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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (No. 40)
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Private Members’ Business |
Business to be Determined |
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| C-/M-/P- — Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre) |
| Item to be determined and placed at the bottom of the order of precedence on or before Wednesday, December 16, 2020, pursuant to Standing Order 92.1(4). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 2 |
| C-236 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (evidence-based diversion measures). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — March 10, 2020 |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020 |
| Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — November 23, 2020 |
| No. 3 |
| C-230 — September 23, 2020 — Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020 |
| No. 4 |
| C-232 — September 23, 2020 — Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — February 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — March 12, 2020 |
| Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) and Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — March 13, 2020 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — September 23, 2020 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — September 25, 2020 |
| No. 5 |
| C-231 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — February 28, 2020 |
| Ms. Collins (Victoria), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — March 11, 2020 |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — March 12, 2020 |
| Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — November 3, 2020 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — November 25, 2020 |
| No. 6 |
| M-36 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill) — That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1, 1834; (b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; (c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; (d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30, 2018, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; and (e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — July 22, 2020 |
| Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer) — October 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — November 16, 2020 |
| No. 7 |
| C-226 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Thériault (Montcalm) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec). |
| No. 8 |
| C-234 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (home security measures). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| No. 9 |
| M-18 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important contributions that Irish-Canadians have made to building Canada, and to Canadian society in general, and should mark the importance of educating and reflecting upon Irish heritage and culture for future generations by declaring the month of March as Irish Heritage Month. |
| No. 10 |
| C-238 — October 27, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), seconded by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), — That Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (possession of unlawfully imported firearms), 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. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — March 11, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-224 — October 28, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), — That Bill C-224, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Debate — one 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 |
| M-34 — October 29, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. Ellis (Bay of Quinte), — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a comprehensive study of federal policies and legislation relating to freshwater, and more specifically focusing on: (a) the key legislative instruments of federal freshwater policy, including but not limited to the Canada Water Act, the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Impact Assessment Act; (b) the key organizational components of federal freshwater policy, including but not limited to Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada, Public Safety Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Global Affairs Canada; (c) the relationship between the federal government and the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and local governments relating to freshwater protection and management; (d) various international treaties governing Canada's freshwater interests and obligations; (e) present and future research needs relating to freshwater management and protection; (f) the pressures on Canada's freshwater resources, including with respect to climate change, flooding and drought; and (g) the creation of a Canada Water Agency; and that the committee (i) begin its study no later than 30 days after the adoption of this motion, (ii) schedule no fewer than 10 meetings, (iii) report its findings and recommendations to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion; |
| And of the amendment of Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), — That the motion be amended by deleting subsection (i) and by replacing the words “(ii) schedule no fewer than 10 meetings, (iii)” with the words “(i) schedule no fewer than seven meetings, (ii)”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Amos (Pontiac) — March 9, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-229 — November 2, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cumming (Edmonton Centre), seconded by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), — That Bill C-229, An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 10, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-218 — November 3, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), seconded by Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls), — That Bill C-218, 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: |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) — March 11, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-215 — November 4, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That Bill C-215, An Act respecting Canada’s fulfillment of its greenhouse gas emissions reduction obligations, 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. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — October 30, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-220 — November 6, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), — That Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care leave), 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. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — October 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — November 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — November 5, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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 |
| S-1001 — November 17, 2020 — Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) — Second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Girl Guides of Canada. |
| No. 21 |
| C-222 — November 17, 2020 — On or after Wednesday, December 2, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), — That Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Expropriation Act (protection of private property), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — November 13, 2020 |
| Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View) — November 16, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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-213 — November 18, 2020 — On or after Thursday, December 3, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-213, An Act to enact the Canada Pharmacare Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — November 18, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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 |
| C-223 — November 19, 2020 — On or after Friday, December 4, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bérubé (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adequate knowledge of French in Quebec), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. |
| Debate — one 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. 24 |
| M-35 — November 20, 2020 — On or after Monday, December 7, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Battiste (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That: (a) the House recognize that (i) Canadians understand that climate change represents a threat to our way of life and are looking for opportunities where they can make a difference in their day-to-day lives, (ii) Canadian consumers want and deserve to know the environmental impacts of the products they purchase so that they can make informed decisions, (iii) Canadian industries have already begun to see the benefits of selling sustainable produced and locally grown products, (iv) the government can play a role in bringing together consumer interests and Canadian businesses to create a clear and concise metric by which Canadians can consider the impacts of their buying habits; and (b) the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to (i) undertake a study to recommend a consumer-friendly environment grading label on all products available to Canadian consumers and to provide recommendations to the industry sector on ways to implement the labelling regime, and that the study examine, among other matters, the possibility of having the environment grading label include greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, and waste creation, (ii) invite various stakeholders in Canada such as farmers, the industry sector, and environmental experts to appear before the committee on this study, (iii) schedule no fewer than 12 meetings for the study, (iv) report its findings and recommendations to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion; |
| And of the amendment of Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That the motion be amended by: |
| (a) replacing the words “and (b) the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development” with the words “and (b) the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology”; |
| (b) replacing the words “(iii) schedule no fewer than 12 meetings for the study” with the words “(iii) schedule no fewer than six meetings for the study”; and |
| (c) adding, after the words “waste creation”, the following: “, chemicals in products, recyclability, and durability, and which labelling could also include digital labelling to avoid increasing the need for packaging”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 21, 2020 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 24, 2020 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 25, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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. 25 |
| C-206 — November 23, 2020 — On or after Tuesday, December 8, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), — That Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel), 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. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020 |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — October 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) — November 21, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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. 26 |
| C-216 — November 24, 2020 — On or after Wednesday, December 9, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), seconded by Ms. Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. |
| Debate — one 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. 28 |
| C-205 — November 26, 2020 — On or after Friday, December 11, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Barlow (Foothills), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act, 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. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020 |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) — November 21, 2020 |
| Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead) and Mr. Lehoux (Beauce) — November 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View) — November 24, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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. 29 |
| C-237 — November 27, 2020 — On or after Monday, January 25, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 5, 2020 |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — October 30, 2020 |
| Debate — one 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. 30 |
| C-225 — November 30, 2020 — On or after Tuesday, January 26, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Simard (Jonquière), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
| Debate — one 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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