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Status of House Business
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Friday, March 27, 2015 (No. 191)

Private Members' Business

Rescheduled Business
M-550 — February 2, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria), seconded by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take steps to provide an increased level of rail service throughout Canada by: (a) recognizing that an increase in rail service and capacity is essential to the livelihood of Canadian agriculture; (b) recognizing that the ongoing review of the Canada Transportation Act provides an opportunity to rebalance the system and improve capacity and service; (c) making sure that all sections of the industry convene, with their own operational ideas, to increase effectiveness and efficiency of our transportation system, such as increased labour, capacity, or train-cars; (d) recognizing that changes to legislation are needed to address the imbalance of power along the logistics chain; and (e) making sure that all stakeholders work together to build a world class transportation system, including effective legislation and regulations.
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).
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — March 24, 2015
Designated day — Wednesday, April 1, 2015, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
M-533 — November 21, 2014 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), — That, in the opinion of the House, the federal government, in exercising its jurisdiction, should submit natural resource development projects to a broader consultation with First Nations and citizens in communities and urban areas affected by the establishment of such activities, and that public willingness should be a criterion in obtaining a development permit to the same degree as impacts on human health, ecosystem maintenance, employment and economic development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), Mr. Pilon (Laval—Les Îles), Ms. Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent), Ms. Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North) and Mr. Nunez-Melo (Laval) — November 20, 2014
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-628 — December 2, 2014 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), — That Bill C-628, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and the National Energy Board Act (oil transportation and pipeline certificate), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta) and Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — September 23, 2014
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) and Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — September 24, 2014
Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) and Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — September 25, 2014
Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan) and Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — September 26, 2014
Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — October 1, 2014
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-613 — November 18, 2014 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Trudeau (Papineau), seconded by Mr. Valeriote (Guelph), — That Bill C-613, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and the Access to Information Act (transparency), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
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-642 — December 4, 2014 — Mr. Weston (Saint John) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-642, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high profile offender).
No. 5
C-644 — December 8, 2014 — Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-644, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (failure to comply with a condition).
No. 6
C-636 — February 17, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-636, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (unpaid training), 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:
Mr. Cash (Davenport), Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), Ms. Borg (Terrebonne—Blainville), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Stewart (Burnaby—Douglas) and Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher) — November 25, 2014
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-570† — January 29, 2014 — Mr. Anders (Calgary West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-570, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mandatory minimum sentences for rape).
No. 8
M-553 — March 9, 2015 — On or after Tuesday, March 31, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), seconded by Mr. Rousseau (Compton—Stanstead), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should present, as soon as possible, a mechanism that would allow non-designated airports, that is, airports that are not on the 2004 list of airports designated under the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act (CATSA), to provide, at their expense, CATSA-recognized security screening in a manner that would not compromise the health and safety of passengers, and would uphold existing CATSA standards;
And of the amendment of Mr. Watson (Essex), seconded by Mr. Opitz (Etobicoke Centre), — That the motion be amended by: (a) deleting the word “2004”; and (b) replacing the words “CATSA-recognized” with the word “CATSA”.
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-640 — February 20, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Toone (Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), seconded by Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), — That Bill C-640, An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act, 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. Papillon (Québec), Mr. Bevington (Northwest Territories), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Mr. Choquette (Drummond), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston), Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) and Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie) — December 4, 2014
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — January 29, 2015 (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. 10
C-624 — February 23, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier), seconded by Mr. Simms (Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor), — That Bill C-624, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
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-592† — April 9, 2014 — Ms. Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-592, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Davies (Vancouver East), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Côté (Beauport—Limoilou), Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest), Mr. Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber), Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), Mr. Morin (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), Mr. Dionne Labelle (Rivière-du-Nord), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant) and Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North) — April 9, 2014
No. 12
C-638 — February 26, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-638, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (wreck), 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:
Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North), Mr. Lapointe (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Harris (St. John's East), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta) and Mr. Choquette (Drummond) — December 1, 2014
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca) — February 25, 2015
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-619 — February 19, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Choquette (Drummond), — That Bill C-619, An Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change, 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:
Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), Mr. Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Mr. Choquette (Drummond), Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), Ms. Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry), Ms. Boivin (Gatineau), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Mr. Jacob (Brome—Missisquoi), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) and Mr. Scott (Toronto—Danforth) — June 16, 2014
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-637 — March 10, 2015 — On or after Wednesday, April 1, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette), seconded by Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West), — That Bill C-637, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms storage and transportation), 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:
Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mr. Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) — November 27, 2014
Mr. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) and Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat) — November 28, 2014
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — December 2, 2014
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — December 3, 2014
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
C-641 — March 12, 2015 — On or after Monday, April 20, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou), seconded by Ms. Ashton (Churchill), — That Bill C-641, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 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. Bevington (Northwest Territories), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Mr. Cash (Davenport), Mr. Harris (St. John's East), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River), Ms. Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), Ms. Ashton (Churchill), Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan), Mr. Genest-Jourdain (Manicouagan) and Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) — December 4, 2014
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. 16
C-356 — March 13, 2015 — On or after Tuesday, April 21, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Gravelle (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-356, An Act respecting a National Strategy for Dementia, 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 29, 2011
Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) — November 30, 2011
Mr. Brown (Barrie) — December 1, 2011
Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — December 5, 2011
Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier) — December 12, 2011
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 3, 2013
Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — February 5, 2014
Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — February 2, 2015
Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — February 3, 2015
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — January 29, 2015 (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).

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.
† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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