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Monday, December 5, 2016 (No. 121)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-245 — November 30, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), seconded by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), — That Bill C-245, An Act concerning the development of a national poverty reduction strategy in Canada, 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 20, 2016 (See Debates)
Recorded division — deferred anew until Tuesday, December 6, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Thursday, December 1, 2016.
C-228 — December 2, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — That Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 7, 2016
Recorded division — deferred until Tuesday, December 6, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-311 — November 2, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fraser (West Nova), seconded by Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), — That Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — October 5, 2016
Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook) — October 19, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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-235 — November 3, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-235, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fetal alcohol disorder), 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:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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-306 — November 4, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach), seconded by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), — That Bill C-306, An Act to establish a Crimean Tatar Deportation (“Sürgünlik”) Memorial Day and to recognize the mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as an act of genocide, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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-47 — November 14, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), seconded by Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to examine the public health effects of the ease of access and viewing of online violent and degrading sexually explicit material on children, women and men, recognizing and respecting the provincial and territorial jurisdictions in this regard, and that the said Committee report its findings to the House no later than July 2017.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill), Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) and Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 25, 2016
Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — October 27, 2016
Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord) — November 2, 2016
Mr. Shields (Bow River), Ms. Raitt (Milton), Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable) and Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) — November 4, 2016
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-73 — November 21, 2016 — On or after Tuesday, December 6, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler), seconded by Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that German-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the German language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon German heritage for future generations, and that the Waterloo Region is host to the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany, by declaring October, every year, German Heritage Month, and the nine days commencing the Friday before Thanksgiving, every year, Oktoberfest.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — October 7, 2016
Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), Mr. Saini (Kitchener Centre), Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga) and Mr. May (Cambridge) — October 14, 2016
Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — October 19, 2016
Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — October 20, 2016
Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood) — October 21, 2016
Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek) and Mr. Nantel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert) — October 24, 2016
Mr. Fragiskatos (London North Centre) — October 27, 2016
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-301 — November 16, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West), seconded by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), — That Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and to make a related amendment to another Act (registered retirement income fund), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — September 26, 2016
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-277 — November 23, 2016 — On or after Thursday, December 8, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-277, An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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-309 — November 17, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), seconded by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), — That Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
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
M-64 — November 18, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), seconded by Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Italian-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Italian language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Italian heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Italian Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence) — June 22, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — June 23, 2016
Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — July 5, 2016
Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — July 6, 2016
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — August 4, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), Mr. Lametti (LaSalle—Émard—Verdun) and Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — October 31, 2016
Ms. Tassi (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas) — November 10, 2016
Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) and Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — November 16, 2016
Mr. Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — November 17, 2016
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-236 — February 25, 2016 — Ms. Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Payment Card Networks Act (credit card acceptance fees).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — March 1, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016
No. 11
C-305 — November 22, 2016 — On or after Wednesday, December 7, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Arya (Nepean), seconded by Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), — That Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief), 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. 12
C-307 — November 17, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot), seconded by Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), — That Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (tamper resistance and abuse deterrence), 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).
No. 13
C-274 — November 24, 2016 — On or after Friday, December 9, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — May 19, 2016
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-69 — November 25, 2016 — On or after Monday, December 12, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), seconded by Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the government should address the growing concerns of lead pipes and water quality in private residences across Canada by working with the provincial and territorial governments, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to advocate and establish possible solutions to these issues; (b) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on “The Federal Government's role in lead pipe infrastructure in Canada”; and (c) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017;
And of the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “opinion of the House:” and substituting the following:
“(a) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on (i) the presence of lead in Canadian tap water, (ii) provincial, territorial and municipal efforts to date to replace lead water distribution lines, (iii) current federal efforts to support other levels of government in the provision of safe drinking water; (b) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017; and (c) following the tabling of the said report, the federal government should engage with key stakeholders, such as provincial and territorial governments, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to discuss options for addressing lead drinking water service lines, including any potential role for the federal government.”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — November 15, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — November 16, 2016
Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert) — November 23, 2016
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-238 — November 28, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), — That Bill C-238, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for the safe and environmentally sound disposal of lamps containing mercury, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 7, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 16, 2016
Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), Mr. Wilkinson (North Vancouver) and Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — May 17, 2016
Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake) and Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — May 18, 2016
Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge) — May 19, 2016
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. 16
S-217 — November 29, 2016 — On or after Wednesday, December 14, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), seconded by Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls), — That Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody), 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. 17
C-233 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls)  — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, December 1, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-124.
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. 18
S-211 — December 1, 2016 — On or after Friday, December 16, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), — That Bill S-211, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell 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).

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

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