Journals of the Senate
46 Elizabeth II, A.D. 1997, Canada
Journals of the Senate
Issue 35
Thursday, December 18, 1997
9:00 a.m.
The Honourable Gildas L. Molgat, Speaker
The Members convened were: The Honourable Senators Adams, Andreychuk, Atkins, Austin, Bacon, Beaudoin, Berntson, Bolduc, Bryden, Buchanan, Butts, Callbeck, Carstairs, Chalifoux, Cochrane, Cogger, Cohen, Comeau, Cools, Corbin, De Bané, DeWare, Di Nino, Doody, Eyton, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Forest, Forrestall, Gigantès, Grafstein, Graham, Grimard, Gustafson, Haidasz, Hays, Hébert, Hervieux-Payette, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kelly, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Kolber, Lavoie-Roux, LeBreton, Lewis, Losier-Cool, Lynch-Staunton, Maheu, Meighen, Mercier, Milne, Molgat, Moore, Murray, Nolin, Oliver, Pearson, Pépin, Perrault, Petten, Poulin, Rivest, Roberge, Robichaud, (L'Acadie-Acadia), Robichaud, (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Rompkey, Rossiter, St. Germain, Simard, Sparrow, Spivak, Stanbury, Stewart, Stollery, Taylor, Tkachuk, Watt, Whelan
PRAYERS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 9:05 a.m., pursuant to the Order adopted on December 17, 1997, the Senate was adjourned during pleasure and put into a Committee of the Whole on the Resolution to amend Term 17 of the Constitution respecting the school system in the Province of Newfoundland, the Honourable Senator Corbin in the Chair.-In the Committee-
Pursuant to Order, The Most Reverend Anthony Tonnos, Bishop of Hamilton and Chairman for Christian Education, and The Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, Bishop elect of Labrador City-Schefferville, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, were escorted to seats in the Senate Chamber.Debate. Pursuant to Order, Ms. Oonagh O'Dea and Ms. Brenda Bryant, Education First, were escorted to seats in the Senate Chamber.
Debate. Pursuant to Rule 21, the Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P., President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, was escorted to a seat in the Senate Chamber.
After debate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (L'Acadie-Acadia):
That the Committee rise, and that the Chairman report that they have concluded their deliberations.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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The sitting of the Senate resumed. The Chairman of the Committee reported that it had concluded its deliberations.
SENATORS' STATEMENTS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.DAILY ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:Annual Report of the Parliamentary Librarian for the fiscal year 1996-97.-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-404.
Government Notices of Motions
With leave of the Senate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck:That the Clerk of the Senate be authorized to pay the travel expenses of the witnesses who appeared before the Committee of the Whole this morning.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Bills
Third reading of Bill C-2, An Act to establish the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.The Honourable Senator Kirby moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten, 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 have passed this Bill, without amendment.
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The Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that a communication had been received from the Secretary to the Governor General.The Communication was then read by the Honourable the Speaker as follows:
RIDEAU HALL
December 18, 1997Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada, will proceed to the Senate Chamber today, the 18th day of December, 1997, at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of giving Royal Assent to certain Bills.
Yours sincerely,
Judith A. LaRocque
Secretary to the Governor General
The Honourable The Speaker of the Senate OttawaBills
Orders No. 2 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.Reports of Committees
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Hébert, for the adoption of the Report of the Special Joint Committee on the Amendment to Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on December 5, 1997,And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Kinsella, seconded by the Honourable Senator Doyle, that the Report be not now adopted but that it be referred to a Committee of the Whole for study and report.
With leave of the Senate and pursuant to Rule 30, the motion in amendment was withdrawn.
The question then being put on the main motion, it was adopted on division.
Motions
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten:WHEREAS section 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982 provides that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada may be made by proclamation issued by the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada where so authorized by resolutions of the Senate and House of Commons and of the legislative assembly of each province to which the amendment applies;
NOW THEREFORE the Senate resolves that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada be authorized to be made by proclamation issued by His Excellency the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada in accordance with the schedule hereto.
SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF CANADA
1. Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland with Canada set out in the Schedule to the Newfoundland Act is repealed and the following substituted therefor:"17.(1) In lieu of section ninety-three of the Constitution Act, 1867, this Term shall apply in respect of the Province of Newfoundland.
(2) In and for the Province of Newfoundland, the Legislature shall have exclusive authority to make laws in relation to education, but shall provide for courses in religion that are not specific to a religious denomination.
(3) Religious observances shall be permitted in a school where requested by parents."
Citation
2. This Amendment may be cited as the Constitution Amendment, year of proclamation (Newfoundland Act).After debate, The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on the following division:
YEAS
The Honourable Senators
Adams, Bacon, Beaudoin, Bryden, Buchanan, Butts, Callbeck, Carstairs, Cochrane, Corbin, De Bané, Fairbairn, Ferretti Barth, Gigantès, Grafstein, Graham, Hays, Hébert, Johnson, Joyal, Kelleher, Kelly, Kolber, LeBreton, Lewis, Losier-Cool, Maheu, Mercier, Milne, Moore, Pearson, Pépin, Perrault, Petten, Poulin, Rivest, Robichaud, (L'Acadie-Acadia), Robichaud, (Saint-Louis-de-Kent), Rompkey, Spivak, Stanbury, Stewart, Stollery, Watt, Whelan-45NAYS
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Atkins, Berntson, Bolduc, Cogger, Cohen, Cools, DeWare, Di Nino, Doody, Forest, Forrestall, Gustafson, Haidasz, Keon, Kinsella, Kirby, Lavoie-Roux, Murray, Oliver, Roberge, Rossiter, Simard, Sparrow, Taylor, Tkachuk-26ABSTENTIONS
The Honourable Senators
Chalifoux -1OTHER BUSINESS
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 1 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.Reports of Committees
Order No.1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.Consideration of the Fourth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs (budget-study on the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region for Canada), presented in the Senate on December 17, 1997.
The Honourable Senator Stewart moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kirby, that the Report be adopted.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the Fifth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs (budget-study on the consequences for Canada of the emerging European Monetary Union), presented in the Senate on December 17, 1997.The Honourable Senator Stewart moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Corbin, that the Report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Other
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LeBreton:That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards, known as the Famous Five, by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
After debate, The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.Order No. 45 (motion) was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Simard, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kinsella:That the Senate of Canada urge the Governor in Council not to give final approval to the project submitted by the consortium that proposed the Maritime and Northeast Pipeline Project until the Government of Canada has fulfilled its obligation to hold full and fair hearings on the proposals submitted by all interested parties, including the TransMaritime Pipeline Proposal, considering the following:
(a) the natural resources of Canada are the property of all Canadians;
(b) the needs and interests of Canadians should be considered first and foremost in the exploitation, development and use of Canada's natural resources;
(c) the recommended Maritime and Northeast Pipeline proposal overwhelmingly favours American interests over the interests of Canadians by channelling 83% of the natural gas extracted from the Sable Offshore Energy Project to the United States, while a mere 17% will be allocated to only two Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick;
(d) the TransMaritime pipeline proposal places the interests of Canadians first by allocating 64% of the Sable Offshore natural gas to four Canadian provinces, including 34% to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as opposed to a total volume of only 36% to the United States;
(e) the TransMaritime proposal allows the provinces of Ontario and Quebec to benefit from any natural gas from the Sable Offshore Energy Project;
(f) the TransMaritime Pipeline proposal offers support for Canadian industry and security of energy supplies for central Canada, and offers more Canadians a greater supply of natural gas at a lower cost;
(g) the TransMaritime Pipeline proposal generates employment opportunities and provides long-term benefits to disadvantaged northern New Brunswick;
(h) the TransMaritime Pipeline proposal will unite Canada, since it sends a positive message of inclusion, security, opportunity, and sharing within the Confederation, to Canadians in four provinces, including Acadians, Quebecers and francophone Ontarians;
(i) the refusal of the Sable Offshore Energy Project Joint Review Panel and the National Energy Board to hear the proposal submitted by TransMaritime Pipeline may seriously prejudice the rights of Canadians in the development and use of their energy resources and may undermine Canada's sovereignty over these resources;
(j) a significant amount of time will not be saved in the development of one pipeline instead of the other; and
(k) deciding the matter without considering all available options may be more damaging than any relatively minor delay that could result from a thorough and fair review;That the matter of the process undertaken by the Sable Offshore Energy Project Joint Review Panel and the National Energy Board, in recommending that the Maritime and Northeast Pipeline project be allowed to proceed, be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources and that the Committee be authorized to examine and report upon the matter; and
That the Committee present its final report to the Senate no later than February 28, 1998.
