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Monday, June 9, 2008 (No. 108)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
| M-465 — June 4, 2008 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte), seconded by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), — That the House call upon the government to bring forward an airline passenger bill of rights similar in scope and effect to legal instruments being either proposed or enacted by jurisdictions within Europe and the United States for the purpose of protecting passenger interests in a consistent and rules-based way and to provide a means of ensuring adequate compensation being offered by the airline industry to airline passengers who experience inconveniences such as flight interruptions, delays, cancellations, issues with checked baggage and other inconveniences incurred while travelling on commercial passenger airline services originating from anywhere in Canada. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 11, 2008, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-207 — June 6, 2008 — Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
| Deferred recorded divisions on the report stage motions. |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, February 28, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-71. |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Recorded divisions — deferred until Wednesday, June 11, 2008, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| All questions necessary to dispose of the Bill to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-265 — April 4, 2008 — Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 16, 2006 |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, April 4, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-93. |
| 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). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Wednesday, October 17, 2007. |
| No. 2 |
| C-520 — April 15, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-520, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Home Buyers' Plan), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East), Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) and Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) — March 4, 2008 |
| Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George) and Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country) — March 5, 2008 |
| 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-513 — April 30, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-513, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (foreign military mission), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence. |
| 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-505 — April 10, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Gravel (Repentigny), — That Bill C-505, 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 — 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. 6 |
| S-204 — May 7, 2008 — Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-204, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 7 |
| C-521† — March 3, 2008 — Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-521, An Act to provide for the transfer of the surplus in the Employment Insurance Account. |
| No. 8 |
| C-303 — November 21, 2007 — Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — Third reading of Bill C-303, An Act to establish criteria and conditions in respect of funding for early learning and child care programs in order to ensure the quality, accessibility, universality and accountability of those programs, and to appoint a council to advise the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development on matters relating to early learning and child care. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — July 25, 2006 |
| Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — September 21, 2006 |
| 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). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Wednesday, October 17, 2007. |
| No. 9 |
| C-519 — April 9, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Batters (Palliser), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That Bill C-519, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for serious personal injury offence), 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. 10 |
| C-415 — December 3, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Silva (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), — That Bill C-415, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
| 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-362 — May 16, 2008 — Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-362, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, May 16, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-123. |
| 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 regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Monday, November 26, 2007. |
| No. 12 |
| C-426 — April 30, 2008 — Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment. |
| Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — April 30, 2008. |
| 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. 13 |
| S-224 — June 4, 2008 — Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (vacancies). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 14 |
| C-550 — May 27, 2008 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-550, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| C-499 — February 4, 2008 — Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-499, An Act to establish the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 16 |
| M-500 — May 28, 2008 — Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — That Standing Order 89 be amended by deleting the words “and of second reading of a private Member’s public bill originating in the Senate”; and Standing Order 86.2(2) be amended by deleting the words “a Senate public bill or”. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 17 |
| C-558 — June 4, 2008 — Ms. Priddy (Surrey North) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-558, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-555 — June 2, 2008 — Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-555, An Act to provide clarity and fairness in the provision of telecommunication services in Canada. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-540 — May 1, 2008 — Mr. Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-540, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act (broadcasting and telecommunications policies). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-467 — October 23, 2007 — Mr. Wilson (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (medical equipment). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 21 |
| C-557 — June 4, 2008 — Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-557, An Act to amend the Telefilm Canada Act (Quebec audio-visual productions). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-548 — May 15, 2008 — Mr. Coderre (Bourassa) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-548, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (understanding the official languages — judges of the Supreme Court of Canada). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-544 — May 14, 2008 — Ms. St-Hilaire (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-544, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (children's diapers and products for newborns). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| C-556 — June 2, 2008 — Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of Bill C-556, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (improved access). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 25 |
| M-254 — October 16, 2007 — Mr. Malhi (Bramalea—Gore—Malton) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration should amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Regulations made under that Act: (a) to provide for visa bonds of foreign nationals who apply for temporary resident visas as members of the visitor class; (b) to establish minimum and maximum visa bond amounts as guidelines for immigration officials; and (c) to allow the visa bond to apply to either the sponsor or to the foreign national. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 26 |
| M-483 — April 11, 2008 — Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should propose amendments to the Divorce Act so that law and practice ensure due process protection of rights and equality of parents, and to ensure that children benefit from equal parenting from both their mother and their father, after separation or divorce. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) — May 8, 2008 |
| Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest) — May 9, 2008 |
| Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright) and Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — May 14, 2008 |
| Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) — May 15, 2008 |
| Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East) — May 20, 2008 |
| Mr. Brown (Barrie) — May 21, 2008 |
| Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — May 28, 2008 |
| Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex) — June 4, 2008 |
| Mrs. Hinton (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo)— June 5, 2008 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 27 |
| M-438 — January 28, 2008 — Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enact regulations to eliminate the dumping of any waste from all vessels traveling in Arctic waters. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 28 |
| C-551 — May 27, 2008 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — Second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-551, An Act prohibiting the commission, abetting or exploitation of torture by Canadian officials and ensuring freedom from torture for all Canadians at home and abroad and making consequential amendments to other Acts. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 27, 2008 |
| Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — May 30, 2008 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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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.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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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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| † Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c) |
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