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Notice Paper

No. 135

Monday, February 28, 2011

11:00 a.m.

Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)
February 24, 2011 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
February 24, 2011 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Tenth Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented on Thursday, February 17, 2011, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Friday, June 17, 2011, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.

Questions
Q-9932 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — With regard to Transport Canada and, more specifically, fees that have been collected from vessel owners, vessel operators and all marine traffic users as a result of access or entry to any port located geographically in Placentia Bay, for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010: (a) what fees have been paid to the government or any department, federal corporation or agency; and (b) what has been the reason or purpose of these collected fees and what are the specific amounts for each reason or purpose?
Q-9942 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — With regard to Industry Canada and, more specifically, funding that has been provided through the department for broadband initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador: (a) broken down by fiscal year, from 2007-2008 to date, (i) what specific amounts of funding have been approved for projects and under what program was the funding approved, (ii) what are the specific details of each project, (iii) when was the funding approved, (iv) how much funding was requested in the application, (v) who were the applicants for each project; (b) broken down by fiscal year, from 2007-2008 to date, (i) how many applications were submitted that did not receive funding, (ii) what were the individual requested amounts for each application, (iii) who were the applicants for each specific application; and (c) broken down by fiscal year, from 2007-2008 to date, what were the total amounts of funding provided for broadband projects in Canada?
Q-9952 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Andrews (Avalon) — With regard to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and, more specifically, the terms of an agreement with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to transfer the delivery of Employment Insurance-funded employment benefits and support measures through the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) effective November 2, 2009, what are the specific terms and conditions of this agreement?
Q-9962 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Murphy (Charlottetown) — With respect to Crown copyright: (a) what is the total revenue collected, in each fiscal year since 2005-2006 inclusive, by each department or agency for the licensing of the use of works for which copyright is held by Canada or a department or agency of the government of Canada; (b) what are the works which have been so licensed, specifying the title or nature of the work, and the date of publication or creation of the work; (c) what has been the total cost to each department or agency to administer the licensing of those works in each fiscal year since 2005-2006 inclusive; (d) how many infringements of Crown or federal government copyright have been the subject of litigation or other action in each fiscal year since 2005-2006 inclusive; (e) what have been the outcomes or resolutions of each such litigation or other action; (f) how many applications to license the use of Crown copyright works have been declined or rejected since fiscal year 2005-2006, specifying the title or nature of the work, the date of publication or creation of the work and the reason for denying or rejecting the application; and (g) what steps, if any, has the government taken to mitigate the impact or costs to users of perpetual Crown copyright in unpublished works?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply
Opposition Motion
February 24, 2011 — Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) — That: (a) the House recognize the undemocratic nature of the current form of representation in the Parliament of Canada, specifically the unnecessary Senate and a House of Commons that does not accurately reflect the political preferences of Canadians;
(b) the House call on the government to (i) propose amendments to the Referendum Act in order to allow the holding of a special referendum at the same time as the next general election, (ii) put a simple question, as written by the Special Committee for Democratic Improvement, which would allow Canadians to vote to abolish the Senate;
(c) the House appoint a Special Committee for Democratic Improvement, whose mandate is to (i) engage with Canadians, and make recommendations to the House, on how best to achieve a House of Commons that more accurately reflects the votes of Canadians by combining direct election by electoral district and proportional representation, (ii) advise the government on the wording of a referendum question to abolish the Senate; and
(d) the Special Committee for Democratic Improvement shall consist of 12 members which shall include six members from the government party, three members from the Official Opposition, two members from the Bloc Québécois and one member from the New Democratic Party, provided that the Chair shall be from the government party; and
(1) that in addition to the Chair, there shall be one Vice-Chair elected by committee members, who shall be from an opposition party;
(2) that the members to serve on the said Committee be appointed by the Whip of each party depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party's members of the Committee no later than three days from the passage of this motion;
(3) that the quorum of the Special Committee be seven members for any proceedings;
(4) that membership substitutions be permitted to be made from time to time, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2);
(5) that the Committee have all of the powers of a standing committee as provided in the Standing Orders; and
(6) that the Committee shall report its recommendations to this House no later than one year from the passage of this motion.

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions
M-643 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provincial governments to harmonize the National Immunization Strategy and Registry with the new Health Accord.
M-644 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Martin (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provincial governments and relevant professional associations to ensure that children under the age of 18 and those who live in long-term care facilities receive appropriate and timely access to basic dental care.
M-645 — February 24, 2011 — Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should order an immediate full costing review of rail freight rates.
M-646 — February 24, 2011 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington) —
WHEREAS section 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982 provides that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada in relation to any provision that applies to one or more, but not all, provinces may be made by proclamation issued by the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada only where so authorized by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons and of the legislative assembly of each province to which the amendment applies;
And WHEREAS all the inhabitants in the Province of Ontario should have the right to private property and not be deprived of that right without due process of law and full, just, and timely compensation;
NOW, THEREFORE, the House of Commons resolves that an amendment to the Constitution of Canada be authorized to be made by proclamation issued by His Excellency the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada in accordance with the schedule hereto:
SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF CANADA
1. The Constitution Act, 1982 is amended by adding the following section after section 7:
7.1 (1) In Ontario, everyone has the right not to be deprived, by any Act of the Legislative Assembly, or by any action taken under authority of an Act of the Legislative Assembly, of the title, use, or enjoyment of real property, or of any right attached to real property, or of any improvement made to or upon real property, unless made whole by means of full, just and timely financial compensation.
(2) Subsection (1) refers to any Act of the Legislative Assembly made before or after the coming into force of this section.
2. This Amendment may be cited as the Constitution Amendment, 2011 (No Expropriation in Ontario without Compensation), and reference to the Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982 shall be deemed to include a reference to the Constitution Amendment, 2011 (No Expropriation in Ontario without Compensation).

Private Members' Business
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).
2 Response requested within 45 days
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