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Status of House Business
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 (No. 268)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
M-147 — February 15, 2018 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), seconded by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — 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.
Recorded division — deferred anew until Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Order made Monday, February 26, 2018.

Rescheduled Business
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
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — November 24, 2017
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — December 6, 2017
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — February 14, 2018
Designated day — Tuesday, March 20, 2018, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
S-210 — January 31, 2018 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-210, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
No. 2
C-364 — December 7, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Boudrias (Terrebonne), seconded by Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), — That Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (political financing), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 3, 2017
Statement by the Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 22, 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. 3
C-375 — December 8, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill), seconded by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), — That Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), 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 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. 4
S-218 — December 12, 2017 — Mr. Kent (Thornhill) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month.
No. 5
C-373 — November 30, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), seconded by Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), — That Bill C-373, An Act respecting a federal framework on distracted driving, 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:
Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — November 27, 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. 6
C-344 — December 6, 2017 — Mr. Sangha (Brampton Centre) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), as reported by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-313.
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. 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
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017
No. 8
M-166 — February 1, 2018 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That a special committee of the House be appointed with the purpose of conducting hearings and proposing a plan for a postal banking system administered under the Canada Post Corporation; 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.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 9
M-168 — February 2, 2018 — Mr. Oliver (Oakville) — That the House: (a) recognize that the Internet has thrived due to net neutrality principles of openness, transparency, freedom, and innovation; (b) recognize that Canada has strong net neutrality rules in place that are grounded in the Telecommunications Act and enforced by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC); (c) recognize that preserving an open Internet and the free flow of information is vital for the freedom of expression and diversity, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, Canadian democracy, and the future economic and social prosperity of Canadians; (d) express its firm support for net neutrality and the continued preservation of an open Internet, free from unjust discrimination and interference; and (e) call on the government to include net neutrality as a guiding principle of the upcoming Telecommunications Act and Broadcasting Act reviews in order to explore opportunities to further enshrine in legislation the principles of neutrality in the provision and carriage of all telecommunications services.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 10
M-167 — February 1, 2018 — Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a study on rural crime in Canada and consider factors, including but not limited to: (i) current rural crime rates and trends, (ii) existing RCMP and other policing resources and policies in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, particularly in relation to population density, policing geographic area, and staff shortages, (iii) current partnerships with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous police forces, (iv) possible recommendations to improve rural crime prevention and to curb emerging crime rates, and that the Committee report its findings to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 11
M-161 — January 25, 2018 — Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a study of the Record Suspension Program to: (a) examine the impact of a record suspension to help those with a criminal record reintegrate into society; (b) examine the impact of criminal record suspension fees and additional costs associated with the application process on low-income applicants; (c) identify appropriate changes to fees and service standards for record suspensions; (d) identify improvements to better support applicants for a criminal record suspension; and that the Committee present its final report and recommendations to the House within nine months of the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 12
C-395 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Poilievre (Carleton) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 8, 2018
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 13
C-392 — February 1, 2018 — Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-392, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 14
C-330 — December 14, 2016 — Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-330, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (landlord consent).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 15
C-396 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Bernier (Beauce) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 12, 2018
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 16
M-154 — November 20, 2017 — Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest) — That the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be instructed to undertake a study on the situation of endangered whales and be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working to find a balance among various competing claims; and that the Committee present its final report to the House within four months of the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 17
C-394 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 18
M-170 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, a special committee, chaired by the Speaker of the House, should be established at the beginning of each new Parliament, in order to select all Officers of Parliament.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
C-391 — February 1, 2018 — Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-391, An Act respecting a national strategy for the repatriation of Aboriginal cultural property.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital) and Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — February 1, 2018
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 5, 2018
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
M-110 — December 6, 2016 — Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie) — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the impact on parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, including in the case of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), to consider, among other things, (i) ways to improve the level of compassion and support for parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, (ii) ways to ensure that parents do not suffer any undue financial or emotional hardship as a result of the design of government programming, particularly from Employment Insurance Parental Benefits; that the Committee hold a minimum of six meetings to hear from witnesses that include parents who have lost an infant to SIDS, organizations who advocate for SIDS families, experts in the area of grief counselling, as well as officials responsible for the Employment Insurance Parental Benefits program; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion, and that it be instructed to request a comprehensive government response to its report, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 18, 2017
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 21
M-157 — November 21, 2017 — Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac) — That the House recognize the importance that Visitability can have for Canadians of all ages and abilities, and particularly persons with a physical disability, aging individuals, seniors and their families, in Canada, by: (a) emphasizing the efforts of companies, contractors and builders who are already applying the principles of Visitability in their new constructions; (b) encouraging the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities to address the topic of Visitability in the accessibility legislation to be introduced in the House; and (c) inviting the federal government to address the subject of Visitability with its provincial and territorial partners in upcoming Federal, Provincial and Territorial discussions.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-385 — November 29, 2017 — Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-385, An Act to amend the Navigation Protection Act (certain lakes and rivers in British Columbia).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 23
S-232 — February 13, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Levitt (York Centre), seconded by Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence), — That Bill S-232, An Act respecting Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal) — June 19, 2017
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).

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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