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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
36th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION


JOURNALS

No. 008

Wednesday, October 1, 1997

2:00 p.m.



PRAYERS

NATIONAL ANTHEM

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.

NAMING OF A MEMBER

The Speaker named Mr. Robinson (Burnaby -- Douglas) for disregarding the authority of the Chair and, pursuant to Standing Order 11(1)(a), ordered the Honourable Member to withdraw from the House for the remainder of today's sitting.

Whereupon, the Honourable Member withdrew from the House.

VACANCIES

The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons for the Electoral District of Port Moody-Coquitlam, in the Province of British Columbia, by reason of the resignation of Mrs. Hayes, and that, pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on October 1, 1997, his warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

MOTIONS

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the Standing Committee on Industry be the committee designated for the purposes of Section 33 of An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (Chapter 24, Statutes of Canada, 1994).


By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the report of the Security Establishment Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, laid upon the Table on April 24, 1997, be permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs.


By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That Standing Order 104(2) be amended in subsections (h) and (j) by deleting the word ``sixteen'' and substituting therefor the word ``eighteen''.


By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Copyright Act (profit from authorship respecting a crime), be now deemed adopted at all stages

Accordingly, Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Copyright Act (profit from authorship respecting a crime), was deemed to have been read the second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read the third time and passed.

DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Tabling of Documents

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read a Message from His Excellency the Governor General, presented by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board).

Message on Estimates

    His Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Main Estimates of sums required for the service of Canada for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 1998, and, in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.

Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled "1997-98 Estimates, Part I: The Government Expenditure Plan and Highlights by Ministry". -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-1.


Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled "1997-98 Estimates, Part II: The Main Estimates". -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-2.


The Speaker laid upon the Table, -- Document entitled "1997-98 Estimates for the House of Commons: Expenditure Plan". -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-3.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), seconded by Mr. Steckle (Huron -- Bruce), Bill C-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offence committed outside Canada), 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. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), seconded by Mr. Steckle (Huron -- Bruce), Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Marriage (Prohibited Degrees) Act and the Interpretation 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 Ms. Venne (Saint-Bruno -- Saint-Hubert), seconded by Mr. Marceau (Charlesbourg), Bill C-226, 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.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the following change be made to the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs: Mr. Solomon for Mr. Blaikie;

And that the following members be added to the list of associate members:

Michel Bellehumeur                      René Laurin
Bill Blaikie                            Bill Matthews
Michelle Dockrill                       Réal Ménard
Jay Hill                                Suzanne Tremblay



By unanimous consent, it was ordered, -- That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998, laid upon the Table on October 1, 1997, be referred to the several Standing Committees of the House, as follows:

(1) to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

-- Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25, L30, 35, 40, 45 and 50

(2) to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

-- Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

-- Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140 and 145

(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

-- Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

(5) to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

-- Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

-- Privy Council, Vote 30

(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance

-- Finance, Votes 1, 5, L10, L15, 20, L25, 35 and 40

-- National Revenue, Votes 1, 5, and 10

(7) to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

-- Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(8) to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

-- Foreign Affairs, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, L30, L35, 40, 45, 50 and 55

(10) to the Standing Committee on Health

-- Health, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

(11) to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

-- Human Resources Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35

(12) to the Standing Committee on Industry

-- Industry, Votes 1, 5, L10, L15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 and 120

(13) to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

-- Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45

-- Privy Council, Vote 40

-- Solicitor General, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50

(14) to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs

-- National Defence, Votes 1, 5 and 10

-- Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(15) to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Governmenrt Operations

-- Canadian Heritage, Vote 135

-- Governor General, Vote 1

-- Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, 20, 25, 30 and 35

-- Parliament, Vote 1

-- Privy Council, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 35

-- Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35

-- Treasury Board, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

(16) to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs

-- Parliament, Vote 5

-- Privy Council, Vote 20

(17) to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

-- Finance, Vote 30

(18) to the Standing Committee on Transport

-- Privy Council, Vote 15

-- Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40

(19) to the Standing Joint Committee on Library of Parliament

-- Parliament, Vote 10

(20) to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages

-- Privy Council, Vote 25

Presenting Petitions

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

-- by Mr. Malhi (Bramalea -- Gore -- Malton), one concerning the sexual exploitation of minors (No. 361-0036);

