CANADA VOLUME 135 S NUMBER 101 S 1st SESSION S 36th PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Thursday, May 7, 1998 Speaker: The Honourable Gilbert Parent CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) All parliamentary publications are available on the ``Parliamentary Internet Parlementaire'' at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 6631 HOUSE OF COMMONS Thursday, May 7, 1998 The House met at 10 a.m. Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the member- ship of the Standing Committee on Transport. _______________ If the House gives its consent, I intend to move concurrence in Prayers the 32nd report later this day. _______________ * * * [Translation] ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ACT D (1000) Hon. Alfonso Gagliano (Minister of Public Works and Gov- [Translation] ernment Services, Lib.) moved for leave to introduce Bill C-41, an act to amend the Royal Canadian Mint Act and the Currency GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO PETITIONS Act. Mr. Peter Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in * * * both official languages, the government’s response to two peti- tions. [English] * * * INDIAN ACT Mr. Jim Hart (Okanagan—Coquihalla, Ref.) moved for leave COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE to introduce Bill C-402, an act to amend the Indian Act (obligations ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT of landlords and tenants on reserve land). Mr. Guy St-Julien (Abitibi, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I have the He said: Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of the constituents of honour to present, in both official languages, the third report of the Okanagan—Coquihalla to introduce my private member’s bill Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Develop- entitled an act to amend the Indian Act, obligations of landlords ment. and tenants on reserve land. The committee has considered Bill C-39, an act to amend the This past November 51 families at the Driftwood mobile home Nunavut Act and the Constitution Act, 1867, and has agreed to park located on Indian reserve land were evicted from their homes report it with amendments. as a result of a failed septic system. Most of the residents were forced to either relocate, sell their homes for whatever they could D (1005) get or simply walk away from their investments. [English] This tragedy clearly demonstrates the inequity that exists for FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE people who rent land or residential premises on reserve land. Legislation is clearly lacking to define the obligations of crown Mr. Bill Graham (Toronto Centre—Rosedale, Lib.): Mr. when granting a lease authorized in section 58(3) of the Indian Act. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, Also lacking is legislation that clearly defines the obligations the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and between the landlord and tenant, in other words between the crown, International Trade regarding Canadian military personnel cap- leasee under a lease from the minister and the tenant. tured in Hong Kong during World War II. The bill would amend the Indian Act to precisely define the PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS obligations of landlords and tenants on Indian reserve land by making existing provincial landlord and tenancy legislation apply Mr. Peter Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the to these leases. Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present the 32nd report of the Standing (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) 6632 COMMONS DEBATES May 7, 1998 Routine Proceedings CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT to prohibit adult entertainment parlours, goods and services and to broaden the restrictions on existing adult entertainment parlours. Mr. Paul Bonwick (Simcoe—Grey, Lib.) moved for leave to introduce Bill C-403, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental CRTC Protection Act (lead sinkers and lead jigs). He said: Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased today to have the Ms. Marlene Catterall (Ottawa West—Nepean, Lib.): In the opportunity to present my private member’s bill. second petition, Mr. Speaker, the petitioners draw the attention of parliament to the fact that the Canadian Radio-Television and Specifically this legislation is an act to amend the Canadian Telecommunications Commission refused to license four religious Environmental Protection Act. broadcasting services but has at the same time approved the pornographic Playboy channel. They call on parliament to review I would be remiss if I did not thank Mr. John Phillips and Mr. the mandate of the CRTC and direct the CRTC to administer a new Robert Anderson who brought this important issue to my attention. policy which will encourage the licensing of religious broadcasters. The eventual passing of the bill will represent the end of a long road travelled by both gentlemen after having spent three years JUSTICE trying to education Canadians and Canadian governments on the consequences of using lead sinkers and lead jigs in our pristine Mr. Jim Hart (Okanagan—Coquihalla, Ref.): Mr. Speaker, I waters. have two petitions to present today. The first petition is with regard The legislation will ensure that lead sinkers and jigs are banned to the Young Offenders Act. The people in my riding from for both use and importation. The protection of our environment is communities such as Merritt, Penticton and people from other of primary concern to the government and I am sure that every locations in British Columbia are concerned about the Young member in the House will support the legislation when it is tabled Offenders Act. They are asking that the House of Commons and the for debate. government deal with issue as soon as possible by lowering the age limit, transferring those accused of violent crimes to adult court. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) Publication of names is also important. HEPATITIS C * * * D (1010 ) Mr. Jim Hart (Okanagan—Coquihalla, Ref.): Mr. Speaker, my second petition is related to the hepatitis C situation. The petitioners ask that parliament reopen the issue of compensation COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE for all victims of hepatitis C. There are 90 petitioners listed from all areas of British Columbia. PROCEDURE AND HOUSE AFFAIRS GUN CONTROL Mr. Peter Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, if Mr. Darrel Stinson (Okanagan—Shuswap, Ref.): Mr. Speak- the House gives its consent, I move that the 32nd report of the er, it is a pleasure to table this petition from 50 of my constituents Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to who state that over 90% of Canadians do not believe stricter gun the House earlier this day, be concurred in. laws are a solution to violent crime. They also cite opposition from (Motion agreed to) police on the streets and many provincial and territorial govern- ments. They therefore ask parliament to repeal Bill C-68 and instead spend the high cost it will require on more effective * * * measures to cut crime and improve public safety. PETITIONS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Roy Bailey (Souris—Moose Mountain, Ref.): Mr. Speak- er, I have a petition from 419 people in the city of Kanata and that Ms. Marlene Catterall (Ottawa West—Nepean, Lib.): Mr. area. They are requesting parliament to pursue changes to the Speaker, I have two related petitions although they concern differ- legislation that would give municipalities the right to prohibit adult ent subjects. In the first the petitioners call the attention of entertainment parlours and broaden the restrictions of existing parliament to the fact that the city of Kanata accepted an applica- adult entertainment parlours to reduce the incidence of crime. tion for an adult entertainment parlour based on a ruling by the These residents are opposed to an adult entertainment parlour Supreme Court of Canada. They call on parliament to pursue opening in their neighbourhood. They are disappointed that su- changes to the legislation that would give municipalities the right preme court rulings override community values and wishes. May 7, 1998 COMMONS DEBATES 6633 Government Orders QUESTIONS PASSED AS ORDERS FOR RETURN Mr. Jean Dubé (Madawaska—Restigouche, PC): Mr. Speaker, if the hon. member thinks 45 days is bad, listen to this one. Mr. Peter Adams (Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Question No. 21 has been on the Order Paper since, believe this or Government in the House of Commons, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, if not, October 3, 1997. Question No. 75 could be made an order for return, this return The parliamentary secretary has repeatedly promised the House would be tabled immediately. he will make inquiries as to when Question No. 21 will be answered. I recommend that the parliamentary secretary come out The Deputy Speaker: Is that agreed? from behind the curtain and tell us when Question No. 21 will be answered. Some hon. members: Agreed. Mr. Peter Adams: Mr. Speaker, I have made a note of Question [Text] No. 21. I would point out to the House that some of these questions involve virtually all the departments of government and to gather Question No. 75—Mrs. Elsie Wayne: the information takes a considerable period of time. I will certainly With respect to assistance provided under the Atlantic Canada Opportunities look into Question No. 21. Agency, would the Minister responsible for ACOA provide for each federal riding in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island the The Deputy Speaker: Is it agreed that all remaining questions following: (a) a list of projects approved under the ACOA program since June 2, stand? 1997 to the date this questioned is answered; (b) the location, by province and riding, for each approved project; and (c) the financial contribution made by ACOA for Some hon.