Mr. Speaker, for a few moments I thought I would make parliamentary history by asking myself to provide the weekly business statement to the House. I thank my colleague, the opposition House leader, for permitting me to stick with the longstanding tradition of the House, that is to give the statement only after being asked for it by the opposition House leader.
This is the weekly business statement. Today we will continue with second reading of Bill C-41 regarding sentencing. Tomorrow we will call the report stage and third reading stage of Bill C-25 amending the Canada Petroleum Resources Act regarding Norman Wells, followed by second reading of Bill C-49 to reorganize the department of agriculture.
On Monday the order of business will be second reading of two more of the departmental reorganization bills, C-46 respecting the Department of Industry, and C-48 respecting the Department of Natural Resources.
On Tuesday the first business will be the second reading stage of Bill C-50 regarding the Canadian Wheat Board followed by the resumption of any debates begun but not yet completed of the bills I have mentioned.
On Wednesday the House will commence with the consideration of the Senate amendments to Bill C-22 with regard to Pearson airport.
Finally, I wish to designate Thursday, September 29 as an allotted day. I believe it is a day that will be in the hands of the Official Opposition.
That completes my statement of business for the coming week.