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January 31, 1917

CON

Robert Laird Borden (Prime Minister; Secretary of State for External Affairs; President of the Privy Council)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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Sir ROBERT BORDEN moved:

That Messrs. Fripp, Pardee, Ross and Stanfield, be appointed to assist Mr. Speaker in the direction of the Restaurant, as far as the interests of the Commons are concerned, and to act as members of a Joint Committee of both Houses on the Restaurant, and that a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours therewith.

Motion agreed to:

Topic:   THE PARLIAMENTARY RESTAURANT.
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REPORT.

Report by the officer in charge of the Canadian War Records Office-Sir Robert Borden.

ESTIMATES FOR 1917-18.

A message from His Excellency the Governor General, transmitting Estimates for the year ending March 31, 1918, was presented by Sir Thomas White (Minister of Finance), read by Mr. Speaker to the House and referred to the Committee of Supply. l 30C

RAILWAY ACT AMENDMENT.

FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR PROVINCIAL, LEGISLATORS.

Mr. GEORGE E. McCRANEY (Saskatoon) moved for leave to introduce Bill No. 18, to amend the Railway Act. He said: The proposed amendment is intended to give to Cabinet Ministers of provincial governments the same rights of free transportation throughout Canada as senators and members of the House of Commons now have. It further gives to members of the Legislative Councils and Legislative Assemblies free transportation within the provinces which they represent. The various railway companies now give them passes and this legislation would add no burden to them. It would, however, relieve members of provincial parliaments from any suggestion that in their dealings as legislators with the railway companies they might be influenced by the receipt of passes from the companies. ' The relationship would then be one founded on statute and not on the favour of the company. The proposed amendment is:- 1. Section 343 of the Railway Act. Chapter 37 of the Revised Statutes of Canada is amended by inserting after the words "House of Commons of Canada" in the third line thereof the words: "and to members of the Executive Councils of the Provinces of Canada, and within the provinces in which they reside, to members of the Legislative Councils and Legislative Assemblies of the Provinces of Canada." Motion agreed to and Bill read the first time.

PRIVATE BILLS INTRODUCED.

Bill No. 14, An Act respecting The Grain Growers' Grain Company, Limited, and to authorize it to change its name to " United Grain Growers, Limited."-Mr. Bradbury. Bill No. 15, An Act respecting the Saint John Board of Trade.-Mr. Pugsley. Bill No. 16, An Act to confirm certain agreements made between The Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern Railway ,and Navigation Company and The Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Company.-Mr. Stevens. Bill No. 17, An Act respecting The Western Dominion Railway Company.-Mr. Smyth.

QUESTIONS.

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

CONSULTATION WITH DOMINIONS ON PEACE TERMS.

LIB

Mr. PUGSLEY:

Liberal
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1. Is the Government aware that the Entente Allies have agreed that, as one of the terms [Sir Robert Borden.1

of peace with which the present European War will be concluded, Russia shall be given Constantinople and the Dardanelles?

2. Was the Government of Canada consulted regarding such agreement?

3. If so, did it approve thereof?

4. Has this Government been informed by the British Government that the Overseas Dominions would be consulted as to peace terms?

5. If so, when was the Government so informed?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CONSULTATION WITH DOMINIONS ON PEACE TERMS.
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CON

Robert Laird Borden (Prime Minister; Secretary of State for External Affairs; President of the Privy Council)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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Sir ROBERT BORDEN:

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CONSULTATION WITH DOMINIONS ON PEACE TERMS.
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STEAM TRAWLERS.

LIB

Mr. SINCLAIR:

Liberal
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1. Has an order in council been passed permitting steam trawlers to operate outside a three-mile limit and inside a twelve-mile limit?

2. If so, what is the date of said order?

3. At whose request was this done?

4. How many steam trawlers operated in Canadian waters in 1916?

5. How many are on the Canadian registry?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   STEAM TRAWLERS.
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CON

Mr. HAZEN: (Minister of Marine and Fisheries; Minister of the Naval Service)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Yes, during the portion of the year from January 18 to April 30, excepting in Chedabucto and St. Peter's bays, where such trawling is allowed from the 1st February to the 30th. April. During these portions of the year trawling up to the three mile limit will not interfere with inshore fishermen, and will enable the landing of larger quantities of fish at the time when producers find it difficult to fill demands.

2. December 28, 1916.

3. On the recommendation of the Minister of the Naval Service following advice by his officers.

4. Two.

5. None, as such.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   STEAM TRAWLERS.
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CANADIAN GOVERNMENT RAIRWAYS- TENDERS FOR ICE.

LIB

Mr. SINCLAIR:

Liberal
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1. Were tenders asked for supplying ice to the Canadian Government Railway at Mulgrave this season?

2. If so, what was the name of each tenderer and the respective amounts of each tender?

3. To whom was the contract awarded?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CANADIAN GOVERNMENT RAIRWAYS- TENDERS FOR ICE.
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January 31, 1917