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Notice Paper

Nos. 1-3

Thursday, November 20, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deletion of deduction from annuity)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (members who cross the floor)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on the sale of home heating fuels)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to prohibit the sale of Canadian military and police medals”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to prevent the use of the Internet to distribute pornographic material involving children”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (marriage after the age of sixty years)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act respecting a Seniors’ Day”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income tax Act (in-home care of relatives)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act respecting Louis Riel”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to ensure that appropriate health care services are provided to First Nations children in a timely manner”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with the Government of Canada in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to provide for the establishment of national standards for labour market training, apprenticeship and certification”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (qualification of auditor)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (annual financial statements)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (legal duty outside Canada)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (failure to stop at scene of accident)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (trans fatty acids)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (monthly guaranteed income supplement)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Referendum Act (reform of the electoral system of Canada)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to establish a Holocaust Monument in the National Capital Region”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act respecting the National Ecosystems Council of Canada”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to encourage accountability by Canada and the international community with respect to Sudan”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for volunteer emergency service)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (interpretation of numerical dates)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (child sexual predators)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (arrest without a warrant)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (programming provided by the Corporation)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to establish the National Cemetery of Canada”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Currency Act and the Royal Canadian Mint Act (abolition of the cent)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against oil tankers in Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to provide cost-of-production protection for the family farm”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (protection of assets)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to establish the position and Office of the Credit Ombudsman, who shall be an advocate of the interests of consumers and small businesses in credit matters and who shall investigate and report on the provision, by financial institutions, of consumer and small-business credit on a community basis and on an industry basis, in order to ensure equity in the distribution of credit resources”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Business Development Bank of Canada Act and the Canada Student Loans Act (student loan system more supportive of students)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (illness or injury)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (sponsorship of relative)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to prevent the use of the Internet to distribute pornographic material involving children”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and the Passport Services Fees Regulations (passports for veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their spouses or common-law partners, and seniors)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act respecting a Tartan Day”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Sackville — Eastern Shore”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (services to a charity or public authority)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care benefits for caregivers)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for surviving spouse and children)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (deposit in lakes)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on funeral arrangements)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on reading materials)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (physical activity and amateur sport fees)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (community service group membership dues)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for persons charged with violent offences), the Extradition Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (review of parole ineligibility) and to amend other Acts in consequence”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to promote the teaching of aboriginal history and culture in Canada's schools”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (interest rates on debts owed) and to make a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Regulations”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to establish Canadian Autism Awareness Day”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (expenses incurred by caregivers)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to propose and examine a program giving financial assistance to high-school students visiting military memorial sites abroad”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “ An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (marriage after the age of sixty years)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to provide for a House of Commons committee to review the possibility of using proportional representation in federal elections”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (mail free of postage to members of the Canadian Forces)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act respecting the labelling of food products”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on books or pamphlets)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the National Capital Act (appointments and meetings)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel and accommodation deduction for tradespersons)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefit period increase for regional rate of unemployment)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (length of benefit period)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Federal Courts Act (international promotion and protection of human rights)”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to ensure that warning labels are affixed to products containing toxic substances”.

November 19, 2008 — — Bill entitled “An Act to Establish Leif Erickson Day”.

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

Questions

Q-1² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to United Nations conventions and treaties to which Canada is a signatory: (a) what is the federal government’s criteria for assessing individual provincial and territorial endorsement for ratifying a treaty or convention; (b) as of November 1, 2008, which provinces and territories have, according to this criteria, endorsed ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Convention); (c) what steps will be undertaken by the government to secure endorsement by the remaining provinces and territories; (d) when is the next federal-provincial-territorial ministerial meeting on human rights scheduled and will Convention ratification be on the agenda of that meeting; (e) has the Convention been added to the list of international human rights treaties and conventions that are standing items on meeting agendas of the Continuing Committee of Officials on Human Rights (CCOHR); (f) has progress on the ratification process for the Convention been discussed at CCOHR meetings and what is the status of that progress as of November 1, 2008 according to the minutes of those meetings; (g) is the target date for the completion of consultations with the provinces and territories on the ratification of the Convention within the required timeframe to permit Canada to participate fully in the first meeting of States party to the Convention, expected in November 2008, to chart the oversight committee’s future course and, if not, why not; (h) what is the federal government’s criteria for assessing individual provincial and territorial endorsement for signing the Optional Protocol of an international treaty; (i) as of November 1, 2008, which provinces and territories have, according to this criteria, endorsed Canada signing the Optional Protocol of the Convention; and (j) has progress on signing the Optional Protocol for the Convention been discussed at CCOHR meetings and what is the status of that progress as of November 1, 2008, according to the minutes of those meetings?

Q-2 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to federal spending in the riding of Hamilton Mountain, what has been the total federal spending during fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, itemized according to: (a) the date the money was received in the riding; (b) the dollar amount of the expenditure; (c) the federal program from which the funding came; (d) the ministry responsible; and (e) the designated recipient?

Q-3 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to federal spending in the city of Hamilton, what has been the total federal spending during fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, itemized according to: (a) the date the money was received in the city; (b) the dollar amount of the expenditure; (c) the federal program from which the funding came; (d) the ministry responsible; and (e) the designated recipient?

Q-4 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to federal spending in the riding of Hamilton Mountain, what total federal spending has been announced for fiscal year 2008-2009 and beyond, itemized according to: (a) the date the money is to be, or has been received in the riding; (b) the dollar amount of the expenditure; (c) the federal program from which the funding came or will come; (d) the ministry responsible; and (e) the designated recipient?

Q-5 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to federal spending in the city of Hamilton, what total federal spending has been announced for fiscal year 2008-2009 and beyond, itemized according to: (a) the date the money is to be, or has been received in the city; (b) the dollar amount of the expenditure; (c) the federal program from which the funding came or will come; (d) the ministry responsible; and (e) the designated recipient?

Q-6² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the government’s cessation of funding for the First Nations and Inuit Tobacco Control Strategy announced on September 25, 2006: (a) as the evaluation of this strategy was not completed until March 2007, on what evidence of not providing “value for money” was the decision to cut funding based; (b) as the Minister of Health, who has acknowledged the need to address the serious health implications of higher-than-average smoking rates in First Nations and Inuit populations, has given public reassurances – to the Standing Committee on Health on November 23, 2006 – that funding will be revived once a revised strategy has been developed, (i) what steps has the government taken since September 2006 to develop a revised strategy, (ii) what is the target date for the initiation of the revised strategy and its full funding; and (c) as the strategy’s evaluation document cited the absence of statistical data as an impediment in evaluation, will the collection of baseline and ongoing national tobacco use statistical data specific to First Nations and Inuit be included in the revised strategy and its funding?