-- by Mr. Mayfield (Cariboo -- Chilcotin), one concerning the Canada Pension Plan (No. 361-0037);

-- by Ms. Picard (Drummond), one concerning the income tax system (No. 361-0038);

-- by Mr. Grewal (Surrey Central), one concerning parental rights (No. 361-0039).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

Mr. Dion (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), seconded by Mr. Mifflin (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)), moved, --

That the House of Commons do unite with the Senate in the appointment of a Special Joint Committee of the House of Commons and the Senate to study matters related to the proposed resolution respecting a proposed Amendment to Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning the Quebec school system;

That sixteen Members of the House of Commons and seven Members of the Senate be members of the Committee;

That the Committee be directed to consult broadly and review such information as it deems appropriate with respect to this issue;

That the Committee have the power to sit during sittings and adjournments of the House;

That the Committee have the power to report from time to time, to send for persons, papers and records, and to print such papers and evidence as may be ordered by the Committee;

That the Committee have the power to retain the services of expert, professional technical and clerical staff;

That the quorum of the Committee be twelve members whenever a vote, resolution or other decision is taken, so long as both Houses are represented, and that the Joint Chairpersons be authorized to hold meetings, to receive evidence and authorize the printing thereof, whenever six members are present, so long as both Houses are represented;

That the Committee be empowered to appoint, from among its members, such sub-committees as may be deemed advisable, and to delegate to such sub-committees all or any of its powers except the power to report to the Senate and House of Commons;

That the Committee be empowered to authorize television and radio broadcasting of any or all of its proceedings;

That the Committee make its final report no later than November 7, 1997;

That, notwithstanding usual practices, if the House or the Senate are not sitting when the final report of the Committee is completed, the report may be deposited with the Clerk of the House which is not sitting, or the Clerks of both Houses if neither House is then sitting, and the report shall thereupon be deemed to have been presented in that House, or both Houses, as the case may be; and

That a Message be sent to the Senate to acquaint that House accordingly. (Government Business No. 3)

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Manning (Calgary Southwest), seconded by Miss Grey (Edmonton North), moved the following amendment, -- That the motion be amended by adding immediately after the words ``concerning the Quebec school system'' the following:

    ``more specifically, the matter of applying the following three tests for such a proposed constitutional amendment: The Test of Democratic Consent, The Test of Canadian National Interest and The Test of the Rule of Law.'';

And by replacing the words ``November 7'' with the words: ``the last sitting day in December''.

Debate arose thereon.

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



(Division--Vote No 5)

YEAS-POUR

Members--Députés

-- Abbott -- Ablonczy -- Anders -- Bailey -- Benoit -- Breitkreuz --  (Yorkton -- Melville) -- Cadman -- Casson -- Duncan -- Elley -- Forseth -- Gilmour -- Goldring -- Gouk -- Grewal -- Grey --  (Edmonton North) -- Hart -- Hill --  (Macleod) -- Hill --  (Prince George -- Peace River) -- Hilstrom -- Hoeppner -- Jaffer -- Johnston -- Kenney --  (Calgary-Sud-Est) -- Kerpan -- Konrad -- Lowther -- Lunn -- Manning -- Mark -- Mayfield -- McNally -- Meredith -- Mills --  (Red Deer) -- Morrison -- Obhrai -- Pankiw -- Penson -- Ramsay -- Reynolds -- Ritz -- Schmidt -- Scott --  (Skeena) -- Solberg -- Strahl -- Thompson --  (Wild Rose) -- Vellacott -- White --  (Langley -- Abbotsford) -- White --  (North Vancouver) -- 49

