The clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to Standing Order 8.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Assistant Deputy Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting the short title.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 2.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 3.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 4.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 5.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 6.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 7, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 7.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 8, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 8.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 9, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 9.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 10, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 10.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 11, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 11.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 12, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 12.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 13, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 13.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 14, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 14.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 15, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 15.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 16, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 16.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 17, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 17.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 18, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 18.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 19, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 19.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 20, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 20.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 21, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 21.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 22, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 22.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 23, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 23.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 24, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 24.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 25, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 25.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 26, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 26.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 27, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 27.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 28, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 28.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 29, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 29.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 30, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 30.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 31, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 31.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 32, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 32.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 33, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 33.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 34, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 34.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 35, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 35.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 36, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 36.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 37, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 37.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 38, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 38.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 39, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 39.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 40, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 40.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 41, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 41.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 42, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 42.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 43, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 43.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 44, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 44.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 45, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 45.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 46, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 46.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 47, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 47.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 48, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 48.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 49, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 49.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 50, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 50.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 51, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 51.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 52, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 52.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 53, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 53.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 54, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 54.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 55, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 55.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 56, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 56.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 57, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 57.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 58, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 58.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 59, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 59.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 60, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 60.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 61, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 61.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 62, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 62.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 63, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 63.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 64, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 64.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 65, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 65.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 66, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 66.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 67, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 67.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 68, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 68.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 69, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 69.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 70, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 70.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 71, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 71.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 72, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 72.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 73, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 73.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 74, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 74.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 75, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 75.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 76, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 76.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 77, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 77.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 78, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 78.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 79, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 79.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 80, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 80.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 81, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 81.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 82, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 82.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 83, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 83.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 84, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 84.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 85, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 85.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 86, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 86.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 87, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 87.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 88, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 88.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 89, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 89.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 90, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 90.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 91, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 91.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 92, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 92.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 93, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 93.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 94, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 94.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 95, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 95.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 96, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 96.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 97, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 97.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 98, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 98.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 99, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 99.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 100, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 100.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 101, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 101.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 102, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 102.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 103, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 103.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 104, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 104.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 105, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 105.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 106, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 106.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 107, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 107.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 108, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 108.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 109, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 109.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 110, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 110.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 111, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 111.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 112, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 112.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 113, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 113.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 114, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 114.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 115, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 115.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 116, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 116.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 117, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 117.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 118, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 118.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 119, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 119.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 120, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 120.

Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska), moved Motion No. 121, — That Bill C-33, in Clause 120, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 24 and 25 on page 80 with the following:

(b) by replacing line 6 on page 81 with the following:

(c) by deleting lines 7 to 14 on page 81.

Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), seconded by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), moved Motion No. 122, — That Bill C-33, in Clause 120, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 24 and 25 on page 80 with the following:

(b) by replacing, in the English version, line 27 on page 80 with the following:

(c) by replacing line 3 on page 81 with the following:

(d) by deleting lines 7 to 14 on page 81.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 123, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 121.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 124, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 122.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 125, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 123.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 126, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 124.

Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved Motion No. 127, — That Bill C-33 be amended by deleting Clause 125.

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

The Assistant Deputy Speaker laid before the House, — Reports of the Information Commissioner of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-940-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be amended as follows: Mr. Turnbull (Whitby) for Mr. Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation).

Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), moved, — That the 31st report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 61)

Debate arose thereon.

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That:

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows:

— by Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2024-732 and P.C. 2024-947. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-2-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— P.C. 2024-787, P.C. 2024-788, P.C. 2024-940, P.C. 2024-976, P.C. 2024-977, P.C. 2024-978 and P.C. 2024-979. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-3-25. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2024-958, P.C. 2024-959, P.C. 2024-960, P.C. 2024-961, P.C. 2024-962, P.C. 2024-963, P.C. 2024-964, P.C. 2024-965, P.C. 2024-966, P.C. 2024-967 and P.C. 2024-968. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-14-20. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2024-689, P.C. 2024-690, P.C. 2024-691, P.C. 2024-692 and P.C. 2024-868. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-7-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— P.C. 2024-751, P.C. 2024-752, P.C. 2024-753, P.C. 2024-754, P.C. 2024-794, P.C. 2024-795, P.C. 2024-796, P.C. 2024-952 and P.C. 2024-953. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-9-25. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2024-693 and P.C. 2024-694. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-10-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)

— P.C. 2024-744, P.C. 2024-791, P.C. 2024-793, P.C. 2024-870, P.C. 2024-954, P.C. 2024-955 and P.C. 2024-956. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-8-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2024-688, P.C. 2024-731, P.C. 2024-734, P.C. 2024-735, P.C. 2024-746, P.C. 2024-747, P.C. 2024-748, P.C. 2024-749, P.C. 2024-765, P.C. 2024-766, P.C. 2024-778, P.C. 2024-779, P.C. 2024-780, P.C. 2024-786, P.C. 2024-869, P.C. 2024-948, P.C. 2024-949, P.C. 2024-957 and P.C. 2024-975. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-4-26. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2024-726, P.C. 2024-769 and P.C. 2024-770. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-18-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2024-756, P.C. 2024-757, P.C. 2024-758, P.C. 2024-759, P.C. 2024-760, P.C. 2024-761, P.C. 2024-875, P.C. 2024-876, P.C. 2024-877, P.C. 2024-878, P.C. 2024-879 and P.C. 2024-980. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-26. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2024-750, P.C. 2024-950 and P.C. 2024-951. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-1-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— P.C. 2024-762. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-22-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— P.C. 2024-781, P.C. 2024-782 and P.C. 2024-969. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-28-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— P.C. 2024-698, P.C. 2024-699, P.C. 2024-733 and P.C. 2024-981. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-23. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2024-742. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-27-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament)

— P.C. 2024-755, P.C. 2024-855, P.C. 2024-991 and P.C. 2024-992. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-17-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— P.C. 2024-789. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-29-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2024-743, P.C. 2024-861, P.C. 2024-862, P.C. 2024-863, P.C. 2024-864, P.C. 2024-865, P.C. 2024-866 and P.C. 2024-867. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-5-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— P.C. 2024-680, P.C. 2024-681, P.C. 2024-772, P.C. 2024-773, P.C. 2024-774, P.C. 2024-775, P.C. 2024-776, P.C. 2024-777, P.C. 2024-881, P.C. 2024-917, P.C. 2024-918, P.C. 2024-919, P.C. 2024-924 and P.C. 2024-946. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-30-25. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2024-763, P.C. 2024-764 and P.C. 2024-857. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-33-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Science and Research)

— P.C. 2024-672, P.C. 2024-673, P.C. 2024-674, P.C. 2024-675, P.C. 2024-676, P.C. 2024-677, P.C. 2024-678, P.C. 2024-696, P.C. 2024-697, P.C. 2024-767, P.C. 2024-768, P.C. 2024-783, P.C. 2024-784, P.C. 2024-785, P.C. 2024-790, P.C. 2024-792, P.C. 2024-902, P.C. 2024-970, P.C. 2024-971, P.C. 2024-972, P.C. 2024-973 and P.C. 2024-974. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-24-24. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— P.C. 2024-695. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-32-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Amendments to the Management Plan for Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-566-30. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

At 2:25 p.m., the Assistant Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).