Q-7² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the government’s actions to detect, prevent and treat Lyme disease in Canada: (a) by what standard is the accuracy of Lyme disease testing conducted at the National Microbiological Laboratories evaluated; (b) when was the most recent independent evaluation of the proficiency of this testing conducted, by whom and what were the results; (c) what are the current criteria for determining whether a geographical area is deemed to be endemic for Lyme-infected ticks; (d) what is the projected schedule of field study with regard to such endemic areas; (e) with respect to the recommendations of the National Conference on Lyme Disease hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in March 2006, (i) have the committees to develop new guidelines on surveillance, clinical and laboratory criteria been formed and, if so, when have they met, (ii) what stakeholder groups have participated in the development of new guidelines, what form has that participation taken, and when did it occur; (f) what is the government's strategy to protect canadians from the increase in incidents of Lyme disease anticipated by PHAC; (g) what is PHAC's strategy to increase (i) physicians' and other health professionals' awareness of the symptoms of Lyme disease, (ii) the canadian public's awareness of the symptoms of Lyme disease; (h) what measures has the PHAC taken in conjunction with provincial health authorities to increase professional and public awareness; (i) what are PHAC's measurable targets for the future increase of awareness and diagnostic accuracy of Lyme disease; (j) does Health Canada recommend the screening of blood for Lyme disease or co-infections such as babesiosis, as done in the United States and, if not, why not; and (k) what research projects into lyme borelia and tick-borne co-infections, their epidemiology, their possible role in the occurence of other diseases, and their treatment are currently being funded by the government and have been government funded during the past five years?

Q-8² — November 19, 2008 — — With regard to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement: (a) what steps have been taken by the government to ensure that survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in Saskatchewan receive compensation that is set out in the Indian Residential Schools settlement; (b) does the government have records of survivors from the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School and, if so, how many does the department have record of; and (c) what are the unresolved issues of which the Prime Minister spoke about in the House of Commons on June 12, 2008 that is preventing the government to compensate the survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in Saskatchewan?

Q-9² — November 19, 2008 — — With regard to the National Parole Board and the Department of Public Safety: (a) what mechanisms are put in place to ensure a fair and culturally responsive approach to the parole boards administration; (b) are there specific considerations taken into account when Aboriginals appear before the parole board; (c) what mechanisms are put in place to ensure that there is suitable Aboriginal representation on the parole board; and (d) currently, what percentage of parole board members are Aboriginal?

Q-10² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the distribution of jobs in the government and all federal organizations in the National Capital Region: (a) how many jobs have there been on the Quebec side of the National Capital Region each year since March 31, 2004; and (b) how many jobs have there been on the Ontario side of the National Capital Region each year since March 31, 2004?

Q-11² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the square meters occupied by the federal government and all federal organizations in the National Capital Region: (a) how many square meters have been used on the Quebec side of the National Capital Region each year since March 31, 2004 and; (b) how many square meters have been used on the Ontario side of the National Capital Region each year since March 31, 2004?

Q-12² — November 19, 2008 — — With regard to section 5.2 of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act and the issuance of oil and gas licenses to Paramount Resources in the Cameron Hills region of the Northwest Territories: (a) what rationale has the Minister used to determine that a benefits agreement with local Aboriginal people is not required; (b) why has the government refused to discuss a benefits agreement with the local Aboriginal people; and (c) why has the government insisted that such discussions be carried out through the Deh Cho Land Claims negotiations?

Q-13² — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments that were closed in Quebec in 2004: (a) four years later, what are the government’s plans for these nine detachments, specifically with respect to their possible reopening and to an increase in border staff; and (b) if an analysis of the positive and negative impacts of closing these detachments was done, what were the findings?

Q-14 — November 19, 2008 — — With regard to the forestry industry in British Columbia: (a) what specific steps has the government done to reduce the dependency of the BC industry on the United States construction business and to facilitate and expand the sale of BC lumber to Asia; (b) for the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 what is the specific breakdown of the $400 million promised in the 2006 budget to deal with the mountain pine beetle, and to stimulate new economic opportunities for lumbering-dependent communities and job retraining for forest industry workers in (i) terms of exact funds to communities for economic re-adjustsments together with the names of the communities, (ii) what are the projects and funds spent on pine beetle research and alleviation, (iii) what are the specific projects and funds spent on job retraining initiatives; (c) what money was transferred to the BC government for fire prevention initiatives for the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, and to pine beetle ravaged communities which are at prime risk for summer forest fires; and (d) what specific initiatives and funds has the federal government allocated over 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 to the at “risk for fire“ aboriginal communities in BC's interior?

Q-15 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to grants and federal funding allocated or transferred by the Department of Canadian Heritage to Arts and Culture festivals in the province of British Columbia: (a) what was the total federal spending given to the province, broken down by festivals for the years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; (b) what is the projected allocation of grants and federal funding for the years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010; and (c) specifically to the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, what amount was given or is projected to fund, broken down program by program, all cultural Olympiad programs, all bilingual initiatives and the francophone village and cultural events, for the fiscal years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010?

Q-16 — November 19, 2008 — — With respect to the British Columbia salmon fisheries industry: (a) what concrete steps has the government undertaken to the development and implementation of an ocean's management strategy given that the 10 year Ocean Management Plan sunsets this year and what particular steps have been taken with regard to conservation, including a precautionary approach to management of the salmon fisheries; (b) what steps have been taken to allocate the First Nations of British Columbia a 50% share of all fisheries, and to increase treaty settlement funds to enable purchase or buy-back licenses and allow for relocation; (c) considering the devastation the mountain pine beetle has caused to the salmon industry through erosion of watersheds, what actions has the government taken to mitigate the damage to salmon spawning beds; and (d) how much money has the government given to revitalize the salmon industry, in particular the sport fishing industry in British Columbia, which contribute a large part to the salmon industry?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

M-1 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure eligibility for Old Age Security is based on a fair and just criteria that does not treat people differently based on where they come from and remove the ten-year waiting period required for some new Canadians who emigrate to Canada.

M-2 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, universal health care is a basic human right and no Canadian should be denied access to the prescription drugs they need to be healthy because of where they live or how much money they earn.

M-3 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the practice of exporting raw logs has led to massive job loss in forest dependent communities and the government should implement a policy to drastically curtail the export of raw logs and to promote domestic processing and value added manufacturing of forest products.

M-4 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, it is a conflict of interest to have both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited reporting to the Minister of Natural Resources, and the government should change the designation of the Minister under Nuclear Safety and Control Act to that of the Minister of the Environment.

M-5 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and present a comprehensive water policy based on public trust, which would specifically: (a) recognize that access to water is a fundamental right; (b) recognize the UN Economic and Social Council finding, in General Comment 15 on the International Covenant on Economic, Cultural, and Social Rights (2002), that access to clean water is a human right; (c) prohibit bulk water exports and implement strict restrictions on new diversions; (d) introduce legislation on national standards for safe, clean drinking water; (e) implement a national investment strategy to enable municipalities and aboriginal communities to upgrade desperately needed infrastructure without resorting to privatization through public-private partnerships; (f) oppose measures in international agreements that promote the privatization of water services; and (g) commit to ensure water does not become a tradable commodity in current and future trade deals.

