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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (No. 71)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-270 — December 14, 2011 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard), seconded by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure plays a vital role in the creation and protection of jobs, and that infrastructure is a strategic asset that supports vibrant, prosperous and sustainable communities; (b) act immediately to counter the crisis of crumbling infrastructure and the very real risks it poses to the economy, security, and the quality of life of Canadians; (c) develop a legislative framework, with clear targets, to provide sustainable, predictable and long term infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, territories, municipalities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities; (d) cooperate with stakeholders to encourage the use of sustainable and innovative infrastructure design models, and to develop sustainable building codes that favour energy and water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and take into account changing demographics and evolving rural-urban linkages; (e) index the Gas Tax Fund to economic and population growth and increase the existing gas tax transfer by one cent per litre, and consider other alternative funding mechanisms to ensure municipalities, large and small, have the long-term capacity to build and maintain public infrastructure; and (f) acknowledge its exclusive financial responsibility for, and immediately announce its intention to replace, the Champlain Bridge. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 1, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-288 — January 30, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Carmichael (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Watson (Essex), — That Bill C-288, An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 1, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-306 — November 2, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), seconded by Mr. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), — That Bill C-306, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (political affiliation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
| 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-217 — November 3, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Gill (Brampton—Springdale), — That Bill C-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| Ms. Adams (Mississauga—Brampton South) — October 27, 2011 |
| 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. 3 |
| C-278 — November 14, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Regan (Halifax West), seconded by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), — That Bill C-278, An Act respecting a day to increase public awareness about epilepsy, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 14, 2011 |
| 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 |
| M-269 — November 15, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should help improve financial literacy in Canada by: (a) working to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Financial Literacy; (b) creating, promoting, and continuously upgrade a single source website for financial literacy to increase public awareness and ease access to information for Canadians; (c) requiring federally regulated financial institutions to publicly disclose their contributions to financial literacy initiatives; (d) ensuring the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada works with willing provinces and territories to promote financial literacy to youth through the educational system; and (e) designating November as “Financial Literacy Month”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Adams (Mississauga—Brampton South) — October 27, 2011 |
| 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-350 — November 17, 2011 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders). |
| No. 6 |
| C-309 — November 17, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Richards (Wild Rose), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake), — That Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Criminal code (concealment of identity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| 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. 8 |
| C-215 — November 21, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), seconded by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), — That Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deletion of deduction from annuity), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 19, 2011 (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. 9 |
| C-291 — November 22, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Coderre (Bourassa), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (waiting period and maximum special benefits), 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. |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 19, 2011 (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. 11 |
| C-280 — December 8, 2011 — On or after Monday, February 6, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That Bill C-280, An Act to establish a National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 14, 2011 |
| Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston) — November 30, 2011 |
| 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. 12 |
| M-274 — November 24, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright), seconded by Mr. Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should help ensure that patients suffering from Multiple sclerosis (MS), and their families and caregivers, have access to the information they need to make informed decisions in the management of their condition by ensuring that: (a) the MS monitoring system currently being developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information contain specific and useful information, accessible directly to patients, on the risks, benefits, and other relevant aspects relative to undergoing surgical treatment for chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI); (b) departments, agencies and programs work closely with provincial and territorial counterparts, with health professionals associations, such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and with patient groups, such as the MS Society of Canada, on the sharing of up-to-date research-based information on the nature of CCSVI and its link to MS; and (c) the government’s two advisory boards dealing with MS ensure the patients’ concerns and views are well represented and heard at future meetings. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| 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. 13 |
| C-315 — November 25, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), — That Bill C-315, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (French language), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
| 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. 14 |
| C-299 — November 28, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia), seconded by Mr. Leef (Yukon), — That Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of young person), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| 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. 15 |
| S-206 — December 1, 2011 — Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day. |
| No. 16 |
| C-293 — December 1, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. James (Scarborough Centre), seconded by Mr. Seeback (Brampton West), — That Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| 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. 17 |
| C-312 — December 2, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead), seconded by Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), — That Bill C-312, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (democratic representation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
| 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. 18 |
| C-305 — October 26, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina), seconded by Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), — That Bill C-305, An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — September 30, 2011 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 24, 2011 |
| Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Cash (Davenport) and Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park) — October 26, 2011 |
| 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 |
| C-377 — December 5, 2011 — Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — December 20, 2011 |
| No. 20 |
| M-271 — December 6, 2011 — On or after Thursday, February 2, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), seconded by Ms. Papillon (Québec), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that the Port of Québec is of vital importance as a hub of international trade in opening new markets for Canadian business, creating jobs, generating significant economic benefits, particularly in terms of tourism, and ensuring the vitality of small and medium businesses in Quebec City and the surrounding areas; and (b) support key projects for the upgrading of port assets and the development of equipment, taking into account the climatic and environmental challenges of this particular section of the St. Lawrence River. |
| 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. 21 |
| S-201 — December 8, 2011 — Mr. Regan (Halifax West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-201, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day. |
| No. 22 |
| C-267 — November 23, 2011 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-267, An Act respecting the preservation of Canada’s water resources, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 14, 2011 |
| 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. 23 |
| C-307† — December 13, 2011 — On or after Thursday, February 9, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), seconded by Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (pregnant or nursing employees), 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) — October 7, 2011 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 14, 2011 |
| 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). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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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.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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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.
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| † Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c) |
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