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March 2, 1938

DIVERSION OF WATER

CORRESPONDENCE TABLED RESPECTING KENOGAMI RIVER PROJECT

LIB

William Lyon Mackenzie King (Prime Minister; Secretary of State for External Affairs; President of the Privy Council)

Liberal
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Right Hon. W. L. MACKENZIE KING (Prime Minister):

I wish to lay on the table a copy of a communication dated March 1, 1938, from the Prime Minister of Canada to the Premier of Ontario regarding the Kenogami river diversion project.

Topic:   DIVERSION OF WATER
Subtopic:   CORRESPONDENCE TABLED RESPECTING KENOGAMI RIVER PROJECT
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HARBOUR COMMISSIONS

EXTENSION OP JURISDICTION OP WINNIPEG AND ST. BONIFACE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

Hon. C. D. HOWE (Minister of Transport) moved for leave to introduce Bill No. 32, to amend the Winnipeg and St. Boniface Harbour Commissioners Act. He said: The purpose of the bill is to extend the jurisdict;on of the Winnipeg and St. Boniface harbour commissioners to the waters of municipalities, contiguous to the cities of Winnipeg and St. Boniface, which desire to be brought under the act. Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

QUESTIONS

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

MONCTON, N.B., PUBLIC WHARF

CON

Mr. BROOKS:

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Were tenders called for the recently constructed warehouse on the public wharf at Moncton, New Brunswick, or was the work done by day work?

2. If by contract, what was the amount of each tender, and to whom was the contract given ?

3. Who was appointed foreman on this work, and what amount did he receive for his services?

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   MONCTON, N.B., PUBLIC WHARF
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LIB

Pierre-Joseph-Arthur Cardin (Minister of Public Works)

Liberal
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Mr. CARDIN:

1 and 2. Work done by day labour.

3. (a) Reid McManus; (b) $255.

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   MONCTON, N.B., PUBLIC WHARF
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY

Mr. MeCULLOCH: What was the total cost of changing the narrow gauge to the standard gauge on the Prince Edward Island railway?
LIB

Clarence Decatur Howe (Minister of Transport)

Liberal
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Mr. HOWE:

The total cost of converting the line, according to the accounts, was $1,786,565.22, of which $1,200,570.11 was charged to capital account and $585,995.11 to

Questions

operating expenses. In addition, a loss of $383,667.05 was incurred in retirement of narrow gauge equipment.

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY
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EFFECT ON CANADIANS OF ITALO-ETHIOPIAN WAR

SC

Mr. HANSELL:

Social Credit
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1. How many Canadian citizens lost their lives in or as the result of the Italo-Ethiopian struggle?

2. What is the total estimated value of property such as buildings, land or personal enterprises, belonging to Canadian citizens, confiscated by Italy?

3. How many of the following types of property were confiscated: (a) hospitals; (b) schools; (e) homes; (d) land; (e) other?

4. If any of the above properties were confiscated, what are they being used for now?

5. How much has been paid to Canada in this connection by way of reparations?

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   EFFECT ON CANADIANS OF ITALO-ETHIOPIAN WAR
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LIB

Mr. MACKENZIE KING: (Prime Minister; Secretary of State for External Affairs; President of the Privy Council)

Liberal
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Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   EFFECT ON CANADIANS OF ITALO-ETHIOPIAN WAR
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MASKINONGE RIVER, QUE., PUBLIC WORKS

CON

Mr. WERMENLINGER:

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. What were the works executed on the Maskinonge river, at St. Didace, province of Quebec, in the summer of 1936?

2. What has been the total amount of money spent for the execution of said works?

3. What is the name of the resident superintendent who had charge of these works?

4. Are there any accounts still unpaid for the above works, either for material or for labour? If so, what are the names and occupations of those to whom amounts of money are still due?

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   MASKINONGE RIVER, QUE., PUBLIC WORKS
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LIB

Mr. CARDIN: (Minister of Public Works)

Liberal
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1. Construction of protection work.

2. $9,334.18.

3. C. A. Boisjoli, resident foreman.

4. An account for sawing of timber for $35 in favour of Mr. Clovis Denomme, lumber dealer, has not yet been paid. This account was not forwarded to the department for payment at time work was done, but the matter is now being attended to.

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   MASKINONGE RIVER, QUE., PUBLIC WORKS
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March 2, 1938