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Thursday, May 28, 2009 (No. 63)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

M-299 — May 27, 2009 — Deferred recorded division on the motion, as amended, of Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to consider the introduction in Canada of a national voluntary service policy for young people by analyzing existing programs and using the work done by the Voluntary Sector Initiative in 2003 as its point of departure; by holding public hearings; and by presenting a report to the House no later than November 16, 2009 that would contain among other things a review of similar policies in the rest of the world and a summary of the evidence heard.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 3, 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-302 — March 24, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Mr. Tonks (York South—Weston), — That Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their “enemy alien” designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history, 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. 2
M-287 — April 30, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Beauharnois—Salaberry), seconded by Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with its North American partners to promptly pursue a North American cap-and-trade market with absolute greenhouse gas emission targets based on scientific knowledge, using 1990 as the base year.
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-306 — February 10, 2009 — Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-306, An Act respecting the use of government contracts to promote economic development.
No. 4
C-307 — March 31, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Desnoyers (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
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-280 — May 7, 2009 — On or after Friday, May 29, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 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. 6
M-288 — April 21, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should reconsider its decision to eliminate the funding channelled through the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec to non-profit bodies active in the economic development sector, and reinstate their funding;
And of the amendment of Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “and reinstate their funding” with the words “reinstate full funding and eligibility criteria, and continue such funding beyond March 31, 2011”.
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. 7
M-284 — April 24, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), seconded by Mr. Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement a program to reduce the effort on the Atlantic Lobster Fishery to ensure a viable industry for future generations with a lobster license retirement plan, and provide adequate funding to remove a number of lobster fleets from the water by cancelling licenses.
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. 8
M-298 — April 27, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Russell (Labrador), seconded by Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work co-operatively with the governments of the territories and of the seven provinces which constitute the Provincial North, and with Aboriginal and local governments in these regions, to develop a strategy to improve transportation and other vital public infrastructure.
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. 9
C-279 — April 28, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Allen (Welland), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 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. 10
M-297 — March 27, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should give direct assistance to artists by increasing the annual budget of the Canada Council for the Arts to $300 million and should roll back the cuts it announced in the cultural sector and restore funding for the following programs to their fiscal 2008-2009 levels: Arts Promotion Program, Trade Routes, National Training Program for the Film and Video Sector, New Media Research Networks Fund, Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund, Canada Feature Film Fund and Canadian Music Memories Program.
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
M-295 — May 6, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville), seconded by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should increase its support of Canada’s renewable energy sector, allow our country to participate in the worldwide effort to develop renewable energy sources and enlist Canada as a full member of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
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. 12
C-304 — April 2, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), — That Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — March 2, 2009
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009
Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — March 10, 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. 13
S-216 — May 14, 2009 — Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 14
C-309 — May 14, 2009 — On or after Friday, June 5, 2009 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-309, An Act establising the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 (See Debates).
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. 15
C-301 — February 9, 2009 — Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (registration of firearms).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) and Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — February 9, 2009
Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin), Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) and Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — February 10, 2009
Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), Mr. Rickford (Kenora), Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North), Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) and Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — February 11, 2009
Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — February 12, 2009
No. 16
C-290 — February 5, 2009 — Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-308 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas) — 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-308, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
M-391 — May 26, 2009 — Mr. Fast (Abbotsford) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should direct the Canada Border Services Agency to change the name of the Huntingdon Port of Entry to “Abbotsford-Huntingdon Port of Entry”.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
M-285 — February 4, 2009 — Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should as quickly as possible implement a genuine income support program for older workers who lost their job in order to ease their transition from active employment to pension benefits.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — March 23, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-392 — May 25, 2009 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-392, An Act respecting the use of government procurements and transfers to promote economic development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) and Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — May 27, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
C-/M-/P-Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 22
C-391 — May 15, 2009 — Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of long-gun registry).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — May 26, 2009
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), Mr. Rickford (Kenora), Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) and Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) — May 27, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
M-386 — May 26, 2009 — Mr. Watson (Essex) — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development, and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to examine current federal support measures that are available to adoptive parents and their adopted children, recognizing and respecting provincial and territorial jurisdictions in this regard and, following completion of its study, report back to the House with its findings.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
M-388 — May 26, 2009 — Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — That, in the opinion of the House, for greater certainty, the government should take steps to ensure that counselling a person to commit suicide or aiding or abetting a person to commit suicide is an offence under section 241 of the Criminal Code, regardless of the means used to counsel or aid or abet including via telecommunications, the Internet or a computer system.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 25
M-354 — April 16, 2009 — Mrs. Simson (Scarborough Southwest) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should support the development and adoption of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare at the United Nations as well as at all relevant international organizations and forums.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — April 23, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
C-384 — May 13, 2009 — Ms. Lalonde (La Pointe-de-l'Île) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
M-387 — May 26, 2009 — Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — 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”.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
M-271 — January 26, 2009 — Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should examine First Nations cadet programs and develop a plan to facilitate, promote and help monitor First Nations community cadet programs across Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 29
C-395 — May 26, 2009 — Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé) — 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-395, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 30
M-346 — March 27, 2009 — Ms. Foote (Random—Burin—St. George's) — 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.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 31
S-210 — May 27, 2009 — Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-210, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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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