Hon. CHARLES STEWART (Argenteuil) (Minister of the Interior) moved for leave to introduce Bill No. 241, to amend the Research Council Act. Business of the House
Mr. MEIGHEN:
If the minister is acting
for this department I would like to have him explain the reason.
Mr. STEWART (Argenteuil):
I am merely-acting for this department in so far as this particular bill is concerned, because I happen to be associated with it a little more closely than any other minister. The Minister of Railways (Mr. Graham) is acting for this department. My hon. friend is aware that the present bill is merely amending the existing act giving council power to accept a bequest, and it gives the council power to increase its membership. Beyond some changes which were made in the manner in which the expenses of the council would be paid, the present bill is much the same as the old act.
Motion agreed to, and bill read the first time.
Mr. H. C. HOCKEN (West Toronto):
I desire to present a petition from the depositors of the Home Bank asking fen- relief.
On the Orders of the Day:
Mr. ROBERT GARDINER (Medicine Hat):
On June 26, the hon. member for
Brandon (Mr. Forke) asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Mackenzie King) what further legislation might be expected before the end of the session. It was intimated at that time that the whips were considering the whole question. Will the Prime Minister tell us whether the whips have reported, and what is the result of their report?
Right Hon. W. L. MACKENZIE KING (Prime Minister):
All the legislation the
government intends to bring down is now before the House, with the possible exception of one or two bills that may arise out of the reports of committees, and there may possibly be something referring to the Toronto viaduct. With the exception of that I do not know of any other legislation likely to be brought down this session.
Right Hon. ARTHUR MEIGHEN (Leader of the Opposition):
When the Prime Minister says that there may be some legislation arising out of reports of committees, does he refer to reports of committees not yet presented?
Mr. MACKENZIE KING:
Yes.
But as far as committees have reported, the government has no further legislation?
Mr. MACKENZIE KING:
I cannot think of any.
Hon. H. S. BELAND (Minister of Soldiers' Civil Re-Establishment):
In this connection,
with the consent of the Prime Minister, I might state that it was my intention to introduce legislation at this session to provide for the disposition of the canteen fund. I have asked the royal commission to supply me with an advance report in this connection, and I am now having the resolution prepared.
Mr. MANION:
Can the minister give us
some information in regard to the disposal of the canteen fund, so that we can understand what the legislation is likely to be?
Mr. BELAND:
The resolution will probably appear on the order paper to-morrow, and I would not venture to outline the proposals at the present time. I have only been able to read the report, and I have handed it to the Law Clerk to prepare the necessary legislation. It provides for the disposition of the funds among the different provinces, the money to be placed in the hands of trustees to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.