House of Commons Hansard #153 of the 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was parties.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

Is the House ready for the question?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

(Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

The House resumed from November 6 consideration of the motion that Bill

C-57, an act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement

, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Canadian Alliance

Maurice Vellacott Canadian Alliance Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK

Madam Speaker, I believe you would find unanimous consent to pass Bill C-57, an act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation self-government agreement, at second reading and refer it to a committee without debate or amendment.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

Is there agreement?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.

(Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

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Liberal

Don Boudria Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

Madam Speaker, given that it is now close to 2:30 p.m., I would like to seek the concurrence of the House to call it 2:30 p.m.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

Is it agreed to see the clock as 2:30 p.m.?

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)

It being 1:56 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Monday, November 17, at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 28(2) and 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 1:56 p.m.)

The second session of the 37th Parliament was prorogued by royal proclamation on November 12, 2003