1. How many loose leaf binders were circulated by the Company of Young Canadians for the purpose of keeping records of their activities?

2. What was the cost per binder?

3. What was the total cost?

4. Was consideration given to spending this money for the purpose of purchasing school books for children in deprived areas of northern Canada?

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

I am informed by the Company of Young Canadians as follows:

1. Four hundred and fifty loose leaf binders have been distributed.

2. Cost per binder (with printing), $1.27.

3. Total cost, $571.50.

4. No.

[Mr. Cantin.l

1. When was the last engineering survey made of the feasibility of a Georgian bay ship canal, and by whom?

2. Would the government consider instituting a new study to bring up to date the engineering aspects and financial estimates of such a ship canal?

Hon. G. J. Mcllraiih (Minister of Public Works):

1. In 1904-08 by the Department of Public Works.

2. The information presently available to the department does not justify a new study.

1. Has the government, or any minister thereof, since the date on which the Supreme Court of Canada gave its answers to the question put to it concerning the case of Steven Truscott, considered recommending that Steven Truscott be granted a parole?

2. If so, what has been the result of such consideration?

3. If a decision to recommend a parole has not yet been made, is the matter now under consideration?

Hon. L. T. Pennell (Solicitor General):

The

parole regulations provide that in a case of this kind no parole may be granted without the approval of the governor in council on the recommendation of the National Parole Board. The regulations further provide that the board shall not recommend a parole to the governor in council until at least ten years of the term of imprisonment has been served.

The eligibility date for consideration of parole in this case will be in June, 1969. Action by the government or any minister thereof is governed by the parole regulations.

1. How many centennial medals have been awarded to civilians?

2. How many of these recipients are women?

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

1. The awarding of the centennial medal is in progress; many nominations have yet to be received and considered.

2. See answer to 1.

November 15, 1967

1. In each of the years from 1957 to 1967, what amounts were expended on the Northumberland strait crossing project?

2. How many contracts have been let for construction of highway approaches on (a) the New Brunswick, and (b) the P.E.I. side of the Northumberland strait crossing project, and what is the amount of each contract?

3. What is the total length of highway to be constructed in each province under such contracts?

4. What is the length of new railway line constructed on the New Brunswick side of the crossing?

5. What was the total cost of this rail line construction?

Hon. G. J. Mcllrailh (Minister of Public Works):

1. 1957-58, Nil; 1958-59, $347,603; 1959-60, $154,091; 1960-61, $8,040; 1961-62, $9,141; 1962-63, $49,296; 1963-64, $499,796; 1964-65, $1,239,077; 1965-66, $1,650,001; 196667, $4,317,352.

2. (a) Two: Highway approach and railway grade, $1,696,660.00; Murray Corner Road, overpass construction, $219,366.50. (b) Three: Approach grade, $1,149,483.00; Seven Mile Bay road, overpass construction, $192,093.60; Albany interchange construction, $799,742.50.

3. New Brunswick: 4.53 miles and the

Murray Corner road overpass. Prince Edward Island: 3.95 miles and the Seven Mile Bay road overpass and the Albany interchange.

4. 4.98 miles.

5. $883,936.

Hon. J. A. MacLean (Queens):

Mr. Speaker, I would ask that question 599 standing in my name be dropped for redrafting.

Mr. Speaker:

Is it agreed?

Agreed.

1. What was the total cost of grants and benefits given to heads of states and other dignitaries of countries visiting Canada during centennial year?

2. What are the names of the countries and the amounts of grants and/or benefits each received?

3. What are the names of the countries listed as being underdeveloped?

Return tabled.

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