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Thursday, June 16, 2016 (No. 74)

Private Members' Business

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.

Public Bills (Commons)

C-201 — December 9, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (independent assessment).

C-202 — December 9, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-202, An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights and to make a related amendment to another Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — December 9, 2015

C-203 — December 9, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — December 9, 2015

C-204 — December 9, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-204, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — December 9, 2015

C-205 — December 10, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-205, An Act to designate the month of June as ALS Month.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 7, 2016

C-206 — December 10, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (abuse of vulnerable persons).

C-207 — December 10, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-207, An Act to establish National Appreciation Day.

C-208 — December 10, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (interpretation of numerical dates).

C-209 — December 10, 2015 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high-profile offenders).

C-211 — January 28, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-211, An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder.

C-212 — January 28, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of Bill C-212, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (members who cross the floor).

C-213 — January 28, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age).

C-214 — January 28, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-214, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeals).

C-215 — February 3, 2016 — — 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-215, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (volunteer firefighters).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 7, 2016

C-216 — February 3, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-216, An Act to establish National Perinatal Bereavement Awareness Day.

C-217 — February 4, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-217, An Act respecting the position and office of the Parliamentary Science Officer and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 7, 2016

C-218 — February 4, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (railway noise and vibration control).

C-219 — February 4, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (wreck).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — February 4, 2016

C-220 — February 16, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (balanced representation).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — February 16, 2016

C-228 — February 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 7, 2016

C-235 — February 25, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-235, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (fetal alcohol disorder).

C-244 — February 26, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-244, An Act to establish Leif Erikson Day.

C-245 — February 26, 2016 — — 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-245, An Act concerning the development of a national poverty reduction strategy in Canada.

C-248 — March 9, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and the Access to Information Act (transparency).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 19, 2016

C-249 — March 9, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-249, An Act to amend the Public Health Agency of Canada Act (National Alzheimer Office).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 19, 2016

C-250 — March 9, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-250, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (small brewery tax credit).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 19, 2016

C-251 — March 10, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-251, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (importation of shark fins).

C-252 — March 10, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Navigation Protection Act (Shawnigan Lake).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and — March 14, 2016

C-253 — March 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-253, An Act to Recognize Charlottetown as the Birthplace of Confederation.

C-254 — March 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (baby products).

C-255 — March 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-255, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeal process for temporary resident visa applicants).

C-256 — March 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-256, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for dues paid to veterans' organizations).

C-257 — March 24, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (sugar content labelling).

C-258 — April 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-258, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses).

C-259 — April 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-259, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (scientific research).

C-260 — April 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-260, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (deduction of disability pensions).

C-261 — April 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-261, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for survivors and children).

C-262 — April 21, 2016 — — 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.

C-263 — April 22, 2016 — — 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-263, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (hearing impairment).

C-264 — May 3, 2016 — — 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-264, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing).

C-265 — May 3, 2016 — — 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-265, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians.

C-266 — May 5, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-266, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility).

C-267 — May 5, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-267, An Act to provide for the taking of restrictive measures in respect of foreign nationals responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and to make related amendments to the Special Economic Measures Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

and — May 12, 2016

— May 18, 2016

C-268 — May 5, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 9, 2016

C-269 — May 5, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (sentencing) and to make consequential amendments to another Act.

C-270 — May 10, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on National Defence of Bill C-270, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Defence of Canada Medal (1946-1989).

C-271 — May 12, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-271, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (batteries for medical or assistive devices).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 13, 2016

C-272 — May 12, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-272, An Act to amend the Statistics Act (fire and emergency response statistics).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 13, 2016

C-273 — May 17, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Customs Act (marine pleasure craft).

C-274 — May 19, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 19, 2016

C-275 — May 19, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (business transfer).

C-276 — May 30, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-276, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (warrant to obtain blood sample).

C-277 — May 30, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-277, An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada.

C-278 — May 30, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Lobbying Act (reporting obligations).

C-279 — May 31, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (length of election period).

C-280 — June 1, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (golfing expenses).

C-281 — June 1, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-281, An Act to establish a National Local Food Day.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— June 2, 2016

— June 7, 2016

C-282 — June 3, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (extra-energy-efficient products).

C-283 — June 3, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (electronic products recycling program).

C-284 — June 3, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-284, An Act respecting a national strategy for the development of renewable energy sources.

C-285 — June 3, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-285, An Act to provide for the development of national standards for the transport of currency and valuables by armoured car.

C-286 — June 8, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-286, An Act respecting the establishment of a framework to promote the development of co-operatives in Canada and amending the Department of Industry Act and other Acts.

C-287 — June 8, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-287, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (nanotechnology).

C-288 — June 9, 2016 — — 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-288, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (special benefits).

C-289 — June 9, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-289, An Act to establish Canadian Optimist Movement Awareness Day.

C-290 — June 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (machine-readable code).

C-291 — June 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food).

C-292 — June 14, 2016 — — 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-292, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (occupational disease and accident registry).

C-293 — June 14, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (Advisory Committee).

C-294 — June 15, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (cessation of refugee protection).

C-295 — June 15, 2016 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (residence of electors).

Notices of Motions

M-1 — December 7, 2015 — — That a special committee of the House be created to study and develop recommendations needed for Canada’s manufacturing industry and report back to the House: (a) identifying the manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for economic development; (b) reviewing the causes and consequences of manufacturing job loss; (c) reviewing ways to strengthen Canada’s manufacturing sector; (d) detailing a comprehensive set of economic, fiscal, monetary, and trade policies that will both strengthen domestic manufacturing industry and protect manufacturing jobs; and (e) enumerating the improvements needed in the bankruptcy laws, wage protection, transition programs, training programs, relocation programs, employment insurance benefits and pension laws to ensure that workers are protected during job loss.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 24, 2016

M-2 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contribution made to Canadian society by all of its seniors and make Canadian passports available at not more than half-price, to all Canadian citizens over the age of 65.

