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Wednesday, May 7, 2008 (No. 90)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
| C-517 — May 5, 2008 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Perron (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), seconded by Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie), — That Bill C-517, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (mandatory labelling for genetically modified foods), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, May 7, 2008, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| M-426 — May 6, 2008 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bell (North Vancouver), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should respond specifically to the challenges faced by Canadians with rare diseases and disorders, in collaboration with provinces and territories and stakeholders by: (a) examining options for defining serious rare diseases; (b) examining options, including the possible creation of a specific fund, to improve access to rare disease treatments, building on recent work undertaken by federal and provincial/territorial governments under the National Pharmaceuticals Strategy; (c) considering the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory body, including the Common Drug Review, treaters and patients, to recommend treatment access for life-threatening or serious rare disorders, based on scientific standards and social values; (d) exploring options to consider national and international expert advice in developing criteria for treating patients based on scientific evidence and patient impact, and to link these activities with ongoing post-market monitoring of real world drug safety and effectiveness; (e) considering options to encourage research and development into treatments for rare diseases and other unmet health needs; (f) considering internationally accepted standards for conduct of clinical trials in rare disorders appropriate for the challenges inherent to very small patient populations; (g) considering how Health Canada’s work on a progressive licensing framework could provide appropriate support to the design of clinical trials for very small patient populations and appropriate review of evidence submitted from these trials; and (h) reporting the progress accomplished to the House within 12 months. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, May 7, 2008, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| M-466 — April 8, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to engage in the anti–doping movement, encouraging national governments to follow Canada’s lead and ratify the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport. |
| 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. 2 |
| C-490 — December 5, 2007 — Mr. Carrier (Alfred-Pellan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-490, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (application for supplement, retroactive payments and other amendments). |
| No. 3 |
| C-293 — April 16, 2008 — Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) — Consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-293, An Act respecting the provision of official development assistance abroad. |
| Senate Message — see Journals of Wednesday, April 16, 2008. |
| Text of motion — see “Motions respecting Senate amendments to Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| No. 4 |
| C-482 — February 6, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Picard (Drummond), seconded by Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau), — That Bill C-482, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
| 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. 5 |
| C-265 — April 4, 2008 — Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 16, 2006 |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, April 4, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-93. |
| 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). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — see Debates of Wednesday, October 17, 2007. |
| No. 6 |
| C-207 — April 7, 2008 — Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, February 28, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-71. |
| 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). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 7 |
| M-469 — April 2, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale), seconded by Mr. Dhaliwal (Newton—North Delta), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should officially apologize to the Indo-Canadian community and to the individuals impacted in the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, in which passengers were prevented from landing in Canada. |
| 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 |
| C-519 — April 9, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Batters (Palliser), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That Bill C-519, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for serious personal injury offence), 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. 9 |
| C-505 — April 10, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Paquette (Joliette), seconded by Mr. Gravel (Repentigny), — That Bill C-505, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec), 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. 10 |
| S-201 — March 10, 2008 — Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill S-201, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and the Bank of Canada Act (quarterly financial reports). |
| No. 11 |
| C-393 — April 11, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville), seconded by Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (punishment and hearing), 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. 12 |
| C-303 — November 21, 2007 — Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — Third reading of Bill C-303, An Act to establish criteria and conditions in respect of funding for early learning and child care programs in order to ensure the quality, accessibility, universality and accountability of those programs, and to appoint a council to advise the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development on matters relating to early learning and child care. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — July 25, 2006 |
| Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — September 21, 2006 |
| 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, October 17, 2007. |
| No. 13 |
| C-520 — April 15, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-520, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Home Buyers' Plan), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East), Mr. Abbott (Kootenay—Columbia) and Mr. Hanger (Calgary Northeast) — March 4, 2008 |
| Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George) and Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country) — March 5, 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. 14 |
| C-384 — April 16, 2008 — On or after Thursday, May 8, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Freeman (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), seconded by Mr. Ménard (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief against educational or other institution), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) — March 5, 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. 15 |
| C-415 — December 3, 2007 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Silva (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Valley (Kenora), — That Bill C-415, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), 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. 16 |
| M-465 — April 17, 2008 — On or after Friday, May 9, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte), seconded by Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence), — That the House call upon the government to bring forward an airline passenger bill of rights similar in scope and effect to legal instruments being either proposed or enacted by jurisdictions within Europe and the United States for the purpose of protecting passenger interests in a consistent and rules-based way and to provide a means of ensuring adequate compensation being offered by the airline industry to airline passengers who experience inconveniences such as flight interruptions, delays, cancellations, issues with checked baggage and other inconveniences incurred while travelling on commercial passenger airline services originating from anywhere in Canada. |
| 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. 17 |
| C-521† — March 3, 2008 — Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-521, An Act to provide for the transfer of the surplus in the Employment Insurance Account. |
| No. 18 |
| C-377 — April 29, 2008 — Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-377, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — November 3, 2006 |
| Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — December 13, 2006 |
| Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Sessional Paper No. 8510-392-109. |
| 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. 19 |
| C-459 — April 29, 2008 — On or after Wednesday, May 14, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), seconded by Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), — That Bill C-459, An Act to establish a Ukrainian Famine and Genocide Memorial Day and to recognize the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-33 as an act of genocide, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — June 15, 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. 20 |
| C-513 — April 30, 2008 — On or after Thursday, May 15, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic), seconded by Mr. Bouchard (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), — That Bill C-513, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (foreign military mission), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence. |
| 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-426 — April 30, 2008 — Mr. Ménard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment. |
| Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1 — April 30, 2008. |
| 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-445 — May 2, 2008 — On or after Monday, May 26, 2008 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour), — That Bill C-445, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for loss of retirement income), 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). |
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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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| † Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c) |
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