NAYS-CONTRE

Members--Députés

-- Adams -- Alarie -- Alcock -- Anderson -- Assad -- Asselin -- Augustine -- Bachand --  (Richmond -- Arthabaska) -- Baker -- Bakopanos -- Bélair -- Bélanger -- Bellehumeur -- Bennett -- Bergeron -- Bernier --  (Tobique -- Mactaquac) -- Bertrand -- Bigras -- Blaikie -- Blondin-Andrew -- Bonwick -- Boudria -- Bradshaw -- Brien -- Brown -- Bryden -- Bulte -- Byrne -- Caccia -- Calder -- Cannis -- Canuel -- Carroll -- Casey -- Catterall -- Cauchon -- Chamberlain -- Charbonneau -- Chrétien --  (Frontenac -- Mégantic) -- Clouthier -- Coderre -- Cohen -- Collenette -- Comuzzi -- Copps -- Crête -- Cullen -- Dalphond-Guiral -- Davies -- de Savoye -- Debien -- Desjarlais -- Desrochers -- DeVillers -- Dhaliwal -- Dion -- Doyle -- Dromisky -- Drouin -- Dubé --  (Lévis) -- Duceppe -- Duhamel -- Dumas -- Earle -- Easter -- Folco -- Fontana -- Fournier -- Fry -- Gagliano -- Gagnon -- Gallaway -- Gauthier -- Girard-Bujold -- Godin --  (Acadie -- Bathurst) -- Godin --  (Châteauguay) -- Goodale -- Graham -- Grose -- Guay -- Guimond -- Harb -- Harvard -- Harvey -- Herron -- Hubbard -- Ianno -- Iftody -- Jackson -- Jennings -- Jordan -- Karetak-Lindell -- Keddy --  (South Shore) -- Keyes -- Kilger --  (Stormont -- Dundas) -- Kilgour --  (Edmonton Southeast) -- Knutson -- Kraft Sloan -- Laliberte -- Lalonde -- Lastewka -- Laurin -- Lee -- Lefebvre -- Lill -- Longfield -- Loubier -- MacAulay -- MacKay --  (Pictou -- Antigonish -- Guysborough) -- Mahoney -- Malhi -- Maloney -- Mancini -- Manley -- Marceau -- Marchand -- Marchi -- Marleau -- Martin --  (LaSalle -- Émard) -- Martin --  (Winnipeg Centre) -- Massé -- McCormick -- McGuire -- McKay --  (Scarborough East) -- McLellan --  (Edmonton West) -- McTeague -- Ménard -- Mercier -- Mifflin -- Mills --  (Broadview -- Greenwood) -- Minna -- Mitchell -- Muise -- Myers -- Nault -- Normand -- Nystrom -- O'Brien --  (London -- Fanshawe) -- O'Reilly -- Pagtakhan -- Paradis -- Parrish -- Patry -- Peric -- Perron -- Peterson -- Pettigrew -- Phinney -- Picard --  (Drummond) -- Pillitteri -- Plamondon -- Power -- Pratt -- Price -- Proctor -- Proud -- Provenzano -- Redman -- Reed -- Richardson -- Riis -- Robillard -- Rocheleau -- Rock -- Sauvageau -- Scott --  (Fredericton) -- Shepherd -- Solomon -- Speller -- St. Denis -- Steckle -- Stewart --  (Brant) -- St-Hilaire -- St-Jacques -- St-Julien -- Stoffer -- Szabo -- Telegdi -- Thibeault -- Thompson --  (Charlotte) -- Tremblay --  (Lac-Saint-Jean) -- Tremblay --  (Rimouski -- Mitis) -- Ur -- Valeri -- Vanclief -- Vautour -- Volpe -- Wappel -- Wasylycia-Leis -- Wayne -- Whelan -- Wilfert -- Wood -- 193

Paired Members--Députés Pairés

-- Axworthy --  (Winnipeg South Centre) -- Bernier --  (Bonaventure -- Gaspé -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine -- Pabok) -- Finestone -- Lebel -- Torsney -- Turp

By unanimous consent, the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on division.

