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Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (No. 134)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-304 — May 30, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills), — That Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) — October 4, 2011
Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot), Mr. Toet (Elmwood—Transcona), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), Mr. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) and Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — October 5, 2011
Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), Mr. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) and Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) — October 6, 2011
Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East), Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat) and Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — October 13, 2011
Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — October 17, 2011
Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — October 18, 2011
Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) — October 20, 2011
Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) — October 27, 2011
Recorded division — further deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
C-311 — May 31, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Albas (Okanagan—Coquihalla), seconded by Mr. Watson (Essex), — That Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (interprovincial importation of wine for personal use), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), Ms. Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre), Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming) and Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country) — October 3, 2011
Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon) — October 4, 2011
Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants) — October 20, 2011
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders, pursuant to Order made Thursday, May 31, 2012.
C-279 — June 1, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), seconded by Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), 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. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) — September 23, 2011
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 1, 2012
Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) and Mr. Dubé (Chambly—Borduas) — February 6, 2012
Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) and Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour) — February 7, 2012
Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — February 14, 2012
Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — April 4, 2012
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders, pursuant to Order made Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Rescheduled Business
M-313 — March 27, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), seconded by Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), — That, in the opinion of the House, the governor general should exercise the same financial discipline that the government is asking of the public, and that the government should make the governor general’s salary subject to the general tax regime.
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) — May 15, 2012.
Designated day — Tuesday, June 5, 2012, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-273 — April 24, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal), — That Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cyberbullying), 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. 2
M-312 — April 26, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Watson (Essex), — That a special committee of the House be appointed and directed to review the declaration in Subsection 223(1) of the Criminal Code which states that a child becomes a human being only at the moment of complete birth and to answer the questions hereinafter set forth;
that the membership of the special committee consist of 12 members which shall include seven members from the government party, four members from the Official Opposition and one member from the Liberal Party, provided that the Chair shall be from the government party; that the members to serve on the said committee be appointed by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and the membership report of the special committee be presented to the House no later than 20 sitting days after the adoption of this motion;
that substitutions to the membership of the special committee be allowed, if required, in the manner provided by Standing Order 114(2);
that the special committee have all the powers of a Standing Committee as provided in the Standing Orders; and
that the special committee present its final report to the House of Commons within 10 months after the adoption of this motion with answers to the following questions,
(i) what medical evidence exists to demonstrate that a child is or is not a human being before the moment of complete birth, (ii) is the preponderance of medical evidence consistent with the declaration in Subsection 223(1) that a child is only a human being at the moment of complete birth, (iii) what are the legal impact and consequences of Subsection 223(1) on the fundamental human rights of a child before the moment of complete birth, (iv) what are the options available to Parliament in the exercise of its legislative authority in accordance with the Constitution and decisions of the Supreme Court to affirm, amend, or replace Subsection 223(1).
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-383 — December 13, 2011 — Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — December 20, 2011
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 1, 2012
Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton) and Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — March 1, 2012
Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) — March 5, 2012
Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — March 6, 2012
Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) and Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) — March 7, 2012
Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) and Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East) — March 8, 2012
Mr. Holder (London West) — March 14, 2012
Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — March 29, 2012
Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — March 30, 2012
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — March 13, 2012 (See Debates).
Royal Recommendation — notice given on Monday, May 14, 2012, by the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
No. 4
M-314 — April 30, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Harris (St. John's East), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That the House acknowledge that Canada lags behind international search and rescue norms and urge the government to recognize the responsibility of the Canadian Forces for the protection of Canadians, and to take such measures as may be required for Canada to achieve the common international readiness standard of 30 minutes at all times, from tasking to becoming airborne, in response to search and rescue incidents.
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-293 — April 30, 2012 — Ms. James (Scarborough Centre) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011
Committee Report — presented on Monday, April 30, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-86.
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. 6
C-305 — October 26, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), — That Bill C-305, An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy, 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. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — September 30, 2011
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 24, 2011
Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Cash (Davenport) and Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park) — October 26, 2011
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-394 — May 1, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Gill (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Albas (Okanagan—Coquihalla), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment), 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. 8
C-300 — May 14, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), — That Bill C-300, An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — October 4, 2011
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — October 17, 2011
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul), Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville), Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton) and Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo) — October 18, 2011
Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East) and Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora) — October 19, 2011
Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) and Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh) — October 20, 2011
Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — October 21, 2011
Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap) and Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) — October 24, 2011
Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre) — October 26, 2011
Mrs. Ambler (Mississauga South), Mr. Toet (Elmwood—Transcona) and Mr. Carmichael (Don Valley West) — October 27, 2011
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. 9
S-206 — February 28, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), — That Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism 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. 10
M-319 — May 11, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue its dialogue with the provinces, territories, health stakeholders, industry and Canadians to promote and maintain healthy weight for children and youth; (b) encourage discussions to address the factors that lead to obesity, such as social and physical environments, physical activity, as well as the promotion of and access to nutritious food; (c) encourage individuals and organizations to commit to participating in the promotion of a healthy weight; and (d) consider the federal, provincial and territorial framework for action to promote healthy weight entitled “Curbing Childhood Obesity”, that resulted from the endorsement of the “Declaration on Prevention and Promotion” by the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health and Health promotion/Healthy Living, as the basis for action to address obesity, particularly in children, promoting physical activity and making healthy food choices.
