Is the government giving consideration to the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee on Scientific Research (like the Committee on Defence) which could hear representations from government departments involved in research, the National Research Council, the Universities, and organizations such as the Canadian Association of Physicists, the Chemical Institute of Canada, Engineering Institute of Canada, the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Mathematical Congress, the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies, and the Royal Society of Canada, as to what program of scientific research is required in Canada in order to develop a program adequate to meet Canada's needs in this technological age?

Right Hon. L. B. Pearson (Prime Minister):

A reply to a similar question a year ago stated that the government had considered the advisability of establishing a Parliamentary Committee on Scientific Research but felt it would be best to defer it until after the establishment of the Scientific Secretariat. Since that time, progress has been made in the establishment of the Secretariat in the Privy Council Office and it has received

representations from a number of scientific and other organizations. The Secretariat has worked on the legislation to establish a Science Council of Canada which was announced in the Speech from the Throne. Following consideration of the legislation and the setting up of the Council, there would be advantage in putting before a Committee information concerning the views of interested organizations in Canada, those of the council, and recommendations concerning measures to encourage the progress and application of scientific research in Canada. The proposal to amend Standing Order 65 includes provision for a special committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development.

Has the federal government received a request from the Province of Manitoba to establish a biological station at Grand Rapids, Manitoba to carry out research in regard to freshwater fisheries and, if so, what action has been taken or what action is planned?

Hon. H. J. Robichaud (Minister of Fisheries):

No, but Manitoba at the federal-provincial fisheries development conference in January 1964 emphasized the need for freshwater research services in the Prairie Provinces. This matter is presently receiving active consideration by the Fisheries Research Board of Canada.

1. How many juvenile offenders are now in federal penitentiaries?

2. In how many cases did the court have presentence recommendations from social workers, probation officers, psychiatrists, etc.?

3. What facilities, if any, are there for segregation of these juveniles from the adult inmates?

Mr. D. S. Macdonald (Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Justice):

1. As of December 31, 1964, there were eight juvenile offenders in federal penitentiaries.

2. No information is available within this Department on these statistics.

3. No separate facilities exist as such. However, in the Montreal area, many are transferred to the Federal Training Centre, an institution for young offenders. In other institutions, attempts are made to segregate juveniles from the adult inmates, as far as facilities permit.

May 19, 1985

What qualifications are required by the vocational training instructors and industrial instructors who are employed by the penitentiaries?

Mr. D. S. Macdonald (Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Justice):

(1) The qualifications required by vocational instructors are as follows: (a) Grade 12 or acceptable

equivalent, matriculation from technical high school preferred; (b) Formal apprenticeship, journeyman status for at least 5 years; (c) some supervisory experience; (d) Knowledge and experience of related trades; (e) Valid vocational teachers certificate preferred or experience in instructional techniques; (f) Good knowledge of apprenticeship methods and training systems; (g) Ability to plan, organize and teach courses following such methods and systems; (h) Knowledge and experience in man management, including previous responsibility for supervision of others, preferably in a training situation; (i) Leadership, reliability, maturity, resourcefulness, good judgment, tact and physical fitness.

(2) The qualifications required for industrial instructors are as follows: (a) Grade 10 or acceptable equivalent, preferably some technical school training; (b) Journeyman status and a number of years experience in the trade; (c) A good working knowledge of all phases of the trade; (d) A good working knowledge of the care, safe efficient use of all machinery used in the shop; (e) Ability to get along with people and handle men;

(f) Ability to maintain good order and supervisory control; (g) Good character, sound judgment, acceptable personality; (h) Good physical condition.

Qualifications for industrial trades vary with each province of Canada. Therefore, the qualifications outlined above for industrial tradesmen are basic and designed to permit change to meet provincial requirements.

In what location of what penitentiary are (a) Kenneth Meeker, and (b) James Meeker, kept?

Mr. D. S. Macdonald (Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Justice):

Inmates Kenneth and James Meeker are being held in protective custody at their own request at the British Columbia penitentiary.

Questions

Has approval been given for the construction of the Mactaquac Dam by the Government of Canada under the Navigable Waters Act?

Hon. Lucien Cardin (Minister of Public Works):

Yes.

How many of the psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians and dentists, employed by the federal government work full time at the penitentiaries and of those who work part time, how many hours per week does each work in the penitentiaries?