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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 (No. 232)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

M-126 — November 1, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important contributions Canadian Portuguese have made to building Canada and to Canadian society in general, the cultural diversity of the Portuguese communities in Canada, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Portuguese heritage and culture for future generations by declaring June 10 as Portugal Day and the month of June as Portuguese Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
Mr. May (Cambridge), Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler) and Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — September 19, 2017
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), Mr. Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier), Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Sikand (Mississauga—Streetsville), Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Mr. MacKinnon (Gatineau), Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) and Ms. Khera (Brampton West) — September 20, 2017
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
M-132 — November 2, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Saini (Kitchener Centre), seconded by Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to undertake a study on ways of increasing benefits to the public resulting from federally funded health research, with the goals of lowering drugs costs and increasing access to medicines, both in Canada and globally; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than one year from the time this motion is adopted.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — September 28, 2017
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
C-325 — November 3, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-325, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing), 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. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — December 12, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
C-346 — November 7, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), seconded by Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris), — That Bill C-346, An Act to amend the Firearms Act (licences), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) and Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University) — April 6, 2017
Mr. Falk (Provencher), Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead) and Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) — April 7, 2017
Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) and Mr. Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — April 10, 2017
Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — April 12, 2017
Ms. Bergen (Portage—Lisgar) — April 20, 2017
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 8, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
S-211 — October 27, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mrs. Caesar-Chavannes (Whitby), — That Bill S-211, An Act respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, 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. 2
M-124 — March 7, 2017 — Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska) — That, in the opinion of the House, within twelve months of the adoption of this motion: (a) the government should follow the example of other Canadian police services and act to save hundreds of lives each year by equipping all RCMP vehicles with automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and (b) the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security should undertake a study to determine the availability of AEDs in first responder vehicles across Canada and make recommendations to the House in that regard while respecting the jurisdiction of other levels of government.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston) — March 8, 2017
Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead) and Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) — April 4, 2017
Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — April 20, 2017
No. 3
C-348 — April 10, 2017 — Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-348, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (persons with disabilities).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — October 31, 2017
No. 4
C-365 — October 3, 2017 — Mr. Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-365, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firefighting equipment).
No. 5
M-133 — April 3, 2017 — Mr. Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions made by the over 100,000 British Home Children to Canadian society, their service to our armed forces throughout the twentieth century, the hardships and stigmas that many of them endured, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon the story of the British Home Children for future generations by declaring September 28 of every year, British Home Child Day in Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), Mr. Barlow (Foothills), Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford), Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil) and Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope) — October 31, 2017
Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach), Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), Mr. Liepert (Calgary Signal Hill), Ms. Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk), Mr. Nicholson (Niagara Falls), Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) — November 1, 2017
No. 6
C-374 — October 18, 2017 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) — October 18, 2017
Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa), Mr. Amos (Pontiac) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — October 19, 2017
Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), Mr. McLeod (Northwest Territories) and Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — October 20, 2017
Ms. Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill) — October 23, 2017
No. 7
M-147 — October 16, 2017 — Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West) — That a special committee be appointed to conduct hearings on the matter of homelessness and to propose a national plan to prevent and end homelessness; that this Committee consist of ten members of which six shall be from the government party, three from the Official Opposition, and one from the New Democratic Party, provided that the Chair is from the government party; that in addition to the Chair, there be one Vice-Chair from each of the recognized opposition parties; that the Committee have all the powers of a standing committee as provided in the Standing Orders; that the members to serve on the said Committee be appointed by the Whip of each party by depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s members of the Committee no later than a week after the adoption of the said motion; that the quorum of the Committee be as provided for in Standing Order 118, provided that at least one member of each recognized party be present; that membership substitutions be permitted from time to time, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2); and that the Committee report to the House no later than 12 months after the adoption of this motion.
No. 8
C-354 — April 13, 2017 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
No. 9
M-148 — October 19, 2017 — Mr. Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the importance of educating Canadians about the consequences of impaired driving due to alcohol, drugs, fatigue or distraction, which, each year, destroys the lives and health of thousands of Canadians, by designating the third week of March, each year, National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.
No. 10
C-371 — October 17, 2017 — Mr. Clement (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-371, An Act respecting the prevention of radicalization through foreign funding and making related amendments to the Income Tax Act.
No. 11
C-373 — October 18, 2017 — Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-373, An Act respecting a federal framework on distracted driving.
No. 12
C-378 — October 23, 2017 — Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-378, An Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act (fairness principles).
No. 13
C-377 — October 20, 2017 — Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-377, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle.
No. 14
C-262 — April 21, 2016 — Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — December 6, 2016
No. 15
C-352 — April 13, 2017 — Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-352, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and to provide for the development of a national strategy (abandonment of vessels).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — May 3, 2017
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), Ms. Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona), Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières) and Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé) — May 4, 2017
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît) and Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — May 10, 2017
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 24, 2017
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 16
C-364 — October 3, 2017 — Mr. Boudrias (Terrebonne) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (political financing).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 3, 2017
No. 17
C-375 — October 19, 2017 — Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 23, 2017
No. 18
C-369 — October 16, 2017 — Ms. Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Indigenous People Day).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 16, 2017
No. 19
S-228 — October 6, 2017 — Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — October 23, 2017
Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — October 26, 2017
No. 20
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

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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