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Friday, February 2, 2007 (No. 102)

Orders of the Day

Government Orders

Business of Supply

April 4, 2006 — The President of the Treasury Board — Consideration of the Business of Supply.
Supply period ending March 26, 2007 — maximum of 7 allotted days, pursuant to Standing Order 81(10)(a).
Opposition Motion — Deferred recorded division
February 1, 2007 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), seconded by Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore), — That, in the opinion of this House:
(a) there is overwhelming scientific evidence that the world's climate is changing as a result of human activity and this poses the most serious ecological threat of our time;
(b) the government must reconfirm Canada’s commitment to honour the principles and targets of the Kyoto Protocol in their entirety;
(c) the government must create and publish a credible plan to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions to meet Canada's Kyoto commitments;
(d) the government must establish a 'cap and trade' emission reductions system and regulations for industry; and
(e) the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is available immediately to launch the necessary action.
Recorded division — deferred until Monday, February 5, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Order made Thursday, February 1, 2007.

Thursday, February 8, 2007 — 2nd allotted day.

Opposition Motions
May 25, 2006 — Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should move forward on an urgent basis to reform federal pay equity legislation based on the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force, and to put in place a pro-active approach to pay equity involving an obligation on employers to take steps to eliminate wage discrimination, specifically by: (a) appointing an impartial facilitator to lead discussions with major stakeholder representatives; and (b) having fully and adequately considered the substance of these discussions, introducing a bill on pay equity before the end of 2006.

May 30, 2006 — Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should (a) intervene immediately in order to maintain the control measures, which are a main pillar of supply management, by limiting imports of milk protein concentrates; (b) adopt a regulation (or order in council) that would classify all milk protein concentrates, regardless of their protein content, in tariff line 0404, for which a tariff quota has been negotiated; or immediately invoke article XXVIII of the GATT in order to limit imports of milk protein concentrates while immediately beginning negotiations with its trading partners and modifying its tariff schedule.

May 30, 2006 — Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Department of Human Resources and Social Development should renew, in its entirety, in all regions currently involved, pilot project No. 6, which allows workers in regions with high unemployment to obtain five additional weeks of employment insurance benefits until such time as the government undertakes a comprehensive reform of the employment insurance system that meets workers’ needs.

June 15, 2006 — Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre) — That the trial period of the provisional Standing Orders, adopted on February 18, 2005, be extended until the 61st day of the next session; and that the House express its support for the Chair occupants in enforcing the Standing Orders and the other rules, practices and traditions of the House, especially those designed to maintain decorum and respect for its proceedings.

October 17, 2006 — Mr. Dosanjh (Vancouver South) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should cause the flag on the Peace Tower to be half-masted in order to recognize each member of the Canadian Forces who loses his or her life in the line of duty.

Ways and Means

No. 2 — May 2, 2006 — The Minister of Finance — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act, the Excise Act, 2001, the Excise Act and the Air Travellers Security Charge Act relating to the rate reduction for the GST and the federal component of the HST. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-01, tabled on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
No. 3 — May 2, 2006 — The Minister of Finance — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act, 2001, the Excise Act and the Air Travellers Security Charge Act relating to other sales tax measures. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-02, tabled on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
No. 4 — May 2, 2006 — The Minister of Finance — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-03, tabled on Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
No. 7 — September 25, 2006 — The Minister of National Revenue — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Excise Tax Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-10, tabled on Monday, September 25, 2006.
No. 9 — October 31, 2006 — The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to amend the Income Tax Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-12, tabled on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.
No. 13 — December 8, 2006 — The Minister of Labour — Consideration of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, the Wage Earner Protection Program Act and chapter 47 of the Statutes of Canada, 2005. — Sessional Paper No. 8570-391-16, tabled on Friday, December 8, 2006.

Government Bills (Commons)

C-7R — April 27, 2006 — The Minister of National Defence — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on National Defence of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the National Defence Act.
C-11R — December 13, 2006 — The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-142.
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
C-14 — October 2, 2006 — The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adoption), as reported by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, October 2, 2006, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-62.
C-20R — June 15, 2006 — The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-20, An Act respecting airports, airport authorities and other airport operators and amending the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act.
C-21 — June 19, 2006 — The Minister of Public Safety — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (non-registration of firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted).
C-26 — January 31, 2007 — The Minister of Justice — Third reading of Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate).
C-27 — November 9, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Toews (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Chong (President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Sport), — That Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (dangerous offenders and recognizance to keep the peace), be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee.
C-29 — October 18, 2006 — The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-29, An Act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act.
C-31R — January 31, 2007 — The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-31, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Public Service Employment Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs with amendments.
Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1.
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-134.
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
C-32 — January 30, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Hill (Secretary of State), — That Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
C-33R — November 22, 2006 — The Minister of Finance — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, including amendments in relation to foreign investment entities and non-resident trusts, and to provide for the bijural expression of the provisions of that Act.
C-35 — November 23, 2006 — The Minister of Justice — Second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences).
C-41 — December 7, 2006 — The Minister of Industry — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Competition Act.
C-42 — December 12, 2006 — The Minister of Health — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Quarantine Act.
C-43R — December 13, 2006 — The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-43, An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate.
C-44 — December 13, 2006 — The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-44, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act.
C-45R — December 13, 2006 — The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-45, An Act respecting the sustainable development of Canada's seacoast and inland fisheries.

Government Bills (Senate)

S-2 — February 1, 2007 — The Minister of Health On or after Monday, February 5, 2007 — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, February 1, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-147.

Government Business

No. 13 — December 13, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nicholson (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform), seconded by Ms. Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development), — That this House take note of the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented to the House on Thursday, December 7, 2006.

R Recommended by the Governor General