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Status of House Business
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Thursday, June 18, 2015 (No. 234)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-644 — June 17, 2015 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Hillyer (Lethbridge), seconded by Mr. Leef (Yukon), — That Bill C-644, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (failure to comply with a condition), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, September 23, 2015, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
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. 2
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. 3
C-542 — May 14, 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. 4
M-501 — May 15, 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. 5
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. 6
M-589 — May 26, 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. 7
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. 8
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. 9
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. 10
C-544 — June 1, 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. 11
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(2).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 12
C-637 — June 3, 2015 — Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — 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. 13
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(2).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 14
C-590 — June 5, 2015 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), seconded by Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), — That Bill C-590, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (blood alcohol content), be now read a third time and do pass.
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).
No. 15
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Sullivan (York South—Weston)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 16
C-673 — May 6, 2015 — Mr. Tremblay (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-673, An Act to amend the Navigation Protection Act (Montmorency River and other rivers and lakes).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 18
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Sandhu (Surrey North)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 19
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Sims (Newton—North Delta)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 20
M-625 — June 16, 2015 — Ms. St-Denis (Saint-Maurice—Champlain) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, by means of regular investments, guarantee a minimum level of public transportation services for remote communities that are not served by paved roads or do not have regular access to transportation by road, rail, or air.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
M-624 — June 15, 2015 — Mr. Cuzner (Cape Breton—Canso) — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs: (a) undertake a study to recommend changes, including the creation of new legislation, to the framework governing federal general election debates, in order to improve transparency and consistency in the debate process to the benefit of all voters, and that the study include, but not be limited to (i) a comparative review of electoral debate legislation in other developed democracies, (ii) the potential for creating an independent, non-partisan debate commission or cooperative, (iii) the potential for cooperation with civil society groups, including educational institutions, as well as broadcasters and media providers; and (b) that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 23
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Boivin (Gatineau)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 24
C-/M-/P- — Mr. McCallum (Markham—Unionville)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 25
C-598 — May 15, 2014 — Mr. Allen (Welland) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-598, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (notification of victims).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
M-583 — March 19, 2015 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take steps to address the growing affordable-housing crisis affecting middle- and low-income Canadians by: (a) acknowledging that the government has a critical role to play in increasing the supply of affordable housing; (b) recognizing the negative impacts of unaffordable housing prices on the health of communities and cities; (c) pro-actively addressing the looming crisis for cooperative housing as government rental subsidies run out; and (d) renewing housing funding to create the next generation of affordable housing in Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
M-604 — May 4, 2015 — Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to take strong actions to fight cancer and raise awareness of sarcoma cancer by: (a) working with stakeholders, such as the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the provinces and territories, to improve cancer care for all Canadians; (b) supporting world-class research through the Canadian Institutes for Health Research; (c) recognizing that sarcoma cancer tragically took the life of Canadian hero Terry Fox; (d) recognizing that 1 200 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with this disease every year; and (e) proclaiming the third week of June in each and every year Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Week, as advocated for by the Sarcoma Cancer Foundation of Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 28
C-693 — June 16, 2015 — Mr. Payne (Medicine Hat) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-693, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (authorized absences and work releases).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 29
C-/M-/P- — Ms. Papillon (Québec)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 30
S-224 — June 17, 2015 — Mr. Leef (Yukon) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill S-224, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(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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