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April 16, 1951

HOUSE OF COMMONS DEBATES

OFFICIAL REPORT

Monday, April 16, 1951

CUSTOMS ACT

AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

LIB

James Joseph McCann (Minister of National Revenue)

Liberal
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Hon. J. J. McCann (Minister of National Revenue) moved

for leave to introduce Bill No. 198, to amend the Customs Act.

Topic:   CUSTOMS ACT
Subtopic:   AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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CCF

Stanley Howard Knowles (Whip of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation)

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (C.C.F.)
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Mr. Knowles:

Explain.

Topic:   CUSTOMS ACT
Subtopic:   AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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LIB

James Joseph McCann (Minister of National Revenue)

Liberal
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Mr. McCann:

Mr. Speaker, the purpose of the changes set out in this bill is to clarify certain sections and to lay down certain procedures which will facilitate both the administration and enforcement of the act.

Topic:   CUSTOMS ACT
Subtopic:   AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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CCF

Stanley Howard Knowles (Whip of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation)

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (C.C.F.)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. Knowles:

Will the minister explain the explanation?

Topic:   CUSTOMS ACT
Subtopic:   AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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LIB

Douglas Charles Abbott (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)

Liberal
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Mr. Abbott:

The explanation is very clear and concise.

Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

Topic:   CUSTOMS ACT
Subtopic:   AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY ACT AND TO FACILITATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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QUESTIONS

(Questions answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

INCOME TAX DIVISION

CCF

Mr. Bryce:

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (C.C.F.)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Have any employees of the income tax division been dismissed from January 1, to March 31, 1951?

2. If so, how many?

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   INCOME TAX DIVISION
Sub-subtopic:   EMPLOYEES DISMISSED
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LIB

Mr. McCann: (Minister of National Revenue)

Liberal
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1. Yes.

2. Five.

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   INCOME TAX DIVISION
Sub-subtopic:   EMPLOYEES DISMISSED
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DEFENCE PRODUCTION

PC

Mr. Lennard:

Progressive Conservative
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Has the Department of Defence Production placed any orders for synthetic detergents?

2. If so (a) when; (b) in what quantities; (c) with whom were the contracts placed?

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   DEFENCE PRODUCTION
Sub-subtopic:   SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
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LIB

Mr. Mcllraiih: (Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Defence Production; Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Trade and Commerce)

Liberal
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. No.

2. Answered' by No. 1.

Topic:   QUESTIONS
Subtopic:   DEFENCE PRODUCTION
Sub-subtopic:   SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

SUPPLEMENTARY

April 16, 1951