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Monday, April 30, 2018 (No. 288)

Private Members' Business

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
M-157 — November 21, 2017 — Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac) — That the House recognize the importance that Visitability can have for Canadians of all ages and abilities, and particularly persons with a physical disability, aging individuals, seniors and their families, in Canada, by: (a) emphasizing the efforts of companies, contractors and builders who are already applying the principles of Visitability in their new constructions; (b) encouraging the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities to address the topic of Visitability in the accessibility legislation to be introduced in the House; and (c) inviting the federal government to address the subject of Visitability with its provincial and territorial partners in upcoming Federal, Provincial and Territorial discussions.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018
Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), Mr. Tootoo (Nunavut) and Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — April 19, 2018
Mr. Easter (Malpeque) — April 23, 2018
Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul) — April 24, 2018
Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — April 25, 2018
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — April 26, 2018
Mr. DeCourcey (Fredericton), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — April 27, 2018
No. 2
C-281 — June 1, 2016 — Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — June 2, 2016
Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie) — June 7, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — December 1, 2016
No. 3
C-374R — April 18, 2018 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — Third reading of Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) — October 18, 2017
Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa), Mr. Amos (Pontiac) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — October 19, 2017
Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), Mr. McLeod (Northwest Territories) and Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — October 20, 2017
Ms. Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill) — October 23, 2017
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 4
C-377 — March 26, 2018 — Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-377, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, as reported by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Miller (Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs), Mr. Rioux (Saint-Jean), Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), Mr. Poissant (La Prairie), Mr. Picard (Montarville), Mr. Rusnak (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Mrs. Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine), Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), Mrs. Jordan (South Shore—St. Margarets), Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), Mr. Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Mr. Blair (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) and Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — November 27, 2017
Committee Report — presented on Monday, March 26, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-366.
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
M-161 — January 25, 2018 — Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a study of the Record Suspension Program to: (a) examine the impact of a record suspension to help those with a criminal record reintegrate into society; (b) examine the impact of criminal record suspension fees and additional costs associated with the application process on low-income applicants; (c) identify appropriate changes to fees and service standards for record suspensions; (d) identify improvements to better support applicants for a criminal record suspension; and that the Committee present its final report and recommendations to the House within nine months of the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — April 25, 2018
No. 6
S-218 — March 19, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kent (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston), — That Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, 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. 7
C-354 — April 25, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), seconded by Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), — That Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 8
M-166 — March 26, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), — That a special committee of the House be appointed with the purpose of conducting hearings and proposing a plan for a postal banking system administered under the Canada Post Corporation; that this Committee consist of ten members of which six shall be from the government party, three from the Official Opposition, and one from the New Democratic Party, provided that the Chair is from the government party; that in addition to the Chair, there be one Vice-Chair from each of the recognized opposition parties; that the Committee have all the powers of a standing committee as provided in the Standing Orders; that the members to serve on the said Committee be appointed by the Whip of each party by depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s members of the Committee no later than a week after the adoption of the said motion; that the quorum of the Committee be as provided for in Standing Order 118, provided that at least one member of each recognized party be present; that membership substitutions be permitted from time to time, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2); and that the Committee report to the House no later than 12 months after the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 22, 2018
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-392 — February 1, 2018 — Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-392, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018
No. 10
M-168 — March 27, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliver (Oakville), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), — That the House: (a) recognize that the Internet has thrived due to net neutrality principles of openness, transparency, freedom, and innovation; (b) recognize that Canada has strong net neutrality rules in place that are grounded in the Telecommunications Act and enforced by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC); (c) recognize that preserving an open Internet and the free flow of information is vital for the freedom of expression and diversity, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, Canadian democracy, and the future economic and social prosperity of Canadians; (d) express its firm support for net neutrality and the continued preservation of an open Internet, free from unjust discrimination and interference; and (e) call on the government to include net neutrality as a guiding principle of the upcoming Telecommunications Act and Broadcasting Act reviews in order to explore opportunities to further enshrine in legislation the principles of neutrality in the provision and carriage of all telecommunications services.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — March 22, 2018
