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Friday, May 25, 2018 (No. 301)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-167 — May 24, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), — 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. |
| Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That the motion be amended by adding, after the words “emerging crime rates,” the following: |
| “(v) measures to increase the tactical and operational effectiveness of Indigenous police forces, (vi) strategies and resources dedicated to the judicial and rehabilitation systems in rural areas, (vii) improved support for victims of rural crime,”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 22, 2018 |
| Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead), Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View) and Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — March 26, 2018 |
| Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 27, 2018 |
| Mr. Shields (Bow River), Mr. Barlow (Foothills), Mr. Calkins (Red Deer— Lacombe), Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake), Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain) and Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) — March 28, 2018 |
| Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 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). |
Rescheduled Business |
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| S-228 — May 1, 2018 — Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — October 23, 2017 |
| Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — October 26, 2017 |
| Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-382. |
| 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). |
| To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — May 23, 2018 |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-330 — April 18, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mr. McColeman (Brantford—Brant), — That Bill C-330, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (landlord consent), 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. 2 |
| C-281 — May 1, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia), seconded by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), — That Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Rankin (Victoria) — June 2, 2016 |
| Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie) — June 7, 2016 |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — December 1, 2016 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — April 30, 2018 |
| 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-262 — May 9, 2018 — Mr. Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou) — Consideration at report stage 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, as reported by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs without amendment. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — December 6, 2016 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — November 28, 2017 |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — December 5, 2017 |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-388. |
| 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 |
| C-391 — April 26, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre), — That Bill C-391, An Act respecting a national strategy for the repatriation of Aboriginal cultural property, 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. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital) and Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — February 1, 2018 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 5, 2018 |
| 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 |
| C-395 — April 16, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, 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) — February 8, 2018 |
| 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-396 — April 19, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bernier (Beauce), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 12, 2018 |
| 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 |
| M-154 — April 23, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), — 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; |
| And of the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. McDonald (Avalon), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales” with the words “to continue the efforts to protect and help the recovery of NARW, beluga, and Southern Resident Killer Whales”; (b) replacing the words “call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working” with the words “call on expert witnesses on each of the species, and those who might be impacted by any possible actions to work”; (c) replacing the words “within four months of the adoption of this motion” with the words “by the end of the 2018 calendar year”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — March 21, 2018 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 29, 2018 |
| Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — April 3, 2018 |
| Mr. Hogg (South Surrey—White Rock) — April 4, 2018 |
| Mr. DeCourcey (Fredericton) — April 10, 2018 |
| Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) and Mr. Fraser (West Nova) — April 18, 2018 |
| 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-394 — April 24, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| 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 |
| C-369 — March 20, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), — That Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Indigenous People 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: |
| Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 16, 2017 |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — November 24, 2017 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — December 6, 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. 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 |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017 |
| No. 11 |
| M-110 — April 27, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — 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 |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — April 24, 2018 |
| 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 |
| M-157 — April 30, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac), seconded by Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), — 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. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018 |
| Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), Mr. Tootoo (Nunavut) and Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — April 19, 2018 |
| Mr. Easter (Malpeque) — April 23, 2018 |
| Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul) — April 24, 2018 |
| Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — April 25, 2018 |
| Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — April 26, 2018 |
| Mr. DeCourcey (Fredericton), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — April 27, 2018 |
| Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — April 30, 2018 |
| 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-344 — March 28, 2018 — Mr. Sangha (Brampton Centre) — Third reading of Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017 |
| Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 14 |
| 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. |
| No. 15 |
| M-161 — May 7, 2018 — On or after Wednesday, May 30, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), seconded by Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), — 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. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — April 25, 2018 |
| Mr. Picard (Montarville) — April 30, 2018 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 7, 2018 |
| 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-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). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018 |
| No. 17 |
| M-166 — March 26, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), — 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. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 22, 2018 |
| 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. 18 |
| C-375 — May 10, 2018 — Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 23, 2017 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 10, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-392. |
| 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 |
| S-210 — May 10, 2018 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — Consideration at report stage 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, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 10, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-393. |
| 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. 20 |
| C-326 — May 23, 2018 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Third reading 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 |
| 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. 21 |
| S-245 — May 24, 2018 — Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill S-245, An Act to declare the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(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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