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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (No. 122)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

M-387 — November 25, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), seconded by Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), — That, in the opinion of the House, as the various waterways known as the “Northwest Passage” are historic internal waters of Canada, the government should endeavour to refer to these waterways as the “Canadian Northwest Passage”.
Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), seconded by Mr. Boughen (Palliser), — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “Canadian Northwest Passage” the following:
“; recognize the importance of the Northwest Passage to the Inuit; support the identification of an appropriate Inuktitut name for the whole Northwest Passage in cooperation with Inuit land claims organizations and territorial governments; and that this name be used in conjunction with the “Canadian Northwest Passage” when referring to internal Canadian waterways”.
Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, December 2, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting on the main motion — immediately after the amendment is disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
C-393 — November 27, 2009 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), — That Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — June 2, 2009
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, December 2, 2009, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-291 — November 19, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber), seconded by Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 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. 2
C-386 — May 14, 2009 — 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. 3
C-464 — October 22, 2009 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-464, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody).
No. 4
M-438 — September 17, 2009 — Mr. McColeman (Brant) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate 2010 as The Year of the British Home Child across Canada.
No. 5
C-442 — September 18, 2009 — Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument.
No. 6
C-470 — October 29, 2009 — Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration).
No. 7
C-343 — March 25, 2009 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — 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-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave).
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009 (See Debates).
No. 8
M-459 — October 29, 2009 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — That, in the opinion of the House, in light of the upcoming centennial of the Canadian Navy, the government should consider reinstating the Navy executive curl on its uniforms.
No. 9
C-444 — September 28, 2009 — Mr. Dufour (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act (broadcasting and telecommunications policies).
No. 10
S-208 — June 19, 2009 — Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-208, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (clean drinking water).
No. 11
C-429 — June 18, 2009 — Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
No. 12
C-473 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations.
No. 13
M-460 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that production management tools available to Canadian farmers are similar to those of other national jurisdictions by considering equivalent scientific research and agricultural regulatory approval processes by Health Canada, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
No. 14
C-471 — October 29, 2009 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence.
No. 15
C-384 — October 2, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île), seconded by Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville), — That Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity), 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. 16
C-474 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm).
No. 17
C-280 — November 5, 2009 — 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 and June 3, 2009 (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. 18
C-232 — November 5, 2009 — Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond) — March 13, 2009
Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau) and Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — March 19, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-151.
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. 19
C-201 — November 18, 2009 — Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore) — 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.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — January 26, 2009
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 (See Debates).
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-156.
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. 20
C-241 — November 2, 2009 — Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — January 26, 2009
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25 and April 22, 2009 (See Debates)
Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 2, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-148.
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. 21
C-475 — November 30, 2009 — On or after Tuesday, January 26, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), — That Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — November 20, 2009
Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore) — November 25, 2009
Mr. Clarke (Desnethé--Missinippi--Churchill River) — November 26, 2009
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. 22
M-423 — December 1, 2009 — On or after Wednesday, January 27, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paillé (Louis-Hébert), seconded by Ms. Gagnon (Québec), — 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).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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