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Tuesday, March 31, 2015 (No. 193)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
M-533 — March 27, 2015 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), — That, in the opinion of the House, the federal government, in exercising its jurisdiction, should submit natural resource development projects to a broader consultation with First Nations and citizens in communities and urban areas affected by the establishment of such activities, and that public willingness should be a criterion in obtaining a development permit to the same degree as impacts on human health, ecosystem maintenance, employment and economic development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North) and Mr. Nunez-Melo (Laval) — November 20, 2014
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, April 1, 2015, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
C-628 — March 30, 2015 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), — That Bill C-628, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and the National Energy Board Act (oil transportation and pipeline certificate), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta) and Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — September 23, 2014
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) and Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — September 24, 2014
Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) and Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — September 25, 2014
Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) and Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — September 26, 2014
Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — October 1, 2014
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, April 1, 2015, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Rescheduled Business
M-550 — February 2, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take steps to provide an increased level of rail service throughout Canada by: (a) recognizing that an increase in rail service and capacity is essential to the livelihood of Canadian agriculture; (b) recognizing that the ongoing review of the Canada Transportation Act provides an opportunity to rebalance the system and improve capacity and service; (c) making sure that all sections of the industry convene, with their own operational ideas, to increase effectiveness and efficiency of our transportation system, such as increased labour, capacity, or train-cars; (d) recognizing that changes to legislation are needed to address the imbalance of power along the logistics chain; and (e) making sure that all stakeholders work together to build a world class transportation system, including effective legislation and regulations.
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).
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — March 24, 2015
Designated day — Wednesday, April 1, 2015, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-613 — March 31, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-613, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and the Access to Information Act (transparency), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
No. 2
C-642 — December 4, 2014 — Mr. Weston (Saint John) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-642, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high profile offender).
No. 3
C-644 — December 8, 2014 — Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-644, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (failure to comply with a condition).
No. 4
C-636 — February 17, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-636, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (unpaid training), 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.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Cash (Davenport), Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) and Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher) — November 25, 2014
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
C-570† — January 29, 2014 — Mr. Anders (Calgary West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-570, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mandatory minimum sentences for rape).
No. 6
M-553 — March 9, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should present, as soon as possible, a mechanism that would allow non-designated airports, that is, airports that are not on the 2004 list of airports designated under the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act (CATSA), to provide, at their expense, CATSA-recognized security screening in a manner that would not compromise the health and safety of passengers, and would uphold existing CATSA standards;
And of the amendment of Mr. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Opitz (Etobicoke Centre), — That the motion be amended by: (a) deleting the word “2004”; and (b) replacing the words “CATSA-recognized” with the word “CATSA”.
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. 7
C-640 — February 20, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), — That Bill C-640, An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Papillon (Québec), Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Mr. Choquette (Drummond), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) and Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie) — December 4, 2014
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — January 29, 2015 (See Debates)
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
C-624 — February 23, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), — That Bill C-624, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
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-592† — April 9, 2014 — Ms. Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-592, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), Mr. Dionne Labelle (Rivière-du-Nord), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant) and Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North) — April 9, 2014
No. 10
C-638 — February 26, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-638, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (wreck), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North), Mr. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Harris (St. John's East), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta) and Mr. Choquette (Drummond) — December 1, 2014
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) — February 25, 2015
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-619 — February 19, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), — That Bill C-619, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Choquette (Drummond), Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Mr. Jacob (Brome—Missisquoi), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) and Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth) — June 16, 2014
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-637 — March 10, 2015 — On or after Wednesday, April 1, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette), seconded by Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), — That Bill C-637, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms storage and transportation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mr. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) — November 27, 2014
Mr. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) and Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat) — November 28, 2014
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — December 2, 2014
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — December 3, 2014
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. 13
C-641 — March 12, 2015 — On or after Monday, April 20, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), seconded by Ms. Ashton (Churchill), — That Bill C-641, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Mr. Harris (St. John's East), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Ms. Ashton (Churchill), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan) and Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) — December 4, 2014
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. 14
C-356 — March 13, 2015 — On or after Tuesday, April 21, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-356, An Act respecting a National Strategy for Dementia, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 29, 2011
Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) — November 30, 2011
Mr. Brown (Barrie) — December 1, 2011
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — December 5, 2011
Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier) — December 12, 2011
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 3, 2013
Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — February 5, 2014
Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — February 2, 2015
Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — February 3, 2015
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — January 29, 2015 (See Debates).