M-6 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national public transit strategy in partnership with Canada’s cities and communities that includes: (a) permanent, predictable and sustainable funding to account for long term community public transit planning; (b) flexible financing for differing community public transit priorities; and (c) support for green technology such as bio-fuels and hybrid bus vehicles.

M-7 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce a national fitness initiative: (a) implementing concrete measures to improve fitness especially among children, youth, seniors and those with disabilities; (b) promoting healthy activities such as walking, swimming and cycling to prevent illness, curb rising health care costs and promote social inclusion; and (c) working with other levels of government as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide sustained investment, specifically in fitness infrastructure such as soccer fields, swimming pools and cycling and walking paths.

M-8 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that 'Made in Canada' matter whether in manufacturing, natural resources processing, services or in the arts and that measures to actively promote 'Canadian Made', such as procurement strategies, education campaigns, and fair trade provisions, mean more jobs for Canadians, less inequality, more taxes paid in Canada, and a stronger economy.

M-9 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the courage, leadership and humanity of Honorary Canadian citizen Raoul Wallenburg by directing Canada Post to issue a commemorative stamp in his honour.

M-10 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the increasing consumer use of the small, short-term loan product in the absence of regulations and current fees that exceed the existing criminal interest rate of 60 percent Annual Percentage Rate; (b) recognize the extensive work already conducted by the Province of Manitoba and the anticipated or forthcoming provincial and territorial regulatory and rate programs; (c) work in consultation with the Provinces and Territories to determine and establish a consistent and harmonized national regulatory program and rate structure for small, short-term loans; (d) identify innovative alternative programs to encourage financial institutions to offer small, short-term loans to consumers who experience difficulty with access to existing credit products as a result of their credit scores; and (e) respond to the growth of the emerging Internet payday loan industry and associated consumer privacy and identity vulnerabilities by developing a national legislative framework to complement the work of the provinces and territories in responding to the physical locations within their jurisdictions.

M-11 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize World Alzheimer’s Day and designate September 21 as National Alzheimer’s Day in order to raise awareness of the magnitude of this disease.

M-12 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) either lay charges against individuals being held under security certificates and allow those accused to undergo a fair and transparent judicial trial or immediately release them; (b) comply with the United Nations’ Convention against Torture and Other Cruel or Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment by refusing to deport detainees to any country where there is a substantial risk of torture or death as a result of an act of torture; (c) halt the use of security certificates and re-write the security provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to make them consistent with our Constitution, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the United Nations Convention against Torture; and (d) provide leadership, in partnership with other levels of government and civil society, to end racial profiling, attacks on civil liberties, targeting of Arab and Muslim individuals and communities, and other ethnic and religious minorities across Canada, through a plan of action and allocation of appropriate resources.

M-13 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should support the granting of observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization (WHO) and should support the establishment of a United Nations working group to facilitate Taiwan's effective participation in the WHO, reaping benefits for both the international community and the Taiwanese through shared knowledge and equality of access to health care information.

M-14 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider establishing: (a) a dedicated transfer to the provinces and territories for post-secondary education; and (b) a Canada Post-Secondary Education Act, akin to the Canada Health Act, establishing standards and accountability, and ensuring that students have similar access to affordable, quality post-secondary education in every province and territory in Canada.

M-15 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the goverment should express, in the strongest language possible, Canada's insistence that the Burmese government end its violations of human rights and international law and consider the imposition of targeted sanctions against Burma, including the freezing of Canadian assets of the Burmese Government and its officials.

M-16 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue to condemn Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, for his ongoing antisemitic declarations; (b) lead a united global effort aimed at convincing Iran to immediately halt its imprisonment, torture and execution of minors and other citizens for their religious and ideological beliefs such as members of the Baha'i faith; (c) call immediately for the release of Mansour Osanloo, President of the Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company, in prison since December 22, 2005, and Iranian prisoner of conscience Valiollah Feiz-Mahdavi; (d) work with the international community to convince Iran to negotiate in good faith and to participate in open and constructive dialogue to end its pursuit of nuclear material enrichment; (e) pressure Iran to immediately release Canadian scholar and human rights advocate Ramin Jahanbegloo; and (f) continue to demand justice in the murder and torture of Canadian citizen Zahra Kasemi.

M-17 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, for impaired driving offences, the government should: (a) amend the Criminal Code by reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit to 0.05%; (b) consider a policy of zero tolerance that includes mandatory fines and jail time for impaired driving offences; and (c) review the sentencing measures for impaired driving and study the feasibility of implementing a system of mandatory fines which would ensure the effectiveness and relative equality in financial impact of impaired driving penalties by linking the amount of any fine imposed on a convicted person to that person’s net taxable income.

M-18 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should appoint the Auditor General as the external auditor of foundations, with a few exceptions, and ensure that adequate mechanisms are in place for a broad-scope audit of all delegated arrangements.

M-19 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should urgently take on a leadership role in the development of new comprehensive national and international approaches for the prevention, containment and treatment of the HIV-AIDS pandemic, and as first steps: (a) negotiate with governments and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to reduce the costs of patented retroviral medicines; and (b) provide free distribution through Official Development Assistance by the development cooperation ministries to the less fortunate and worst affected countries whose populations are suffering and dying as a result of the HIV-AIDS pandemic.

M-20 — November 19, 2008 — — That a new standing committee be appointed to review all Treasury Board guidelines and the procedures for establishing such guidelines, to clarify the content of existing guidelines and to review new guidelines before they may come into effect, and that the Standing Orders be amended accordingly.

M-21 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should move quickly to accelerate the processing of immigration applications and abolish the head tax, or right of landing fees, on all immigrants.

M-22 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should officially recognize the contribution of the early Chinese labourers toward building the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia by supporting the development of a Chinese Railway Labourers’ heritage exhibition, as well as a provincially based Chinese Railway Labourer’s museum in the city of Kamloops, that would show the historic contribution and sacrifices of the Chinese people in building the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia.

M-23 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement immediately a “made-in-Canada” policy for purchasing all Canadian symbolic and promotional materials distributed through Parliament and the government.

M-24 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement a sustainable and ethical procurement policy that ensures that goods and services are obtained only from businesses that conform to the International Labour Organization’s core labour conventions, set out as four fundamental human rights principles, namely the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced and compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour, and the elimination of discrimination in the workplace.

M-25 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should honour the historical voyage made by Leif Erikson, who became the first European to visit North America over 1,000 years ago, and recognize the contributions of Scandinavian peoples from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland to Canada, by joining other nations in declaring October 9 as Leif Erikson Day in Canada.

M-26 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that fire retardants containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are proven to be the most dangerous form of flame retardant harmful to people, animals and the environment, and that legislation completely phasing out the production and import of products containing additive PBDEs should be brought forth within a year.

