Order, I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows:
Rideau Hall
December 18, 1996
Mr. Speaker,
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Antonio Lamer, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy Governor General, will proceed to the Senate Chamber today, the 18th day of December, 1996, at 6.30 p.m., for the purpose of giving royal assent to certain bills.
Yours sincerely,
Judith A. LaRocque Secretary to the Governor General