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Friday, November 26, 2010 (No. 105)

Private Members' Business

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-473 — October 25, 2010 — Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations, as reported by the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, October 25, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-111.
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. 2
S-210 — October 7, 2010 — Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament), as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development without amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, October 7, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-101.
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. 3
C-465 — October 20, 2010 — Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-465, An Act respecting a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day, as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — November 3, 2009
Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) — November 4, 2009
Mr. Del Mastro (Peterborough) and Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — November 5, 2009
Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — November 12, 2009
Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — May 4, 2010
Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — May 5, 2010
Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) — May 6, 2010
Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford) — May 7, 2010
Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe) — May 13, 2010
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-108.
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. 4
C-474 — October 27, 2010 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3) — October 27, 2010.
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. 5
S-203 — October 21, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Warkentin (Peace River), seconded by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), — That Bill S-203, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day, 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
C-280 — June 16, 2010 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Third reading of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits).
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 3, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (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 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 7
C-481 — November 15, 2010 — On or after Tuesday, November 30, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Folco (Laval—Les Îles), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That Bill C-481, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age), 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.
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
C-389 — November 3, 2010 — Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 27, 2009
Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) and Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — May 28, 2009
Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) and Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — May 29, 2009
Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — June 1, 2009
Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — June 3, 2009
Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — June 5, 2009
Mr. Rae (Toronto Centre) — June 12, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-124.
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. 9
C-442 — October 27, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), — That Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument, be now read a third time and do pass.
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. 10
C-509 — October 28, 2010 — Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe) — May 26, 2010
Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt) — May 27, 2010
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, October 28, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-116.
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. 11
M-574 — October 28, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mr. Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to address the rising financial and human costs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in Canada by ensuring, now and in the future, that its programs and policy development related to this issue continue to recognize: (a) the right to dignity and compassion of patients stricken by such conditions; (b) the emotional and psychological toll on family members and friends of patients afflicted by such conditions; (c) the increasing costs imposed on public health systems by the treatment of such conditions; and (d) the role played by such civil organizations as the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Neurological Health Charities Canada in furthering our understanding of the impacts of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia;
And of the amendment of Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “the government” the following:
“, with regard to matters under the Parliament of Canada's legislative jurisdiction,”.
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-510 — November 1, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), — That Bill C-510, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (coercion), 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. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt) — May 27, 2010
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
C-429 — October 29, 2010 — Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates without amendment.
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — October 29, 2010.
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. 14
S-211 — October 29, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), — That Bill S-211, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
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-393 — November 1, 2010 — Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (former Member for Winnipeg North) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — June 2, 2009
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 1, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-117.
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. 16
S-215 — November 1, 2010 — Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 1, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-118.
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. 17
C-309 — November 1, 2010 — Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology without amendment.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 16, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates).
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — November 1, 2010.
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. 18
C-507 — November 2, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Beaudin (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Paillé (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-507, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (federal spending power), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (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. 19
C-471 — November 3, 2010 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with an amendment.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — May 4, 2010 (See Debates).
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-121.
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-566 — September 30, 2010 — Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-566, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (sponsorship of relative).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — October 19, 2010
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — October 25, 2010
No. 21
C-530 — November 3, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-530, An Act to amend the Northwest Territories Act (borrowing limits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — July 6, 2010
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (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. 22
C-576 — November 4, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-576, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer), 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. 23
C-568 — November 5, 2010 — On or after Monday, November 29, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's), seconded by Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-568, An Act to amend the Statistics Act (mandatory long-form census), 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:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — October 25, 2010
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. 24
M-515 — October 4, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East), seconded by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to recognize the vital role of older workers in the Canadian economy and ensure its labour market programs and policies encourage older workers to contribute their skills and experience in the Canadian workforce.
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. 25
C-573 — November 16, 2010 — On or after Wednesday, December 1, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kania (Brampton West), seconded by Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), — That Bill C-573, An Act to establish Pope John Paul II Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park) — October 4, 2010
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. 26
C-343 — November 17, 2010 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), 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 — November 6, 2009, March 5 and April 23, 2010 (See Debates).
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-127.
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. 27
C-449 — November 17, 2010 — On or after Thursday, December 2, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), seconded by Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-449, An Act regarding free public transit for seniors, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (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. 28
M-559 — November 19, 2010 — On or after Monday, December 6, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study of the current tax incentives for charitable donations with a view to encouraging increased giving, including but not limited to (i) reviewing changes to the charitable tax credit amount, (ii) reviewing the possible extension of the capital gains exemption to private company shares and real estate when donated to a charitable organization, (iii) considering the feasibility of implementing these measures; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), Mr. Holder (London West), Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) and Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — November 12, 2010
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. 29
C-572 — November 22, 2010 — On or after Tuesday, December 7, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), seconded by Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh), — That Bill C-572, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Budget Officer), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — October 25, 2010
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. 30
C-574 — November 23, 2010 — On or after Wednesday, December 8, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Sgro (York West), seconded by Mr. Savage (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), — That Bill C-574, An Act to promote and strengthen the Canadian retirement income system, 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.
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. 31
M-575 — November 24, 2010 — On or after Thursday, December 9, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mrs. O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim September 22 as National Tree Day;
And of the amendment of Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “September 22” and substituting the following:
“the Wednesday in the last full week of September”.
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. 32
C-575 — November 25, 2010 — On or after Friday, December 10, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), — That Bill C-575, An Act respecting the accountability and enhanced financial transparency of elected officials of First Nations communities, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — October 1, 2010
Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — October 4, 2010
Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) — October 5, 2010
Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) and Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — October 6, 2010
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — October 7, 2010
Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora) — October 13, 2010
Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — October 19, 2010
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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