Debates of Nov. 21st, 1997
House of Commons Hansard #35 of the 36th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was marine.
Topics
- Committees Of The House
- Telecommunications Act
- Saguenay—St. Lawrence Marine Park Act
- Scouting
- Ronald McDonald House
- Matapédia Rcm
- The Environment
- Stornoway
- Airports
- Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
- Youth Employment
- Apec
- Veterans
- Aboriginal Youth
- Royal Commission On Aboriginal Peoples
- Quebec Economy
- Justice
- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute
- Peacekeeping
- Canada Post
- Option Canada
- The Environment
- Tags
- Marine Atlantic
- The Environment
- Inmate Security Rating
- Krever Inquiry
- Canada Post Corporation
- The Senate
- Employment Insurance
- Employment
- Apec
- Aboriginal Youth
- International Trade
- Rights Of Children
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Research And Development
- Tags
- Finance
- Telemarketing
- Cida
- Exports Of Defence Goods
- Devco
- Taxation
- Presence In Gallery
- Privilege
- Points Of Order
- Government Response To Petitions
- Committees Of The House
- Privilege
- Divorce Act
- Committees Of The House
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Saguenay—St. Lawrence Marine Park Act
- Donkin Mine
Privilege
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
The Deputy Speaker
There is no question of privilege.
Divorce Act
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Reform
Jay Hill Prince George—Peace River, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-285, an act to amend the Divorce Act (joint custody).
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to introduce this bill and thank my hon. colleague from Skeena for seconding it.
Sadly, all too often marriages in Canada end in divorce. Unfortunately, children are frequently the casualty of these breaks-ups and they are further hurt when custody is awarded to only one parent. This bill would provide for automatic joint custody unless there is proven neglect or abuse.
Joint custody does not mean children are shuffled back and forth between two homes. It means there is a joint responsibility for decisions made in the best interest of the child and access cannot be denied arbitrarily by one of the parents. Children need the love and support of both parents and our laws should reflect that.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Committees Of The House
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Liberal
Bob Kilger Stormont—Dundas, ON
moved:
That 10 members of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be authorized to extend their travel throughout Newfoundland from November 30, 1997 to December 2, 1997, and that the necessary staff do accompany the members of the committee.
I would like to say to my colleagues on both sides of the House that consultations have been held with all parties and agreement has been reached.
(Motion agreed to)
Committees Of The House
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Liberal
Marlene Catterall Ottawa West—Nepean, ON
Mr. Speaker, I move:
That the following member be added to the list of associate members of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs: Mr. Garry Breitkreuz.
(Motion agreed to)
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
November 21st, 1997 / 12:10 p.m.
Reform
Jack Ramsay Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am pleased to present a number of petitions to the House today.
The first three petitions call for the Prime Minister to declare Canada indivisible. The 82 petitioners ask that federal boundaries be modified only by a free, nationwide vote, or through the amending formula process as stipulated in the Constitution.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Reform
Jack Ramsay Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, the fourth petition requests that Parliament amend the Criminal Code, the Bail Reform Act of 1972 and the Parole Act to reflect society's abhorrence of violence.
The petitioners ask that the sentencing of violent offenders adequately protect the victims of crime and society as a whole by removing the offender from society without early release.
They also request that agents of the crown be held accountable for their actions in allowing dangerous criminals to walk free and that the criminal justice system finally recognize the rights of victims over those of the criminal.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Liberal
Hec Clouthier Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition on behalf of the proud citizens of the great riding of Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke.
This petition calls upon the Parliament of Canada to adopt an official pledge of allegiance to the Canadian flag after consulting with Canadians on its wording.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
NDP
Michelle Dockrill Bras D'Or, NS
Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to table a petition requesting this Parliament to support the opening of Donkin Mine as part of the crown-owned, free mine operation under the jurisdiction of the Cape Breton Development Corporation.
This petition consists of over 550 names from various communities on Cape Breton Island, such as Glace Bay, Gabarouse, Sydney River, New Waterford and the community of Donkin.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Liberal
Rose-Marie Ur Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I am pleased to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Strathroy and Grand Bend.
My constituents call upon Parliament to amend section 7 of the charter of rights and freedoms to recognize the rights of individuals to pursue family life free from state interference and recognize the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Simcoe North
Ontario
Liberal
Paul Devillers Parliamentary Secretary to President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, today we will answer Question No. 12. .[Text]
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Reform
Ted White North Vancouver, BC
With regard to phase 3 of the Pacific Rim national Park, which was to have been proclaimed a national park in or around 1975, (a) what is the reason or reasons phase 3 has never been proclaimed a national park; and (b) what is the target date now for proclaiming phase 3 of the national park a national park?
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Parry Sound—Muskoka
Ontario
Liberal
Andy Mitchell Secretary of State (Parks)
(a) The proposed Pacific Rim national park lies within areas currently subject to comprehensive land claim, or treaty settlement, negotiations. Where proposed national parks are affected by aboriginal claims, government policy precludes proclamation of these parks until the claims are settled. Pending settlement of these claims, however, such parks may be proclaimed as national park reserves. This allows the proposed park area to be administered in the interim pursuant to the National Parks Act.
(b) The treaty claims affecting Pacific Rim are currently in negotiation and have no specific timeframe for conclusion. When settlements have been reached, the goverment will move expeditiously to proclaim all three components of the proposed Pacific Rim national park, not just phase 3, as a national park.
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Liberal
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
The Deputy Speaker
Is that agreed?
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
12:10 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.