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-370 — May 7, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), seconded by Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), — That Bill C-370, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
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-309 — May 14, 2012 — Mr. Richards (Wild Rose) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (concealment of identity), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, May 14, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-93.
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).
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
No. 13
C-350 — May 14, 2012 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with an amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, May 14, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-96.
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. 14
C-217 — May 28, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East), — That Bill C-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011
Ms. Adams (Mississauga—Brampton South) — October 27, 2011
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. 15
M-315 — April 25, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants), seconded by Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra), — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study on income inequality in Canada and that this study include, but not be limited to, (i) a review of Canada’s federal and provincial systems of personal income taxation and income supports, (ii) an examination of best practices that reduce income inequality and improve GDP per capita, (iii) the identification of any significant gaps in the federal system of taxation and income support that contribute to income inequality, as well as any significant disincentives to paid work in the formal economy that may exist as part of a “welfare trap”, (iv) recommendations on how best to improve the equality of opportunity and prosperity for all Canadians; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion.
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-299 — June 4, 2012 — Mr. Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia) — On or after Wednesday, June 6, 2012 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of young person), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011
Committee Report — presented on Monday, June 4, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-108.
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. 17
C-399 — February 16, 2012 — Mr. Larose (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-399, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteers).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 19
C-427 — May 31, 2012 — Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-427, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (income averaging for artists).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) — June 1, 2012
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-425 — May 30, 2012 — Mr. Shory (Calgary Northeast) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-425, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (honouring the Canadian Armed Forces).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
M-382 — May 29, 2012 — Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue to recognize as part of Canadian foreign policy that (i) everyone has the right to freedom of religion and conscience, including the freedom to change religion or belief, and the freedom to manifest religion or belief in teaching, worship, practice and observance, (ii) all acts of violence against religious groups should be condemned, (iii) Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be supported, (iv) the special value of official statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs denouncing violations of religious freedom around the world be promoted, (v) Canada's commitment to the creation of an Office of Religious Freedom should be used to help protect religious minorities and promote the pluralism that is essential to the development of free and democratic societies; and (b) support (i) the opposition to laws that use "defamation of religion" and "blasphemy" both within states and internationally to persecute members of religious minorities, (ii) reporting by Canadian missions abroad in responding to incidents of religious violence, (iii) coordinated efforts to protect and promote religious freedom, (iv) the maintaining of a regular dialogue with relevant governments to ensure that the issue of religious persecution is a priority, (v) the encouragement of Canadian embassies to seek contact with religious communities and human rights organizations on gathering information related to human rights abuses, (vi) the training and support of foreign affairs officials for the advocacy of global religious freedom.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-420 — May 3, 2012 — Mr. Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-420, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — May 14, 2012
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
C-424 — May 30, 2012 — Mr. LeBlanc (Beauséjour) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-424, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (contestation of election and punishment).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Goodale (Wascana)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 25
M-387 — May 31, 2012 — Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should further the success of its 2006 Blue Sky Policy, which has resulted in great progress in increasing the freedom of movement of people and goods, and should: (a) seek additional opportunities to create jobs in various sectors of the economy and enhance trade and tourism; (b) work with important stakeholders to support the Blue Sky Policy; (c) recognize that increased competition benefits Canadian consumers; and (d) seek more air service agreements to serve Canada's consumer, commerce, trade and investment interests.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
M-385 — May 30, 2012 — Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) — That, given that bullying is a serious problem affecting Canadian communities, a special committee of the House be appointed and directed to develop a National Bullying Prevention Strategy to: (a) study the prevalence and impact of different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, indirect and cyber bullying; (b) identify and adopt a range of evidence-based anti-bullying best practices; (c) promote and disseminate anti-bullying information to Canadian families through a variety of mediums; (d) provide support for organizations that work with young people to promote positive and safe environments; (e) focus on prevention rather than criminalization; and that the committee consist of twelve members which shall include seven members from the government party, four members from the Official Opposition and one member from the Liberal 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 opposition parties; that the committee have all of 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 depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s members of the committee no later than five sitting days following the adoption of this motion; that the quorum of the special committee be seven members for any proceedings, provided that at least a member of the opposition and of the government party be present; that membership substitutions be permitted to be made from time to time, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2); and that the Committee report its recommendations to this House within one year of the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
C-398 — February 16, 2012 — Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-398, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — March 1, 2012
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 29
C-428 — June 4, 2012 — Mr. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Indian Act (publication of by-laws) and to provide for its replacement.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 30
C-429 — June 4, 2012 — Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act and the Telecommunications Act (antenna systems).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 31
M-386 — May 31, 2012 — Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Indian Act is the embodiment of failed colonial and paternalistic policies which have denied First Nations their rights, fair share in resources; fostered mistrust and created systemic barriers to the self-determination and success of First Nations, and that elimination of these barriers requires the government to initiate a formal process of direct engagement with First Nations within three months of passage of this motion, on a nation-to-nation basis, which focuses on replacing the Indian Act with new agreements based on: (a) the constitutional, treaty, and inherent rights of all First Nations; (b) the historical and fiduciary responsibilities of the Crown to First Nations; (c) the standards established in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principle of free, prior, and informed consent; (d) respect, recognition, reconciliation and support for First Nations; (e) partnership and mutual accountability between the Crown and First Nations; and (f) stability and safety of First Nations; and that this process be completed within two years before reporting with a series of concrete deliverables for the government to act upon.
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.
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