Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it was an interesting story. I would say to the member that, yes, he can. He can realize the potential by passing Bill C-49, which has the premiers of the provinces that are most affected recognizing the true value of it, as it is. I would ask the member to reflect o

Membership of Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. If you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedures and House Affairs be amended as follows: Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) for Mrs. Cha

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, we are prepared to have this pass on division.

Ways and Means  Madam Speaker, we would request a recorded vote.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(a), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 10 petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format. While I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders of

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, we request a recorded vote.

Privilege  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in response to the question of privilege raised on April 29 by the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan regarding the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. I would like to offer some clarification as it is critically important that members ha

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, furthermore, if a revised response to Question No. 2007, originally tabled on January 29, and the government's responses to Questions Nos. 2420 to 2423, 2425 to 2427, 2429 to 2431, 2433, and 2435 to 2437 could be made orders for return, these returns would be tabled

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, finally, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers  Mr. Speaker, I should have also requested that all notices of motions for the production of papers be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I would like the consent of the House to respond to questions on the Order Paper.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 2418, 2419, 2424, 2428, 2432 and 2434.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(a), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to eight petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format. While I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders

Points of Order  Madam Speaker, on the same point of order, I think that most Canadians would be very concerned about what took place earlier today. It is the first time I have ever seen the leader of an opposition party be asked to leave the House and then the entire caucus leaving the House. It

Employment Insurance Act  Madam Speaker, one thing I have witnessed over the years is a general attitude toward how we can improve our EI system and how benefits are ultimately paid out. We often talk about what is being proposed in this legislation. For adoptive parents to have 15 weeks, from my perspect