Questions On The Order Paper  We have no available data to distinguish if the recipients are non-Canadians, or their state(s) of residence. Revenue Canada taxation does not require that employers report premiums per individual social insurance number. Therefore we cannot specify how much was collected from these recipients.

Environment  I will read an interesting quote from the minister regarding this data base: "It is intended to encourage industries to voluntarily reduce their releases and develop pollution prevention plans". This is coming from a minister who is supporting Bill S-7, which will legislate government departments into increasing the number of automobiles using alternative fuels, even though the Treasury Board already has guidelines for them to do so.

Adm Agri-Industries Ltd. Operations Act  I am convinced that it was very difficult for them to reverse their decision about having the bill withdrawn. As some of you already know, ADM Ltd.'s factory at Candiac and the union came to an agreement very quickly. There is, however, a major difference between the Candiac factory and the one in Montreal, located in my riding. The difference is as follows: the Candiac plant processes flour and is under the control of the provincial government.

Business Of The House  Speaker, on a point of order, pursuant to the Thursday statement, I would like to ask the government House leader if the government intends to bring back Bill S-7, a private member's bill dealing with operating government vehicles with alternative fuels. Will he be bringing the bill back to the House for third reading to determine passage before the summer recess on June 23?

Business Of The House  Mr. Speaker, Bill S-7 is before committee. When the committee finishes its work and reports back to the House we will be glad to look at it.

Indian Affairs  As predicted, this has led to unrealistic expectations on the part of Indian bands, particularly in British Columbia. Currently a huge percentage of B.C.'s land mass is claimed by natives but the provincial government says it is only willing to negotiate on 5 per cent and that self-government will not extend beyond the powers enjoyed by municipalities.

Committees Of The House  Speaker, I have the honour to present the 76th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the selection of votable items in accordance with Standing Order 92. Those items are Bill S-7 in the name of the hon. member for Brant; Bill C-316, the hon. member for Cambridge; Bill C-319, the hon. member for Edmonton Southwest; Bill C-267, the hon. member for Québec; Motion No. 382, the hon. member for Mississauga South and Motion No. 381, the hon. member for Nanaimo-Cowichan.

Telecommunications  However, the government also abandoned its own time line for implementing that decision and adopted Power Corp.'s recommendations in that regard as outlined in a memo to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. How does the Deputy Prime Minister explain the fact that Power Corp., a Liberal connected firm, so completely influenced the content and the timing of a cabinet decision in which it had a direct interest?

Message From The Senate  I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed Bill S-9, an act to amend the Canada-United States Tax Convention Act, 1984, to which the concurrence of this House is desired.

Supply  Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I had the same problem. I will not repeat what was just said, but had I been here I would have voted with my party.

Lightstations  Public consultations with 1,397 residents, mariners and aviators, representing hundreds of thousands of users, indicate that opposition to destaffing B.C.'s lightstations is widespread, often vehement and overwhelming. The rationale is solid. Public safety, drug interdiction, science and sovereignty are paramount. The only minister from B.C. stated he would support keeping staffed lightstations if coast guard consultations said the public wants them.

Petitions  The second petition, Mr. Speaker, deals with the request of citizens of Moncton that changes be made to the charter of rights and freedoms to enable residents to be notified when repeat sex offenders are released into the community.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions to present pursuant to Standing Order 36. The first deals with assisted suicide. The petitioners urge we make no changes to the Criminal Code which would affect that area.

Alternative Fuels Act  moved that Bill S-7, an act to accelerate the use of alternative fuels for motor vehicles, be read the first time. (Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.)

Message From The Senate  I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed Bill S-7, an act to accelerate the use of alternative fuels for motor vehicles.