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Thursday, March 22, 2007 (No. 126)
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Private Members' Business |
rescheduled business |
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| M-242 — March 21, 2007 — Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), seconded by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), —That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, in cooperation with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, examine all measures to improve transportation between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada, including a fixed link and renewal of the Marine Atlantic ferry service. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — March 21, 2007. |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-293 — February 20, 2007 — Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of development assistance abroad, as reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, February 1, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-146. |
| Report and third reading stages — maximum of 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 2 |
| C-265 — February 7, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), seconded by Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie), — That Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 16, 2006 |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 3 |
| M-244 — December 11, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), seconded by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), — That the House affirm its commitment to Canada's military personnel and call on the government to continue to provide them with the best possible equipment and support to carry out their responsibilities. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 4 |
| S-220 — February 7, 2007 — Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill S-220, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses. |
| No. 5 |
| C-377 — February 5, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), seconded by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), — That Bill C-377, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — November 3, 2006 |
| Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — December 13, 2006 |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 6 |
| M-158 — February 8, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Crête (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mr. Vincent (Shefford), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should act on the motion proposing to help the textile and clothing industries adopted in the House on October 5, 2005, and worded as follows: “That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish, in compliance with international agreements, a policy of assistance to the textile and clothing industries in order to enable the industries to compete throughout the world, particularly by allowing clothing made with Canadian textiles but manufactured abroad to be imported without customs duties and by creating an income support program for older workers.” |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 7 |
| C-294 — February 28, 2007 — Mr. Fitzpatrick (Prince Albert) — Third reading of Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (sports and recreation programs). |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 8 |
| M-262 — February 19, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), — That a special committee of the House be created to continue the work on electoral reform as outlined in the 43rd Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs from the 38th Parliament and to make further recommendations on strengthening and modernizing the democratic and electoral systems; that the membership of the special committee be established by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and the membership report of the special committee be presented to the House within five sitting days after the adoption of this motion; that substitutions to the membership of the special committee be allowed, if required, in the manner provided by Standing Order 114(2); that the special committee have all of the powers granted to standing committees by Standing Order 108; that there be a maximum length for speeches by members of the special committee of 10 minutes on any single item; that the special committee be authorized to hold hearings across Canada; that the special committee be allowed to look into creating a citizens’ consultation group and issue an interim report to the House on this matter within six weeks of the special committee being struck; and that the special committee table its final report in the House of Commons no later than March 1, 2008. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 9 |
| C-277 — February 19, 2007 — Mr. Fast (Abbotsford) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-277, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, February 19, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-163. |
| Report and third reading stages — maximum of 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 10 |
| C-378 — October 31, 2006 — Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-378, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and the Food and Drug Regulations (drug export restrictions). |
| No. 11 |
| C-327 — January 30, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mr. Kotto (Saint-Lambert), — That Bill C-327, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (reduction of violence in television broadcasts), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 12 |
| S-202 — December 5, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), seconded by Ms. Sgro (York West), — That Bill S-202, An Act to repeal legislation that has not come into force within ten years of receiving royal assent, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 13 |
| M-243 — February 21, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the current level of financial support provided to persons with disabilities through the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit and report to the House no later than May 2007; |
| And of the amendment of Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), seconded by Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), — That motion M-243 be amended by replacing the words "no later than May 2007", with the words "no later than November 30, 2007". |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 14 |
| S-213 — February 26, 2007 — On or after Tuesday, March 27, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hubbard (Miramichi), seconded by Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), — That Bill S-213, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 15 |
| C-343 — February 27, 2007 — On or after Wednesday, March 28, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Batters (Palliser), — That Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 16 |
| C-299 — February 28, 2007 — Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Competition Act (personal information obtained by fraud), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-176. |
| Report and third reading stages — maximum of 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 17 |
| S-214 — February 28, 2007 — Mr. Bains (Mississauga—Brampton South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-214, An Act respecting a National Blood Donor Week. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-376 — February 6, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), — That Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-207 — January 31, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), seconded by Mr. Roy (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), — That Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-269 — March 19, 2007 — Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, March 19, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-185. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 21 |
| C-278 — March 19, 2007 — Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, March 19, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-186. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 22 |
| C-253 — March 21, 2007 — Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East) — On or after Friday, March 23, 2007 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-190. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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The complete list of items of Private Members' Business outside the order of precedence is available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (992-9511) and on the Internet.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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The List for the consideration of Private Members' Business is also available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (992-9511) and on the Internet.
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