HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
37th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION

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JOURNALS

No. 21

Monday, March 8, 2004

11:00 a.m.

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Prayers

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Mills (Red Deer) , moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be not now read a third time but that it be read a third time this day six months hence.”.

Debate arose thereon.

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

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Bélanger (Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) , Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), was introduced, read the first time and ordered to be printed.

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 10, 2004, the Bill (previously Bill C-10B, 2nd Session, 37th Parliament) was deemed read the second time and referred to a committee, considered in committee and reported, concurred in at report stage and read the third time and passed.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Adams (Peterborough) , from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (immunity of Members from being compelled to attend court). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-373-09.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 5 and 6) was tabled.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, immediately after “Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers”, the House shall proceed immediately to the taking of any recorded divisions that stand deferred to any time on that day, following which, the House shall proceed to the consideration of Private Members' Business, following which the House shall proceed to a take-note debate pursuant to Standing Order 53.1 on the situation in Haiti, provided that, notwithstanding the provisions of section (3)(d) of the said Standing Order, the said debate may be continued for no more than six hours.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Peric (Cambridge) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0355);

— by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) , five concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0356 to 373-0360);

— by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—St. Clair) , one concerning the protection of the environment (No. 373-0361) and one concerning environmental assessment and review (No. 373-0362);

— by Mr. Jackson (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) , one concerning marriage (No. 373-0363);

— by Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) , two concerning marriage (Nos. 373-0364 and 373-0365).

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cotler (Minister of Justice) , seconded by Mr. Bagnell (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) , — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a third time and do pass;

And of the amendment of Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) , seconded by Mr. Mills (Red Deer) , — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be not now read a third time but that it be read a third time this day six months hence.”.

The debate continued.

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 the Speaker — Returns on financial transactions and on election expenses from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 552. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-844-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— by the Speaker — Report of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-373-627-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)

— by Ms. Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) — Report on the Employment Equity Act (Labour) for the year 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-226-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-15-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-18-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-19-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Communications Security Establishment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-21-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the National Energy Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-22-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the National Film Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-24-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the National Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-26-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-27-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-28-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-29-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Statistical Survey Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-30-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-234-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Federal Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-333-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-658-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-749-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of Parks Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-750-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Coderre (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-373-805-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Scott (Minister of State (Infrastructure)) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2003-2004 to 2007-2008 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2003-2004 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-373-840-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:32 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.

Accordingly, at 6:47 p.m., pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 24, 2004, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.