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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (No. 111)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

M-388 — November 5, 2009 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), — That, in the opinion of the House, for greater certainty, the government should take steps to ensure that counselling a person to commit suicide or aiding or abetting a person to commit suicide is an offence under section 241 of the Criminal Code, regardless of the means used to counsel or aid or abet including via telecommunications, the Internet or a computer system.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — June 11, 2009
Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar), Mr. Watson (Essex), Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), Mr. Del Mastro (Peterborough), Mr. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), Mr. McColeman (Brant), Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George) and Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora) — June 12, 2009
Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) and Mr. Tonks (York South—Weston) — June 15, 2009
Mr. Poilievre (Nepean—Carleton), Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) and Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — June 16, 2009
Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap) — July 13, 2009
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 18, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
C-395 — November 16, 2009 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Mr. Lévesque (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), — That Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — June 2 and November 16, 2009 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 18, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
S-205 — October 22, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), — That Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 2
M-391 — October 21, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Warawa (Langley), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should direct the Canada Border Services Agency to change the name of the Huntingdon Port of Entry to “Abbotsford-Huntingdon Port of Entry”.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 3
C-291 — October 26, 2009 — Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), as reported by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Monday, October 26, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-143.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 4
M-346 — October 8, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), seconded by Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), — That, in the opinion of the House, it is imperative the government move expeditiously to allocate the necessary resources to put in place a full-time dedicated helicopter fully equipped to search and rescue standards at the airport nearest to offshore oil activity and that it be available on a 24-hour basis with a crew trained in all aspects of search and rescue.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 5
S-210 — October 9, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill S-210, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 6
S-208 — June 19, 2009 — Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-208, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (clean drinking water).
No. 7
M-387 — October 5, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), seconded by Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), — That, in the opinion of the House, as the various waterways known as the “Northwest Passage” are historic internal waters of Canada, the government should endeavour to refer to these waterways as the “Canadian Northwest Passage”.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 8
S-216 — October 26, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), — That Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 9
C-393 — June 12, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), — That Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — June 2, 2009
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 10
M-386 — October 30, 2009 — On or after Monday, November 23, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development, and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to examine current federal support measures that are available to adoptive parents and their adopted children, recognizing and respecting provincial and territorial jurisdictions in this regard and, following completion of its study, report back to the House with its findings.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 11
C-384 — October 2, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île), seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), — That Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 12
C-241 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — January 26, 2009
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25 and April 22, 2009 (See Debates)
Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 2, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-148.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 13
C-386 — May 14, 2009 — Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-386, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — May 28, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 14
C-464 — October 22, 2009 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 15
M-438 — September 17, 2009 — Mr. McColeman (Brant) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate 2010 as The Year of the British Home Child across Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 16
C-442 — September 18, 2009 — Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-470 — October 29, 2009 — Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
C-343 — March 25, 2009 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave).
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009 (See Debates).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
M-459 — October 29, 2009 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — That, in the opinion of the House, in light of the upcoming centennial of the Canadian Navy, the government should consider reinstating the Navy executive curl on its uniforms.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-444 — September 28, 2009 — Mr. Dufour (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act (broadcasting and telecommunications policies).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
C-475 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
M-423 — September 10, 2009 — Mr. Paillé (Louis-Hébert) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should purchase the Pont de Québec for one dollar and commit to quickly finishing the repair work so as to respect its importance as a historical monument and vital transportation link for the Quebec City region.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
C-473 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
M-460 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that production management tools available to Canadian farmers are similar to those of other national jurisdictions by considering equivalent scientific research and agricultural regulatory approval processes by Health Canada, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 25
C-471 — October 29, 2009 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
C-429 — June 18, 2009 — Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
C-474 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
C-280 — November 5, 2009 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with an amendment.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25 and June 3, 2009 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-150.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 29
C-232 — November 5, 2009 — Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond) — March 13, 2009
Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau) and Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — March 19, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-151.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

The complete list of items of Private Members' Business outside the order of precedence is available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.

List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business

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