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-344 — March 28, 2018 — Mr. Sangha (Brampton Centre) — Third reading of Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 12
M-167 — March 28, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a study on rural crime in Canada and consider factors, including but not limited to: (i) current rural crime rates and trends, (ii) existing RCMP and other policing resources and policies in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, particularly in relation to population density, policing geographic area, and staff shortages, (iii) current partnerships with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous police forces, (iv) possible recommendations to improve rural crime prevention and to curb emerging crime rates, and that the Committee report its findings to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion;
And of the amendment of Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “emerging crime rates,” the following:
“(v) measures to increase the tactical and operational effectiveness of Indigenous police forces, (vi) strategies and resources dedicated to the judicial and rehabilitation systems in rural areas, (vii) improved support for victims of rural crime,”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86 (3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 22, 2018
Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View) and Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — March 26, 2018
Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 27, 2018
Mr. Shields (Bow River), Mr. Barlow (Foothills), Mr. Calkins (Red Deer— Lacombe), Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain) and Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) — March 28, 2018
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-395 — April 16, 2018 — On or after Wednesday, May 2, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 8, 2018
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
M-170 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, a special committee, chaired by the Speaker of the House, should be established at the beginning of each new Parliament, in order to select all Officers of Parliament.
No. 15
C-326 — April 18, 2018 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-374.
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. 16
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
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017
No. 17
C-330 — April 18, 2018 — On or after Friday, May 4, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), — That Bill C-330, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (landlord consent), 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. 18
C-396 — April 19, 2018 — On or after Monday, May 7, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bernier (Beauce), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance), 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:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 12, 2018
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. 19
M-154 — April 23, 2018 — On or after Tuesday, May 8, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), — That the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be instructed to undertake a study on the situation of endangered whales and be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working to find a balance among various competing claims; and that the Committee present its final report to the House within four months of the adoption of this motion;
And of the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. McDonald (Avalon), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales” with the words “to continue the efforts to protect and help the recovery of NARW, beluga, and Southern Resident Killer Whales”; (b) replacing the words “call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working” with the words “call on expert witnesses on each of the species, and those who might be impacted by any possible actions to work”; (c) replacing the words “within four months of the adoption of this motion” with the words “by the end of the 2018 calendar year”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — March 21, 2018
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 29, 2018
Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — April 3, 2018
Mr. Hogg (South Surrey—White Rock) — April 4, 2018
Mr. DeCourcey (Fredericton) — April 10, 2018
Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) and Mr. Fraser (West Nova) — April 18, 2018
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. 20
C-394 — April 24, 2018 — On or after Wednesday, May 9, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
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. 21
C-369 — March 20, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), — That Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Indigenous People Day), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 16, 2017
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — November 24, 2017
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — December 6, 2017
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. 22
C-391 — April 26, 2018 — On or after Friday, May 11, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre), — That Bill C-391, An Act respecting a national strategy for the repatriation of Aboriginal cultural property, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital) and Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — February 1, 2018
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 5, 2018
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. 23
M-110 — April 27, 2018 — On or after Tuesday, May 22, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the impact on parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, including in the case of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), to consider, among other things, (i) ways to improve the level of compassion and support for parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, (ii) ways to ensure that parents do not suffer any undue financial or emotional hardship as a result of the design of government programming, particularly from Employment Insurance Parental Benefits; that the Committee hold a minimum of six meetings to hear from witnesses that include parents who have lost an infant to SIDS, organizations who advocate for SIDS families, experts in the area of grief counselling, as well as officials responsible for the Employment Insurance Parental Benefits program; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion, and that it be instructed to request a comprehensive government response to its report, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 18, 2017
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — April 24, 2018
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).

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.
R Recommended by the Governor General
† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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