M-27 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should help address urban air quality and greenhouse gas emissions by introducing legislation that would mandate the sale of gasoline with an ethanol content of at least 10 %.

M-28 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the most recent group of Vietnamese boat people as “Country of Asylum class” refugees and allow resettlement for some 200 individuals on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

M-29 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure equality to all Canadians with disabilities requiring wheelchairs by providing for: (a) full accessibility to wheelchairs and national standards to ensure that the levels of service and funding provided to those in need of a wheelchair are consistent across all provinces; (b) transfer payments to enable all provinces to provide full funding for their resident’s wheelchair needs; and (c) the creation of a “one stop shop” information venue about provincial programs and the requirements and procedures to obtain a wheelchair, as well as ensuring that information is easily accessible through a national phone service and website.

M-30 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure: (a) that state-of-the-art environmentally friendly designs, maintenance, and energy systems are integrated to ongoing building renovations at the House of Commons; (b) that the resulting fully accessible buildings (i) optimize the use of energy, water and material performance, (ii) harness solar power and natural light, (iii) include environmentally-smart sanitary facilities, washrooms and lighting fixtures, (iv) use biodegradable soaps and detergents; (c) that green buses and vehicles used on Parliamentary Hill have zero greenhouse gas emissions; (d) that only products and practices harmless to the environment, and not contributing to pollution and global warming be used; and (e) that the House of Commons lead the way in green building technology and environmental performance worldwide and set the highest standards for environmental design in the parliamentary precinct.

M-31 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should bring forth within six months legislation regulating the pet food industry to ensure that the ingredients used in pet foods are safe, nutritiously adequate and properly labeled.

M-32 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that all international trade treaties, agreements and investment policies it develops and advances: (a) adhere to ethical principles of economic justice and fairness; (b) uphold and respect international labor rights, including a sustainable wage, basic benefits, and collective bargaining rights; (c) promote the advancement of women in social and economic development; (d) advance democratic principles, broad-based equality, sustainable human development, and poverty alleviation; (e) secure the Earth’s natural environment and respect the right and responsibility of people to maintain the global commons through the sustainable use of their local and traditional resources; (f) are evaluated in the light of their impact on those who are most vulnerable; (g) involve the meaningful participation of the most vulnerable stakeholders; and (h) respect the legitimate role of government, in collaboration with civil society, to set policies regarding the development and welfare of its people.

M-33 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the national and international humanitarian contribution of the Tzu Chi Foundation, originating from Taiwan, and its humanitarian efforts in Canada and worldwide to provide medicine, education, disaster relief, environmental protection, and community volunteer services to people in need, by proclaiming May 13 as the Tzu Chi Day in Canada.

M-34 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should extend to bus drivers and transit operators the same protections under the Criminal Code afforded to police, fire, and ambulance personnel, who are assaulted while performing their duties, by establishing stiff penalties for anyone who assaults a bus driver or a transit operator.

M-35 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the growing concerns about oil prices and supply security, and should develop and implement emergency measures subjecting Canada's trade in oil to the requirements of a new national strategic oil reserve to meet the goals of Canadian energy security, self-sufficiency and sustainable development.

M-36 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that Parliament is informed and consulted on the progress of each of the working groups of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America by mandating that each working group file with Parliament a quarterly report to be reviewed by the appropriate standing committee, which should include information on each working group meeting, specific issues discussed, a status report on existing objectives, projects and agendas, including any new additional actions or projects decided on by the working groups, and an account of which stakeholders were consulted.

M-37 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should encourage the International Olympic Committee to recognize and include women’s ski jumping as an event at the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Olympic Games.

M-38 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the North American Free Trade Agreement must be renegotiated to foster fair trade to benefit all the people of Canada, the United States and Mexico.

M-39 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should stop furthering and implementing the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America with the United States and Mexico, and that the government take the appropriate steps to ensure that ongoing discussions and decisions are halted, until a full legislative review and a public debate, which would include consideration of the consequences on Canada’s ability to adopt autonomous and sustainable economic, social and environmental policies take place, followed by a vote in Parliament.

M-40 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should honour the contribution of Canadian farmers who daily provide the food which sustains Canadians and builds our country, and who work for sustainable agriculture and Canada’s food security, by designating March 21, normally the first day of spring, as Farmer’s Day in Canada.

M-41 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) require that for every car and light truck sold in Canada, a car and light truck of equal dollar value be produced in Canada; (b) require automakers to allocate a proportional share of environmentally-advanced vehicles and components to their Canadian production facilities; and (c) work with its provincial counterparts to ensure the provisions of collective bargaining agreements are respected and enforced.

M-42 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) ban the import, export and sale of dog, and cat fur; (b) impose penalties on individuals and businesses who deal with unlabeled and falsely labeled dog and cat fur products; and (c) work with provincial counterparts and the international community to advance support for the implementation of a complete ban of the trade in all dog and cat fur products worldwide.

M-43 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should officially apologize in the House of Commons, 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.

M-44 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) work with the international community, through the United Nations (UN) and other appropriate multilateral bodies, to raise awareness about the government of the People's Republic of China's human rights violations against its citizens, including practitioners of Falun Gong; (b) show moral leadership, using Canada's credibility with the international community and the government of the People's Republic of China, to pressure that government to end its human rights violations against its citizens; and (c) intensify efforts and demonstrate leadership to effectively eliminate the increasing incidence of human rights abuses worldwide, by working with the international community, through the UN and other multilateral bodies.

M-45 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) initiate an annual review of seniors' income needs by looking forward ten years to determine the adequacy of income support; (b) incorporate these reviews into all income support planning; and (c) report annually to Parliament the findings of these reviews.

M-46 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce changes to the Pension Benefits Standards Act 1985, to require that plan sponsors of defined benefit pension plans under federal jurisdiction provide a formal statement of pension funding policy.

M-47 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should initiate changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to provide a “dropout” or exemption period in the calculation of benefits, similar to that currently in place to accommodate child rearing, with regard to periods in which the contributor has withdrawn from CPP contributable employment to care for elderly family members or those with a disability, and that the allowable parameters for the exemption be determined in consultation with stakeholder groups including representatives of the elder and disability communities.

M-48 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a ministry for seniors to coordinate the provision of the following: (a) financial security through income support that keeps pace with the real cost of living; (b) access to safe, affordable housing that costs less than 30% of household income; (c) secure public health care by ensuring accessible, comprehensive, universal, portable, publicly administered medicare for primary care, homecare, palliative and geriatric care, preventive care and pharmacare; (d) opportunities for self-fulfillment through lifelong access to affordable education and training; and (e) timely access to all government services and programs.

M-49 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should guarantee to all seniors a stable and secure income by: (a) linking the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Program to standard of living levels; (b) looking forward ten years to determine the adequacy of income support programs; (c) performing reviews of all income support planning for seniors; and (d) reporting all the above annually to Parliament.

