The House of Commons: Report to Canadians 2013
Report To
Canadians 2013
Members’ Activities: In the Chamber
23
Government bills introduced
Topics Included:
- Economic growth in Canada’s North
- The line of succession for Canada’s monarchy
- Marine transportation safety and the prevention of oil spills
- Accountability and transparency within the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Removal of dangerous foreign criminals from Canada
- Employment insurance benefits for parents of
critically ill or injured children - Pension reforms for Members of Parliament and other public servants
- Establishment of the Canadian Museum of History
- Enhancements to the federal Witness Protection Program
78
Private Members’ bills introduced
Topics Included:
- Criminal Code (13 bills)
- Income tax and excise tax (10 bills)
- Compensation, pension and employment insurance (10 bills)
- Health (7 bills)
- Environment (6 bills)
- Transportation (4 bills)
- Immigration (3 bills)
- International and domestic trade (3 bills)
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128Sitting days in 2012–2013
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39Average number of questions asked during Question Period each sitting day
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716Written questions submitted
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10Rulings by the Speaker in response to points of order raised in the Chamber
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6Rulings by the Speaker in response to questions of privilege raised in the Chamber
Documents tabled during Routine Proceedings
2,464
Tabling a document is a formal way of presenting information and putting it on the official public record. A variety of documents must be tabled in the House by the government, including reports on studies conducted by government task forces and commissions, annual reports for a number of federal institutions, corporate plans, performance reports, and other papers concerning matters related to the administrative responsibilities of the government. Committees present reports to the House further to their studies and can request that the government respond to those reports. Collectively, these documents are referred to as sessional papers.
Learn more about Routine Proceedings and the tabling of documents