Parliamentary Business

Thursday, May 3, 2018 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)

Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.

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.

Thursday, May 3, 2018
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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In the House

In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.

Agenda for Thursday, May 3, 2018
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 (Commons)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
C-49 ╼ Senate amendments
Transportation Modernization Act
C-48 ╼ third reading
Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
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.
See list under this same heading earlier today.
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

Committees

In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.

Committees

Meetings (Thursday, May 3, 2018)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.

Events (Thursday, May 3, 2018)

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.

Thursday, May 3, 2018
3 5 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
2
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
3
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
4
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
5
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
8
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
9
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
10
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
11
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
12
13
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
14
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
15
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
23
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
24
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
25
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
26
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
27
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
28
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
29
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
30
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
31
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
May Jun. Jul. Aug.
Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.