Parliamentary Business

Thursday, October 1, 2020 (43rd Parliament, 2nd Session)

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

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, October 1, 2020
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.
Orders of the Day
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.
Orders of the Day
Resuming debate interrupted at 2:00 p.m.
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, October 1, 2020)

No meetings were held on that date.

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Thursday, October 1, 2020)