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Notice Paper

No. 90

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

2:00 p.m.


Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

Questions

Q-2652 — May 6, 2008 — Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — With regards to government involvement with the Evergreen Light Rail Transit Project: (a) what funds have been committed to the project; (b) what are the expected costs to the government; (c) which department is responsible; (d) what is the expected timeline; (e) what is the amount of money that will be approved in grants; (f) what amount will be in loans; (g) what consultations have been carried out with (i) the government of British Columbia, (ii) municipal governments, (iii) local residents, (iv) local business, (v) local post-secondary institutions; (h) what construction techniques have been committed to the project; (i) what is the expected length of track that is being built; (j) what environmental impact studies have been either commissioned or reviewed; (k) how will merchants along the Evergreen line be compensated for disruption to their businesses; (l) what research is the government using for estimates of ridership along the line; (m) what will be the revenue source if ridership numbers are below those expected; (n) will construction of the line be constructed at grade or below through Port Moody; (o) what efforts have been made to enhance security at stations; (p) will the line be fully integrated with the existing system allowing for continuous travel from Port Moody to Commercial Drive; (q) what efforts have been made to ensure that environmentally sensitive lands, such as Miller Park Ravine are protected; (r) what negotiations have taken place with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited; (s) is the government considering using a P3 model for the project; and (t) does the government have any plans with regard to foreign workers and the project?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply

Opposition Motions
May 6, 2008 — Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth) — That, in the opinion of the House, this government has failed to keep its promise to reduce wait times for treatment or diagnostic care through working with the provinces and territories to invest in training more nurses and doctors; or to reduce wait times for ordinary Canadians through consultations with provinces and territories, patients, and stakeholders on innovation, reform and sharing best practices; and that for these and other reasons, the House has lost confidence in the government.

May 6, 2008 — Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth) — That the House note this government's failure to enhance democracy in any meaningful way; to live up to its promises to create more open government through substantial and meaningful reform of access to information; to engage Canadians in meaningful consultations toward real electoral reform; and therefore for these and other reasons the House has lost confidence in the government.

May 6, 2008 — Ms. Priddy (Surrey North) — That this House call on the government to create and fund the position of a National Fire Advisor to work with appropriate Provincial and Territorial officials to help facilitate fire safety and response, particularly with respect to developing new research initiatives, tracking national trends and responding to extreme emergencies.

May 6, 2008 — Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) — That the House recognize the harmful effects on working and middle-income Canadians of the growing income gap fostered by this government's unbalanced economic agenda, including it's failure to reform employment insurance to ensure that people who lose their jobs during economic downturns are protected and trained, and therefore the House has lost confidence in this government.

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

M-490 — May 6, 2008 — Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that Hamilton is a priority for a CBC/Société Radio-Canada station under the CBC's regional expansion strategy and act immediately on the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage by committing the necessary funding to establish a CBC radio station in Hamilton.

Private Members' Business

M-466 — April 8, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to engage in the anti–doping movement, encouraging national governments to follow Canada’s lead and ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport.
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).

2 Response requested within 45 days