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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 (No. 77)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-43 — June 15, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study to prepare and bring in a bill, and to report to the House on: (a) the steps necessary to establish an enforceable duty of care between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and individual taxpayers; (b) the steps necessary to make the provisions of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights legally enforceable, such as by amending the Canada Revenue Agency Act to establish a duty of care owed by the employees of CRA to the taxpayer when performing duties and functions under all revenue related law, with the standard of care being defined as the rights contained in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights; (c) the steps necessary to amend the Taxpayer Bill of Rights with the following changes, (i) in Right 4, add the requirement that CRA take reasonable and necessary steps to avoid frivolous, vexatious, malicious, and/or grossly negligent actions toward taxpayers, (ii) in Right 8, add the requirement that information provided by CRA via any means, including but not limited to correspondence, telephone calls, and its website, be accurate, reliable, and in compliance with all applicable revenue law, and add the requirement that information provided by CRA to taxpayers by telephone be followed, within a reasonable time, by the same advice in writing, (iii) in Right 9, add the requirement that complaints about CRA’s service be addressed in a timely manner, add investigation and enforcement powers to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, including the power to dispense remedies to make a taxpayer whole in relation to the standard of care set out in the Taxpayers Bill of Rights, (iv) or, if the changes mentioned in (i), (ii), and (iii) are not possible, to add the additional rights mentioned in subsections (i), (ii), and (iii), as new rights; (d) the steps necessary to empower the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman to direct compliance with Tax Court rulings or formal decisions on specific cases; and (e) the steps necessary to impose reasonable limits on the rights forming the standard of care and duty of care created by the sections above; and, that the Committee report to the House no later than December 15, 2017, provided that in its report, the Committee shall recommend the principles, scope and general provisions of the said bill and may include recommendations regarding legislative wording; and, that the tabling of a report pursuant to this order shall be an order to bring in a bill based thereon; and when the Member for Calgary Rocky Ridge, in proposing a motion for first reading of a bill, states that the bill is in response to the recommendations contained in a report pursuant to this order, the second reading and subsequent stages of the bill shall be considered under Private Members' Business and the bill shall be placed immediately at the bottom of the Order of Precedence of Private Members' Business as a votable item in the name of the Member for Calgary Rocky Ridge. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 26, 2016 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 30, 2016 |
| Recorded division — further deferred until Wednesday, September 21, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Friday, June 17, 2016. |
| C-221 — June 16, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh), — That Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Ramsey (Essex) — February 17, 2016 |
| Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh) and Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) — February 18, 2016 |
| Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — February 22, 2016 |
| Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — April 19, 2016 |
| Recorded division — further deferred until Wednesday, September 21, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Friday, June 17, 2016. |
| C-229 — June 17, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Liepert (Calgary Signal Hill), seconded by Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University), — That Bill C-229, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (life sentences), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Recorded division — further deferred until Wednesday, September 21, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Friday, June 17, 2016. |
| C-232 — September 19, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Excise Act, 2001 (spirits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, September 21, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to S.O. 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| S-201 — May 3, 2016 — Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination. |
| No. 2 |
| C-247 — May 3, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sikand (Mississauga—Streetsville), seconded by Mr. Oliver (Oakville), — That Bill C-247, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (passive detection device), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove) — March 7, 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. 3 |
| C-234 — April 12, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Trudel (Jonquière), seconded by Mr. Weir (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), 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. |
| 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 |
| M-39 — February 22, 2016 — Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — That the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration be instructed to undertake a study on immigration to Atlantic Canada, to consider, among other things, (i) the challenges associated with an aging population and shrinking population base, (ii) possible recommendations on how to increase immigration to the region; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion. |
| No. 5 |
| M-45 — May 5, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fillmore (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Amos (Pontiac), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that: (a) before making decisions on infrastructure funding proposals, where federal funding exceeds $500 000, an analysis of their impact on greenhouse gas emissions is considered; and (b) where appropriate, funding priority be given to proposals which help to mitigate the impacts of climate change; |
| And of the amendment of Ms. Rudd (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mrs. Caesar-Chavannes (Whitby), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “funding proposals,” and substituting the following: |
| “an analysis of their impact on greenhouse gas emissions is undertaken for those projects exceeding an appropriate threshold to be established in an implementation plan; (b) where appropriate, funding priority be given to proposals which help to mitigate the impacts of climate change; and (c) that an implementation plan be developed.”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South) — May 2, 2016 |
| Mrs. Jordan (South Shore—St. Margarets), Mr. O'Regan (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) and Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — May 4, 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 |
| 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 |
| No. 8 |
| M-24 — May 20, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), seconded by Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations by declaring January, every year, Tamil Heritage Month. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — May 18, 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. 10 |
| S-208 — May 12, 2016 — Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. |
| No. 11 |
| C-231 — May 12, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), — That Bill C-231, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 12, 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. 12 |
| C-225 — May 2, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (injuring or causing the death of a preborn child while committing an offence), 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. 13 |
| C-230 — May 16, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), — That Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearm — definition of variant), 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. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 30, 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. 15 |
| C-241 — May 13, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), seconded by Ms. Leitch (Simcoe—Grey), — That Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (school authorities), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 30, 2016 |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — April 11, 2016 (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. 16 |
| C-237 — May 10, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), seconded by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — That Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (gender equity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) and Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 25, 2016 |
| Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Fillmore (Halifax) — May 5, 2016 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 6, 2016 |
| Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — May 9, 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. 18 |
| C-240 — June 2, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. May (Cambridge), seconded by Mrs. Caesar-Chavannes (Whitby), — That Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit — first aid), 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. 19 |
| M-42 — April 14, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should put an end to the widespread tax avoidance practised by many shell companies set up in Barbados by Canadian companies, by amending subsection 95(1) of the Income Tax Act and section 5907 of the Income Tax Regulations to specify that no business that is entitled to a special tax benefit conferred by Barbados under the Canada-Barbados Income Tax Agreement Act, 1980, shall be exempt from taxation because of a tax treaty. |
| 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 |
| M-40 — June 6, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Jordan (South Shore—St. Margarets), seconded by Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) take meaningful steps to address the issue of abandoned and derelict vessels within six months of this motion being adopted by the House; (b) recognize the requirement for the prohibition against the abandonment of a vessel through potential amendments to any relevant legislation; (c) incorporate an educational component within the government’s strategy to address the issue of abandoned vessels in order to inform vessel owners on the risks and consequences of vessel abandonment; (d) improve vessel owner identification by considering ratifying the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, and by considering widening the scope of the Canadian Register of Vessels; and (e) create a mechanism for government to assist in the removal of an abandoned vessel where its presence creates an economic burden for a community; |
| And of the amendment of Ms. Young (London West), seconded by Ms. Goldsmith-Jones (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), — That the motion be amended by: |
| (a) adding after the word “should” the words “, in collaboration with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous organizations”; |
| (b) deleting the words “by considering ratifying the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, and”; |
| (c) replacing the words “create a mechanism” with the words “identify mechanisms”; and |
| (d) adding after the words “for a community” the words “; and (f) consider measures to ensure owners are strictly liable for remediating abandoned vessels, such as acceding to the Nairobi International Convention for the Removal of Wrecks, 2007”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 13, 2016 |
| Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton— Lawrence), Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), Mr. Grewal (Brampton East) , Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake), Mr. Levitt (York Centre) , Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay— Lacolle), Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Fillmore (Halifax), Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), Mr. Rusnak (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) and Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — June 3, 2016 |
| Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — June 6, 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). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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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.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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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.
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