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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 (No. 131)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-530 — February 10, 2011 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), seconded by Mr. Maloway (Elmwood—Transcona), — That Bill C-530, An Act to amend the Northwest Territories Act (borrowing limits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — July 6, 2010
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (See Debates).
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 16, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-343 — November 17, 2010 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009, March 5 and April 23, 2010 (See Debates).
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-127.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 2
C-309 — February 9, 2011 — Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — Third reading of Bill C-309, An Act establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Northern Ontario.
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 16, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates).
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 3
M-559 — November 19, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study of the current tax incentives for charitable donations with a view to encouraging increased giving, including but not limited to (i) reviewing changes to the charitable tax credit amount, (ii) reviewing the possible extension of the capital gains exemption to private company shares and real estate when donated to a charitable organization, (iii) considering the feasibility of implementing these measures; and that the Committee report its findings to the House.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), Mr. Holder (London West), Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) and Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — November 12, 2010
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 4
C-449 — November 17, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), seconded by Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-449, An Act regarding free public transit for seniors, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 (See Debates).
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 5
C-575 — November 25, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), seconded by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer), — That Bill C-575, An Act respecting the accountability and enhanced financial transparency of elected officials of First Nations communities, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — October 1, 2010
Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — October 4, 2010
Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) — October 5, 2010
Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) and Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — October 6, 2010
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — October 7, 2010
Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora) — October 13, 2010
Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — October 19, 2010
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 6
M-575 — November 24, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mrs. O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim September 22 as National Tree Day;
And of the amendment of Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), seconded by Mr. Hawn (Edmonton Centre), — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “September 22” and substituting the following:
“the Wednesday in the last full week of September”.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 7
C-473 — December 1, 2010 — Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington) — Third reading of Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders and military decorations and medals that are of cultural significance for future generations.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 8
C-393 — January 31, 2011 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments.
Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — June 2, 2009
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009
Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 1, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-117.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 9
C-566 — September 30, 2010 — Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-566, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (sponsorship of relative).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — October 19, 2010
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — October 25, 2010
No. 10
C-509 — December 9, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), — That Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe) — May 26, 2010
Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt) — May 27, 2010
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 11
C-470 — December 10, 2010 — Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Friday, December 10, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-165.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 12
C-280 — June 16, 2010 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Third reading of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits).
Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 3, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 13
C-452 — February 2, 2011 — Mr. Vincent (Shefford) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology without amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-180.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 14
C-471 — November 3, 2010 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with an amendment.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — May 4, 2010 (See Debates).
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-121.
Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 15
C-/M-/P-Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 16
C-620 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-620, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review and victim impact statement).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-/M-/P-Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 18
C-/M-/P-Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 19
C-606 — December 14, 2010 — Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-606, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against the transportation of oil by oil tankers on Canada's Pacific North Coast).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — January 27, 2011
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-624 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) — 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-624, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (providing protection for beneficiaries of long term disability benefits plans).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
C-531 — June 10, 2010 — Ms. Demers (Laval) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-531, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) — June 15, 2010
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — July 6, 2010
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
M-369 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) express its concern over the situation of citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) who have fled to China and who fear imprisonment, torture and potential execution if forcibly returned to their country; and (b) encourage the government of China to work with the international community, including Canada and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, to find a solution that respects China’s right to defend its borders and security while upholding the rights of DPRK citizens, as articulated by the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
M-640 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap) — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the current formula for allocating the number of members of the House of Commons results in underrepresentation for the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario; and (b) the government should amend the formula in order to ensure fairer representation for voters in these provinces.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
C-622 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-622, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and respecting the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (emissions labelling for newly manufactured vehicles).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — February 11, 2011
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 25
C-486 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-486, An Act respecting the negotiation and conclusion of treaties.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
C-619 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-619, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (notice of opting out and licence for activities).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) and Mr. Richards (Wild Rose) — February 10, 2011
Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — February 11, 2011
Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) and Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — February 14, 2011
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
M-638 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — That, in the opinion of the House, as the federal budget comes back into balance, the government should give priority to income splitting for families with children.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
C-623 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-623, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting with an uncovered face).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 29
C-/M-/P-Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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