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-294-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— by — Reports of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-402-671-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the President of the Treasury Board on Official Languages in federal institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S. 1985, c. 31 (4th Supp.), s. 48. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-402-570-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages)

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, October 19, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).