Mr. Knowles:

How did you vote?

Mr. Otto:

The purpose of this bill is to entitle all pensioners to take advantage of the Canada Pension Plan and to get the benefit of the plan immediately.

Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

Mr. David Lewis (York South) moved

for leave to introduce Bill No. C-129, to amend the Criminal Code (modernization of law of picketing).

Explain.

Mr. Lewis:

Mr. Speaker, this a proposed amendment to section 366 of the Criminal Code which is intended to make peaceful picketing by any numbers lawful, and to make clear that picketers may also seek to persuade others to assist them in their cause in the case of a strike, rather than merely conveying information.

Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

Since September 1, 1965, has any person, group or organization invited the Prime Minister to visit the electoral district of Skeena and, if so, what is the name and address of each such person, group or organization, and the date of each invitation?

Mr. John R. Matheson (Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister):

Yes. Skeena

Liberal Association, through the association President, Ivor Donald, Kitimat, B.C., on September 22, 1965.

Questions

1. Is there, under the auspices of the federal government, a B.C.-Yukon Indian advisory council?

2. What is the name and address of each member of the said council?

3. Upon what date was each such member appointed or elected to the said council and what is his tenure of office?

4. What method was used to determine the membership of the council and if the method involved consultation, what is the name and address of each person, group or organization that was consulted?

Hon. Arthur Laing (Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources):

1. Yes.

2. Mr. Phillip Paul, South Saanich Indian Reserve, Brentwood Bay, B.C. Mr. James Gos-nell, Gitlakdamix Indian Reserve, Aiyansh, B.C. Mr. George Manuel, Neskainlith Indian Reserve, Chase, B.C. Mr. James Antoine, Box 540, Vanderhoof, B.C. Chief Richard Mallo-way, Chilliwack River Road, R.R. 2, Sardis, B.C. Mrs. Clara Tizya, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Mr. Guy Williams, 194 Hastings, Vancouver, 4, B.C. Mr. Gus Gottfriedson, Box 27, Kamloops, B.C. Mrs. Laura Williams, Box 61, Harrison Mills, B.C.

3. Elections for the representatives were completed on May 31, 1965, and the term of office is for three years.

4. For the purpose of forming the council, five zones were designated in the province of British Columbia with one representative to be elected by the band councils in each zone. The Yukon Territory was also designated as a zone with one representative elected by the Band councils in the Territory. In addition, each of the two major Indian associations in British Columbia was asked to appoint a representative to the council. The ninth member of the council is chosen by the Indian homemakers' clubs in the province.

1. What is the total cost of federal participation in the development of Willow Cove, Queens county, Nova Scotia?

2. How much of the above amount was spent on wharves or breakwater construction?

3. How much of the above amount was spent on dredging Willow Cove?

Hon. Judy V. LaMarsh (Secretary of Stale):

I am informed by the Departments of Public Works and Transport as follows: In so far as the Department of Public Works is concerned:

1. The total cost to date is $554,000.

2. $46,000.

Questions

February 21, 1966

3. $508,000.

In so far as the Department of Transport is concerned: The Atlantic Development Board has been authorized to provide financial assistance from the Atlantic development fund in the amount of $150,000 for site preparation including cribwork and retaining wall at Willow Cove, Queens county, Nova Scotia. No contracts have been awarded and no money spent.

1. What was the occupancy rate of Air Canada and Canadian Pacific Air Lines seats on domestic flights during 1963. 1964 and 1965?

2. Is consideration being given by Air Canada to reduce fares for persons 12 to 21 years of age?