M-50 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim June 15 Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

M-51 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Income Tax Act to increase the Caregiver Tax Credit to the equivalent value of the government subsidy per patient provided to nursing homes.

M-52 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, take all necessary steps: (a) to improve the accessibility of homecare; (b) to establish meaningful guidelines to ensure that the number of hours of care available per day is sufficient to provide the support necessary to the senior; and (c) to expand homecare to include chronic care.

M-53 — November 19, 2008 — — That the House call upon the government: (a) to recognize the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide; (b) to designate the fourth Saturday in November of every year throughout Canada as a day of remembrance of the more than seven million Ukrainians who fell victim to the Ukrainian famine/genocide of 1932-1933; and (c) to call on all Canadians, particularly historians, educators and parliamentarians, to include factual information on the Ukrainian famine/genocide of 1932-1933 in the records of Canada and in future educational material.

M-54 — November 19, 2008 — — That the House recognize the outstanding contribution of Filipino Canadians to Canada's social, economic and political life and formally acknowledge the universal significance of June 12th, the anniversary of Philippine independence, as an important commemoration that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers; and a time for the whole community to share expressions of joy for the freedom and independence of Filipino people everywhere.

M-55 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce regulations that would protect consumers from being charged exorbitant transaction fees by private or white label banking machines (ATMs), require the companies operating these machines to be registered and create industry standards for accountability.

M-56 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should extend to medical residents interest relief and postpone debt repayment under the Canada Student Loans Program until the completion of their post-graduate training period.

M-57 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enact a regulation pursuant to section 53(1)(b) of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act establishing an investment policy for the Canada Pension Plan prohibiting investments in the tobacco industry and requiring the Canada Pension Plan to divest itself of existing tobacco holdings.

M-58 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take immediate action to implement Motion M-155, which was adopted by the House of Commons on April 23, 2001, during the First Session of the 37th Parliament, by a vote of 217 to 11, the text of which was the following: “That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the advisability of requiring that no person shall sell an alcoholic beverage in Canada unless the container in which the beverage is sold carries the following visible and clearly printed label: ‘Warning: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects’.”.

M-59 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce an amendment to the Employment Insurance Act to broaden the definition of “family member” for the purposes of compassionate leave to include the following: (a) a child of the individual's parent or a child of the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's parent; (b) a grandparent of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner or the spouse or common-law partner of a grandparent of the individual; (c) a grandchild of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner or the spouse or common-law partner of a grandchild of the individual; (d) the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's child or of the child of the individual's spouse or common-law partner; (e) a parent, or the spouse or common-law partner of a parent, of the individual's spouse or common-law partner; (f) the spouse or common-law partner of a child of the individual's parent or of a child of the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's parent; (g) a child of a parent of the individual's spouse or common-law partner or a child of the spouse or common-law partner of the parent of the individual's spouse or common-law partner; (h) an uncle or aunt of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner or the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's uncle or aunt; (i) a nephew or niece of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner or the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's nephew or niece; (j) a current or former foster parent of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner; (k) a current or former foster child of the individual or the spouse or common-law partner of a current or former foster child of the individual; (l) a current or former ward of the individual or of the individual's spouse or common-law partner; (m) a current or former guardian or tutor of the individual or the spouse or common-law partner of the individual's current or former guardian or tutor; (n) in the case of an individual who has the serious medical condition, a person, whether or not related to the individual by blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership, whom the individual considers to be like a close relative; and (o) in the case of an individual who is the claimant, a person, whether or not related to the individual by blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership, who considers the individual to be like a close relative.

M-60 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Excise Tax Act to exempt the sale of funeral services for individuals from the application of the Goods and Services Tax, where funeral services means property and services that relate directly to funeral arrangements in Canada in consequence of the death of an individual.

M-61 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enact a regulation pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, respecting the phosphorus content in dishwasher detergent sold in Canada that would limit phosphorus content to 0.5 % by weight to come into effect in July 2010.

M-62 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should require that no person shall sell an alcoholic beverage in Canada unless the container in which the beverage is sold carries the following visible and clearly printed label: “WARNING: (1) Consuming alcoholic beverages during pregnancy may cause birth defects; (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.”.

M-63 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should initiate changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that would waive the mandatory four-month waiting period for CPP disability pension benefits in cases where the qualified applicant has been diagnosed as being terminally ill.

M-64 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, on a priority basis, initiate the development and implementation of a national infectious disease strategy to include a national (i) surveillance system, (ii) inventory of experts and expert information, (iii) human resources plan to identify and address skill shortages, (iv) microbiology laboratory network, (v) emergency capacity to meet potential surges in emergency treatment needs, (vi) communications capacity to transmit vital information to the public in a timely way.

M-65 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Income Tax Act to make the Disability Tax Credit fully refundable to all eligible claimants in an amount equal to the maximum current credit value with full indexation for cost-of-living increases.

M-66 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by adding applicants approved under provincial nominee programs to the exemptions to inadmissibility based on estimated future health costs that are listed in subsection 38(2).

M-67 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, all government references to the water passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans be now renamed the “Canadian Northwest Passage”.

M-68 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the definition of “pensionable employment” in the Canada Pension Plan to include worker's compensation payments.

M-69 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should conduct public hearings of the views of Canadians and stakeholders specifically on the current government processes of foreign investment review in the Canada Investment Act and generally on political, economic and social issues arising from the increasing globalization of investment and trade in Canada.

M-70 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize and give thanks for the great sacrifices made by Canadian veterans in protecting our society and make free Canadian passports available to all veterans of the Canadian forces.

M-71 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) create a petroleum monitoring agency with a three-year mandate to collect and disseminate, on a timely basis, price data on crude oil, refined petroleum products, and retail gasoline for all relevant North American markets; (b) in consultation with stakeholders from the petroleum sector (the majors, the independents, and consumer groups), appoint a director who would lead this agency; (c) require the agency to report to Parliament on an annual basis on the competitive aspects of the petroleum sector in Canada; and (d) request that the Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology review the agency's performance and the need for an extension of its mandate following the tabling of the agency's third report.

M-72 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contribution made to Canadian society by all of its seniors and make Canadian passports available at not more than half-price, to all Canadian citizens over the age of 65.

M-73 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should conduct public hearings of the views of Canadians and stakeholders on privacy concerns relating to the outsourcing of work in the public and private sectors to companies in foreign countries or their subsidiaries located in Canada.

M-74 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create the Windsor-Essex Border Development and Protection Authority to be a public body for the purpose of managing border traffic consistent with the needs of residents for current and future infrastructure built connecting Canada and the United States in the Windsor-Essex area.

M-75 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that any future bridge or tunnel between Canada and the United States, funded in part or wholly by the government, be owned by the government.

M-76 — November 19, 2008 — — That the House call upon the government to conduct an audit of the Passport Office to ensure that Canadians can acquire passports at the lowest possible cost and that passport processing fees do not generate surplus revenues.

