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Thursday, June 4, 2015 (No. 224)

Private Members' Business

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
M-591 — May 8, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. MacAulay (Cardigan), seconded by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Prince Edward Island by: (a) recognizing the integral economic importance of the ferry service between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia; and (b) committing to stable, long-term, sustainable, and adequate funding, notably by ensuring that all future contracts (i) are for no less than five years, (ii) maintain or exceed current levels of service.
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-590 — May 12, 2015 — Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-590, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (blood alcohol content), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-228.
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. 3
C-642 — April 28, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Weston (Saint John), seconded by Mrs. O'Neill Gordon (Miramichi), — That Bill C-642, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high profile offender), 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. 4
C-588 — May 25, 2015 — On or after Tuesday, June 9, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Leslie (Halifax), seconded by Mr. Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-588, An Act to amend the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (Sambro Island Lighthouse), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
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-585 — April 29, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Groguhé (Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the unemployment rate in Canada has remained high since the 2008 recession; (b) the quality of the Canadian job market has reached a 25-year low; (c) the government should redesign its economic policy to support the middle class and help small-business owners and the manufacturing sector to create new jobs by (i) immediately lowering the small- and medium-sized business tax rate by 1% and by another percentage point when finances permit, (ii) establishing an innovation tax credit, (iii) extending the accelerated capital cost allowance in order to create good middle-class jobs, (iv) working with the provinces, territories and First Nations to train Canadians to occupy well-paid jobs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam), Mr. Ravignat (Pontiac) and Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — March 25, 2015
Ms. LeBlanc (LaSalle—Émard), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) and Mr. Mai (Brossard—La Prairie) — March 26, 2015
Ms. Turmel (Hull—Aylmer), Mrs. Sellah (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert) and Ms. Leslie (Halifax) — March 27, 2015
Ms. Doré Lefebvre (Alfred-Pellan) and Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — March 30, 2015
Ms. Ashton (Churchill) — March 31, 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. 6
C-639 — December 3, 2014 — Ms. Young (Vancouver South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-639, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of critical infrastructures).
No. 7
M-574 — April 30, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Giguère (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mrs. Day (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — That, in the opinion of the House, small- and medium-sized business owners are the driving force of job creation in Canada, and Canadian retailers and merchants pay credit card merchant fees that are among the highest in the world, and therefore the government should take immediate steps to make the cost of living more affordable for the middle class by: (a) lowering costs for businesses and consumers by reducing transaction fees charged to merchants; and (b) allowing merchants to disclose to the consumer the transaction costs relating to the payment method chosen at the point of sale.
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-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. 9
M-411 — May 11, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bennett (St. Paul's), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), — That, in the opinion of the House, the tragic and inequitable issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls is of critical importance for all Canadians; that the government has failed to provide justice for the victims, healing for the families, or an end to the violence; and that the House call on the government to take immediate action to deal with this systemic problem and call a public inquiry.
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-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. 11
C-661 — May 12, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Raynault (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-661, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of family farm or fishing corporation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
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
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. 13
C-542 — May 14, 2015 — On or after Friday, June 5, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cash (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-542, An Act to establish a National Urban Workers Strategy, 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. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre), Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Ms. Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Mr. Kellway (Beaches—East York), Ms. Leslie (Halifax), Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Ms. Morin (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine) and Ms. Ayala (Honoré-Mercier) — October 21, 2013
Ms. Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough—Rouge River) — October 30, 2013
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-501 — May 15, 2015 — On or after Monday, June 8, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni), seconded by Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government, in concert with provincial and territorial partners, should develop a National Strategy for Innovation, Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness in Sustainable Health Care that: (a) establishes regional centers for collaborative research and experimentation with innovative models that (i) focus on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, (ii) are collaborative and interdisciplinary in character, (iii) team up integrative medicine with allied professions, (iv) utilize optimized information technology to document outcomes, (v) foster competition for better health care outcomes that are both effective and cost-effective; (b) is holistic in perspective and open to new models of care, delivery and discovery; (c) is patient-centered and emphasizes the importance of self-care, wellness promotion and disease prevention; (d) empowers the patient with information and choice; (e) creates financial incentives for innovation; and (f) promotes a “culture of innovation” throughout the healthcare system.
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-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. 16
M-589 — May 26, 2015 — On or after Wednesday, June 10, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Macleod), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) Canada already exceeds all the standards listed in United Nations resolution 55/255 concerning firearms (the resolution); (b) the regulations envisioned in the resolution would do nothing to enhance public safety, and would serve only to burden the law-abiding firearms community; and therefore, the government has already surpassed its obligations with respect to the resolution and is not required to take any further steps.
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
M-575 — May 27, 2015 — On or after Thursday, June 11, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seconded by Mr. Toet (Elmwood—Transcona), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction, continue to take the necessary measures to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and to reduce the impact of dementia for those living with this disease, as well as for their families and caregivers, by continuing to focus on: (a) taking leadership appropriate to the federal role that will encourage a collaborative and coordinated approach with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian strategy for dementia, as agreed to at the recent federal-provincial-territorial Health Ministers' meeting; (b) partnerships within Canada and internationally, including commitments with G7 partners, and the work initiated at the 2014 Canada-France Global Dementia Legacy Summit, to accelerate the discovery and development of approaches for the prevention, early diagnosis, delay of onset, and treatment of dementia; (c) education and awareness to reduce the stigma associated with dementia, including the implementation of the Dementia Friends Canada initiative; (d) dementia research with a focus on primary prevention, secondary prevention, and quality of life, including those initiatives outlined in the National Dementia Research and Prevention Plan; (e) promoting the sharing of best practices among all jurisdictions to ensure awareness of promising treatments and services; (f) continuing to work in partnership with relevant stakeholders, including families affected by dementia and leading national groups such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging; (g) ensuring the full inclusion of all Canadians living with dementia, regardless of age, when acting on the above; (h) continuing to support, through national surveillance systems, the collection of data on key aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in order to inform evidence-based analysis and policy-making; and (i) keeping Canadians informed as progress is made.
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-597 — May 28, 2015 — Mr. Harris (Scarborough Southwest) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-597, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca), Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Mr. Harris (St. John's East), Mr. Chicoine (Châteauguay—Saint-Constant), Mr. Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East), Ms. Péclet (La Pointe-de-l'Île), Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Michaud (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier), Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) and Mr. Cotler (Mount Royal) — October 31, 2014
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 28, 2015, Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-248.
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. 19
M-590 — May 28, 2015 — On or after Friday, June 12, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Komarnicki (Souris—Moose Mountain), seconded by Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat), — That, in the opinion of the House, all Members of Parliament should be allowed to vote freely on all matters of conscience.
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. 20
C-544 — June 1, 2015 — On or after Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Mr. Casey (Charlottetown), — That Bill C-544, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — April 22, 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. 21
C-587 — June 2, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), seconded by Mr. Daniel (Don Valley East), — That Bill C-587, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 22
C-637 — June 3, 2015 — Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — On or after Friday, June 5, 2015 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-637, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms storage and transportation), as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security without amendment.
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
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, Sessional Paper No. 8510-412-252.
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. 23
C-625 — June 3, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), seconded by Mr. Kerr (West Nova), — That Bill C-625, An Act to amend the Statistics Act (removal of imprisonment), be now read a third time and do pass.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
Voting — at 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.
† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)
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