Journals of the Senate
53 Elizabeth II, A.D. 2004, Canada
Journals of the Senate
3rd Session, 37th Parliament
Issue 42
Thursday, May 13, 2004
1:30 p.m.
The Honourable Daniel Hays, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
Atkins, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Biron, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chaput, Christensen, Cochrane, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Day, Di Nino, Doody, Downe, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Grafstein, Graham, Harb, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Keon, Kinsella, Kroft, LaPierre, Lawson, LeBreton, Léger, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Massicotte, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Milne, Moore, Morin, Munson, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Phalen, Plamondon, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Ringuette, Robichaud, Rompkey, Smith, Sparrow, Tkachuk, Trenholme Counsell, Watt
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Atkins, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Biron, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chaput, Christensen, Cochrane, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Cordy, Day, Di Nino, Doody, Downe, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Forrestall, Fraser, Furey, Grafstein, Graham, Harb, Hays, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Jaffer, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Keon, Kinsella, *Kirby, Kroft, LaPierre, Lawson, LeBreton, Léger, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Massicotte, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Milne, Moore, Morin, Munson, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Phalen, Plamondon, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Ringuette, Robichaud, Rompkey, Smith, Sparrow, *Stratton, Tkachuk, Trenholme Counsell, Watt
PRAYERS
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Presentation of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Di Nino, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented its Fourth Report (Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Patent Act and the Food and Drugs Act (The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa), without amendment).
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Corbin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kinsella, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a third reading later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Murray, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance, presented its Ninth Report (Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004, without amendment).
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Day moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C., that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a third reading later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Furey, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented its Tenth Report (Bill C-15, An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences, without amendment).
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Christensen moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Léger, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a third reading later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills
A Message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, to which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Losier-Cool, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Banks presented a Bill S-18, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (running rights for carriage of grain).
The Bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Lawson, that the Bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Tabling of Reports from Inter-Parliamentary Delegations
The Honourable Senator Graham, P.C., tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Transatlantic Dialogue, held in London, United Kingdom, on April 18 and 19, 2004.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-218.
The Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Interparliamentary Forum of the Americas concerning its participation at the Third Plenary Meeting, held in Valparaiso, Chile, from April 1 to 3, 2004.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-219.
The Honourable Senator Day tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-China Legislative Association respecting its participation at the Sixth Bilateral Meeting, held in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Niagara on the Lake and Toronto, from September 19 to 29, 2003.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-220.
The Honourable Senator Trenholme Counsell tabled the following:
Report of the Canadian Delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Second Part of the 2004 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France, from April 26 to 30, 2004.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-221.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Third reading of Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act.
The Honourable Senator Lawson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this Bill, without amendment.
Third reading of Bill C-15, An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences.
The Honourable Senator Christensen moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Finnerty, that the Bill be read the third time.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this Bill, without amendment.
Third reading of Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004.
The Honourable Senator Day moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pearson, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on division.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed, on division.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this Bill, without amendment.
Third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Patent Act and the Food and Drugs Act (The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa).
The Honourable Senator Corbin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kinsella, that the Bill be read the third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Bill was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this Bill, without amendment.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Corbin tabled the following:
Letter of commitment from the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec to the Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs concerning Bill C-9. —Sessional Paper No. 3/37-222S.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 1 to 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Commons Public Bills
Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Reports of Committees
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Comeau, seconded by the Honourable Senator Adams, that the Fourth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, tabled in the Senate on April 1, 2004, be adopted and that, pursuant to Rule 131(2), the Senate request a complete and detailed response from the Government, with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans being identified as Minister responsible for responding to the Report.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 4 to 6 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Orders No. 67, 40 (motions), 6 (inquiry), 41 (motion) 3, 5 (inquiries) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Oliver calling the attention of the Senate to the barriers facing the advancement of visible minorities in the public service of Canada.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Di Nino moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 59, 3, (motions), 1 (inquiry), 28 (motion) and 10 (inquiry) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
INQUIRIES
The Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C., called the attention of the Senate to the Sixth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce entitled: Competition in the Public Interest: Large Bank Mergers in Canada, tabled in the Senate on December 12, 2002.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Day moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Corbin, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Prud'homme, P.C., called the attention of the Senate to the importance of Parliamentary and Inter-Parliamentary associations.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator LaPierre moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cook, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Pursuant to Rule 7(2), the sitting was suspended until 5:15 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
DEFERRED VOTE
At 5:30 p.m., and pursuant to Rule 67, the Senate proceeded to the taking of the deferred standing vote on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton to the motion of the Honourable Senator Mercer, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, for the third reading of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act.
