HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37^TH PARLIAMENT, 1^st SESSION

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JOURNALS

No. 082

Thursday, September 20, 2001

10:00 a.m.

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PRAYERS

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade), seconded by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health), Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Export Development Act 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.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade), seconded by Mr. Rock (Minister of Health), Bill C-32, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica''.

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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Pettigrew (Minister for International Trade), Bill C-33, An Act respecting the water resources of Nunavut and the Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal 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.

Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act respecting the water resources of Nunavut and the Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal and to make consequential amendments to other Acts''.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Tremblay (Lac-Saint-Jean-Saguenay), seconded by Mr. Guimond (Beauport -- Montmorency -- Côte-de-Beaupré -- Île d'Orléans), Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (investment criteria), 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 Mr. Casey (Cumberland -- Colchester), seconded by Mrs. Wayne (Saint John), Bill C-395, An Act to establish National Crime Stoppers' Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon -- Rosetown -- Biggar), one concerning health care services (No. 371-0365);

-- by Mr. Adams (Peterborough), one concerning health care services (No. 371-0366) and three concerning Canada's railways (Nos. 371-0367 to 371-0369).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), -- That Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the sitting be suspended from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. this day, and that the House continue to sit from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to consider Government Orders.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), -- That Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), moved the folllowing amendment, -- That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word ``That'' and substituting the following:

``this House declines to give second reading to Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, since the Bill reflects several unrelated principles, rendering it impossible for the House to make a responsible and intelligible decision.''.

Debate arose thereon.

INTERRUPTION

At 11:30 a.m., pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the sitting was suspended.

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the sitting resumed.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), -- That Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights;

And of the amendment of Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot).

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.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, at 8:30 p.m. this day, the House continue to sit and resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to consider a motion ``That the Committee take note of the planned meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of the United States'', provided that during consideration thereof: (a) the Speaker may from time to time act as Chair of the Committee; (b) the Chair of the Committee shall not receive any quorum call or any motion except a motion ``That the Committee do now rise''; (c) when no Member rises to speak, or at 12:00 midnight, whichever is earlier, the Committee shall rise; and (d) when the Committee rises, the House shall immediately adjourn to the next sitting day.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), -- That Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights;

And of the amendment of Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot).

The debate continued.

Mr. Solberg (Medicine Hat), seconded by Mr. Penson (Peace River), moved the folllowing subamendment, -- That the amendment be amended by inserting after the word ``principles'' the following:

``such as child luring and child pornography over the Internet, animal cruelty, amendments to the Firearms Act, criminal harassment, home invasions, disarming, or attempting to disarm a peace officer, reforming criminal procedure and allegations of miscarriage of justice,''.

Debate arose thereon.

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 Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences by corporations, directors and officers).

Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), seconded by Ms. Lill (Dartmouth), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That, during the debate in Committee of the Whole to be held later this day, no Member may speak more than once or for more than ten minutes.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), seconded by Ms. Lill (Dartmouth), -- That Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences by corporations, directors and officers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

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

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McLellan (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), -- That Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights;

And of the amendment of Mr. Cadman (Surrey North), seconded by Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot);

And of the subamendment of Mr. Solberg (Medicine Hat), seconded by Mr. Penson (Peace River).

The debate continued.

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At 8:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the following motion, -- That the Committee take note of the planned meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of the United States.

At 12:00 midnight, the Committee rose.

RETURNS AND REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) -- Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, 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. 8561-371-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:00 midnight, pursuant to Order made earlier this day, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).