M-77 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider instituting a tax deduction of up to $1500 for individuals that volunteer with not-for-profit organizations with charitable purpose, organizations with charitable purpose being defined as those with philanthropic, benevolent, educational, health, humane, religious, cultural, artistic, civic or recreational purpose that have no commercial objective.

M-78 — November 19, 2008 — — That a special committee of the House be created to study and develop recommendations needed for Canada's manufacturing industry and report back to the House: (a) identifying the manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for economic development; (b) reviewing the causes and consequences of manufacturing job loss; (c) reviewing ways to strengthen Canada's manufacturing sector; (d) detailing a comprehensive set of economic, fiscal, monetary, and trade policies that will both strengthen domestic manufacturing industry and protect manufacturing jobs; and (e) enumerating the improvements needed in the bankruptcy laws, wage protection, transition programs, training programs, relocation programs, employment insurance benefits and pension laws to ensure that workers are protected during job loss.

M-79 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should fight poverty in Canada, especially by: (a) phasing in a new child benefit modeled on the existing Canada Child Tax Benefit that will expand in phases to $5,000 a year per child, and consolidate the current piecemeal system of benefits and tax credits for children into a single, non-taxable monthly cheque to parents; (b) working with provinces and territories to eliminate the provincial claw-back National Child Benefit Supplement for families receiving social assistance; (c) making substantial investments in affordable, accessible child care for all Canadians; (d) providing incentives to help ordinary families and those with low or fixed incomes deal with the rising cost of energy, including more energy-efficient measures and rebates, and thus contribute to the fight against climate change; (e) establishing a fair minimum wage of $10 for federal government workers and index it to inflation; (f) immediately reforming the employment insurance system to ensure fairness and support for unemployed Canadians; (g) instituting an affordable housing plan; (h) improving workplace standards and protecting workers' pensions; and (i) expanding literacy and skills training.

M-80 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provincial and territorial governments to ensure that increased federal contributions to key social programs such as education, health and housing do not lead to a concomitant decrease in pre-existing provincial and territorial contribution levels to these programs.

M-81 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, in order to ensure fair wages and working standards: (a) increase the minimum wage to $10 an hour for all workers in federal jurisdictions; (b) implement the recommendations contained in the Pay Equity Task Force Final Report; and (c) introduce legislation outlawing replacement workers in areas of federal jurisdiction where workers are on strike or locked out.

M-82 — November 19, 2008 — — That the government consider the advisability of eliminating the payment of Employment Insurance premiums for those persons in the paid workforce over the age of 65.

M-83 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should declare February 7 to 14 the National Healthy Marriage Week, promote the value of the mariage institution (all marriages, religious and civil) and facilitate the teaching of family relationship skills.

M-84 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate the first Monday of February of each year as Mathieu Da Costa Day.

M-85 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should issue an order, under the Aeronautics Act and through the Aéroports de Montréal, to ensure that night flights, between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., into and out of Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport are suspended, except for flights operating for (i) medical emergencies, (ii) delays beyond a carrier’s control, (iii) adverse weather conditions, (iv) flights directly related to Canadian military operations.

M-86 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement the 25 remaining recommendations stemming from the National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Industry in Developing Countries report.

M-87 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Criminal Code as it relates to impaired driving offences by reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit to 0.03%.

M-88 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) place an immediate moratorium on groundfish bottom trawling in all Canadian waters until such a practice is proven, through independent peer-reviewed scientific analysis for each specific area, to be sustainable for the ecology of the sea bottom and for the survival of threatened fish stocks, such as the rockfish and Atlantic cod; and (b) work together with fishing communities to ease the transition to more sustainable means of harvesting groundfish.

M-89 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should undertake to eliminate loopholes, exemptions and weaknesses in the regulation of cruise ships traversing Canadian waters and set mandatory standards for managing the environmental impact of cruise ships that equal or exceed those of neighbouring jurisdictions, specifically by creating, in consulation with stakeholder groups and recognized Canadian experts, including environmental advocates, a Clean Cruise Ship Act, that would: (a) clearly regulate discharge of (i) grey and black water, both treated and untreated, whether from a marine sanitation device or an advanced wastewater treatment or purification system, (ii) sewage sludge, (iii) garbage and solid waste, (iv) incinerator ash; (b) require the use of low-sulphur fuel; (c) establish an effective monitoring and enforcement regime including financial penalties; and (d) authorize federal support for building pump-out infrastructure for the benefit of all ships and pleasure crafts at port.

M-90 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should make the following improvements to the Canada Access Grant program: (a) extend eligibility to students who have not completed their first program of study; (b) eliminate the exclusion of mature students; (c) include all student fees, including ancillary fees, in the grant calculation; (d) extend eligibility for grants in the lesser amount of assessed need, 50% of student fees, or $3,000 to all students in receipt of Canada student loans; (e) increase the grant amount for low-income students to the lesser of assessed need, 100% of student fees, or $7,000; (f) implement an escalator to increase the maximum grant amounts according to the annual increase in average student fees as calculated by Statistics Canada; (g) create targeted grants for students from rural and aboriginal backgrounds; (h) ensure the right to alternative payments for comparable programs to any province or territory that wishes to receive such payments; and (i) undertake negotiations with the provinces and territories to ensure that no existing student assistance programs are clawed back as a result of these improvements.

M-91 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take immediate action to address the chronic shortage of halfway houses and transition programs for women in Canada and immediately increase funding for these vital services.

M-92 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should address its commitments to the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) by: (a) increasing the budget of Status of Women Canada to $100 million; (b) providing both project and core funding to women’s equality-seeking groups; (c) reviewing annually the effectiveness of programmes; and (d) ensuring that all of the above is reported annually to Parliament.

M-93 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) enact new stand-alone, proactive pay equity legislation and that such legislation be characterized as human rights legislation specifically by implementing the recommendations from the Pay Equity Task Force Final Report of May 2004 entitled "Pay Equity: A New Approach to a Fundamental Right"; and (b) introduce a bill on pay equity before the end of 2009.

M-94 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enact regulations, or if necessary present legislation, guided by the findings of a multi-stakeholder task force, to provide Canadians with life-work balance choices.

M-95 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should develop a national housing strategy and establish a Ministry of Housing which would ensure that: (a) government investments in housing are maintained and kept up to code over the life of the building; (b) reviews are done every five years to determine the needs of new affordable housing initiatives; (c) federally-funded cooperative housing are considered as part of the national housing strategy; and (d) all of the above is reported annually to Parliament.

M-96 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a single government agency to collect, analyze and disseminate a full range of national statistics on the fire service each year that would include the operation of a national fire data center for the collection, analysis, publication, dissemination of fire related information and to properly address the state of fire protection in Canada, including public and fire fighter safety.

