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Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), seconded by Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the creation of a federal trades strategy to consider, amongst other things, (i) regional labour shortages in the skilled trades, (ii) the impact that labour shortages could have on major projects across Canada, (iii) how skills shortages are exacerbating these labour shortages by preventing workers from being able to find employment. (Private Members' Business M-227)

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Nault (Kenora), seconded by Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), moved, — That the House: (a) call on the Standing Committee on Health to undertake a study and report its findings to determine (i) the factors that contribute to significant disparities in the health outcomes of rural Canadians, compared to those in urban centres, (ii) strategies, including the use of modern and rapidly improving communications technologies, to improve health care delivery to rural Canadians; and (b) call on the government to work with the provinces and territories, and relevant stakeholders, to further address and improve health care delivery in rural Canada. (Private Members' Business M-226)

Debate arose thereon.

Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), moved, — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-97, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two pieces of legislation: (a) one containing all the provisions related to immigration and refugees; and (b) one containing all remaining provisions of the Bill.

Debate arose thereon.

Ms. Chagger (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the Orders of the Day.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities should examine the possibility and practicality of extending the maximum number of weeks of Employment Insurance sick benefits for those with long term illnesses; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than six months from the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-201)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

— by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 30th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, "M-161, Record Suspension Program" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-505), presented to the House on Thursday, December 13, 2018. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-421-505.

Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. O'Toole (Durham), moved, — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill S-6, An Act to implement the Convention between Canada and the Republic of Madagascar for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee, provided that the travel does not exceed ten calendar days.

Debate arose thereon.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. O'Toole (Durham).

The debate continued.

Mr. Barlow (Foothills), seconded by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans that, during its consideration of Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins), the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee, provided that the travel does not exceed 15 sitting days. (Government Business No. 27)

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:

Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved, — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans that, during its consideration of Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins), the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee, provided that the travel does not exceed 15 sitting days.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 3:55 p.m..

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of precarious employment in Canada and be mandated to (i) develop a definition of precarious employment, including specific indicators, as well as examine current data and options to expand available data, (ii) identify the role that precarious employment plays in the economy and in the federally-regulated private sector and the impact it has on the lives of individual Canadians. (Private Members' Business M-194)

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), seconded by Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to undertake a study on the level of fitness and physical activity of youth in Canada and provide recommendations and report on: (a) strategies to increase the level of fitness and physical activity for youth; (b) the economic, social, cultural, and physical and mental health benefits associated with increased fitness and physical activity among youth; (c) the impact of increased fitness and physical activity in relation to anti-bullying; and (d) that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than June 2019. (Private Members' Business M-206)

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), seconded by Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to undertake a study on the level of fitness and physical activity of youth in Canada and provide recommendations and report on: (a) strategies to increase the level of fitness and physical activity for youth; (b) the economic, social, cultural, and physical and mental health benefits associated with increased fitness and physical activity among youth; (c) the impact of increased fitness and physical activity in relation to anti-bullying; and (d) that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than June 2019. (Private Members' Business M-206)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 27, 2019, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of precarious employment in Canada and be mandated to (i) develop a definition of precarious employment, including specific indicators, as well as examine current data and options to expand available data, (ii) identify the role that precarious employment plays in the economy and in the federally-regulated private sector and the impact it has on the lives of individual Canadians. (Private Members' Business M-194)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 27, 2019, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the 30th Report of the Committee (M-161, Record Suspension Program). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-505.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), seconded by Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to undertake a study on the level of fitness and physical activity of youth in Canada and provide recommendations and report on: (a) strategies to increase the level of fitness and physical activity for youth; (b) the economic, social, cultural, and physical and mental health benefits associated with increased fitness and physical activity among youth; (c) the impact of increased fitness and physical activity in relation to anti-bullying; and (d) that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than June 2019. (Private Members' Business M-206)

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Order made Tuesday, November 27, 2018, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), — That the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities be instructed to undertake a study of flight training schools in Canada and be mandated to: (i) identify the challenges that flight schools are facing in providing trained pilots to industry, (ii) determine whether the infrastructure available to flight schools meets the needs of the schools and the communities where they are located; and that the Committee present its final report no later than seven months after the adoption of this motion; (Private Members' Business M-177)

The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert), — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “where they are located”, the following:

“, (iii) study the impacts of noise pollution on public health, (iv) that the government be more transparent in disseminating the data collected on this topic”.

The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), seconded by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), moved, — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of precarious employment in Canada and be mandated to (i) develop a definition of precarious employment, including specific indicators, as well as examine current data and options to expand available data, (ii) identify the role that precarious employment plays in the economy and in the federally-regulated private sector and the impact it has on the lives of individual Canadians. (Private Members' Business M-194)

Debate arose thereon.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), — That the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities be instructed to undertake a study of flight training schools in Canada and be mandated to: (i) identify the challenges that flight schools are facing in providing trained pilots to industry, (ii) determine whether the infrastructure available to flight schools meets the needs of the schools and the communities where they are located; and that the Committee present its final report no later than seven months after the adoption of this motion; (Private Members' Business M-177)

And of the amendment of Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert), — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “where they are located”, the following:

“, (iii) study the impacts of noise pollution on public health, (iv) that the government be more transparent in disseminating the data collected on this topic”.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, November 28, 2018, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), seconded by Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study on the labour shortages of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, to consider, among other things, (i) the challenges associated with a lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, (ii) possible recommendations on how to increase construction skill development in the region, (iii) analysis of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot initiatives as a model to address the skilled worker need in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion. (Private Members' Business M-190)

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Mr. O'Toole (Durham), moved, — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security that, during its consideration of Bill C-83, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act, the Committee be granted the power to expand the scope of the Bill in order to forbid those convicted of the murder of a child from serving any portion of their sentence in a healing lodge.

Debate arose thereon.