The question was put on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kelleher, P.C., that the Bill be not now read a third time but that it be amended in clause 27, on page 14, by replacing lines 30 to 36, with the following:
"comes into force on June 27, 2004.''.
The motion in amendment was negatived on the following vote:
YEAS
The Honourable Senators
Cochrane, Di Nino, Eyton, Forrestall, Keon, Kinsella, Lynch-Staunton, Nolin, Oliver, Plamondon, Tkachuk—11
NAYS
The Honourable Senators
Atkins, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Biron, Callbeck, Carstairs, Christensen, Cook, Corbin, Day, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Finnerty, Fitzpatrick, Fraser, Furey, Graham, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, Hubley, Kroft, LaPierre, Léger, Losier-Cool, Maheu, Mercer, Merchant, Milne, Moore, Morin, Munson, Murray, Pearson, Phalen, Ringuette, Robichaud, Rompkey, Smith, Trenholme Counsell—40
ABSTENTIONS
The Honourable Senators
Nil
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mercer, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, for the third reading of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act.
After debate,
In amendment, the Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver that the Bill be not now read a third time but that it be amended
(a) in clause 5,
(i) on page 3,
(A) by replacing lines 18 and 19, with the following:
"registered party if it has candidates whose nomination has been confirmed in at least 12 electoral districts for a general'',
(B) by replacing line 22, with the following:
"writs for that election and has not been'',
(C) by replacing lines 27 and 28, with the following:
"general election if it satisfies the requirements of'', and
(D) by replacing lines 32 to 39, with the following:
"the close of nominations, inform the leader of an eligible party whether or not the party has been registered.'', and
(ii) on page 4, by replacing line 5, with the following:
"the writs for that election.'';
(b) in clause 16, on page 7, by replacing line 9, with the following:
"endorsed a candidate in at least 12 electoral districts.''; and
(c) in clause 23, on page 11, by replacing line 43, with the following:
"participating in public affairs by endorsing 12''.
The question was put on the motion in amendment.
Pursuant to Rule 67(2), a standing vote was deferred until 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, with the bells to sound at 5:15 p.m. for fifteen minutes.
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The sitting was suspended until 7:15 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
WRITTEN DECLARATION OF ROYAL ASSENT
At 7:19 p.m. the Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the following communication had been received:
RIDEAU HALL
May 13, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bills listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 13th day of May, 2004, at 6:56 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
Barbara Uteck
Secretary to the Governor General
The Honourable
The Speaker of the Senate
Ottawa
Schedule
Bills Assented To
Thursday, May 13, 2004
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Bill C-24)
An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts (Bill C-20)
An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Bill C-28)
An Act to implement treaties and administrative arrangements on the international transfer of persons found guilty of criminal offences (Bill C-15)
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004 (Bill C-30)
An Act to amend the Patent Act and the Food and Drugs Act (The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa) (Bill C-9)
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A Point of Order was raised as to the acceptability of the Notice of Motion given by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., pursuant to Rule 39 respecting Bill C-3.
After debate,
The Speaker reserved his decision.
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The sitting was suspended.
The sitting resumed.
SPEAKER'S RULING
I have now had an opportunity to consider the point of order. I have also had a chance to look for other authorities or rules that might be applicable, although I have been unsuccessful in that quest.