After debate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C., that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 8 (inquiry), 3 and 1 (motions) were called and postponed until the next sitting.MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Whelan, P.C. moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C.:That the Senate urges the Government to defer licensing the use of Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (RBGH) to increase the milk production of the Canadian dairy herd for at least one year, and thereafter until such time as scientific studies have been designed, tested and completed whose conclusions enable the Government to either precisely identify for Canadians the long-term risks to public health or, in the alternative, to publicly assure them that the use of this growth hormone will not affect their individual health.
After debate, The Honourable Senator DeWare for the Honourable Senator Spivak moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Berntson, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Cogger moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Forrestall:That the Speaker use the powers conferred upon him under Rule 17 to call a meeting of the Senate at a time earlier than that provided in the motion for adjournment, as soon as possible, under the rules, after a decision has been made and announced regarding the purchase of helicopters by the Canadian Government, should such a decision and announcement be made between December 18, 1997 and February 2, 1998.
After debate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C. (L'Acadie-Acadia), that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Cools for the Honourable Senator Stratton moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator DeWare:That the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance have power to adjourn from place to place within Canada for the purpose of its examination and consideration of such bills, and subject-matters of bills, messages, petitions, inquiries, and other matters related to federal estimates.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted._________________________________________
With leave, The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.With leave of the Senate, The Honourable Senator Carstairs moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Austin, P.C.:
That when the Senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 1998, at 2:00 p.m.The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
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Tribute was paid to the Honourable Senator Petten, who will retire from the Senate on January 28, 1998._________________________________________
ROYAL ASSENT
The Senate adjourned during pleasure to await the arrival of His Excellency the Governor General.After awhile, His Excellency the Governor General, having come and being seated on the Throne-
The Honourable the Speaker commanded the Usher of the Black Rod to proceed to the House of Commons and acquaint that House that:-"It is the pleasure of His Excellency the Governor General that they attend him immediately in the Senate Chamber."
The House of Commons being come,One of the Clerks at the Table then read the titles of the Bills to be assented to as follows:
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Interpretation Act (powers to arrest and enter dwellings) (Bill C-16, Chapter 39, 1997)An Act to establish the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. (Bill C-2, Chapter 40, 1997).
To these Bills the Royal Assent was pronounced by the Clerk of the Senate in the following words:-"In Her Majesty's name, His Excellency the Governor General doth assent to these Bills."
5:13 p.m.The Commons withdrew.
After which His Excellency the Governor General was pleased to retire.REPORTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 28(2):
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1019, dated June 25 1996, respecting the Canada-British Columbia Enhanced Matching Contribution Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-364.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1014, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Alberta Agreement on the Farm Income Stability Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-365.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1015, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada Alberta Arable Acres Supplementary Payment Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-366.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1016, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Alberta Net Income Stabilisation Account Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-367.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-12/2000, dated December 19, 1996 respecting the Canada-Alberta Hog Industry Development Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-368.Order in Council P.C. 1996-11/2000, dated December 19, 1996, respecting the Canada-Alberta Beef Industry Development Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-369.