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. 15
C-/M-/P- — Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 16
C-639 — December 3, 2014 — Ms. Young (Vancouver South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-639, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of critical infrastructures).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
M-591 — March 27, 2015 — Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Prince Edward Island by: (a) recognizing the integral economic importance of the ferry service between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia; and (b) committing to stable, long-term, sustainable, and adequate funding, notably by ensuring that all future contracts (i) are for no less than five years, (ii) maintain or exceed current levels of service.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 19
C-661 — March 26, 2015 — Ms. Raynault (Joliette) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-661, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of family farm or fishing corporation).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
M-574 — March 11, 2015 — Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) — That, in the opinion of the House, small- and medium-sized business owners are the driving force of job creation in Canada, and Canadian retailers and merchants pay credit card merchant fees that are among the highest in the world, and therefore the government should take immediate steps to make the cost of living more affordable for the middle class by: (a) lowering costs for businesses and consumers by reducing transaction fees charged to merchants; and (b) allowing merchants to disclose to the consumer the transaction costs relating to the payment method chosen at the point of sale.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
M-587 — March 25, 2015 — Mr. Butt (Mississauga—Streetsville) — That the House: (a) re-affirm its support for (i) the Holocaust Memorial Day Act, (ii) the Armenian genocide recognition resolution adopted on April 21, 2004, (iii) the Rwandan genocide resolution adopted on April 7, 2008, (iv) the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (“Holodomor”) Memorial Day Act; (b) call upon the government to honour the victims of all genocides by recognizing the month of April as Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month; and (c) acknowledge the associated commemorative days of (i) Yom ha-Shoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), as determined by the Jewish Lunar calendar, (ii) Armenian Genocide Memorial Day on April 24, (iii) Rwandan Genocide Memorial Day on April 7, (iv) Holodomor Memorial Day on the fourth Saturday in November.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Ashton (Churchill)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 23
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 24
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Leslie (Halifax)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 25
M-589 — March 26, 2015 — Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River) — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) Canada already exceeds all the standards listed in United Nations resolution 55/255 concerning firearms (the resolution); (b) the regulations envisioned in the resolution would do nothing to enhance public safety, and would serve only to burden the law-abiding firearms community; and therefore, the government has already surpassed its obligations with respect to the resolution and is not required to take any further steps.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
M-590 — March 26, 2015 — Mr. Komarnicki (Souris—Moose Mountain) — That, in the opinion of the House, all Members of Parliament should be allowed to vote freely on all matters of conscience.
No. 27
M-575 — March 11, 2015 — Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction, continue to take the necessary measures to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and to reduce the impact of dementia for those living with this disease, as well as for their families and caregivers, by continuing to focus on: (a) taking leadership appropriate to the federal role that will encourage a collaborative and coordinated approach with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian strategy for dementia, as agreed to at the recent federal-provincial-territorial Health Ministers' meeting; (b) partnerships within Canada and internationally, including commitments with G7 partners, and the work initiated at the 2014 Canada-France Global Dementia Legacy Summit, to accelerate the discovery and development of approaches for the prevention, early diagnosis, delay of onset, and treatment of dementia; (c) education and awareness to reduce the stigma associated with dementia, including the implementation of the Dementia Friends Canada initiative; (d) dementia research with a focus on primary prevention, secondary prevention, and quality of life, including those initiatives outlined in the National Dementia Research and Prevention Plan; (e) promoting the sharing of best practices among all jurisdictions to ensure awareness of promising treatments and services; (f) continuing to work in partnership with relevant stakeholders, including families affected by dementia and leading national groups such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging; (g) ensuring the full inclusion of all Canadians living with dementia, regardless of age, when acting on the above; (h) continuing to support, through national surveillance systems, the collection of data on key aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in order to inform evidence-based analysis and policy-making; and (i) keeping Canadians informed as progress is made.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Cash (Davenport)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 29
C-544 — October 24, 2013 — Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — Second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-544, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).

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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† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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