In the House
In the House
Adjourned
The House is adjourned until Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).
- Projected Order of Business Tentative working agenda listing items of business expected to be taken up on a particular sitting.
- Latest Order Paper and Notice Paper Official agenda, listing all items that may be taken up on a particular sitting.
- Latest Debates (Hansard) Full-length record of what is said in the House.
- Latest Journals Official record of the decisions and other transactions of the House.
Agenda and Decisions
House Agenda
Thursday, February 21, 2019. Subject to change without notice.
10:00 a.m.
Routine Proceedings
Business of a basic nature for which a daily period is set aside in the House.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Government Bills (Senate)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
2:00 p.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
2:15 p.m.
Oral Questions
A daily 45-minute period in the House during which oral questions are addressed to Ministers, and occasionally to committee chairs or members of the Board of Internal Economy.
3:00 p.m.
Business of the House - Weekly Statement
A statement normally made at the end of Question Period on Thursday, outlining the government business to be considered in the following week.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Government Bills (Commons)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
5:30 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
6:30 p.m.
Adjournment Proceedings
A 30-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily.
7:00 p.m.
Adjournment of the House
Decisions
Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Subject to revisions.
3:16 p.m.
Opposition Motion
Political interference allegations
Negatived
Yeas 133 | Nays 159
3:27 p.m.
Opposition Motion
Political interference allegations
Negatived
Yeas 134 | Nays 160
- Projected Order of Business Tentative working agenda listing items of business expected to be taken up on a particular sitting.
- Latest Order Paper and Notice Paper Official agenda, listing all items that may be taken up on a particular sitting.
- Latest Debates (Hansard) Full-length record of what is said in the House.
- Latest Journals Official record of the decisions and other transactions of the House.
Committee Meetings
Committee Meetings
Thursday, February 21, 2019
There were no meetings scheduled earlier today.
There are no ongoing meetings.
Scrutiny of Regulations (REGS)
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)
8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Public Accounts (PACP)
8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Status of Women (FEWO)
8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Finance (FINA)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Official Languages (LANG)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Partly in Public/in Camera
Studies and Activities
Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure (SAGR)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST)
In Camera
Studies and Activities
Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EST)
In Camera
Studies and Activities
Canadian Heritage (CHPC)
3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
National Defence (NDDN)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Natural Resources (RNNR)
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Health (HESA)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST)
Open to the Public
Studies and Activities
Members' Work
Members' Work
42nd Parliament, 1st Session (December 3, 2015 - Present)
332
Members
In office
Liberal : 179
Conservative : 96
NDP : 40
Bloc Québécois : 10
Independent : 4
Green Party : 1
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation : 1
People's Party : 1
387
Bills
Presented
An idea to make a new law or change an existing law starts out as a bill.
994
Votes
Recorded
Compilation of recorded votes, where the names of those voting for and against a motion are registered.
3219
Petitions
Presented
E-petitions allow you to view, sign or create an online petition.
30
Committees
Established
Committees are small groups of parliamentarians created to perform key tasks.
Most Discussed Topics in the House
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Business Calendar
Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.
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- Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
Information and Events
Welcome to the new Parliamentary Diplomacy website
February 19, 2019The Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons are pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned, more user-friendly website showcasing the international and interparliamentary work of Senators and Members of Parliament.
Visit the website for fresh, regularly updated content, including photos and news regarding the latest diplomatic events and activities, as well as reports from the Speakers, our associations and our groups who are working on the world stage.
This is your chance to see the country’s parliamentary diplomacy in action.
Board of Internal Economy
The next meeting of the Board of Internal Economy is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 11:15 a.m.
2019 House of Commons Sitting Calendar
On June 20, 2018, the Speaker tabled the 2019 House of Commons calendar.
The sitting calendar establishes a schedule of sitting periods, separated by adjournments. The calendar comes into effect once a session starts and remains in effect for its duration. The House stands adjourned when it is not meeting, as well as when it is neither prorogued nor dissolved. During an adjournment, the House may be recalled by the Speaker, on the advice of the government.