PRAYERS

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Municipal Grants Act.

Mr. Boudria (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), seconded by Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations.

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.

WAYS AND MEANS

Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue) laid upon the Table, -- Notice of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 2) -- Sessional Paper No. 8570-362-2.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) laid upon the Table, -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 13th Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, "The Seal Report" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-190), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 9, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-190-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Cannis (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry) laid upon the Table, -- Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 19th Report of the Standing Committee on Industry, "Research Funding -- Strenghthening the Sources of Innovation" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-361-189), presented to the House on Tuesday, June 8, 1999. -- Sessional Paper No. 8512-362-189-01.

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

-- No. 361-2336 concerning banks. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362- 10-02;

-- No. 361-2537 concerning the income tax system. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-15-03;

-- No. 361-2547 concerning the Canada Pension Plan. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-25-01;

-- No. 361-2671 concerning taxes on books. -- Sessional Paper No. 8545-362-26-01.

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Murray (Lanark -- Carleton), from the Standing Committee on Industry, presented the First Report of this Committee (Bill C-4, An Act to implement the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning Cooperation on the Civil International Space Station and to make related amendments to other Acts, with one amendment). -- Sessional Paper No. 8510-362-2.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 4) was tabled.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Dhaliwal (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans) for Mr. Nault (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue), Bill C-14, An Act respecting an agreement with the Norway House Cree Nation for the settlement of matters arising from the flooding of land, and respecting the establishment of certain reserves in the province of Manitoba, was introduced, read the first time and ordered to be printed.

Pursuant to Order made Thursday, October 14, 1999, the Bill (previously Bill C-56, 1st Session, 36th Parliament) was deemed to have been read the second time, referred to a committee and reported without amendment.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. White (North Vancouver), seconded by Mr. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Statutory Instruments Act (disallowance procedure for statutory instruments), 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. White (North Vancouver), seconded by Mr. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), Bill C-311, An Act to promote the use of plain language in federal statutes and regulations, 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. Harb (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Limoges (Windsor -- St. Clair), Bill C-312, An Act to amend the National Archives of Canada Act and the Statistics 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. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), seconded by Mr. Anders (Calgary West), Bill C-313, An Act respecting the commercialization of VIA Rail Canada Inc., 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. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), seconded by Mr. Anders (Calgary West), Bill C-314, An Act to amend the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code (no registration of firearms that are not restricted or prohibited firearms), 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 Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 362-0145);

-- by Mr. Benoit (Lakeland), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 362-0146);

-- by Mr. Gouk (Kootenay -- Boundary -- Okanagan), one concerning the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (No. 362-0147), one concerning sexual orientation (No. 362-0148), four concerning pornography (Nos. 362-0149 to 362-0152), eight concerning immigration (Nos. 362-0153 to 362-0160) and one concerning gun control (No. 362-0161);

-- by Mr. Riis (Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys), one concerning the Senate (No. 362-0162).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services), seconded by Mr. Cauchon (Minister of National Revenue), -- That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Municipal Grants Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations.

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 Natural Resources and Government Operations of Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (mail contractors).

Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mrs. Desjarlais (Churchill), moved, -- That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, 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 Mr. Baker (Minister of Veterans Affairs) -- Reports of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, 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. 8561-362-708-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-649-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) -- Report of the President of the Treasury Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-362-648-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

-- by Mrs. Stewart (Minister of Human Resources Development) -- Report of the Pension Appeals Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-362-718-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

PETITIONS FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE

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

-- by Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), two concerning the tax system (Nos. 362-0163 and 362-0164).

ADJOURNMENT

At 2:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, November 15, 1999, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).