Parliamentary Business

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)

Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.

Business Calendar

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
31 1 2018

In the House

In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.

Agenda for Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Subject to change without notice.
2:00 p.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
2:15 p.m.
Oral Questions
A daily 45-minute period in the House during which oral questions are addressed to Ministers, and occasionally to committee chairs or members of the Board of Internal Economy.
3:00 p.m.
Routine Proceedings
Business of a basic nature for which a daily period is set aside in the House.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Government Bills (Senate)
Bills concerned with public policy sponsored by a Minister in the House, but first introduced in the Senate.
5:30 p.m.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Recorded divisions which are not held at the close of debate, but at a later time pursuant to various provisions in the Standing Orders or by a special order of the House.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
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Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
Adjournment Proceedings
A 30-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily.
Adjournment of the House

Committees

In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.

Committees

Meetings (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)

Finance (FINA)

3:33 p.m. - 3:47 p.m. (EST)
In Camera
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Finance
No broadcast available

Health (HESA)

3:34 p.m. - 4:08 p.m. (EST)
In Camera
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Health
No broadcast available

Parliamentary Diplomacy

Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.

Events (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)

Business Calendar

Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
31 1 2018