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Wednesday, February 17, 2021 (No. 60)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-220 — February 4, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on 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
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
C-218 — February 5, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on 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
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
C-222 — February 16, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on 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
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.

Rescheduled Business
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
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — February 3, 2021
Designated day — Thursday, February 18, 2021, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-213 — November 18, 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. 2
C-223 — November 19, 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. 3
M-35 — November 20, 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. 4
C-206 — November 23, 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. 5
C-225 — November 30, 2020 — 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).
No. 6
C-221 — November 16, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (oil and gas wells), 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. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) and Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage) — February 25, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — February 26, 2020
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) and Ms. Harder (Lethbridge) — February 27, 2020
Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West) — March 4, 2020
Mr. Lloyd (Sturgeon River—Parkland) — March 5, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Ms. Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock) — March 9, 2020
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), Mr. Barlow (Foothills) and Mr. Cumming (Edmonton Centre) — 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. 7
C-205 — November 26, 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. 8
C-237 — November 27, 2020 — 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. 9
C-216 — November 24, 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. 10
C-236 — December 2, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (evidence-based diversion measures), 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. 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
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — December 1, 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-232 — December 4, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Collins (Victoria), — That Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework, 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. 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
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
C-231 — December 7, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
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
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — December 2, 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. 13
M-36 — December 8, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill), seconded by Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), — 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
Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — December 8, 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-230 — December 8, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), — That Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, 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
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-226 — December 9, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
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-262 — December 11, 2020 — Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-262, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (capture and utilization or storage of greenhouse gases).
No. 17
M-18 — December 11, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Long Range Mountains), — 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.
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-210 — January 25, 2021 — Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ and tissue donors), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage), Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. Davidson (York—Simcoe), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 19, 2020
Committee report — presented on Monday, January 25, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-53.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two 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).

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