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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 (No. 160)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| C-280 — May 28, 2007 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Demers (Laval), seconded by Ms. Faille (Vaudreuil-Soulanges), — That Bill C-280, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, May 30, 2007, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-428 — April 19, 2007 — Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine). |
| No. 2 |
| C-298 — May 14, 2007 — Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-298, An Act to add perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to the Virtual Elimination List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, May 14, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-238. |
| 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. 3 |
| C-278 — April 25, 2007 — Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) — Third reading of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine). |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Wednesday, April 18, 2007. |
| No. 4 |
| C-279 — April 30, 2007 — Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the DNA Identification Act (establishment of indexes), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — September 7, 2006 |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, April 30, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-222. |
| 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. 5 |
| C-423 — April 16, 2007 — Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-423, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act (treatment for substance abuse). |
| No. 6 |
| 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. 7 |
| S-214 — April 24, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bains (Mississauga—Brampton South), seconded by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), — That Bill S-214, An Act respecting a National Blood Donor Week, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| 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. 8 |
| M-322 — April 19, 2007 — Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately and fully restore the Court Challenges Program to enhance the access that every person in Canada, regardless of wealth, should have to the protection of their Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
| Designated a non-votable item, pursuant to Standing Order 92 — May 10, 2007. |
| Debate — limited to 1 hour, pursuant to Standing Order 96(1). |
| No. 9 |
| M-302 — March 27, 2007 — Mr. Lemieux (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a program to guarantee the recognition of linguistic rights for official language minority communities in Canada. |
| No. 10 |
| 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. 11 |
| S-220 — March 27, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's), seconded by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), — That Bill S-220, An Act to protect heritage lighthouses, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. |
| 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 |
| C-287 — May 3, 2007 — Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-287, An Act respecting a National Peacekeepers' Day, as reported by the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Temelkovski (Oak Ridges—Markham) — August 14, 2006 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 3, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-232. |
| 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. 13 |
| M-311 — May 7, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Thibault (West Nova), seconded by Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should fully fund the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre to assure that it continue to operate in Nova Scotia. |
| 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 |
| C-307 — May 9, 2007 — Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, Sessional Paper No. 8510-391-233. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 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). |
| No. 15 |
| C-269 — May 9, 2007 — Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle) — Third reading of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system). |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Monday, November 6, 2006. |
| No. 16 |
| C-411 — March 2, 2007 — Ms. Bourgeois (Terrebonne—Blainville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-411, An Act to amend the Special Import Measures Act (domestic prices). |
| No. 17 |
| C-357 — May 9, 2007 — On or after Thursday, May 31, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Blais (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), — That Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Account and premium rate setting) and another Act in consequence, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
| 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. 18 |
| M-249 — May 10, 2007 — On or after Friday, June 1, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. St. Amand (Brant), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately develop, in consultation with the provinces, territories, Aboriginal groups, municipalities, local community organizations, and others, an integrated water resources management strategy to measure, monitor, protect, and enhance Canada's freshwater resources through scientific research by governments, universities, and private research networks, and through legal and regulatory instruments; |
| And of the amendment of Mr. St. Amand (Brant), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), — That the motion be amended by adding after the word “instruments” the following: |
| “and should appoint a Minister of State for Water, under the authority of the Minister of the Environment, to oversee and administer the water resources management strategy”. |
| 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-362 — May 11, 2007 — On or after Monday, June 4, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Beaumier (Brampton West), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Etobicoke North), — That Bill C-362, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
| 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-251 — May 14, 2007 — On or after Tuesday, June 5, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), seconded by Ms. Sgro (York West), — That Bill C-251, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning labels regarding the consumption of alcohol), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — July 25, 2006 |
| Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — April 17, 2007 |
| Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) — April 20, 2007 |
| Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North) — April 23, 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. 21 |
| C-253 — March 21, 2007 — Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East) — 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). |
| No. 22 |
| C-426 — May 15, 2007 — On or after Wednesday, June 6, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants), 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. 23 |
| M-321 — May 16, 2007 — On or after Thursday, June 7, 2007— Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannis (Scarborough Centre), seconded by Mr. Wilson (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), — That, in the opinion of the House, in relation to the proposed tax on distributions from publicly traded income trusts or publicly traded partnerships, other than those that only hold passive real estate investments, the government should repeal its planned 31.5 per cent tax regime and replace it with an immediate 10 per cent tax to be paid by such entities with the revenue to be shared equitably with provincial governments provided that the tax would be refundable to investors who are Canadian residents in order to: (a) minimize the loss of savings to Canadians who invested in income trusts; (b) preserve the strengths of the income trust sector; (c) create tax fairness by eliminating any tax leakage caused by the income trust sector; and (d) create neutrality by eliminating any incentive to convert from a corporation to an income trust purely for tax purposes. |
| 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. 24 |
| M-315 — May 17, 2007 — On or after Friday, June 8, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook), seconded by Mr. Epp (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to extend property rights to Canadians. |
| 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. 25 |
| M-296 — May 18, 2007 — On or after Monday, June 11, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Ms. Savoie (Victoria), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately adopt a child first principle, based on Jordan's Principle, to resolve jurisdictional disputes involving the care of First Nations children. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — May 8, 2007 |
| Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) — May 9, 2007 |
| Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — May 15, 2007 |
| Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — May 16, 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. 27 |
| C-415 — March 22, 2007 — Mr. Silva (Davenport) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-415, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
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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 (613-992-9511) 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 (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.
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