Main Estimates 2003-2004, Votes, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40

Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following Message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board):

Message on EstimatesHer Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Main Estimates of sums required for the public service of Canada in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2004, and in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends these Estimates to the House of Commons.



Ms. Robillard (President of the Treasury Board) laid upon the Table, — Document entitled “2003-2004 Estimates, Parts I and II: The Government Expenditure Plan and Main Estimates”. — Sessional Paper No. 8520-372-3.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:

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

Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, L20, L25, 30, 35, 40 and 45

Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30

Public Works and Government Services, Vote 25

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

Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40

(3) to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 115, 120 and 125

(4) to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5 and 10

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

Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15

Privy Council Office, Vote 30

(6) to the Standing Committee on Finance

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10

Finance, Votes 1, 5, L10, 15, 25, 30 and 35

(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

(9) to the Standing Committee on Health

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

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

Human Resources Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

(11) to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

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, 120, 125, 130 and 135

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

Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 50 and 55

Privy Council, Vote 40

Solicitor General, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55

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

National Defence, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5 and 10

(14) to the Standing Committee on Official Languages

Privy Council, Vote 25

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

Parliament, Vote 5

Privy Council, Vote 20

(16) to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Finance, Vote 20

(17) to the Standing Committee on Transport

Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60

(18) to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Canadian Heritage, Vote 110

Governor General, Vote 1

Justice, Votes 40 and 45

Parliament, Vote 1

Privy Council, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 35

Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20

Treasury Board, Votes 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20

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

Parliament, Vote 10