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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 (No. 130)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-309 — January 30, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), — That Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 1, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Rescheduled Business
C-277 — November 23, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-277, An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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) — December 13, 2016
Designated day — Tuesday, January 31, 2017, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-238 — November 28, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), — That Bill C-238, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for the safe and environmentally sound disposal of lamps containing mercury, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 7, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 16, 2016
Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), Mr. Wilkinson (North Vancouver) and Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — May 17, 2016
Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake) and Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — May 18, 2016
Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge) — May 19, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 2
C-227 — December 5, 2016 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-227, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Arya (Nepean), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), Mr. Chen (Scarborough North), Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Fragiskatos (London North Centre), Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga Centre), Mr. Holland (Ajax), Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Ms. Khera (Brampton West), Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie) and Mr. Miller (Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs) — February 25, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Monday, December 5, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-127.
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. 3
C-305 — November 22, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Arya (Nepean), seconded by Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), — That Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief), 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. 4
C-233 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls)  — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, December 1, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-124.
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. 5
C-274 — November 24, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — May 19, 2016
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
M-69 — November 25, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), seconded by Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the government should address the growing concerns of lead pipes and water quality in private residences across Canada by working with the provincial and territorial governments, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to advocate and establish possible solutions to these issues; (b) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on “The Federal Government's role in lead pipe infrastructure in Canada”; and (c) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017;
And of the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “opinion of the House:” and substituting the following:
“(a) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on (i) the presence of lead in Canadian tap water, (ii) provincial, territorial and municipal efforts to date to replace lead water distribution lines, (iii) current federal efforts to support other levels of government in the provision of safe drinking water; (b) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017; and (c) following the tabling of the said report, the federal government should engage with key stakeholders, such as provincial and territorial governments, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to discuss options for addressing lead drinking water service lines, including any potential role for the federal government.”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — November 15, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — November 16, 2016
Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert) — November 23, 2016
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
S-211 — December 1, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), — That Bill S-211, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell 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. 8
S-217 — November 29, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls), — That Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody), 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. 9
C-307 — November 17, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), seconded by Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (tamper resistance and abuse deterrence), 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. 10
M-64 — November 18, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), seconded by Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Italian-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Italian language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Italian heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Italian Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence) — June 22, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — June 23, 2016
Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — July 5, 2016
Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — July 6, 2016
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — August 4, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), Mr. Lametti (LaSalle—Émard—Verdun) and Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — October 31, 2016
Ms. Tassi (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas) — November 10, 2016
Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) and Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — November 16, 2016
Mr. Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — November 17, 2016
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
S-201 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West)  — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Monday, December 5, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-126.
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. 12
C-236† — February 25, 2016 — Ms. Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Payment Card Networks Act (credit card acceptance fees).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — March 1, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016
No. 13
M-102 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) adopt regulations on formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products intended for indoor use that are sold, provided, or supplied for sale in Canada; and (b) ensure that these regulations are similar to US Environmental Protection Agency regulations enforcing the formaldehyde emissions standards in the US Toxic Substances Control Act Title VI in order to protect the health of Canadians who use these products.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 14
C-308 — September 29, 2016 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-308, An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 15
M-103 — December 1, 2016 — Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the need to quell the increasing public climate of hate and fear; (b) condemn Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination and take note of House of Commons’ petition e-411 and the issues raised by it; and (c) request that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage undertake a study on how the government could (i) develop a whole-of-government approach to reducing or eliminating systemic racism and religious discrimination including Islamophobia, in Canada, while ensuring a community-centered focus with a holistic response through evidence-based policy-making, (ii) collect data to contextualize hate crime reports and to conduct needs assessments for impacted communities, and that the Committee should present its findings and recommendations to the House no later than 240 calendar days from the adoption of this motion, provided that in its report, the Committee should make recommendations that the government may use to better reflect the enshrined rights and freedoms in the Constitution Acts, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 16
C-211 — January 28, 2016 — Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-211, An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
M-104 — December 2, 2016 — Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a detailed study with regard to the creation of an Ottawa River Watershed Council, which would bring a comprehensive, inclusive, co-management approach to the Ottawa River Watershed, in order to foster ecological integrity, sustainable economic opportunities, and quality of life; in its study, the Committee shall examine (i) the council membership, which would include, but would not be limited to, federal, provincial, regional, and municipal governments, First Nations, industry groups, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, (ii) important indicators such as water quality, biodiversity, and shoreline integrity, in order to assist with the creation of a co-management plan and conservation strategy, (iii) the economic, cultural, heritage, and natural values within the Ottawa River Watershed; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than December 2017.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
M-109 — December 5, 2016 — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study that would (a) examine the possibility and practicality of (i) building on the success of the Canadian Revenue Agency’s (CRA) auto-fill feature by further automating the tax filing process with the goal of achieving the ability of complete tax automation, (ii) offering to all Canadians the option of filing their taxes via a free, online T-1 tax form directly on the CRA “My Account” webpage or other secure format; (b) identify and examine the current cultural and institutional barriers that impede citizens from filing their taxes and thus from fully collecting their benefits; and that the Committee present its findings and recommendations to the House no later than one year from the adoption of this motion, provided that in its report, the Committee shall (i) explain the steps needed to implement these practices, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, (ii) highlight privacy, data security, and potential changes to the tax-code necessary to facilitate further automation, (iii) identify the prospective savings for Canadians in both time and money.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
M-106 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that seniors, namely Canadians aged 65 or older, make up a demographic that requires ongoing attention from the government as the proportion of seniors relative to the Canadian population continues to grow (15% in 2015, 25% by 2035); (b) point out that it is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors, from restoring the age of eligibility for Old Age Security, to increasing the guaranteed income supplement for single seniors, to increasing benefits for couples living apart for reasons beyond their control and supporting affordable housing for seniors; (c) ask the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to study and report back to the House on important issues such as increasing income security for vulnerable seniors and ensuring quality of life and equality for all seniors via the development of a National Seniors Strategy; and (d) broaden the mandate of the National Seniors Council to allow it to undertake reviews and analysis on their own initiative and allow for a better representation of the diversity of experience and expertise on seniors, as well as to encourage it, following the study by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities referred to in (c), to provide advice on implementing a National Seniors’ Strategy.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — December 7, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — December 12, 2016
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
M-100 — November 28, 2016 — Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important role co-operatives play in the economy and ensure that they continue to thrive by taking concrete steps such as: (a) developing, in consultation with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities and the co-operative sector, a federal co-operative strategy to promote and support Canada’s co-operative sector; and (b) providing periodic progress reports on pre-established goals and targets.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — December 8, 2016
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
C-203 — December 9, 2015 — Mr. Choquette (Drummond) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), Ms. Trudel (Jonquière), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé) and Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — December 9, 2015
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
M-105 — December 2, 2016 — Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — That, in light of the death of over 1000 Canadians each year, including the tragic loss of the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, former MP for Ottawa—Vanier on August 16, 2016, as a consequence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the House: (a) reiterate its desire and commitment to, in collaboration with provincial and territorial stakeholders, combat ALS via research and awareness; and (b) call upon the government to increase funding for ALS research, and to substantially increase national efforts to develop and launch a comprehensive strategy to assist with the eradication of ALS at the earliest opportunity.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
C-324 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-324, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (production of or trafficking in substances).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — December 6, 2016
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
C-323 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 25
C-291 — June 14, 2016 — Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
C-322 — November 24, 2016 — Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-322, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act (road crossings).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — November 30, 2016
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
C-326 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines).
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
The List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business is also available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.
† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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