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April 1, 1909

FIRST READINGS.

Bill (No. 118) respecting the Anglo-Canadian and Continental Bank.-Mr. Talbot. Bill (No. 119) respecting the Quinze and Blanche River Railway Company.-Mr. D. A. Gordon.

QUESTIONS.

GRAZING LEASES.

L-C

Mr. HERRON asked:

Liberal-Conservative
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1. What are the total areas tinder lease for grazing purposes in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, respectively, distinguishing between irrevocable leases and leases with the two-year cancellation clause?

2. What is the annual rental payable thereon to the government, and how much was collected during the year ending 31st March, 1908?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   GRAZING LEASES.
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LIB

Frank Oliver (Minister of the Interior; Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs)

Liberal
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Hon. FRANK OLIVER (Minister of the Interior).

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   GRAZING LEASES.
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CON

Mr. FOSTER.

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Saskatchewan. Area under open lease, 430,118 acres; area held under leases subject to cancellation on two years' notice, 77,449 acres; area held under irrevocable leases, nil acres. Total area under lease, 507,567 acres.

Alberta. Area under open lease, 345,116 acres; area held under leases subject to cancellation on two years' notice, 1,232,891 acres; area held under irrevocable leases, 359,232 acres. Total area under lease, 1,937,239 acres.

2. Saskatchewan. Present annual rental, $10,151.34; amount collected year ending March 31, 1908, $7,499.10.

Alberta. Present annual rental, $38,744.78; amount collected year ending March-31, 1908, $26,455.12.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   GRAZING LEASES.
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GOVERNMENT LOANS.

CON

George Halsey Perley

Conservative (1867-1942)
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Mr. PERLEY asked:

What are the amounts and dates of the loans falling due prior to December 31, 1913?

Topic:   GOVERNMENT LOANS.
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LIB

William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)

Liberal
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Hon. W. S. FIELDING (Minister of Finance) :

Topic:   GOVERNMENT LOANS.
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NATIONAL TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY EXPENDITURE.

CON

Mr. PERLEY asked:

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. What was the total amount expended to February 28, 1909, on the building and equipment of the National Transcontinental Railway, from Winnipeg to Moncton?

2. What is now the government estimate of the further amount required to finish it and put it in working order ready to hand over to the Grand Truqk Pacific?

Topic:   NATIONAL TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY EXPENDITURE.
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LIB

Hon. G. P. GRAHAM (Minister of Railways and Canals): (Minister of Railways and Canals)

Liberal
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1. $48,372,560.01.

2. $66,021,206.00 exclusive of Quebec bridge, Quebec terminals, and line thereto, Winnipeg terminals or large shops in that vicinity.

Topic:   NATIONAL TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY EXPENDITURE.
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IMMIGRATION BONUSES.

LAB

Alphonse Verville

Labour
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Mr. VERVILLE asked:

C

1. Is it the intention of the government to do away with the bounties on immigration?

2. If not, to what companies, individuals or [DOT]associations will they, he paid?

3. Does the government intend to have the restrictions on immigration observed? If so, id what manner ?

4. Is the government informed of the methods of propaganda employed by the Salvation Army in England on the subject of immigration bounty?

5. If so, what attitude will the goverment take in this matter?

Topic:   IMMIGRATION BONUSES.
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LIB

Hon. FRANK OLIVER (Minister of Interior) : (Minister of the Interior; Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs)

Liberal
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Topic:   IMMIGRATION BONUSES.
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THE EASTER RECESS.

LIB

Wilfrid Laurier (Prime Minister; President of the Privy Council)

Liberal
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Sir WILFRID LAURIER moved:

That when this House adjourns on Wednesday next, 7th April, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, the 13th April.

Topic:   THE EASTER RECESS.
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Motion agreed to.

THE LOBSTER FISHERIES.

April 1, 1909