3. Calls on the Commission to carry out an in-depth study on a European map of cultural industries to be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council, which will concentrate on cultural, economic, legal, technological and educational aspects, also paying attention to the implications linked to the enlargement of the EU; believes that the map should contain data on employment, intellectual property rights, index of competitiveness, new products and exports; also believes that the map should be submitted to the appropriate professional bodies and associations for a permanent consultation;

3. Calls on the Commission to carry out an in-depth study on a European map of cultural industries to be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council, which will concentrate on cultural, economic, legal, technological and educational aspects, also paying attention to the implications linked to the enlargement of the EU; believes that the map should contain data on employment, intellectual property rights, index of competitiveness, new products and exports; also believes that the map should be submitted to the appropriate professional bodies and associations for a permanent consultation;

It may be, for example, that the intention is to extend the law governing the press, including related contracts and the need to be registered in the register of journalists and to be certified, to on-line publications.

Hon. Marjory LeBreton: Honourable senators, it was reported in the media in the past few days that a minister of the Crown, the Secretary of State (Training and Youth), improperly used a government credit card and, once discovered, claimed she was within Treasury Board guidelines, a fact that was disputed by a Treasury Board official.

A few days ago, on June 19, 1995, La Presse was reporting what a smart wallet the chip card was (2025) It was introduced in Canada on May 12 by the Royal Bank and a few other institutions under the name MONDEX. Let me read you part of the article: ``A plastic card containing a microchip, the MONDEX wallet can be refilled at automatic teller machines and through certain telephones.

Ms. Paddy Torsney (Burlington): Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to table some 2,000 signatures that are supporting the efforts of Mrs. Debbie Mahaffy, my constituent, in her quest to have serial killer cards banned in Canada.