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Monday, March 29, 2010 (No. 19)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-444 — March 26, 2010 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Dufour (Repentigny), seconded by Ms. Demers (Laval), — That Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act (broadcasting and telecommunications policies), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 31, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-232 — March 19, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), — That Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), be now read a third time and do pass.
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
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-302 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — Consideration at report stage of 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, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage without amendment.
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — December 9, 2009.
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-311 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — March 2, 2009
Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona) — March 3, 2009
Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — March 4, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, December 10, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-187.
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 — March 17, 2010 — On or after Thursday, April 1, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-474, An Act respecting the Seeds Regulations (analysis of potential harm), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 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. 5
C-471 — March 3, 2010 — 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. 6
C-475 — March 9, 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
Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — March 3, 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. 7
C-429 — March 10, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Asselin (Manicouagan), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
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-473 — March 11, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), — That Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders, decorations and medals of cultural significance for future generations, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
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
M-460 — March 12, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), seconded by Mr. Menzies (Macleod), — 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.
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
C-470 — March 15, 2010 — On or after Tuesday, March 30, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East—Cooksville), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), — That Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
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
C-384 — March 16, 2010 — On or after Wednesday, March 31, 2010 — 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. 12
C-201 — March 3, 2010 — 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
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (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).
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
No. 13
C-280 — March 3, 2010 — 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, 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
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. 14
C-343 — March 18, 2010 — On or after Monday, April 12, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead), seconded by Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord), — That Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), 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.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009 and March 5, 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. 15
C-386 — March 3, 2010 — 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. 16
C-241 — March 24, 2010 — Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi) — Third reading of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — January 26, 2009
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, April 22, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates).
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. 17
C-304 — March 24, 2010 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments.
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
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-15.
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
M-423 — March 24, 2010 — On or after Friday, April 16, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paillé (Louis-Hébert), seconded by Mr. Pomerleau (Drummond), — 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).
No. 19
C-288 — March 25, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), 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).

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.

List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business

The List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business is also available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.