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Friday, March 24, 2017 (No. 157)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-105 — March 23, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), seconded by Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), — 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. |
| Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), seconded by Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the words “(b) call upon the government to” and substituting the following: |
| “play a leadership role in supporting ALS research, and to support national efforts to find a cure for ALS at the earliest opportunity.”. |
| Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, April 5, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting on the main motion — immediately after the amendment is disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| M-100 — February 13, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), seconded by Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), — 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 |
| 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-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. 3 |
| 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). |
| No. 4 |
| S-208 — February 24, 2017 — Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, as reported by the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, February 24, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-156. |
| 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. 5 |
| 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). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017 |
| No. 6 |
| M-102 — February 16, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), — 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 |
| Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable) and Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle) — February 16, 2017 |
| 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-308 — February 17, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), — That Bill C-308, An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (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. 8 |
| 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. 9 |
| M-104 — February 23, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — 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; |
| And of the amendment of Mr. Amos (Pontiac), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to” with the word “, in the opinion of the House, the government should”; (b) replacing the words “the Committee shall” with the words “the government should”; (c) deleting all the words after the words “within the Ottawa River Watershed;”. |
| 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-309 — February 24, 2017 — Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016 |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, February 24, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-154. |
| 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. 11 |
| 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 |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017 |
| No. 12 |
| C-338 — February 24, 2017 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-338, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (punishment). |
| No. 13 |
| M-106 — February 24, 2017 — On or after Monday, April 3, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Nault (Kenora), — 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 |
| Mr. Ruimy (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge) — February 22, 2017 |
| Mrs. Nassif (Vimy), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), Ms. Young (London West), Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), Mr. O'Regan (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Saini (Kitchener Centre), Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac), Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Rusnak (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) and Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) — February 23, 2017 |
| 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-291 — March 10, 2017 — On or after Monday, April 10, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food), 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-322 — March 20, 2017 — On or after Tuesday, April 11, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-322, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act (road crossings), 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. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — November 30, 2016 |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (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. 17 |
| C-305 — March 20, 2017 — Mr. Arya (Nepean) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, March 20, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-172. |
| 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 |
| C-311 — March 21, 2017 — Mr. Fraser (West Nova) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments. |
| 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 |
| Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-176. |
| 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 |
| C-277 — March 23, 2017 — Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) — On or after Monday, April 3, 2017 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-277, An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, March 23, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-179. |
| 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). |
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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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