In terms of precedents in our chamber, we have done this before, and I refer honourable senators to a specific example in the Debates of the Senate of December 17, 2001, at page 2095. Notice was given at 2:10 p.m., which interrupted the proceedings on Bill C-36, the terrorism bill. The notice to allocate time was given after a vote had been called and deferred and before the vote was taken. For what it is worth, we have done this before, and that is the example. However, this matter perhaps deserves more comment than that.
In my mind, the issue boils down to this: Are there categories in which items of business are put on our Order Paper under Government Business that are different in terms of awaiting the next procedural step, whether it be a vote, a decision of the Senate to proceed with further debate or any other matter that relates to Government Business? There are matters on our Order Paper under Government Business that, by operation of the Senate rules, are deemed subject to an order, such as the case at hand where the vote is deferred by virtue of the operation of the rules. We have other examples where there may be unanimous agreement that an item of Government Business stays on the Order Paper because we have adjourned early. It is unusual in respect of Government Business, but it has happened. Are items on the Order Paper in different categories other than adjourned because they rest or stay on the Order Paper by operation of some action of the Senate that has a name such as a deferred vote or by some other action? In my opinion, there is no difference. An item stays on the Order Paper under Government Business, whether it is adjourned by agreement of the Senate, that is, it stands; whether it is adjourned by the operation of a vote of the Senate or dealt with in some other way by unanimous consent; or, whether, as in the case at hand, by the operation of the rules, it is an item to be dealt with on our agenda under Government Business on the next sitting day. It remains in the same place that it would have been had it not been subject to a deferred vote. The only thing that is different is that, by operation of the rules, there is a deemed order that there will be a vote at 5:30 p.m. That does not imply that it is not an adjourned item. If that were not the case, we would have to determine refined categories of items, other than those that are adjourned and remain in their normal place on the Order Paper. I do not believe that is applicable in the current instance. Accordingly, I rule that the matter is adjourned for the purposes of rule 39.
No other objection was made. I will not go into that in detail. The Senate was sitting at the time the appropriate person, namely, the deputy leader, put the notice. There was no objection to the precedent, which is an important part of the operation of this rule; namely, that the parties have failed to reach an agreement for a number of days or hours of consideration before a matter is voted on and dealt with at all stages.
The rule is a rather harsh and controversial one. It always has been. I think it is in keeping with the nature of rule 39 — time allocation — that decisions such as the one I am making in this ruling must be made on a fairly hard-line basis, and that is that there is no separate distinction of "deferred,'' which would remove this item from the "adjourned'' category for purposes of the operation of rule 39.
With leave of the Senate,
The request for a deferred vote on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Tkachuk to the motion of the Honourable Senator Mercer for the third reading of Bill C-3 was rescinded.
With leave,
The Senate reverted to ORDERS OF THE DAY, GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, Bills.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mercer, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, for the third reading of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act,
And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Tkachuk, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver that the Bill be not now read a third time but that it be amended
(a) in clause 5,
(i) on page 3,
(A) by replacing lines 18 and 19, with the following:
"registered party if it has candidates whose nomination has been confirmed in at least 12 electoral districts for a general'',
(B) by replacing line 22, with the following:
"writs for that election and has not been'',
(C) by replacing lines 27 and 28, with the following:
"general election if it satisfies the requirements of'', and
(D) by replacing lines 32 to 39, with the following:
"the close of nominations, inform the leader of an eligible party whether or not the party has been registered.'', and
(ii) on page 4, by replacing line 5, with the following:
"the writs for that election.'';
(b) in clause 16, on page 7, by replacing line 9, with the following:
"endorsed a candidate in at least 12 electoral districts.''; and
(c) in clause 23, on page 11, by replacing line 43, with the following:
"participating in public affairs by endorsing 12''.
The question being put on the motion in amendment, it was negatived on division.