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. Dion (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) -- Reports of the Public Service Staff Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-628. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-443. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-617. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor General's report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, ch. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-618. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Report of Canada Post Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, P-21, sbs. 72(2). -- Sessional Paper No. 8561-361-650. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1997-1998 to 2001-2002 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1997-1998 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). -- Sessional Paper No. 8562-361-840. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Reports of the Department of Industry for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, 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. 8561-361-723. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

-- by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) -- Report on the Canada Business Corporations Act for the year 1997, pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act, R. S. 1994, c. 24, sbs. 33(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-82. (Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, October 1, 1997, permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

-- by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) -- ``1997-98 Estimates, Part III: Expenditure Plans", pursuant to the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts adopted by the House on Wednesday, June 23, 1982, for:

(1) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-4;

(2) Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. -- Sessional Paper No. 520-361-5;

(3) Atomic Energy Control Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-6;

(4) Canada Information Office. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-7;

(5) Canada Labour Relations Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-8;

(6) Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-9;

(7) Canadian Centre for Management Development. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-10;

(8) Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-11;

(9) Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-12;

(10) Canadian Heritage. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-13;

(11) Canadian Human Rights Commission. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-14;

(12) Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-15;

(13) Canadian International Development Agency. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-16;

(14) Canadian International Trade Tribunal. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-17;

(15) Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-18;

(16) Canadian Space Agency. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-19;

(17) Canadian Transportation Agency. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-20

(18) Citizenship and Immigration Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-21;

(19) Civil Aviation Tribunal of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-22;

(20) Competition Tribunal. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-23;

(21) Copyright Board Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-24;

(22) Correctional Service Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-25;

(23) Department of Finance Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-26;

(24) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-27;

(25) Department of Justice Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-28;

(26) Environment Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-29;

(27) Federal Office of Regional Development-Quebec. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-30;

(28) Fisheries and Oceans. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-31;

(29) Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-32;

(30) Health Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-33;

(31) Human Resources Development Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-34;

(32) Human Rights Tribunal Panel. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-35;

(33) Immigration and Refugee Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-36;

(34) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canadian Polar Commission. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-37;

(35) Industry Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-38;

(36) Medical Research Council of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-39;

(37) NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-40;

(38) National Archives of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-41;

(39) National Battlefields Commission. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-42;

(40) National Defence. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-43;

(41) National Energy Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-44;

(42) National Film Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-45;

(43) National Library of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-46;

(44) National Parole Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-47;

(45) National Research Council Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-48;

(46) National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-49;

(47) Natural Resources Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-50;

(48) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-51;

(49) Northern Pipeline Agency Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-52;

(50) Office of the Auditor General of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-53;

(51) Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-54;

(52) Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-55;

(53) Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-56;

(54) Office of the Correctional Investigator. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-57;

(55) Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-58;

(56) Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-59;

(57) Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-60;

(58) Privy Council Office. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-61;

(59) Public Service Commission of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-62;

(60) Public Service Staff Relations Board. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-63;

(61) Public Works and Government Services Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-64;

(62) RCMP External Review Committee. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-65;

(63) RCMP Public Complaints Commission. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-66;

(64) Registry of the Federal Court of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-67;

(65) Revenue Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-68;

(66) Royal Canadian Mounted Police. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-69;

(67) Security Intelligence Review Committee. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-70;

(68) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-71;

(69) Solicitor General Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-72;

(70) Statistics Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-73;

(71) Status of Women Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-74;

(72) Supreme Court of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-75;

(73) Tax Court of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-76;

(74) Transport Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-77;

(75) Transportation Safety Board of Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-78;

(76) Treasury Board of Canada-Secretariat. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-79;

(77) Veterans Affairs Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-80; and

(78) Western Economic Diversification Canada. -- Sessional Paper No. 8520-361-81.

-- by Mr. Mifflin (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) -- Report of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). -- Sessional Paper No. 8560-361-575. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

PROCEEDINGS ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION

At 7:09 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.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:17 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).