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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 1st Session
Journals
No. 011
Monday, January 31, 1994
10:00 a.m.
Prayers
Government Orders
Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development be directed to consult broadly, to analyze, and to make recommendations regarding the modernization and restructuring of Canada’s social security system, with particular reference to the needs of families with children, youth and working age adults;
That the Standing Committee’s work be undertaken in two phases as follows: (i) an interim report by March 25, 1994, on Canadians’ concerns and priorities regarding social security and training and preparations to receive the Government’s Action Plan and proposed changes; and (ii) a final report by September 30, 1994, including a review of the Government’s Action Plan and recommendations for reform. (Government Business No. 4)
Debate arose thereon.
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.
Ways and Means
Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), laid upon the Table, — Notice of Ways and Means Motion to amend the Income Tax Act. (Ways and Means Proceedings No. 1) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-351-308.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.
Daily Routine of Business
Introduction of Government Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Peters (Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions)) for Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance), seconded by Ms. Copps (Deputy Prime Minister), Bill C–5, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Introduction of Private Members’ Bills
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), seconded by Ms. Brushett (Cumberland–Colchester), Bill C–203, An Act to provide for the review of postal rates and services and to amend certain Acts in consequence thereof, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.
Presenting Petitions
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:
- by Mr. Reed (Halton–Peel), concerning material depicting violence (No. 351-0030).
Presenting Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
By unanimous consent, Mr. Boudria (Glengarry–Prescott–Russell), pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), presented the Report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée internationale des parlementaires de langue française (AIPLF) respecting its participation at the XIXth General Assembly held in Libreville, Gabon from June 24th to July 3rd 1993. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-351-52.
Government Orders
Debate resumed on the motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Human Resources Development and Minister of Western Economic Diversification), seconded by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance). (Government Business No. 4)
Proceedings on Adjournment Motion
At 6:00 p.m., the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed pursuant to Standing Order 38(1).
After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House
The following papers having been deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table, pursuant to Standing Order 32(1)
By Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1991, pursuant to section 10 of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act, Chapter P–17, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-211. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services, made on January 1, 1993, between Canada and the town of Banff, Alberta, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R–10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)
By Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Agreement of contract for RCMP Policing Services, made on July 1, 1993, between Canada and the town of Beaumont, Alberta, pursuant to subsection 20(5) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Chapter R–10, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-475A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)
By Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report under the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act (Part II, Labour Unions) for the year 1991, pursuant to subsection 22(1) of the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act, Chapter C–43, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-115. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)
By Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled: “An Inquiry Into the Competitiveness of the Canadian Cattle and Beef industries”, dated November 1993, pursuant to section 54 of the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Chapter 65, Statutes of Canada, 1988. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-351-572. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
By Mr. Young (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Department of Transport required by the Access to Information and Privacy Acts for the period ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to subsections 72(2) of the Access to Information Act, Chapter A–1, and the Privacy Act, Chapter P–21, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985. — Sessional Paper No. 8561-351-690. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)
Adjournment
At 6:26 p.m., the House adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).