Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development), Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act, the Excise Act, 2001 and the Air Travellers Security Charge Act and to make related 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.

Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, “Report on the Review of the Canada Grain Act and the Canadian Grain Commission Conducted by COMPAS Inc.” — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-114.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 14 to 17, 24, 28 and 30) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam), Bill C-391, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Toronto — Danforth, 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:

The Order was read for the third reading of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence.

Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), moved, — That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Order made Friday, November 24, 2006, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), — That Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

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

Pursuant to Order made Friday, November 24, 2006, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scott (Fredericton), seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national strategy for autism spectrum disorder that would include: (a) the establishment, in cooperation with provincial governments, of national standards for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and the delivery of related services; (b) the study, in cooperation with provincial governments, of the funding arrangements for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder, including the possibility of transferring federal funds to assist provincial governments to provide no-cost treatment, education, professional training and other required supports for Canadians with autism spectrum disorder without unreasonable wait times; (c) the creation of a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder to be managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada; and (d) the provision of funding for health research into treatments for autism spectrum disorder. (Private Members' Business M-172)

The question was put on the amendment and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion, as amended, of Mr. Scott (Fredericton), seconded by Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national strategy for autism spectrum disorder that would include: (a) the development, in cooperation with provincial/territorial governments, of evidence based standards for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder; (b) the development, in cooperation with provincial governments, of innovative funding methods for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder; (c) consulting with provincial/territorial governments and other stakeholders on the requirements of implementing a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder; and (d) the provision of additional federal funding for health research into autism spectrum disorder. (Private Members' Business M-172)

The question was put on the main motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on division.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Emerson (Minister of International Trade), seconded by Mrs. Skelton (Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), — That Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

The Order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-34, An Act to provide for jurisdiction over education on First Nation lands in British Columbia.

Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), 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.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the House shall proceed with Government Business No. 12 as follows:

when the motion is called on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Private Members' Business shall be held as usual and the House shall sit beyond the ordinary hour of daily adjournment for the purpose of considering Government Business No. 12;

after the first round of speakers, no Member shall speak for more then ten minutes and that following each speech a period not exceeding five minutes shall be made available, if required, to allow Members to ask questions and comment briefly on matters relevant to the speech and to allow responses thereto;

the Speaker shall not receive any amendments, dilatory motions, quorum calls, or requests for unanimous consent during debate;

at midnight, or when no Member rises to speak, the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day; and

that on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, every question necessary for the disposal of Government Business No. 12 shall be put forthwith and successively without further debate or amendment

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Prentice (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), seconded by Mr. Baird (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-34, An Act to provide for jurisdiction over education on First Nation lands in British Columbia, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Order made Monday, December 4, 2006, the Bill was deemed read a second time, deemed referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.

At 5:07 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 S-202, An Act to repeal legislation that has not come into force within ten years of receiving royal assent.

Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), seconded by Ms. Sgro (York West), moved, — That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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.

Pursuant to Standing Order 112, Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre) was appointed by the Speaker to the Panel of Chairs.

At 6:06 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).