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Monday, February 23, 2009 (No. 16)

Private Members' Business

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
M-299 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Trudeau (Papineau) — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to consider the introduction in Canada of a national voluntary service policy for young people by analyzing existing programs and using the work done by the Voluntary Sector Initiative in 2003 as its point of departure; by holding public hearings; and by presenting a report to the House no later than October 2009 that would contain among other things a review of similar policies in the rest of the world and a summary of the evidence heard.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 2
C-241 — January 26, 2009 — Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — January 26, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 3
C-268 — January 29, 2009 — Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 4
M-276 — January 29, 2009 — Mrs. Mendes (Brossard—La Prairie) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide Service Canada with a mandate to offer full passport services at all of its regional offices throughout Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 5
C-300 — February 9, 2009 — Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-300, An Act respecting Corporate Accountability for the Activities of Mining, Oil or Gas in Developing Countries.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 6
C-310 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-310, An Act to Provide Certain Rights to Air Passengers.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 7
C-273 — January 29, 2009 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (right to repair).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 8
C-201 — January 26, 2009 — Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deletion of deduction from annuity).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — January 26, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 9
M-283 — February 3, 2009 — Mr. Patry (Pierrefonds—Dollard) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should act immediately to implement the measures of the Advisory Group report "National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Industry in Developing Countries" by creating, in an appropriate legal framework and with the funds needed, an independent ombudsman office with the power to receive and investigate complaints.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 10
M-300 — February 10, 2009 — Mrs. Thi Lac (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should as soon as possible introduce a bill providing: a 110 dollar monthly increase in the guaranteed income supplement paid to pensioners; the continuation of the payment, for a period of six months, of the old age security pension and supplement to a person whose spouse or common-law partner has died; automatic registration for people 65 entitled to the guaranteed income supplement; full retroactivity of the guaranteed income supplement for seniors who have been short-changed.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 11
M-294 — February 10, 2009 — Ms. Faille (Vaudreuil-Soulanges) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce in the House, no later than October 15, 2009, a bill to amend the Canada Labour Code to prohibit the use of replacement workers in labour disputes falling under the jurisdiction of the federal government while at the same time ensuring that essential services are maintained.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 12
C-291 — February 5, 2009 — Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (coming into force of sections 110, 111 and 171).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 13
M-277 — January 29, 2009 — Mr. Bernier (Beauce) — That Standing Order 89 be amended by deleting the words “and of second reading of a private Member’s public bill originating in the Senate”; and Standing Order 86.2(2) be amended by deleting the words “a Senate public bill or”.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 14
C-280 — February 2, 2009 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 15
C-302 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-302, An Act to recognize the injustice that was done to persons of Italian origin through their “enemy alien” designation and internment during the Second World War, and to provide for restitution and promote education on Italian-Canadian history.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 16
C-311 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-311, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-232 — January 26, 2009 — Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-232, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
M-297 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should give direct assistance to artists by increasing the annual budget of the Canada Council for the Arts to $300 million and should roll back the cuts it announced in the cultural sector and restore funding for the following programs to their fiscal 2008-2009 levels: Arts Promotion Program, Trade Routes, National Training Program for the Film and Video Sector, New Media Research Networks Fund, Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund, Canada Feature Film Fund and Canadian Music Memories Program.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
C-288 — February 5, 2009 — Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-306 — February 10, 2009 — Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-306, An Act respecting the use of government contracts to promote economic development.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
C-301 — February 9, 2009 — Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (registration of firearms).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) and Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — February 9, 2009
Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin), Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) and Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — February 10, 2009
Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton), Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings), Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Mr. Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park), Mr. Rickford (Kenora), Mr. Duncan (Vancouver Island North), Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt), Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), Mr. Warkentin (Peace River) and Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — February 11, 2009
Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — February 12, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-304 — February 10, 2009 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
M-295 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Dion (Saint-Laurent—Cartierville) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should increase its support of Canada’s renewable energy sector, allow our country to participate in the worldwide effort to develop renewable energy sources and enlist Canada as a full member of the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
M-287 — February 5, 2009 — Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Beauharnois—Salaberry) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with its North American partners to promptly pursue a North American cap-and-trade market with absolute greenhouse gas emission targets based on scientific knowledge, using 1990 as the base year.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 25
M-288 — February 5, 2009 — Mr. Cardin (Sherbrooke) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should reconsider its decision to eliminate the funding channelled through the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec to non-profit bodies active in the economic development sector, and reinstate their funding.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
C-307 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Paquette (Joliette) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
C-309 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-309, An Act to establish the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
M-284 — February 4, 2009 — Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should implement a program to reduce the effort on the Atlantic Lobster Fishery to ensure a viable industry for future generations with a lobster license retirement plan, and provide adequate funding to remove a number of lobster fleets from the water by cancelling licenses.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 29
M-298 — February 10, 2009 — Mr. Russell (Labrador) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work co-operatively with the governments of the territories and of the seven provinces which constitute the Provincial North, and with Aboriginal and local governments in these regions, to develop a strategy to improve transportation and other vital public infrastructure.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 30
C-279 — February 2, 2009 — Mr. Allen (Welland) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — February 9, 2009
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

The complete list of items of Private Members' Business outside the order of precedence is available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.

List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business

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