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The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Angus, Atkins, Austin, Bacon, Banks, Biron, Callbeck, Campbell, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, Di Nino, Downe, Eggleton, Eyton, Fairbairn, Fortier, Fox, Fraser, Furey, Goldstein, Grafstein, Gustafson, Hays, Hubley, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, Lapointe, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lovelace Nicholas, Massicotte, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Mitchell, Moore, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Oliver, Peterson, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Ringuette, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Segal, Smith, Stollery, Stratton, Tkachuk, Trenholme Counsell, Watt, Zimmer
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
Andreychuk, Angus, Atkins, Austin, Bacon, *Baker, Banks, Biron, Callbeck, Campbell, Carstairs, Champagne, Chaput, Cochrane, Comeau, Cook, Cools, Corbin, *Cordy, Dallaire, Dawson, Day, Di Nino, Downe, Eggleton, Eyton, Fairbairn, Fortier, Fox, Fraser, Furey, Goldstein, Grafstein, Gustafson, *Harb, Hays, Hubley, Johnson, Joyal, Kenny, Keon, Kinsella, *Kirby, Lapointe, LeBreton, Losier-Cool, Lovelace Nicholas, Massicotte, Meighen, Mercer, Merchant, Mitchell, Moore, Murray, Nancy Ruth, Oliver, Peterson, Phalen, Poulin (Charette), Prud'homme, Ringuette, Rivest, Robichaud, Rompkey, Segal, Smith, Stollery, Stratton, Tkachuk, Trenholme Counsell, Watt, Zimmer
PRAYERS
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
Presentation of Reports from Standing or Special Committees
The Honourable Senator Segal, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented its second report (budget—study to examine and report on the development and security challenges facing Africa—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "A'' )
The Honourable Senator Segal moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Keon, Deputy Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, presented its fifth report (budget—study on mental health—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "B'' )
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Keon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Banks, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, presented its second report (budget—study on a review of the Canadian Environment Protection Act—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "C'' )
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Day, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Kenny, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, presented its third report (budget—study on the need for a National Security Policy—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "D'')
The Honourable Senator Kenny moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Downe, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, tabled its second report (interim) entitled: The Atlantic Snow Crab Fishery. —Sessional Paper No. 1/39-241S.
The Honourable Senator Bacon, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, present its third report (budget—study on Canadian News Media—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "E'')
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Bacon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Segal, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented its third report (budget—study on Foreign Relations in general—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "F'')
The Honourable Senator Segal moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented its third report (budget—study of the Federal Government's New and Evolving Policy Framework for Managing Canada's Fisheries and Oceans—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "G'')
The Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C. moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fox, P.C., that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Bacon, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, presented its fourth report (budget—study on the examination of containerized freight traffic handled by Canada's ports—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "H'')
The Honourable Senator Bacon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Robichaud, P.C., that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Furey presented the following:
Thursday, June 22, 2006
The Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has the honour to present its
FIFTH REPORT
Your Committee recommends that the following funds be released for fiscal year 2006-2007.
Aboriginal Peoples (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 7,800 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: 1,000 TOTAL: $ 8,800
Agriculture and Forestry (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 10,000 Transportation and Communications: 1,000 Other Expenditures: 1,000 TOTAL: $ 12,000
Banking, Trade and Commerce (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 22,000 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: 8,000 TOTAL: $ 30,000
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 8,000 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: 2,000 TOTAL: $ 10,000
Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 42,500 Transportation and Communications: 27,610 Other Expenditures: 4,000 TOTAL: $ 74,110
Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament
Professional and Other Services: $ 18,375 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: — TOTAL: $ 18,375
Scrutiny of Regulations (Joint Committee)
Professional and Other Services: $ 1,200 Transportation and Communications: 1,650 Other Expenditures: 2,640 TOTAL: $ 5,490
Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 6,000 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: 2,000 TOTAL: $ 8,000
Transport and Communications (Legislation)
Professional and Other Services: $ 10,000 Transportation and Communications: — Other Expenditures: 2,000 TOTAL: $ 12,000
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE J. FUREY
Chair
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Furey moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Downe, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, presented its fourth report (budget—study on consumer issues arising in the financial services sector—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "I'')
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, presented its fifth report (budget— study on demographics—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "J'')
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Segal, for the Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, presented its second report (budget—study in the Involvement of Aboriginal Communities and Businesses in Economic Development Activities in Canada—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "K'')
The Honourable Senator Segal moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Segal, for the Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C., Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, presented its third report (budget—study on the general concerns of First Nations in Canada related to the federal specific claims process—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "L'')
The Honourable Senator Segal moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Di Nino, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, presented its sixth report (budget— study on the review of the proceeds of crime (money laundering) Act—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "M'')
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, presented its seventh report (budget— study on Interprovincial Barriers to Trade—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "N'')
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, presented its third report (budget—study on an invitation to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "O'')
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Johnson, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, presented its fourth report (budget—study on Canada's international and national human rights obligations—power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "P'')
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Johnson, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Grafstein, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, presented its eighth report (budget— study on the present state of the domestic and international financial system—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "Q'')
The Honourable Senator Grafstein moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Callbeck, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, presented its fifth report (budget—study on the Federal Public Service —power to hire staff).
(The report is printed as appendix "R'')
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, presented its second report (budget — study on the Rights and Freedoms of Children—power to hire staff and travel).
(The report is printed as appendix "S'')
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.
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-2, An Act providing for conflict of interest rules, restrictions on election financing and measures respecting administrative transparency, oversight and accountability, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading later this day.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
A point of order was raised with respect to the use of ancestral languages.
After debate,
The Speaker reserved his decision.
Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Angus, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cools, for the third reading of Bill C-13, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget, tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006.
