Debates of Feb. 26th, 1998
House of Commons Hansard #68 of the 36th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
Topics
- The Budget
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Canada Land Surveyors Act
- Canada Labour Code
- Main Estimates, 1998-99
- Committees Of The House
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- The Budget
- William Ormond Mitchell
- Grammy Awards
- Winter Olympics
- Oceans
- Employment
- Canada
- Grammy Awards
- The Budget
- Poverty
- Durham College
- William Ormond Mitchell
- The Budget
- William Ormond Mitchell
- Student Aid
- Granby Winter Festival
- The Budget
- Millenium Scholarships
- Health Care
- Goods And Services Tax
- Millennium Scholarships
- Health
- Employment Insurance Fund
- Main Estimates
- Employment Insurance
- Multilateral Agreement On Investment
- The Economy
- The Budget
- Health
- The Budget
- Indian Affairs
- Private Copying
- Employment Insurance
- The Budget
- Hate Crimes
- National Defence
- Business Of The House
- Privilege
- Point Of Order
- The Budget
- Division No. 95
Canada Labour Code
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Bloc
Ghislain Fournier Manicouagan, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-364, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Public Service Staff Relations Act (scabs and essential services).
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Charlevoix for his support. I am extremely pleased to bring this bill to the House. It is one which has proven itself in Quebec since 1977.
This is a bill focusing on respect for the workers of Quebec and of Canada. It has been long awaited, and I hope that this time the Liberal Party of Canada will vote in favour of it and defend workers in Quebec and Canada. (Motion agreed to, bill read the first time and printed)
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Hull—Aylmer
Québec
Liberal
Marcel Massé President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 81(4), as revised for fiscal year 1998-99, and 81(6), I wish to introduce a motion concerning referral of the estimates to the standing committees of the House.
There is a lengthy list associated with the motion. If it is agreeable to the House, I would ask that the list be printed in Hansard as if it had been read.
I move:
That the main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999, laid upon the table on February 26, 1998, be referred to the several standing committees of the House in accordance with the detailed allocation attached.
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
Is that agreed?
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
To the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Votes 1, 5, 10 15, L20, L25, 30, 35, 40 and 45
To the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
To the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 135 and 140
To the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15
To the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
Environment, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15 Privy Council, Vote 30
To the Standing Committee on Finance
Finance, Votes 1, 5, L10, L15, 20, 25, 35 and 40 National Revenue, Votes 1, 5 and 10
To the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
Fisheries and Oceans, Votes 1, 5 and 10
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
To the Standing Committee on Health
Health, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
To the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Human Resources Development, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35
To the Standing Committee on Industry
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 and 120
To the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
Justice, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 Privy Council, Vote 40 Solicitor General, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50
To the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs
National Defence, Votes 1, 5 and 10 Veterans Affairs, Votes 1, 5 and 10
To the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations
Canadian Heritage, Vote 130 Governor General, Vote 1 Natural Resources, Votes 1, 5, 10, L15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 Parliament, Vote 1 Privy Council, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 35 Public Works and Government Services, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Treasury Board, Votes 1, 2, 5, 15 and 20
To the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Parliament, Vote 5 Privy Council, Vote 20
To the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Finance, Vote 30
To the Standing Committee on Transport
Privy Council, Vote 15 Transport, Votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35
To the Standing Joint Committee on Library of Parliament
Parliament, Vote 10
To the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages
Privy Council, Vote 25
(Motion agreed to)
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Liberal
Susan Whelan Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would ask for unanimous consent to return to presenting reports from committees to table the report of the industry committee.
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
Is that agreed?
Main Estimates, 1998-99
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
Committees Of The House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Liberal
Susan Whelan Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to table the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Industry on Bill C-21, an act to amend the Small Business Loans Act.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
February 26th, 1998 / 10:10 a.m.
Bloc
Antoine Dubé Lévis, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a petition concerning the Lévis railway station.
Although the decision was made this past Friday, I felt obliged to present this petition bearing 155 signatures opposing the closing of the Lévis station and supporting the continued use of the Montmagny subdivision trunk line between Harlaka and Saint-Romuald.
All told, the Minister of Transport has chosen to ignore 11,241 people.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
NDP
Nelson Riis Kamloops, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to present a petition pursuant to Standing Order 36 on behalf of a number of residents of the great city of Kamloops.
The petitioners are concerned about unfairness in the Canadian tax system. They are calling upon the government, rather than to proceed with some minor tax changes like we saw in the recent budget, to phase down the GST as a means of ensuring fair tax returns as opposed to a few people benefiting. In this way everybody could benefit and the money could be reinvested in the communities.
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
NDP
Nelson Riis Kamloops, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have a second petition I wish to present. It concerns retirement.
The petitioners from throughout British Columbia are concerned about the government's plan to change the seniors benefits package. They have heard all sorts of rumours and are concerned about what they have heard.
They are anxious to see the proposal tabled in the House or draft legislation that will be brought before the House so that there is chance for full and thorough debate before the government proceeds.
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Peterborough
Ontario
Liberal
Peter Adams Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I suggest that all questions be allowed to stand.
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
Is that agreed?
Questions On The Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
The House resumed consideration of the motion that this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the government; of the amendment; and of the amendment to the amendment.