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39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 175B Friday, September 14, 2007

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 20, 2007, Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the 14th Report of the Committee, “Report on the Fact-Finding Mission on Canada's New Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy” on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-294.

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. 39 to 64) was tabled.

Pursuant to Order made Wednesday, June 20, 2007, Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, “Advancing Canada's Role in International Support for Democratic Development” on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-295.

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. 17 to 19, 21, 23, 26, 34, 35, 38 to 43, 45, 46, 52 to 57, 61 and 63 to 66) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, July 18, 2007:

— by — Report of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-391-728-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-604-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Amendments to the Management Plan for Banff National Park, dated February 2007, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(2) and to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, s. 32(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-566-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Business Development Bank of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-162-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Report of the Canadian Tourism Commission for the year ended December 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-794-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Reports of the Copyright Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-546-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of Statistics Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-655-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Canada Post Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-635-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 29, s. 22. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-867-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-635-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-715-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-716-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-724-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Fraser River Port Authority for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-854-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-878-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the year ended December 31, 2006, pursuant to the Patent Act, S.C. 1993, c. 2, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-564-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by — Reports of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 8561-391-554-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-554-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Department of Health for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-629-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-852-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd Supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-509-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-550-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Reports of the Immigration and Refugee Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-548-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-585-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, "Taxing Income Trusts: Reconcilable or Irreconcilable Differences?" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-174), presented to the House on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-174.

— by — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 42. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-553-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by — Report of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, 2003, c. 2, s. 33. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-869-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, 2003, c. 2, s. 33. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-869-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by — Report of the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-62-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 28, sbs. 30(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-586-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Reports of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-653-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Cape Breton Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-906-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-575-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, "Rights, Limits, Security: A Comprehensive Review of the Anti-terrorism Act and Related Issues" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-198), presented to the House on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-198.

— by — Reports of the Canadian Forces Grievance Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-717-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Military Police Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-853-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-590-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-664-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-871-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-872-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the First Nations Financial Management Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-916-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of Farm Credit Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-142-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by — Reports of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-705-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2007-899. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-1-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

— P.C. 2007-898. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-3-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2007-887 to P.C. 2007-891. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-14-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2007-874 to P.C. 2007-876. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-7-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— P.C. 2007-892 to P.C. 2007-894. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-9-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2007-895. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-10-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— P.C. 2007-872, P.C. 2007-896 and P.C. 2007-897. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-8-19. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2007-908 and P.C. 2007-909. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-4-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2007-878 and P.C. 2007-900 to P.C. 2007-907. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-16-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2007-829 and P.C. 2007-877. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-22-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology)

— P.C. 2007-873 and P.C. 2007-879 to P.C. 2007-886. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-391-24-20. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— No. 391-1516 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-28-10;

— No. 391-1525 concerning a code of conduct. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-106-01;

— No. 391-1526 concerning the criminal justice system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-35-04;

— No. 391-1527 concerning crimes of violence. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-107-01;

— No. 391-1528 concerning appointments. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-108-01;

— Nos. 391-1531, 391-1585, 391-1610 to 391-1623, 391-1654, 391-1659, 391-1660, 391-1731 and 391-1796 to 391-1801 concerning federal programs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-74-16;

— Nos. 391-1535, 391-1536 and 391-1726 concerning the Criminal Code of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-11-16;

— No. 391-1540 concerning China. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-13-13;

— Nos. 391-1541 and 391-1577 concerning health care services. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-1-13;

— Nos. 391-1545, 391-1554, 391-1570, 391-1590, 391-1601, 391-1606, 391-1624, 391-1643, 391-1645, 391-1655, 391-1667, 391-1669, 391-1688, 391-1693, 391-1706, 391-1716, 391-1729, 391-1732, 391-1733, 391-1735, 391-1736, 391-1738, 391-1751, 391-1762, 391-1766, 391-1774, 391-1777 to 391-1779, 391-1785 and 391-1791 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-6-14;

— Nos. 391-1555 and 391-1595 to 391-1598 concerning gun control. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-20-04;

— No. 391-1556 concerning asbestos. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-105-02;

— Nos. 391-1564, 391-1625 and 391-1763 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-21-04;

— Nos. 391-1565, 391-1573, 391-1630, 391-1635 to 391-1637, 391-1702, 391-1703, 391-1705, 391-1717, 391-1790 and 391-1794 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-31;

— Nos. 391-1566, 391-1581, 391-1691, 391-1704 and 391-1793 concerning the Canada Labour Code. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-60-10;

— No. 391-1572 concerning the agricultural industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-84-03;

— No. 391-1575 concerning tobacco. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-102-02;

— Nos. 391-1576, 391-1578 to 391-1580, 391-1582 to 391-1584, 391-1587 to 391-1589, 391-1591, 391-1600, 391-1632 and 391-1802 concerning the Philippines. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-109-01;

— Nos. 391-1593 and 391-1594 concerning the elderly. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-91-05;

— Nos. 391-1603 and 391-1642 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-39-09;

— No. 391-1605 concerning Chinese Canadians. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-99-02;

— No. 391-1607 concerning a national child care program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-5-16;

— Nos. 391-1608, 391-1609, 391-1631 and 391-1737 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-31-04;

— Nos. 391-1626, 391-1627, 391-1633 and 391-1787 concerning the Canadian Human Rights Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-24-12;

— No. 391-1628 concerning poverty. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-90-04;

— Nos. 391-1664, 391-1743 and 391-1784 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-10-18;

— Nos. 391-1666, 391-1780 and 391-1781 concerning passports. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-94-04;

— Nos. 391-1671 to 391-1682 and 391-1692 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-79-05;

— No. 391-1687 concerning world games. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-103-02;

— No. 391-1689 concerning housing policy. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-37-14;