The question then being put on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mercer, seconded by the Honourable Senator Munson, for the third reading of Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act, it was adopted on division.
Accordingly, the Bill was read the third time and passed, on division.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this Bill, without amendment.
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The sitting was suspended until 9:30 p.m.
The sitting resumed.
WRITTEN DECLARATION OF ROYAL ASSENT
At 9:32 p.m. the Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the following communication had been received:
RIDEAU HALL
May 13, 2004
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bill listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 13th day of May, 2004, at 9:10 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
Barbara Uteck
Secretary to the Governor General
The Honourable
The Speaker of the Senate
Ottawa
Schedule
Bill Assented To
Thursday, May 13, 2004
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act (Bill C-3)
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With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Losier-Cool:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 2:00 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Copy of Regulations amending certain Regulations made under the Hazardous Products Act (small parts cylinder) (JUS-604481), pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 213.
Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 3/37-214.
Reports of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 215.
Report of Marine Atlantic Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 216.
Amendments to the Management Plan for Banff National Park, dated May 2004, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 217.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Losier-Cool:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 9:35 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 2:00 p.m.)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs
The names of the Honourable Senators Keon, Milne, Austin, Kinsella and Lynch-Staunton substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Carney, Grafstein, Poy, Andreychuk and Eyton (May12).
The names of the Honourable Senators Carney, Andreychuk and Eyton substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Keon, Kinsella and Lynch-Staunton (May 13).
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The name of the Honourable Senator Robichaud substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Cools (May 12).
The name of the Honourable Senator Oliver substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Nolin (May 13).
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
The names of the Honourable Senators Ferretti Barth, Lynch-Staunton, Tkachuk, Comeau and Oliver substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Chaput, Comeau, Oliver, Lynch-Staunton and Tkachuk (May 12).
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WERE DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE, PURSUANT TO RULE 28(1), DURING THE PERIOD MAY 14 TO 23, 2004
Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-223.
Report of the Law Commission of Canada entitled "Leveraging Knowledge Assets: Reducing Uncertainty for Security Interests in Intellectual Property'', pursuant to the Law Commission of Canada Act, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24. —Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 224.
Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Tax Court of Canada, together with Orders in Council P.C. 2004-495 to P.C. 2004-501, dated April 27, 2004, approving same, pursuant to the Competition Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 19, (2nd Supp.), sbs. 20(3).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 225.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2008 and the Capital Budget for 2004 of the Canada Post Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 226.
Statutes of the Northwest Territories for January 2004, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N- 27, sbs. 21(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 227.
Report of the National Arts Centre, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, pursuant to the National Arts Centre Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-3, sbs. 17(2).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37-228.
Report on transportation in Canada for the year 2003, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 52(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 229.
Reports of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 230.
Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 231.
Report for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.—Sessional Paper No. 3/ 37- 232.
Report of Team Canada Inc. for the year 2003..—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 233.
Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year 2003, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S.C. 1964-65, c. 19, s. 7.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 234.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004- 2005 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 235.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004- 2005 of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 236.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004- 2005 of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 237.
Summaries of the Corporate Plan and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 2004-2005 of the National Gallery of Canada and its affiliate, the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 238.
Report of the Chicken Farmers of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 239.
Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 3/ 37- 240.
Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 241.
Report of the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 242.
Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc., together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2003, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). —Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 243.
Management Plan for the Lachine Canal Historic Site of Canada, dated May 2004, pursuant to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 32(1).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 244.
Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2).—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 245.
Report of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Alternative Fuels Act, S.C. 1995, c. 20, s. 8.—Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 246.
Reports of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1 and P-21, sbs. 72(2). —Sessional Paper No. 3/37- 247.
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The following Changes in Membership of Committees,
pursuant to Rule 85(4), were received during
the period May 14 to 23, 2004
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The name of the Honourable Senator Nolin substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Oliver (May 14).
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The 37th Parliament was dissolved
by Proclamation on Sunday, May 23, 2004.
(See Proclamations)