Order in Council P.C. 1997-2/311, dated March 4, 1997, respecting the Canada-Alberta Crop Insurance Forage Deficit Reduction Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-370.Order of Council P.C. 1997-1/311, dated March 4, 1997, respecting the Canada-Alberta Sugar Beet Industry Development Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-371.
Order in Council respecting the 1994 New Brunswick Debt Refinancing Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-372.Order in Council P.C. 1995-3/1404, Dated August 16, 1995, respecting the Canada-Saskatchewan Enhanced Whole Farm Net Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-373.
Order in Council P.C. 1995-5/1404, dated August 16, 1995, respecting the Canada-Saskatchewan Agri-Food Innovation Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-374.Order in Council P.C. 1997-1/923, dated July 3, 1997, respecting the Canada Saskatchewan Big Game Damage Compensation Companion Program Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7). -Sessional Paper No. 1/36-375.
Order in Council P.C. 1997-3/311, dated March 4, 1997, respecting the Canada-Manitoba Wildlife Crop Damage Compensation Companion Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-376.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1037, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Ontario Enhanced Matching Contribution Agreement for the Net Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-377.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1/1389, dated August 28, 1996, respecting the Canada-Ontario Market Revenue Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22 , s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-378.Order in Council P.C. 1996-7/2000, dated December 19, 1996, respecting the Canada-Ontario Self-Directed Risk Management Pilot Project Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No.1/36-379.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-8/2000, dated December 19, 1996, respecting the Canada-Ontario Enhanced Contribution Agreement for the Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-380.Order in Council P.C. 1996-9/2000, dated December 19, 1996, respecting the Canada-Ontario Enhanced Matching Contribution Agreement for the Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-381.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1032, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Nova Scotia Enhanced Matching Contribution Agreement for the Net Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-382.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1033, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Nova Scotia Technology Development 2000 Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-383.
Order in Council P.C. 1006-1034, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Nova Scotia Research and Development Program for Grain and Forage Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-384.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1041, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Prince Edward Island Enhanced Matching Contribution Agreement for the Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22 , s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-385.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1042, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Prince Edward Island Agricultural Disaster Insurance Program Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-386.Order in Council P.C. 1996-1028, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Enhanced Contribution Agreement for the Net Income Stabilisation Account Program, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-387.
Order in Council P.C. 1996-1029, dated June 25, 1996, respecting the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agri-Food Innovation Agreement, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 12(7).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-388.Amendment to the Canada-British Colombia Crop Insurance Agreement, dated December 3, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22. s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-389.
Amendment to the Canada-Alberta Crop Insurance Agreement for 1997-98, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-390.Amendment to the Canada-Alberta Crop Insurance Agreement for 1996-97, dated February 4, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/36-391.
Amendment to the Canada-Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Agreement, dated May, 16, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-392.Amendment to the Canada-Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Agreement, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-393.
Amendment to the Canada-Manitoba Crop Insurance Agreement 1996-97, dated December 3, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/36-394.Amendment to the Canada-Ontario Crop Insurance Agreement, dated June 20, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, c. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-395.
Amendment to the Canada-Ontario Crop Insurance Agreement, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-396.Amendment to the Canada-Québec Crop Insurance Agreement, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-397.
Amendment to the Canada-New Brunswick Crop Insurance Agreement for 1997-98, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/36-398.Amendment to the Canada-Nova Scotia Crop Insurance Agreement for 1997-98, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1). -Sessional Paper No. 1/36-399.
Amendment to the Canada-Prince-Edward Island Crop Insurance Agreement for 1997-98, dated March 27, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-400.Amendment to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Agreement for 1997-98, dated March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-401.
Amendment to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Agreement for 1996-97, dated December 3, 1996, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S.C. 1991, c. 22, s. 6(1).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-402.Report of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Including its accounts and financial statements certified by the Auditor General, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health an Safety Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13, s. 26(2).-Sessional Paper No. 1/36-403.
ADJOURNMENT
The Honourable Senator Petten moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Carstairs:That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.