At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members’ Business.

Mrs. Bakopanos (Saint-Denis), seconded by Mr. English (Kitchener), moved, — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should support all measures leading to the demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus in such a way as to enhance prospects for a peaceful and lasting resolution of the dispute regarding Cyprus that would benefit all the people of Cyprus and bring about an end to more than two decades of division on the island. (Private Members’ Business M–239)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(1), the Order was dropped from the Order Paper.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C–45, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial review of parole ineligibility) and another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

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 Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Zed (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:

1. Nos. 352-0466 to 352-0468, 352-0507, 352-0513, 352-0523, 352-0530, 352-0588, 352-0590, 352-0591 and 352-0613 concerning impaired driving. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-73C;
2. Nos. 352-0479 and 352-0619 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-74C;
3. No. 352-0504 concerning the situation in Sri Lanka. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-20H;
4. No. 352-0587 concerning the Young Offenders Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-25E.

Mr. Caccia (Davenport), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the 1st Report of the Committee (Conference on the Arctic region). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-352-20.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government was requested by the Committee to table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issue No. 1, which includes this Report) was tabled.

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Mr. Simmons (Burin–St. George’s), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 1st Report of the Committee (Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 under HEALTH — Main estimates 1996-97). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-352-21.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence (Issues Nos. 1 and 2, which includes this Report) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), seconded by Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East), Bill C–314, An Act respecting the provision of compensation to public safety officers who lost their lives while on duty, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Gagnon (Québec), seconded by Mr. de Savoye (Portneuf), Bill C–315, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of witnesses), 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:

• by Mr. Bodnar (Saskatoon–Dundurn), one concerning the appointment of Justices (No. 352-0731);
• by Mr. DeVillers (Simcoe North), two concerning profits from crime (Nos. 352-0732 and 352-0733) and one concerning the pharmaceutical industry (No. 352-0734);
• by Mr. Frazer (Saanich–Gulf Islands), two concerning sexual orientation (Nos. 352-0735 and 352-0736);
• by Mr. Simmons (Burin–St. George’s), four concerning Constitutional amendments (Nos. 352-0737 to 352-0740);
• by Mrs. Kraft Sloan (York–Simcoe), one concerning renewable alternative energy sources (No. 352-0741);
• by Mr. Kirkby (Prince Albertu River), one concerning profits from crime (No. 352-0742);
• by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the income tax system (No. 352-0743) and one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 352-0744).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Gagliano (Secretary of State (Parliamentary Affairs) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C–45, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial review of parole ineligibility) and another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at 5:30 p.m.

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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C–36, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Excise Act, the Excise Tax Act, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act, the Old Age Security Act and the Canada Shipping Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That the Bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the Bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at 5:30 p.m..

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C–34, An Act to establish programs for the marketing of agricultural products, to repeal the Agricultural Products Board Act, the Agricultural Products Cooperative Marketing Act, the Advance Payments for Crops Act and the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Debate arose thereon.

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

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C–38, An Act to provide for mediation between insolvent farmers and their creditors, to amend the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act and to repeal the Farm Debt Review Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 73(1), Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, — That the Bill be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Debate arose thereon.

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

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C–39, An Act respecting the York Factory First Nation and the settlement of matters arising from an agreement relating to the flooding of land.

Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C–40, An Act respecting the Nelson House First Nation and the settlement of matters arising from an agreement relating to the flooding of land

Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue) for Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

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The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C–37, An Act to implement an agreement between Canada and the Russian Federation, a convention between Canada and the Republic of South Africa, an agreement between Canada and the United Republic of Tanzania, an agreement between Canada and the Republic of India and a convention between Canada and Ukraine, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.

Mrs. Stewart (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

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The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C–4, An Act to amend the Standards Council of Canada Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry without amendment.

Mrs. Stewart (Minister of National Revenue) for Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry), seconded by Mrs. Stewart (Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)), moved, — That Bill C–4, An Act to amend the Standards Council of Canada Act, be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the Bill was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House.

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

At 9:08 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.

At 9:15 p.m., by unanimous consent, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).