M-97 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work towards incorporating a measure of proportional representation in the federal electoral system, making use of a framework which includes: (a) a report on proportional representation prepared by an all-party committee after extensive public hearings; (b) a referendum to be held, either before or at the same time as the next general election, on this issue where the question shall be whether electors favour replacing the present system with a system proposed by the committee as concurred in by the House.

M-98 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the Ford Motor Company to keep the Talbotville plant running two lines by: (a) investing in an incentive package for Ford to turn the plant into a flexible manufacturing plant; and (b) ensuring that the above agreement is reported to Parliament.

M-99 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Finance should introduce legislation to eliminate the GST and the HST on all reading materials.

M-100 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should support a change to the income tax legislation that would allow for teachers to claim monies spent on both their classroom and students that directly support their work as educators and advance the education of their students.

M-101 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should show leadership and work towards the abolition of the Senate.

M-102 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the profound health implications caused by the mining, production, sale, and export of asbestos in all its forms and therefore should: (a) take concrete steps to officially ban the mining, production, sale, use, and export of all types of asbestos and asbestos products; (b) support and encourage independent medical research to facilitate improved diagnosis and treatment of asbestos-related diseases; (c) undertake a comprehensive, nation-wide asbestos abatement program to help in the costs to test for and remove asbestos when found in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings including those on military bases and Indian reserves; (d) provide transition measures for employees affected by the ban on asbestos including early retirement, training, and other bridging measures to accommodate re-entry to the workforce; and (e) join the United States and other countries and declare the first day of April to be Asbestos Disease Awareness Day.

M-103 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, no member of the House of Commons shall sit therein and that no funds shall be made available to the member for the carrying out of parliamentary functions unless he or she takes an oath or makes a solemn affirmation of loyalty to Canada in addition to the oath of allegiance to Her Majesty provided for in the Constitution Act, 1867.

M-104 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that auto theft is an increasingly common and dangerous offence that is often associated with a profound threat to public safety and warrants more stringent deterrence than other categories of theft offences and property crimes; (b) amend the Criminal Code to include auto theft as a distinct stand alone offence; and (c) amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act to give prosecutors more power to hold in custody young offenders who are arrested for auto theft.

M-105 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should acknowledge that the persistent use of phosphates by residential, commercial, and agricultural users is having a negative effect on our rivers, lakes, estuaries and aquatic eco-systems by taking all regulatory and legislative steps necessary to prohibit and curtail the use of phosphates in all detergents, soaps, fertilizers and other products manufactured, imported or sold in Canada.

M-106 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should restate its commitment to eradicating child poverty as its primary social policy objective and put in place concrete steps and legislative measures to achieve this goal by the year 2015.

M-107 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should change the title of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Department of Peace, and that the mandate of its minister should be redefined to specify that the pursuit and promotion of international peace are the primary objectives and purposes of the department.

M-108 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should revoke Order in Council P.C. 1946-3264 of August 14, 1946 and restore the service records of some 14,000 members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were deemed never to have served.

M-109 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize and acknowledge that artists contribute greatly to the social, cultural and economic well-being of Canada; (b) take note that, in other countries such as Ireland, income earned by artists, writers, performers and creators of art is exempt from income tax; and (c) give consideration to exempting up to $50,000 of annual income earned by artists, writers, creators, and performers who work in Canada's cultural industries.

M-110 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately recommend to the Crown that the Canada Coat of Arms be amended to reflect in its motto the reality that Canada has coasts on three oceans.

M-111 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Prime Minister should consider the creation of a new medal honouring retroactively all of Canada’s veterans who have served the country voluntarily since 1947 to the present day, especially during historically significant events like the Cold War, and that the Prime Minister take into account the request made by many Canadians through petitions to Parliament and consider asking her Majesty to call this medal the "Governor General’s Volunteer Service Medal".

M-112 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Public Safety should work with his colleagues, including the Minister of Veterans Affairs, to ensure that retired members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are extended benefits of the Veterans Independence Program, or that he work expeditiously and without further delay to create a similar independent program for RCMP retirees and their spouses.

M-113 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enact regulations to eliminate the dumping of any waste from all vessels traveling in Arctic waters.

M-114 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the impact on human lives of climate changes, such as some countries being submerged and other areas being ravaged by drought or the disappearance of the drinking water table, and others by various events caused by climatic change producing up to an estimated 600 million potential refugees and immigrants and should create a category of Environmental Immigrant and Refugee to the present immigration and refugee system.

M-115 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should modify its policy on Arctic sovereignty and rename the waterway now known as the ''Northwest Passage'' as the ''Canadian Arctic Passage'' and that all future Canadian-produced maps and text books, government and other documents that label and make reference to the passage recognize the renaming of the Arctic waterway as the ''Canadian Arctic Passage''.

M-116 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the growing trade opportunities, greater cultural and diplomatic ties with Mongolia and instruct the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to establish a consul office in that country.

M-117 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should negotiate with the provinces and territories to recognize the need for proper dental care, and that it be included as an eligible expense in the national medicare program.

M-118 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the situation in Darfur as a genocide, and should order its representative at the United Nations to bring forward a motion to the Security Council calling for the deployment of a peacekeeping force to Darfur, under a Chapter 7 mandate, as soon as possible.

M-119 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should use the legislative tools within the Crimes against Humanity Act to indict Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe for crimes against humanity.

M-120 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should increase the lifespan of Canadian passports from five to ten years, effective January 1, 2007.

M-121 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce a low income tax-free supplement of $2,000 for all Canadians who have gross earnings of less than or equal to $20,000 a year; and for those whose gross income is above $20,000 a year, their supplement should be ten percent of gross earnings less $4,000, and if the amount is negative, they should receive the income tax-free supplement in that amount to a maximum of $2,000; if the amount is positive, they should not.

M-122 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should develop a centre for best health care practices that will be housed either under the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) or the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR).

M-123 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should declare federally funded grants for tuition a non-taxable income for individuals who are on Employment Insurance or Social Assistance.

M-124 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should fully fund a $25 million per year, five-year-long research strategy into type-one diabetes.

M-125 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, a Canadian Forces member who is leaving the Regular Force and is an individual the Canadian Forces would wish to join the Reserves, should be immediately put on a special reserve list to facilitate their reintroduction into the Canadian Forces.

M-126 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) should adopt, as one of its key planks, care for orphans in developing countries.

M-127 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces to create a parents-to-children play campaign that encourages parents to engage in physical activity with their children.

M-128 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should allow those individuals who are participating in voluntary emergency services, such as volunteer fire fighter, police and ambulance service, to receive an income tax deduction that amounts to a $1,000 deduction for 50 to 99 hours of service per year, a $2,000 deduction for 100 to 199 hours per year and a $3,000 deduction for 200 or more hours per year in donated services.

M-129 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Department of National Defence should create primary health care clinics and daycare facilities, based on the Bagotville model, at major Canadian Forces bases across Canada.