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.
Second reading of Bill C-2, An Act providing for conflict of interest rules, restrictions on election financing and measures respecting administrative transparency, oversight and accountability.
The Honourable Senator Oliver moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cook, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
A message was brought from the House of Commons with a Bill C-3, An Act respecting international bridges and tunnels and making a consequential amendment to another Act, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cochrane, 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.
Bills
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator LeBreton, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Comeau, for the second reading of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure).
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Campbell, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Nolin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Andreychuk, for the second reading of Bill S-3, An Act to amend the National Defence Act, the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the Criminal Records Act.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Oliver, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Second reading of Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain Acts.
The Honourable Senator Keon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Senate Public Bills
Ordered, That Order No. 16 be brought forward.
Second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the State Immunity Act and the Criminal Code (civil remedies for victims of terrorism).
The Honourable Senator Tkachuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the bill be read the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Fraser, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Third reading of Bill S-202, An Act to repeal legislation that has not come into force within ten years of receiving royal assent, as amended.
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, that the bill, as amended, be read a third time.
After debate,
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill, as amended, was then read the third time and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the House of Commons and acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.
At 5:55 p.m. the Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the following communication had been received:
RIDEAU HALL
June 22, 2006
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that the Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in her capacity as Deputy of the Governor General, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bills listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 22nd day of June, 2006, at 5:36 p.m.
Yours sincerely,
JoAnn MacKenzie
Deputy Secretary Policy, Program and Protocol (interim)
The Honourable
The Speaker of the Senate
Ottawa
Schedule
Bills Assented To
Thursday, June 22, 2006
An Act to amend the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (Bill C-15, Chapter 3, 2006)
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on May 2, 2006 (Bill C-13, Chapter 4, 2006)
Senate Public Bills
Orders No. 2 to 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ringuette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, for the second reading of Bill S-201, An Act to amend the Public Service Employment Act (elimination of bureaucratic patronage and geographic criteria in appointment processes).
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
The bill was then read the second time.
The Honourable Senator Ringuette moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cook, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 11 to 15 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 first report of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament (mandate of the committee and quorum), presented in the Senate on June 13, 2006.
The Honourable Senator Trenholme Counsell moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mercer, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 3 and 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, entitled: Final Report on the Canadian News Media, tabled in the Senate on June 21, 2006.
The Honourable Senator Bacon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Furey, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 6 and 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Consideration of the fifth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (budget—study on mental health—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Keon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Meighen, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (budget—study on a review of the Canadian Environment Protection Act—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Banks moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications (budget—study on the Canadian News Media—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Bacon moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Fairbairn, P.C., that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (budgets of certain committees—legislation), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Furey moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moore, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (budget—study on an invitation to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton, that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Consideration of the fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (budget—study on Canada's international and national human rights obligations—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., 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 Human Rights (budget—study on the Federal Public Service—power to hire staff), presented in the Senate earlier this day.
The Honourable Senator Andreychuk moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Champagne, P.C., that the report be adopted.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other
Orders No. 8 (inquiry), 5, 70 and 10 (motions) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Munson calling the attention of the Senate to the issue of funding for the treatment of autism.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Moore moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Banks:
That the Inquiry on the issue of funding for the treatment of autism be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology for study and report; and
That the committee submit its final report no later than November 30, 2006.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Ordered, That Order No. 15 under Senate Public Bills, be again called.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Hervieux-Payette, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Rompkey, P.C., for the second reading of Bill S-207, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau, for the Honourable Senator Cools, moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Carstairs, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Joyal, P.C.:
That
Whereas the federal government has a leadership and coordination role, and a direct service delivery role for certain populations, with regards to palliative and end-of-life care in Canada;
And Whereas only 15 per cent of Canadians have access to integrated, palliative and end-of-life care;
Be It Resolved That the Senate of Canada urge the Government to provide long-term, sustainable funding for the further development of a Canadian Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care which is cross-departmental and cross-jurisdictional, and meets the needs of Canadians; and
That a message be sent to the House of Commons requesting that House to unite with the Senate for the above purpose.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 11 (inquiry), 9 (motion), 9, 4, 3 (inquiries), 53 and 49 (motions) were called and postponed until the next sitting.
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With leave,
The Senate reverted to Government Notices of Motions.
With leave of the Senate,
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton:
That when the senate adjourns today, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 2 p.m.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Report for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.—Sessional Paper No. 1/ 39-232.
Report of the Business Development Bank of Canada, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/39-233.
Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the year ended December 31, 2005, pursuant to the Patent Act, S.C. 1993, c. 2, s. 7..—Sessional Paper No. 1/39-234.
Reports of the Department of Health for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 1/39-235.
Reports of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 1/39- 236.
Reports of the Canadian Forces Grievance Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 1/39-237.
Reports of the Military Police Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 1/39- 238.
Report of the Public Service Staff Relations Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, pursuant to the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 33 (2nd Supp.), s. 84.—Sessional Paper No. 1/39- 239.
Reports of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 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. 1/39-240.
The Honourable Senator Comeau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Stratton:
That the Senate do now adjourn.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
(Accordingly, at 6:32 p.m. the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 2 p.m.)
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Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 85(4)
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
The names of the Honourable Senators Milne and Robichaud substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Robichaud and Jaffer (June 21).
Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration
The name of the Honourable Senator Chaput substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Jaffer (June 21).
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
The name of the Honourable Senator Dawson added to the membership (June 22).
Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The name of the Honourable Senator Meighen substituted for that of the Honourable Senator Gustafson (June 22).
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
The names of the Honourable Senators Tardif and Adams substituted for those of the Honourable Senators Dawson and Peterson (June 22).
