Frederick Debartzch Monk
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. MONK.
Is there any special amount fixed ?
Topic: PETITION OF RIGHT ACT AMENDMENT.
CON
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The MINISTER OF JUSTICE.
No, the amount will be discretionary. The circumstances of each case will be carefully considered. I believe that in the province of Quebec, where there is a similar provision, the security is fixed at two hundred dollars. But it is optional with the court at any time to increase the amount of security if thought desirable.
Topic: PETITION OF RIGHT ACT AMENDMENT.
CON
John Graham Haggart
Conservative (1867-1942)
Hon. Mr. HAGGART.
Do you provide that the writ will issue as a matter of course 7
Topic: PETITION OF RIGHT ACT AMENDMENT.
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The MINISTER OF JUSTICE.
Practically as a matter of course.
Topic: PETITION OF RIGHT ACT AMENDMENT.
Motion agreed to, and Bill read tlie first time.
INSPECTION OF FRUIT PACKAGES.
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (Hon. Sydney Fisher) moved for leave to introduce Bill (No. 136) to amend the Fruit Marks Act of 1901. He said : The first amendment is with regard to section 4, aud indicates clearly whose name should appear, as there has been some slight confusion in one or two instances owing to the fact that the name of the person on whose behalf the fruit was really packed was not put on the package. With regard to the grading of fruit, certain grades are suggested and are required to be on, even though some other grading may be put on. The suggestion is that No. 1 or XXX be for first quality, No. 2 or XX for second quality, and No. 3 or X for third quality. Where a package is falsely marked, the inspectors have no power to put on the package ' falsely marked.' We want that power given them. Motion agreed to, and Bill read the first time.
QUESTIONS.
FISHERY REGULATIONS.
LIB
Donald Farquharson
Liberal
Mr. FARQUHARSON asked :
Does the government intend to so modify the fishery regulation of the 28th December, 1893, which is in force in Quebec and the maritime provinces, which forbids the digging of'mussel mud within two hundred yards from any live oyster bed, and then only at such place or places as may be prescribed in writing by a fishery officer, so as to enable the farmers to procure the mussel mud necessary for the cultivation of their farms ?
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: FISHERY REGULATIONS.
Subtopic: FISHERY REGULATIONS.
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The MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES (Hon. James Sutherland).
It is not the intention to amend the Order in Council, unless the encroachment is made on the live lobster beds, and instructions have been given to the inspector to use discretion in the enforcement of this regulation, and those digging mud will not be interfered with under the present regulations.
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: FISHERY REGULATIONS.
Subtopic: FISHERY REGULATIONS.
KING BROTHERS' CLAIM.
LIB
Mr. LAVERGNE asked :
Liberal
1. Is the government aware that, in June last, an investigation was held in regard to a claim that Messrs. King Brothers have against the government, for damages caused to their property, in the Seigneurie of St. Jean Deschail-lons, by the Intercolonial Railway ?
2. Does the government purpose soon settling that claim ?
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: KING BROTHERS' CLAIM.
Subtopic: KING BROTHERS' CLAIM.
CON
John Graham Haggart
Conservative (1867-1942)
Hon. Mr. HAGGART.
The MINISTER' OF RAILWAYS AND CANALS (Hon. A. G. Blair):
1. The government is aware that such au investigation was held.
2. The claims branch of the department at Moncton is of the opinion that the claim is not meritorious, and until the same is considered by the department here, no final decision can be reached. I cannot say, until I have an opportunity of looking into it, what action will be finally taken.
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: KING BROTHERS' CLAIM.
Subtopic: KING BROTHERS' CLAIM.
POSTMASTER OF CREDITON.
CON
Mr. SHERRITT asked :
Conservative (1867-1942)
1. Has the Postmaster General been informed that the postmaster at Crediton, Ontario, is dead ?
2. If so, when was the notice received ; who has been iji charge of the office since the death of the late postmaster ; has any person been temporarily or permanently appointed ?
3. If no appointment has been made, does the government intend making an appointment before the Ontario provincial elections take place ?
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: POSTMASTER OF CREDITON.
Subtopic: POSTMASTER OF CREDITON.
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The MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES (Hon. James Sutherland).
In the absence of the Postmaster General, I beg to reply that information was received on the 29th of October last, of the death of Mr. Jacob Eilber, postmaster of Crediton, Ontario. The office has since been in charge of Mr. W. W. Kerr, who was assistant postmaster! under the late postmaster. No appointment, permanent or temporary, has yet been made to the office, and it has not been decided when the appointment in question will be made.
Topic: QUESTIONS.
Subtopic: POSTMASTER OF CREDITON.
Subtopic: POSTMASTER OF CREDITON.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE.
The PRIME MINISTER (Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier) moved that the House go into Committee of the Whole to-morrow on the following resolution : That it is expedient to provide for the appointment of an assistant commissioner of the North-west Mounted Police for the Yukon Territory, at $1,600 per annum. Motion agreed to.