George Eulas Foster
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. FOSTER.
This Bill is nothing else than simply to extend the charters.
Topic: THE BANK ACT.
FIRST READINGS.
Bill (No. 212) to amend the Water Carriage of Goods Act.-Mr. Lemieux. Bill (No. 209) respecting grain.-Mr. Oliver. Bill (No. 210) to amend the Water Car-iage of Goods Act as regards the delivery of wood.-Mr. Sinclair.
THE BANK ACT.
Mr. FIELDING moved for leave to introduce Bill (No. 213) to amend the Bank Act. He said: The object of this Bill is to extend the charters of the banks for one year. Before this parliament shall reassemble after adjournment the banks under the existing law would be without charters. It is proposed to extend the charters for one year so that instead of their lapsing on the 1st of July, 1911, they will not lapse until 1st of July, 1912, before which time it is hoped we will have a general revision of the Bank Act. In the schedule will be found the names of a number of banks which are, going out of business either by absorption or by suspension, but it is necessary to include them, not in expectation that they will continue business, but that they may have all necessary powers for winding up their affairs.
CON
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
Absolutely nothing else.
Topic: THE BANK ACT.
Motion agreed to, and Bill read the first time.
MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING moved:
That from Monday, the 15th of May instant, and until the end of the session, the House shall meet on that day and on every subsequent sitting day at eleven o'clock' in the morning; and that in addition to the usual intermission at six o'clock p.m., there shall be also an intermission every day, including Wednesday, from one to three o'clock p.m.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
George Eulas Foster
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. FOSTER.
The resolution seems to mean that Monday next will not be included.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
It was intended to apply to Monday next.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
John Dowsley Reid
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. REID (Grenville).
As I understand this resolution, it applies not only to the date of adjournment, but to the sessions of the House after we meet in July.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
That would be the effect of it, but of course when the House reassembles in July the question can be further considered.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
John Dowsley Reid
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. REID (Granville).
The understanding with the Prime Minister was that in order to facilitate business we should meet next Monday morning and continue sittings in the morwing until the date of adjournment. But, the Minister of Finance is including in this resolution the remainder of the session after we reassemble.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
That particular point was not discussed between the Prime Minister, who drew the resolution, and myself, but it certainly would have that effect.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
George Eulas Foster
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. FOSTER.
It goes too far.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
LIB
William Stevens Fielding (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)
Liberal
Mr. FIELDING.
Does it? When we reassemble the House can then say what it wants to do. The difficulty, just now is as to the exact date of adjournment, because some gentlemen have suggested an earlier day than the 23rd of May.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
George Eulas Foster
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. FOSTER.
The resolution can read that we will sit in the mornings until the date of adjournment.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.
CON
Robert Laird Borden (Leader of the Official Opposition)
Conservative (1867-1942)
Mr. BORDEN (Halifax).
If it is made to extend to the 23rd inst., it would cover everything even if we did adjourn on the 19th.
Topic: MORNING SESSIONS OF HOUSE.