— No. 391-1690 concerning international trade. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-43-05;

— Nos. 391-1694 and 391-1747 concerning the issuing of visas. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-49-13;

— No. 391-1728 concerning veterans' affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-89-02;

— No. 391-1744 concerning the situation in Sudan. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-15-06;

— Nos. 391-1753 to 391-1761 concerning the automobile industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-56-07;

— No. 391-1765 concerning the Canadian Armed Forces. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-46-05;

— Nos. 391-1767, 391-1782, 391-1783 and 391-1792 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-87-07.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, August 22, 2007:

— by — Report of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act, S.C. 1989, c. 3, sbs. 13(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-499-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Climate Change Plan for 2007, pursuant to the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, S.C. 2007, c. 30, s. 5(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-935-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the International Development Research Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the International Development Research Centre Act, R.S. 1985, c. I-19, sbs. 22(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-365-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, R.S. 1985, c. 54, (4th Supp.), sbs. 31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-593-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by — Reports of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-619-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the International Development Research Centre for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-701-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Industrial Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-733-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Merchant Seamen Compensation Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-850-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-857-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-2-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-160-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the National Capital Commission, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-181-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Administrator of the Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Marine Liability Act, S.C. 2001, c. 6, sbs. 100(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-606-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-617-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, ch. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-618-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year ended December 31, 2006, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-659-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Erratum concerning the report of Ridley Terminals Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2004 (Sessional Paper No. 8560-371-770-01), pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-770-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of Ridley Terminals Inc. and erratum for the year 2005, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-770-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of Ridley Terminals Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-770-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of Ridley Terminals Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-793-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited for the year ended December 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-806-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by — Report of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-824-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Report of the Parc Downsview Park Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-868-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Transportation Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-527-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-683-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-714-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-909-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2007-2008 to 2011-2012 and of the Capital and Operating Budgets for 2007-2008 of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-822-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2006-2010 of Ridley Terminals Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-391-860-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Health, “Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-196), presented to the House on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-196.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 12th Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, “Detention Centres and Security Certificates” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-209), presented to the House on Monday, April 16, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-209.

— by — Report on the administration of the Firearms Act for the year 2005, pursuant to the Firearms Act, R.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 93(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-144-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report on the use of arrest without warrant from December 24, 2005 to December 23, 2006, pursuant to the Criminal Code, S.C. 2001, c. C-41, sbs. 83.31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-819-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Report on the use of arrest without warrant from December 24, 2006 to March 1, 2007, pursuant to the Criminal Code, S.C. 2001, c. C-41, sbs. 83.31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-819-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, “Ten Steps to a Better Trade Policy: Recommendations” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-206), presented to the House on Friday, March 30, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-206.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, “Ten Steps to a Better Trade Policy” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-227), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-227.

— by — Reports of the Canadian Commercial Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-722-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, “Ensuring a Sustainable and Humane Seal Harvest” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-224), presented to the House on Monday, April 30, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-224.

— by — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, “The Oil Sands: Toward Sustainable Development” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-195), presented to the House on Monday, March 26, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-195.

— by — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-106-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-151-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Report of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, S. C. 1987, c. 3, sbs. 29(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-505-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by — Reports of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-378-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Copies of the Rules amending the Federal Courts Rules, made by the rules committee of the Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court (SOR/JUS-607376), dated February 2, 2007, pursuant to the Federal Courts Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-7, sbs. 46(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-620-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Report on the operation of sections 83.28 and 83.29 of the Criminal Code from December 24, 2005 to December 23, 2006, pursuant to the Criminal Code, S.C. 2001, c. 41, s. 4. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-820-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by — Amendments to the rules for regulating the pleadings, practice and procedure of the Tax Court of Canada, together with Orders in Council P.C. 2007-967 to P.C. 2007-973, dated June 14, 2007, approving same, pursuant to the Tax Court of Canada Atc, R.S. 1985, c. T-2, sbs. 20(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-864-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-860-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-917-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Toews (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, “The Premature Release or Leaking of Reports of the Auditor General to the Media Before Their Presentation in the House of Commons” (Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-240), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-391-240.

— by — Report of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act, S.C. 1999, c. 34, sbs. 48(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-768-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by — Reports on the administration of the Lobbyists Registration Act and of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), sbs. 11(2) and S.C. 1995, c. 12, s. 10.6. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-391-936-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by — Reports of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-583-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Canada Public Service Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-887-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Reports of the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, 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. 8561-391-907-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 391-1646 to 391-1650 concerning suicide prevention. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-110-01;

— Nos. 391-1658 and 391-1775 concerning transportation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-28-11;

— Nos. 391-1665, 391-1685, 391-1686, 391-1696, 391-1697, 391-1700, 391-1715, 391-1748 and 391-1749 concerning federal programs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-74-17;

— No. 391-1683 concerning the Extradition Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-111-01;

— Nos. 391-1695 and 391-1701 concerning the fishing industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-31-05;

— Nos. 391-1698, 391-1699, 391-1746 and 391-1776 concerning a national child care program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-5-17;

— No. 391-1708 concerning the Food and Drugs Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-21-05;

— Nos. 391-1709 to 391-1713 concerning federal-provincial agreements. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-112-01;

— Nos. 391-1714, 391-1718 to 391-1724, 391-1788 and 391-1795 concerning the Employment Insurance Program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-39-10;

— No. 391-1727 concerning the Canada Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-29-10;

— No. 391-1734 concerning immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-3-32;

— Nos. 391-1739 to 391-1742 and 391-1773 concerning gun control. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-20-05;

— No. 391-1745 concerning cruelty to animals. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-79-06;

— Nos. 391-1752 and 391-1789 concerning asbestos. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-105-03;

— Nos. 391-1768 to 391-1772 concerning the criminal justice system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-391-35-05.