Clause 7 allows the discharge or variation of an order of parentage where new evidence becomes available. It also contains the same provision as in the Child Welfare Act that indicates that where there was a declaratory order that was subsequently discharged or varied rights and duties that were exercised before the new order are not affected. In addition, any distribution of property as a result of the old order before the new order was made is not affected. Thank you.

Thank you. Page 4, clause 8. Mr. Minister.

Clause 8 contains the same presumptions of paternity as found in the Child Welfare Act. In addition, the paternity of a child will be presumed to a paternity order has been made elsewhere in Canada. Where on the review of the list of presumptions, only one person would be presumed to be the father of a child. Then the child is recognized to be the child of that man unless he successfully applies for a declaration that he is not the father. Where it appears in the list of presumptions that more than one man could be the

father of a child, then neither will be recognized in law to be the father until the court makes an order under clause 5. Thank you.

Agreed. Clause 9. Mr. Minister.

This clause in respect of a written acknowledgement of paternity as evidence is currently in the Child Welfare Act. Thank you.

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 10. Mr. Minister.

Clause 10 sets out new law on blood tests and DNA tests to determine parentage. It deals with who must pay the costs of such tests and consent to such tests.

Thank you. Clause 11. Mr. Minister.

This clause regulations to be made regarding the taking of samples for blood or DNA tests.

Agreed? Thank you. Clause 12. Mr. Minister.

This clause currently contained in the Child Welfare Act allows any person to file a declaration of paternity.

Agreed? Thank you. Clause 13. Mr. Minister.

This clause deals with the inspection of declarations of paternity and other statements made under the Vital Statistics Act. Thank you.

Thank you. We are dealing with Bill 4. I think I indicated Bill 6 earlier. We are dealing with Bill 4. Mr. Enuaraq.

Yes, Mr. Chairman. On clause 13 I move that clause 13 of Bill 4 be amended by deleting subclause (1) and by substituting the following:

13.(1) On payment of the fee prescribed under the Vital Statistics Act on satisfying the Registrar General that he or she is a person described in subsection (1.1), a person may inspect and obtain from the Registrar General a certified copy of

(a) a declaration filed under subsection 12(1); or

(b) a statement filed under subsection 3(2) or 4(2) of the Vital Statistics Act.

(1.1) Inspection may be allowed and a certified copy may be issued under subsection (1) only

(a) to a person who must inspect the declaration or statement, or who requires the certified copy, for a stated reason that in the opinion of the Registrar General justifies the inspection of the issuance of the certified copy, as the case may be;

(b) to an officer of Her Majesty in right of Canada who must inspect the declaration or statement, or who requires the certified copy, for use in the discharge of the official duties of the officer; or

(c) to a person on the order of Judge of the Supreme Court. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you, Mr. Enuaraq. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Clause 13 as amended? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 14 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.

This clause is similar to a section in the Child Welfare Act on transmitting order of parentage to Vital Statistics and the amendment of the Birth Register. Thank you.

Thank you. Clause 14? Agreed. Thank you. Parts 3, clause 15. Mr. Minister.

Clause 15 contains the definitions which are used for the purposes of this part on custody access and guardianship.

This clause sets out the purpose of this part, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 17, Mr. Minister.

This is on custody and access matters, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Page 11, clause 18 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.