Mr. Speaker, I assure my hon. colleague that we are hoping it will be a Christmas in the future.
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Questions On The Order Paper December 12th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I assure my hon. colleague that we are hoping it will be a Christmas in the future.
Questions On The Order Paper December 12th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I remind my hon. colleague that the Bible says that the last shall be first. I am sure an assurance was previously given but I reassure my hon. colleague that we are working on his request.
It is somewhat simplistic to presume that asking for information on four years of work literally involving hundreds and hundreds of groups and agencies within the Government of Canada is just a matter of pressing a button. It is important for the hon. member to remember that civil servants are spending their good time doing other important work for the people of Canada. While this matter is urgent in his mind, the reality is that it is not forthcoming with the same due speed he would wish.
I know he is a patient man and we hope to have the answer before Christmas.
Questions On The Order Paper December 12th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
Government Response To Petitions December 12th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to seven petitions.
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1996
moved:
That in relation to its study of the mandate and operation of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, four members of the committee and two staff members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts be authorized to travel to the Republic of Ireland from April 6 to 13, 1997, to meet with members of Parliament and government officials of Ireland.
(Motion agreed to.)
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1996
moved:
That as part of its study of new technologies and privacy rights, six members of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be authorized to travel to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Fredericton during the week of February 10 to February 14, 1997, for the purpose of holding hearings and that the necessary staff accompany the committee.
(Motion agreed to.)
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1996
moved:
That the members of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development and the necessary staff be permitted to travel to Vancouver and Edmonton from January 26 to January 30, 1997, to conduct hearings on Bill C-65, an act respecting the protection of wildlife species in Canada from extirpation or extinction.
(Motion agreed to.)
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1996
moved:
That the Subcommittee on International Financial Institutions of the Standing Committee on Finance be authorized to travel to Washington D.C. from January 27 to 30, 1997, to meet with the president and officials of the World Bank.
(Motion agreed to.)
Motions For Papers December 11th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would like to try a series of four travel motions, the negotiations on which have been happening during Routine Proceedings.
If it is agreeable to the Chair, I would like to propose them one by one.
Motions For Papers December 11th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.