M-39 Instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (Immigration to Atlantic Canada)

42nd Parliament, 1st Session

Motion Text

That the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration be instructed to undertake a study on immigration to Atlantic Canada, to consider, among other things, (i) the challenges associated with an aging population and shrinking population base, (ii) retention of current residents and the challenges of retaining new immigrants, (iii) possible recommendations on how to increase immigration to the region, (iv) analysis of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot initiatives associated with the Atlantic Growth Strategy; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion.

Latest Activity

November 2, 2016: Decision Made - Agreed To

History

February 22, 2016

Placed on Notice

February 26, 2016

Placed in the Order of Precedence

March 3, 2016

Placed in the Order of Precedence

September 23, 2016

Debated

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October 26, 2016

Debated

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Decision Made (Amendment) - Agreed To

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Debated

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November 2, 2016

Decision Made - Agreed To

Joint Seconders (17)

Jointly seconding a private Member's motion is a formal way for up to 20 Members to show support for the motion before it is called for debate. They are displayed in the order they were received by the Clerk of the House.

Jointly seconded on September 22, 2016