M-130 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) extend the same rights to mobile home owners on reserve as those accorded to home owners off reserve; (b) assign rent controls based on allowable provincial limits; (c) allow home owners to assign or sublet without rent increases or delay; and (d) ensure that park maintenance procedures follow all applicable health and safety standards without access being compromised.

M-131 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should allocate a minimum of $35 million annually to preserve and protect Canada's 143 national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries.

M-132 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ban the production, use or sale of cluster bomb munitions and work towards an international treaty banning the production, use or sale of these weapons.

M-133 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces to implement, as soon as possible, a national strategy to combat colon cancer to ensure that among other things, colon cancer screening will be a fully insured benefit across Canada.

M-134 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces to implement, as soon as possible, a national strategy to combat prostate cancer to ensure that among other things, prostate cancer screening will be a fully insured benefit across Canada.

M-135 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should eliminate the mandatory age of retirement.

M-136 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce legislation as soon as possible to legalize and regulate prostitution.

M-137 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should pay the disability premiums for our Canadian Forces personnel.

M-138 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide a disability pension to Canadian Forces personnel rather than a lump sum payment.

M-139 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide job protection for those Canadians who are serving in our Canadian Forces as Reservists.

M-140 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Income Tax Act to enable individuals to defer both the capital gains and recaptured capital costs for real estate property investments when property is sold and the proceeds are invested in another property within one year.

M-141 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should enable Canadians to purchase their first home by allowing individuals to transfer up to $40,000 from their RRSP in order to purchase a first home.

M-142 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide the financial resources to hire 2,500 police officers across the country.

M-143 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should convene an independent review into Canada’s sentencing, correctional, and parole systems for the purpose of identifying measures to reinforce public safety and improve the functioning of our judicial system.

M-144 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, parole and early release should be dispensed on the basis of merit and on the willingness of the convicted to participate in treatment, counseling, and other programs as ordered by the courts.

M-145 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce legislation to allow RCMP officers the right to form and participate in a labour association where they can collectively bargain and have the right to binding third party arbitration.

M-146 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should reduce the excise tax on gas purchases to zero when the cost of crude oil exceeds $60 per barrel on the world market.

M-147 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should apply a full exemption from the Goods and Services Tax to all purchases made by the boards of education in Canada.

M-148 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the BC Ferries system as part of the Trans-Canada Highway and an essential transportation link in Canada.

M-149 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should double the share of gas taxes that municipalities currently receive, effective January 1, 2009.

M-150 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Department of National Defence should ensure that all returning Canadian Forces members who have been in combat situations be assessed for post-traumatic stress disorder one to two months after returning from their theatre of operations.

M-151 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) acknowledge that the indigenous people of Darfur have been subject to genocide and crimes against humanity through the concerted actions of the Government of Sudan and militias known as the Janjaweed; (b) concur in and endorse Resolution 1556 (2004) of the United Nations Security Council; (c) acknowledge that the Government of Sudan has not entered into compliance with Resolution 1556, intentionally to destroy, in whole or in part, the indigenous people of Darfur, having regard to their race; and (d) make a substantial financial contribution to the air and ground transportation needs of the African Union/United Nations hybrid force (UNAMID) tasked to stop the genocide in Darfur.

M-152 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) introduce legislation prohibiting the supply to unlicensed manufacturers of raw materials and equipment used in making tobacco products; (b) revoke the licenses of manufacturers that are acting unlawfully; (c) introduce an effective package marking system know as “tracking and tracing” to closely monitor tobacco shipments; (d) work with the United States federal government to shut down illegal cigarette manufacturing operations on the United States side of Akwesasne; and (e) establish a minimum bond of at least five million dollars in order to obtain a federal tobacco manufacturing license.

M-153 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, subsection 13(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act should be deleted from the Act.

M-154 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Auditor General should be called upon to conduct a full-scale performance evalutation of Canada's international development assistance program to Afghanistan for the fiscal years 2004 to 2007.

M-155 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, Industry Canada should hold national public hearings on their transmission tower policy including the health effects of these transmission towers on humans.

M-156 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should hold public hearings as part of a review of the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and its tribunal.

M-157 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should reform the Canada Student Loan Program to provide for loan forgiveness for years of service to graduating doctors, nurses and other health professionals who are willing to work in underserviced areas.

M-158 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should begin a National Awareness Program to promote the hiring of persons living with disabilities.

M-159 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the Assembly of First Nations to compile a database of aboriginal and non-aboriginal consultants and band managers, with a proven track record of assisting First Nations communities, to enable bands to access the expertise they need to create sustainable economic development.

M-160 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, Health Canada, in accordance with Industry Canada, should conduct a scientific review to determine if the current parameters of the Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Canada are safe for humans.

M-161 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should engage the Assembly of First Nations and other aboriginal groups in discussions on how to modernize or repeal the Indian Act.

M-162 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the tax deduction for donations to charitable organizations in Canada should be equivalent to tax deductions for donations made to political parties.

M-163 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should urgently: (a) work with Great Britain, the United States and other nations to modernize the mechanism for commodities futures trading to ensure a fair trading system for Canada while excluding the speculators in the commodities markets that are driving up the price of oil, food and other essential commodities; and (b) create a single national regulatory system in Canada for securities trading in order to improve transparency and accountability.

M-164 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Department of National Defence should implement a national policy to support their cadet programs.

M-165 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with willing provinces to implement a National Head Start or Early Learning Program for children.

M-166 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a Centre for Excellence in Health for Canadian Forces members and their families in Victoria, British Columbia.

M-167 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce a bill to the House of Commons as soon as possible to ratify the International Convention on Cluster Munitions.

M-168 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces to urgently set up a process to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers in Canada.

M-169 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the Assembly of First Nations to create an investment fund to provide core funding for economic development by First Nations communities.

M-170 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, electronic voting should be implemented in the House of Commons.

M-171 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Copyright Act to remove the import tariff on textbooks for post-secondary education.

M-172 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the regulations pertaining to Life Income Funds be treated in the same manner as those pertaining to Registered Income Funds.

M-173 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should engage in a review of the Veterans Charter especially to ensure that injured Canadian Forces Members receive timely care for their injuries.

M-174 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Ministers of National Defence, Public Safety and the Minister responsible for the Treasury Board should convene without delay an independent panel including pension and legislative experts with a mandate of ascertaining if the integration of the Canada Pension Plan and the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, and the integration of the Canada Pension Plan with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police pension Plan in 1966 has indeed produced the alleged “claw back” to the pensions of both the Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and former Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and to ascertain if members of both groups were fully informed and briefed on the consequences or merits of pensions integration, and present their findings on this issue to Parliament and to the pensioners of these groups in an expeditious manner.

M-175 — November 19, 2008 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration should amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Regulations made under that Act: (a) to provide for visa bonds of foreign nationals who apply for temporary resident visas as members of the visitor class; (b) to establish minimum and maximum visa bond amounts as guidelines for immigration officials; and (c) to allow the visa bond to apply to either the sponsor or to the foreign national.


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