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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (No. 86)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| C-280 — February 15, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on 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 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| M-274 — February 16, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on 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 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-315 — February 17, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on 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. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-299 — February 27, 2012 — Deferred recorded division on 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 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 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-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. 2 |
| 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. 3 |
| C-290 — February 27, 2012 — Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, February 27, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-43. |
| 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. 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 |
| M-271 — December 6, 2011 — 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. 6 |
| 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. 7 |
| 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. 8 |
| C-307† — December 13, 2011 — 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). |
| No. 9 |
| C-314 — February 1, 2012 — Mr. Brown (Barrie) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-314, An Act respecting the awareness of screening among women with dense breast tissue, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-34. |
| 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. 10 |
| C-377 — February 6, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale), seconded by Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale), — That Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — December 20, 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. 11 |
| C-288 — February 6, 2012 — Mr. Carmichael (Don Valley West) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-288, An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada, as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, February 6, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-36. |
| 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-316 — February 13, 2012 — Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, February 13, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-39. |
| 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. 13 |
| C-350 — February 16, 2012 — On or after Friday, March 9, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), — That Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
| 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 |
| M-307 — January 31, 2012 — Mr. Casey (Charlottetown) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the contributions that the baby boom generation has made in building Canada; (b) affirm its support for the Old Age Security program; (c) commit to maintaining the sixty-five year qualifying age contained in section 3 of the Old Age Security Act; and (d) recognize that Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, a program designed to help low income seniors, are inextricably linked and ensure that they continue to have identical ages of eligibility. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| M-313 — February 8, 2012 — Mr. Plamondon (Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour) — That, in the opinion of the House, the governor general should exercise the same financial discipline that the government is asking of the public, and that the government should make the governor general’s salary subject to the general tax regime. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 16 |
| M-331 — February 16, 2012 — Mr. Genest (Shefford) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) keep with Canada’s obligation to respect, protect and fulfill the right to housing under the UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; (b) support efforts by Canadian municipalities to combat homelessness; and (c) adopt measures to expand the stock of affordable rental housing, with a view to providing economic benefits to local housing construction businesses. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 17 |
| M-319 — February 15, 2012 — Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue its dialogue with the provinces, territories, health stakeholders, industry and Canadians to promote and maintain healthy weight for children and youth; (b) encourage discussions to address the factors that lead to obesity, such as social and physical environments, physical activity, as well as the promotion of and access to nutritious food; (c) encourage individuals and organizations to commit to participating in the promotion of a healthy weight; and (d) consider the federal, provincial and territorial framework for action to promote healthy weight entitled “Curbing Childhood Obesity”, that resulted from the endorsement of the “Declaration on Prevention and Promotion” by the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health and Health promotion/Healthy Living, as the basis for action to address obesity, particularly in children, promoting physical activity and making healthy food choices. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| M-273 — October 3, 2011 — Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) formally recognize the responsibility of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces with regard to the contamination of the groundwater which is the source of drinking water for multiple homes in the residential area of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, residential areas of the municipality of Shannon, and numerous public institutions, due to the use of chlorinated solvents for several decades, including trichloroethylene (TCE); (b) take over the efforts of the Shannon Citizens Committee to monitor filtration systems in place for those dealing with the contamination of drinking water, and include the Committee in any environmental efforts undertaken; and (c) commit to (i) notify all persons employed at CFB Valcartier or who have lived in the residential quarters of the Base for the years during which the contamination took place, (ii) quickly clean up the affected sites, (iii) compensate victims of TCE contamination. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-326 — October 5, 2011 — Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor) — 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-326, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act (biweekly payment of benefits). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-383 — December 13, 2011 — Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development 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 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-321 — October 4, 2011 — Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 15, 2012 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-273 — September 19, 2011 — Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cyberbullying). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| M-315 — February 13, 2012 — Mr. Brison (Kings—Hants) — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study on income inequality in Canada and that this study include, but not be limited to, (i) a review of Canada’s federal and provincial systems of personal income taxation and income supports, (ii) an examination of best practices that reduce income inequality and improve GDP per capita, (iii) the identification of any significant gaps in the federal system of taxation and income support that contribute to income inequality, as well as any significant disincentives to paid work in the formal economy that may exist as part of a “welfare trap”, (iv) recommendations on how best to improve the equality of opportunity and prosperity for all Canadians; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 25 |
| M-312 — February 6, 2012 — Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — That a special committee of the House be appointed and directed to review the declaration in Subsection 223(1) of the Criminal Code which states that a child becomes a human being only at the moment of complete birth and to answer the questions hereinafter set forth; |
| that the membership of the special committee consist of 12 members which shall include seven members from the government party, four members from the Official Opposition and one member from the Liberal Party, provided that the Chair shall be from the government party; that the members to serve on the said committee be appointed by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and the membership report of the special committee be presented to the House no later than 20 sitting days after the adoption of this motion; |
| that substitutions to the membership of the special committee be allowed, if required, in the manner provided by Standing Order 114(2); |
| that the special committee have all the powers of a Standing Committee as provided in the Standing Orders; and |
| that the special committee present its final report to the House of Commons within 10 months after the adoption of this motion with answers to the following questions, |
| (i) what medical evidence exists to demonstrate that a child is or is not a human being before the moment of complete birth, (ii) is the preponderance of medical evidence consistent with the declaration in Subsection 223(1) that a child is only a human being at the moment of complete birth, (iii) what are the legal impact and consequences of Subsection 223(1) on the fundamental human rights of a child before the moment of complete birth, (iv) what are the options available to Parliament in the exercise of its legislative authority in accordance with the Constitution and decisions of the Supreme Court to affirm, amend, or replace Subsection 223(1). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 26 |
| C-370 — November 30, 2011 — Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-370, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 27 |
| M-314 — February 9, 2012 — Mr. Harris (St. John's East) — That the House acknowledge that Canada lags behind international search and rescue norms and urge the government to recognize the responsibility of the Canadian Forces for the protection of Canadians, and to take such measures as may be required for Canada to achieve the common international readiness standard of 30 minutes at all times, from tasking to becoming airborne, in response to search and rescue incidents. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 28 |
| C-394 — February 13, 2012 — Mr. Gill (Brampton—Springdale) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 29 |
| C-313 — February 17, 2012 — Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-313, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (non-corrective cosmetic contact lenses), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — October 18, 2011 |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, February 17, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-41. |
| 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. 30 |
| C-278 — February 17, 2012 — Mr. Regan (Halifax West) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-278, An Act respecting a day to increase public awareness about epilepsy, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 14, 2011 |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, February 17, 2012, Sessional Paper No. 8510-411-42. |
| 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. 31 |
| 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. 32 |
| S-206 — February 28, 2012 — On or after Wednesday, March 14, 2012 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), seconded by Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin), — That Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health. |
| 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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