At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), moved, — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the advisability of evaluating the future of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, one of Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites, and its potential to become: (a) a premier recreational asset; (b) a world-class destination for recreational boaters; (c) a greater source of clean, renewable electrical power; (d) a facilitator of economic opportunity and renewal in the communities along its 386 km length; and (e) a model of environmental sustainability. (Private Members' Business M-161)

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.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Second Report of the Committee (Main Estimates 2006-2007 — Votes 1, 5 and 10 under CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-33.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 11) was tabled.

Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the First Report of the Committee (Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-34.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3 to 5, 7 and 8) was tabled.

Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented the First Report of the Committee (Xstrata/Falconbridge merger proposal). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-35.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 6) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. McGuire (Egmont), seconded by Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso), Bill C-321, An Act respecting a National Hockey Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, in relation to its study of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, members of the Standing Committee on National Defence be authorized to travel to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 15, 2006, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee members.

Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Paquette (Joliette), moved, — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Thursday, June 8, 2006, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 2)

Debate arose thereon.

At 6:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Solberg (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), — That Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

At 6:30 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 6:50 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).