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Notice Paper

No. 114

Friday, November 20, 2009

10:00 a.m.


Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

November 19, 2009 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Thursday, November 19, 2009, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.

November 19, 2009 — Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan) — That the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.

November 19, 2009 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — That the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.

Questions

Q-6042 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie) — Within the constituency of Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, what was the total amount of government funding since fiscal year 2005-2006 up to and including the current fiscal year, itemized according to (i) the date the money was received in the riding, (ii) the dollar amount of the expenditure, (iii) the program from which the funding came, (iv) the ministry responsible, (v) the designated recipient?
Q-6052 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie) — With respect to contracts under $10,000 granted by the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec since January 1, 2008, what are: (a) the names of the contractors; (b) the amounts of the contracts; (c) the dates of the contracts; (d) the dates of completion; and (e) the descriptions of the services provided?
Q-6062 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche) — With regard to Service Canada offices in the riding of Madawaska—Restigouche, specifically Edmunston, Saint-Quentin, Campbellton and Dalhousie: (a) how many positions were there in each of these offices in 2006; (b) how many people held these positions; (c) how many positions were there in these offices as of November 18, 2009; and (d) how many people held these positions as of November 18, 2009?
Q-6072 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche) — With regard to the Community Development Trust Fund of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, up until November 18, 2009: (a) what amount has been allocated to each Atlantic province; (b) which projects have benefited from this funding, by province; (c) how much have these projects received, by province; (d) in which city and constituency are these projects being carried out?
Q-6082 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche) — With regard to the Community Adjustment Fund of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, up until November 18, 2009: (a) what amount has been allocated to each Atlantic province; (b) which projects have benefited from this funding, by province; (c) how much have these projects received, by province; and (d) in which city and constituency are these projects being carried out?
Q-6092 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche) — With regard to the transitional measures for Employment Insurance economic regions: (a) will the economic regions change after April 10, 2010; and (b) will the transitional measures for the economic regions be completely eliminated after April 10, 2010?
Q-6102 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest) — With regard to the government's Economic Action Plan, for each announcement in the constituency of Scarborough Southwest: (a) what was (i) the date of announcement, (ii) the amount of stimulus spending announced, (iii) the department which announced it; and (b) was there a public event associated with the announcement and, if so, what was the cost of that event and which elected officials, if any, were invited to appear?
Q-6112 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest) — With respect to Canadian citizenship, from August 2007 to present: (a) what is the total number of permanent residents that became Canadian citizens each month; and (b) what were the dates of each citizenship ceremony, (i) what city did the ceremonies take place in, (ii) how many people were sworn in at each ceremony?
Q-6122 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest) — With regard to the Report of the administration of the Firearms Act for the year 2008: (a) what date was the report received by Public Safety Canada; (b) what date was the report received by the Minister’s office; (c) what date did the Minister of Public Safety receive the report; (d) who made the decision on which day the report was to be tabled in the House of Commons; (e) how many days was the report in the hands of the government before it was tabled; (f) did any other departments receive the report before it was table and, if so, what date was it received; and (g) was the report, or a briefing note on the report, given to any Members of Parliament before it was tabled and, if so, to whom and on what date?
Q-6132 — November 19, 2009 — Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest) — With regard to applications for permanent residence processed by the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi: (a) how many spousal sponsorships, parental sponsorships and independent applicant cases have been received since the 2007-2008 fiscal year up to and including the current; (b) how many of the spousal sponsorships, parental sponsorships and independent applicants since the 2007-2009 fiscal year cases (i) were accepted, (ii) are still in process, (iii) have been refused, and for what reason; (c) what is the current length of time required to process the applications for (i) spousal sponsorships, (ii) parental sponsorships, (iii) independent applicants; (d) how many cases are in backlog and are or were the subject of enhanced security background checks; (e) how many staff are employed to process applications; and (f) what additional resources have been allocated to process the case backlog?
Q-6142 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster) — With regard to the report entitled “Violence against organized unionized workers and teachers in Colombia 2000-2008”, produced by the Conflict Analysis Resource Centre and funded by the Global Fund for Peace and Security of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: (a) what are the statistical findings, conclusions and recommendations of the report on (i) the torture, threats, killings of workers and citizens, including the chronological breakdown, (ii) the types of crimes and violence; (b) what were the judicial procedures enacted in each case; (c) who were those responsible for the reported crimes, violence and threats identified; (d) what were the convictions that resulted from related judicial procedures; and (e) why the report was not released by the government?
Q-6152 — November 19, 2009 — Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's) — With regard to the March 2008 agreement between the government and the Federation of Newfoundland Indians to establish a non-reserve Mi'kmaq band in the province: (a) how many Mi'kmaq have submitted their applications through the Qalipu First Nations Enrolment Committee; (b) how many Mi'kmaq have had their applications reviewed through the Qalipu First Nations Enrolment Committee; (c) have the Mi’kmaq requested and been granted an extension to the November 30th deadline; (d) how many enrolment offices are open in Newfoundland and Labrador; and (e) has the Minister requested additional branch offices to be open to enable those who wish to register to do so?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

P-20 — November 19, 2009 — Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster) — That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that she will cause to be laid before this House a copy of the report entitled “Violence against organized unionized workers and teachers in Colombia 2000-2008”, by the Conflict Analysis Resource Centre, funded by The Global Fund for Peace and Security of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Business of Supply

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

Private Members' Business

M-346 — October 8, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's), seconded by Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie), — That, in the opinion of the House, it is imperative the government move expeditiously to allocate the necessary resources to put in place a full-time dedicated helicopter fully equipped to search and rescue standards at the airport nearest to offshore oil activity and that it be available on a 24-hour basis with a crew trained in all aspects of search and rescue.
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).

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