2nd Session—33rd Parliament
Nelson A. Riis introduces a private member’s bill to proclaim Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary, a citizen of Canada. The bill is introduced and receives first reading following a pair of recorded votes and a series of procedural disputes with Marcel Prud’homme, Doug Lewis (Minister of State for the Treasury Board), Mr. Riis, and John Reimer participating.
Jean-Robert Gauthier introduces a motion for concurrence in a report of the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages.
In Question Period, Deputy Prime Minister Don Mazankowski and Justice Minister Ray Hnatyshyn field questions on the Canada–U.S. Free Trade Agreement; Defence Minister Perrin Beatty is asked about the proposed acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines; and Harvie Andre (Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs) answers questions about service levels at rural post offices.
Mr. Riis speaks on the expediting of the passage of bills by the House; Jim Hawkes (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Privy Council), Herb Gray, and Pat Nowlan respond.
Members proceed to consider a motion to extend the House’s hours of sitting; there are speeches by Mr. Gray, Mr. Riis, Jim Hawkes, Bill Blaikie, Jean-Robert Gauthier, and Cyril Keeper.
Sheila Copps introduces the second reading of Bill C-289, a private member’s bill to amend provisions in the Food and Drugs Act related to ingredients lists; participating in the debate are Benno Friesen (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Immigration), Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kempling, Sheila Finestone, and Bob Hicks.
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