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Friday, February 10, 2017 (No. 138)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| S-211 — February 8, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on 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. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, February 15, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-323 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property). |
| No. 2 |
| M-100 — November 28, 2016 — Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important role co-operatives play in the economy and ensure that they continue to thrive by taking concrete steps such as: (a) developing, in consultation with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities and the co-operative sector, a federal co-operative strategy to promote and support Canada’s co-operative sector; and (b) providing periodic progress reports on pre-established goals and targets. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — December 8, 2016 |
| No. 3 |
| S-201 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016 |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, December 5, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-126. |
| 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-103 — December 1, 2016 — Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the need to quell the increasing public climate of hate and fear; (b) condemn Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination and take note of House of Commons’ petition e-411 and the issues raised by it; and (c) request that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage undertake a study on how the government could (i) develop a whole-of-government approach to reducing or eliminating systemic racism and religious discrimination including Islamophobia, in Canada, while ensuring a community-centered focus with a holistic response through evidence-based policy-making, (ii) collect data to contextualize hate crime reports and to conduct needs assessments for impacted communities, and that the Committee should present its findings and recommendations to the House no later than 240 calendar days from the adoption of this motion, provided that in its report, the Committee should make recommendations that the government may use to better reflect the enshrined rights and freedoms in the Constitution Acts, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — February 2, 2017 |
| Mr. Grewal (Brampton East), Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) and Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 8, 2017 |
| No. 5 |
| M-102 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) adopt regulations on formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products intended for indoor use that are sold, provided, or supplied for sale in Canada; and (b) ensure that these regulations are similar to US Environmental Protection Agency regulations enforcing the formaldehyde emissions standards in the US Toxic Substances Control Act Title VI in order to protect the health of Canadians who use these products. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 7, 2017 |
| No. 6 |
| C-308 — September 29, 2016 — Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-308, An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (See Debates). |
| No. 7 |
| 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. 8 |
| S-217 — November 29, 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. 9 |
| M-104 — December 2, 2016 — Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a detailed study with regard to the creation of an Ottawa River Watershed Council, which would bring a comprehensive, inclusive, co-management approach to the Ottawa River Watershed, in order to foster ecological integrity, sustainable economic opportunities, and quality of life; in its study, the Committee shall examine (i) the council membership, which would include, but would not be limited to, federal, provincial, regional, and municipal governments, First Nations, industry groups, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, (ii) important indicators such as water quality, biodiversity, and shoreline integrity, in order to assist with the creation of a co-management plan and conservation strategy, (iii) the economic, cultural, heritage, and natural values within the Ottawa River Watershed; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than December 2017. |
| No. 10 |
| M-106 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that seniors, namely Canadians aged 65 or older, make up a demographic that requires ongoing attention from the government as the proportion of seniors relative to the Canadian population continues to grow (15% in 2015, 25% by 2035); (b) point out that it is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors, from restoring the age of eligibility for Old Age Security, to increasing the guaranteed income supplement for single seniors, to increasing benefits for couples living apart for reasons beyond their control and supporting affordable housing for seniors; (c) ask the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to study and report back to the House on important issues such as increasing income security for vulnerable seniors and ensuring quality of life and equality for all seniors via the development of a National Seniors Strategy; and (d) broaden the mandate of the National Seniors Council to allow it to undertake reviews and analysis on their own initiative and allow for a better representation of the diversity of experience and expertise on seniors, as well as to encourage it, following the study by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities referred to in (c), to provide advice on implementing a National Seniors’ Strategy. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — December 7, 2016 |
| Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — December 12, 2016 |
| No. 11 |
| 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. 13 |
| M-105 — December 2, 2016 — Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — That, in light of the death of over 1000 Canadians each year, including the tragic loss of the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, former MP for Ottawa—Vanier on August 16, 2016, as a consequence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the House: (a) reiterate its desire and commitment to, in collaboration with provincial and territorial stakeholders, combat ALS via research and awareness; and (b) call upon the government to increase funding for ALS research, and to substantially increase national efforts to develop and launch a comprehensive strategy to assist with the eradication of ALS at the earliest opportunity. |
| No. 14 |
| C-324 — December 1, 2016 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-324, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (production of or trafficking in substances). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — December 6, 2016 |
| Designation as a non votable item — 21st Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs presented on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. |
| Report deemed adopted not later than Wednesday, February 15, 2017, if no appeal or notice of substitution is filed, pursuant to Standing Orders 92(4) and 92.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| 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. 16 |
| C-291 — June 14, 2016 — Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food). |
| No. 17 |
| C-322 — November 24, 2016 — Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-322, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act (road crossings). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — November 30, 2016 |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (See Debates). |
| No. 18 |
| C-326 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines). |
| No. 19 |
| S-230 — February 9, 2017 — Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-211 — February 9, 2017 — On or after Monday, March 6, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), — That Bill C-211, An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder, 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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