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Thursday, December 6, 2012 (No. 193)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
M-387 — December 5, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), seconded by Mr. Weston (Saint John), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should further the success of its 2006 Blue Sky Policy, which has resulted in great progress in increasing the freedom of movement of people and goods, and should: (a) seek additional opportunities to create jobs in various sectors of the economy and enhance trade and tourism; (b) work with important stakeholders to support the Blue Sky Policy; (c) recognize that increased competition benefits Canadian consumers; and (d) seek more air service agreements to serve Canada's consumer, commerce, trade and investment interests.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, December 12, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Rescheduled Business
C-425† — May 30, 2012 — Mr. Shory (Calgary Northeast) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-425, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (honouring the Canadian Armed Forces).
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — December 4, 2012
Designated day — Tuesday, January 29, 2013, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-429† — November 2, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), seconded by Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead), — That Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act and the Telecommunications Act (antenna systems), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier) — September 17, 2012
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 2
C-377 — November 27, 2012 — Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations), as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — December 20, 2011
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — November 27, 2012.
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).
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
No. 3
C-419 — May 1, 2012 — Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-419, An Act respecting language skills.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) — May 1, 2012
No. 4
C-462 — November 5, 2012 — Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-462, An Act restricting the fees charged by promoters of the disability tax credit and making consequential amendments to the Tax Court of Canada Act.
No. 5
C-444 — September 27, 2012 — Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-444, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer or public officer).
No. 6
C-457 — October 25, 2012 — Mr. Bellavance (Richmond—Arthabaska) — Second reading and reference to a legislative committee of Bill C-457, An Act to repeal the Clarity Act.
No. 7
C-452 — October 16, 2012 — Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons).
No. 8
C-463 — November 6, 2012 — Mr. Pacetti (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-463, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses).
No. 9
M-412 — October 19, 2012 — Mr. Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — That, in the opinion of the House, a government loan guarantee to the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project is: (a) an important part of a clean energy agenda; (b) an economically viable project that will create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth; (c) regionally significant for the Atlantic region, which will benefit from a stable and sustainable electricity source for decades to come; and (d) environmentally-friendly, with substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions through the displacement of power from coal-fired and oil electricity sources.
No. 10
C-460 — November 5, 2012 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-460, An Act respecting the implementation of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Thibeault (Sudbury), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Mr. Allen (Welland), Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Mr. Harris (St. John's East) and Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — November 6, 2012
No. 11
C-464 — November 7, 2012 — Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes) — 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-464, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (parental leave for multiple births or adoptions).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Papillon (Québec), Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Mr. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier), Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan), Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest) and Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard) — November 8, 2012
No. 12
M-400 — June 19, 2012 — Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should study the possibility of establishing, in cooperation with the provinces and territories, one or more financial support programs, inspired by the one proposed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, that would bring up to standard the septic systems of homes not connected to a sanitation system, in an effort to ensure urban/rural balance, lake protection, water quality and public health.
No. 13
C-266 — September 19, 2011 — Mr. Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-266, An Act to establish Pope John Paul II Day.
No. 14
C-459 — November 5, 2012 — Mr. Nunez-Melo (Laval) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-459, An Act respecting the rights of air passengers.
No. 15
C-458 — October 31, 2012 — Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-458, An Act respecting a National Charities Week and to amend the Income Tax Act (charitable and other gifts).
No. 16
C-380 — December 8, 2011 — Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act (importation of shark fins).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — December 12, 2011
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — December 19, 2011
Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster) — January 17, 2012
No. 17
C-461 — November 5, 2012 — Mr. Rathgeber (Edmonton—St. Albert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of Bill C-461, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (disclosure of information).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River) and Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest) — November 7, 2012
Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul) — November 22, 2012
No. 18
C-400 — October 17, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-400, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — March 1, 2012
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — September 20, 2012
Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Ms. Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie) and Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — October 3, 2012
Mrs. Hassainia (Verchères—Les Patriotes), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Mr. Allen (Welland), Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), Mr. Patry (Jonquière—Alma), Ms. Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) and Ms. Papillon (Québec) — October 4, 2012
Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) and Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher) — October 5, 2012
Mr. Cash (Davenport) — October 15, 2012
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. 19
M-382 — May 29, 2012 — Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue to recognize as part of Canadian foreign policy that (i) everyone has the right to freedom of religion and conscience, including the freedom to change religion or belief, and the freedom to manifest religion or belief in teaching, worship, practice and observance, (ii) all acts of violence against religious groups should be condemned, (iii) Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be supported, (iv) the special value of official statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs denouncing violations of religious freedom around the world be promoted, (v) Canada's commitment to the creation of an Office of Religious Freedom should be used to help protect religious minorities and promote the pluralism that is essential to the development of free and democratic societies; and (b) support (i) the opposition to laws that use "defamation of religion" and "blasphemy" both within states and internationally to persecute members of religious minorities, (ii) reporting by Canadian missions abroad in responding to incidents of religious violence, (iii) coordinated efforts to protect and promote religious freedom, (iv) the maintaining of a regular dialogue with relevant governments to ensure that the issue of religious persecution is a priority, (v) the encouragement of Canadian embassies to seek contact with religious communities and human rights organizations on gathering information related to human rights abuses, (vi) the training and support of foreign affairs officials for the advocacy of global religious freedom.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — September 20, 2012
Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford) — September 24, 2012
No. 20
C-383R — November 28, 2012 — Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — Third reading of Bill C-383, An Act to amend the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act and the International River Improvements Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — December 20, 2011
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 1, 2012
Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton) and Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — March 1, 2012
Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) — March 5, 2012
Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — March 6, 2012
Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) and Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) — March 7, 2012
Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) and Ms. Findlay (Delta—Richmond East) — March 8, 2012
Mr. Holder (London West) — March 14, 2012
Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — March 29, 2012
Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — March 30, 2012
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — March 13, 2012 (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).

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
The List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business is also available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.
R Recommended by the Governor General
† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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