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Thursday, April 22, 2010 (No. 31)
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Private Members' Business |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-302 — March 30, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), — That Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their “enemy alien” designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history, be now read a third time and do pass. |
| 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. 2 |
| C-343 — March 18, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead), seconded by Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord), — That Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family 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. |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (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. 3 |
| C-280 — March 3, 2010 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 3, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-150. |
| 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). |
| Statement by Speaker — see Journals of November 19, 2009. |
| No. 4 |
| M-423 — March 24, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paillé (Louis-Hébert), seconded by Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should purchase the Pont de Québec for one dollar and commit to quickly finishing the repair work so as to respect its importance as a historical monument and vital transportation link for the Quebec City region. |
| 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-311 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — Third reading of Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — March 2, 2009 |
| Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona) — March 3, 2009 |
| Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — March 4, 2009 |
| 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. 6 |
| C-241 — March 24, 2010 — Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi) — Third reading of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — January 26, 2009 |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, April 22, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| 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. 7 |
| C-288 — March 25, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| 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. 8 |
| C-386 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel) — 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-386, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — May 28, 2009 |
| No. 9 |
| C-471 — April 12, 2010 — On or after Tuesday, April 27, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre), — That Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. |
| 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 |
| C-304 — March 24, 2010 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — March 2, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009 |
| Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — March 10, 2009 |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-15. |
| 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. 11 |
| C-469 — March 3, 2010 — Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-469, An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — November 18, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — April 15, 2010 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 12 |
| M-515 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to recognize the vital role of older workers in the Canadian economy and ensure its labour market programs and policies encourage older workers to contribute their skills and experience in the Canadian workforce. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 13 |
| C-389 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 27, 2009 |
| Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) and Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — May 28, 2009 |
| Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) and Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — May 29, 2009 |
| Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — June 1, 2009 |
| Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — June 3, 2009 |
| Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — June 5, 2009 |
| Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre) — June 12, 2009 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 14 |
| C-501 — March 24, 2010 — Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other Acts (pension protection). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — April 1, 2010 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — April 14, 2010 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| C-452 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Vincent (Shefford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 16 |
| M-513 — April 8, 2010 — Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should encourage and assist provincial and territorial governments, the medical community and other groups to lessen the burden on Canada's health care system through: (a) an increased adoption of technological developments; (b) a better recognition of the changing roles of health care professionals and the needs of Canadians; and (c) a greater focus on strategies for healthy living and injury prevention. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 17 |
| C-509 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-440 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — November 3, 2009 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-467 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Dosanjh (Vancouver South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (children born abroad). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| M-517 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to recommend changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions governing Oral Questions, and to consider, among other things, (i) elevating decorum and fortifying the use of discipline by the Speaker, to strengthen the dignity and authority of the House, (ii) lengthening the amount of time given for each question and each answer, (iii) examining the convention that the Minister questioned need not respond, (iv) allocating half the questions each day for Members, whose names and order of recognition would be randomly selected, (v) dedicating Wednesday exclusively for questions to the Prime Minister, (vi) dedicating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for questions to Ministers other than the Prime Minister in a way that would require Ministers be present two of the four days to answer questions concerning their portfolio, based on a published schedule that would rotate and that would ensure an equitable distribution of Ministers across the four days; and that the Committee report its findings to the House, with proposed changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions, within six months of the adoption of this order. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), Ms. Cadman (Surrey North), Mr. Bernier (Beauce), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) and Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) — April 16, 2010 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 21 |
| M-514 — April 14, 2010 — Ms. Cadman (Surrey North) — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a review of the Criminal Records Act and report to the House within three months on how it could be strengthened to ensure that the National Parole Board puts the public’s safety first in all its decisions. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| M-518 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Richardson (Calgary Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that improved competitiveness will continue to stimulate economic growth and create jobs for Canadians; and (b) continue to diversify and expand markets for Canadian goods and services by encouraging investment in Canada through lower corporate tax rates, maintaining a stable economy and the signing of free trade agreements. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-465 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-465, An Act respecting a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — November 3, 2009 |
| Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) — November 4, 2009 |
| Mr. Del Mastro (Peterborough) and Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — November 5, 2009 |
| Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — November 12, 2009 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| M-519 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — That, in the opinion of the House, in order to ensure the long-term ecological and economic vitality of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin, the governments of Canada and the United States should continue to foster trans-jurisdictional coordination and collaboration on science and management activities to enhance and restore water quality in the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin, by referring the matter of Lake of the Woods water quality to the International Joint Commission for examination, reporting, and recommendations regarding the binational management of the international waters of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River system and the International Joint Commission's potential role in this watershed, in line with the International Watersheds Initiative. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 25 |
| C-511 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-511, An Act respecting the reporting of motor vehicle information and to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (improving public safety). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 26 |
| C-201 — April 21, 2010 — Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deletion of deduction from annuity), as reported by the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — January 26, 2009 |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-902. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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