Debates of May 6th, 2009

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

[Jay Hill, Conservative, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons]

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among all the parties, and I think you will find consent for the following motion. I move:

That this House recognizes the centennial of the establishment of The Canadian Red Cross Society and that Members of the House acknowledge the humanitarian work done in Canada and around the world by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Does the hon. government House leader have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

(Motion agreed to)

Health

[Gordon O'Connor, Conservative, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip]

Mr. Speaker, there have been negotiations among the parties, and I believe you will find consent for the following travel motions. I move:

That, in relation to its study of health facilities in Nunavut, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Health be authorized to travel to Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, from May 24 to 26, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Does the hon. chief government whip have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

(Motion agreed to)

Public Accounts

[Gordon O'Connor, Conservative, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip]

I move:

That, in order to attend the Conference of the Canadian Council of Public Accounts Committees, 11 members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts be authorized to travel to Edmonton, Alberta, in September 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Does the hon. chief government whip have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

(Motion agreed to)

Veterans Affairs

[Gordon O'Connor, Conservative, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip]

I move:

That, in relation to its study on the comparison of veterans services offered by members of the Commonwealth and the G8, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs be authorized to travel to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in May-June 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

Does the hon. chief government whip have the unanimous consent of the House to propose this motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Speaker, Peter Milliken]

(Motion agreed to)

Finance

[Gordon O'Connor, Conservative, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip]

I move:

That, in relation to its study on measures to enhance credit availability and the stability of the Canadian financial systems, 12 members of the Standing Committee on Finance be authorized to travel to Washington, District of Columbia, from June 3 to 5, 2009 and that the necessary staff accompany the Committee.