M-3 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) create a petroleum-monitoring agency with a three-year mandate to collect and disseminate, on a timely basis, price data on crude oil, refined petroleum products, and retail gasoline for all relevant North American markets; (b) in consultation with stakeholders from the petroleum sector (the majors, the independents, and consumer groups), appoint a director who would lead this agency; (c) require the agency to report to Parliament on an annual basis on the competitive aspects of the petroleum sector in Canada; and (d) request that the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology review the agency's performance and the need for an extension of its mandate following the tabling of the agency's third report.

M-4 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize and give thanks for the great sacrifices made by Canadian veterans in protecting our society and make Canadian passports available free of charge to all veterans of the Canadian forces.

M-5 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should conduct public hearings of the views of Canadians and stakeholders on privacy concerns relating to the outsourcing of work in the public and private sectors to companies in foreign countries or their subsidiaries located in Canada.

M-6 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create the Windsor-Essex Border Development and Protection Authority to be a public body for the purpose of managing border traffic consistent with the needs of residents for current and future infrastructure built connecting Canada and the United States in the Windsor-Essex area.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 24, 2016

M-7 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that any future bridge or tunnel between Canada and the United States, funded in part or wholly by the government, be owned by the government.

M-8 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should conduct an audit of the Passport Office to ensure that Canadians can acquire passports at the lowest possible cost and that passport processing fees do not generate surplus revenues.

M-9 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should defer further review and any approval of the Deep Geologic Repository Project environmental assessment for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at the Bruce Nuclear Site until such time as: (a) an independent technical body is established and has completed (i) an evaluation of the state of technical and scientific knowledge with respect to deep geological repositories for nuclear waste, (ii) an assessment as to whether Canada’s regulatory regime is sufficiently robust to adequately support an environmental assessment and licensing review of proposals for deep geologic repositories; (b) there is a full evaluation of alternatives to the proposed deep geologic repository, including alternative sites, alternative designs and alternative methods; and (c) residents, stakeholders and rights holders in the Great Lakes Basin, including in potential host communities, neighbouring communities, transportation corridor communities, and the broader Great Lakes community, are engaged in a direct and active dialogue facilitated by a trusted third party.

M-10 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work to reform and strengthen our national security legislation, and that such reforms should: (a) be based on broad public consultations with stakeholders, experts and the public; (b) allow parliamentarians to fully debate and amend any new security legislation, and ensure that new legislation (i) does not disproportionally affect marginalized communities, especially First Nations, indigenous, and Muslim communities, (ii) respects international human rights standards and the rule of law, (iii) does not infringe any sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, (iv) respects institutional roles of CSIS and the RCMP; (c) rescind Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2015, formerly known as Bill C-51, while working to amend and improve part 2; (d) amend the CSIS Act to prohibit CSIS agents from operating overseas and remove any new powers of disruption; (e) enact new legislation to implement the recommendations of the Arar and Air India Commissions; (f) reinstate the position of Inspector General for CSIS and work to establish further mechanisms for robust civilian and parliamentary oversight; and (g) meaningfully engage community leaders and front-line service providers to implement multidisciplinary programming to combat violent extremism.

M-12 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work to reform and strengthen our citizenship, immigration and refugee regime, and that such reforms should: (a) rescind the ability of the Minister to revoke Canadian citizenship; (b) rescind provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that force refugees arriving by boat into detention for a year; (c) restore citizenship to Lost Canadians; (d) task Canada’s embassies with aggressively acting for Canadians abroad in trouble, including those who are on death row; (e) repeal the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act; (f) create a predictable path to citizenship for permanent residents; (g) create a sponsor-friendly refugee support process; (h) prioritize family reunification in immigration and refugee processing; (i) restore health, housing, language and other supports to refugee claimants; (j) end the security certificate regime, as unconstitutional; (k) appoint more members to the Immigration and Refugee Board to deal with the backlog; (l) end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; (m) end conditional permanent residence that runs the risk of trapping spouses in abusive relationships; and (n) redesign the live-in caregiver program to provide safe and dignified working conditions and provide those seeking citizenship and family reunification with a fair and consistent process.

M-13 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work to protect the health and safety of sex workers, by taking measures including: (a) rescinding the measures introduced into the Criminal Code through the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (formerly known as Bill C-36); (b) introducing new legislation to protect the rights and safety of sex workers, based on consultations with sex workers and experts; (c) using existing laws to prosecute abuse against sex workers; (d) providing enhanced counseling and educational services to assist people trapped in the sex trade through poverty or addiction; and (e) providing financial assistance for sex workers who want to find different employment.

M-14 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work to repair and reform Canada's environmental protection and regulatory regime, and that such reforms should include: (a) repealing the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act (formerly known as Bill C-38) so as to (i) amend the Fisheries Act to restore habitat protection and reverse administrative changes to the interpretation of "deleterious to fish", (ii) amend the National Energy Board Act to restore the application of Species at Risk, Navigable Waters Protection and Fisheries Acts to the regulation of pipeline routes, (iii) restore the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency as the sole agency responsible for overseeing environmental reviews, (iv) restore the National Round Table on Environment and Economy; (b) repealing the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 (formerly known as Bill C-45) in order to protect any and all navigable Canadian waters by restoring the Navigable Waters Protection Act; (c) restoring funding to the Canadian Environmental Network; (d) restoring the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program; (e) with respect to our National Parks, (i) re-affirming the guiding principle of the National Parks Act to protect ecological integrity, restore research funding and monitoring for ecological integrity to Parks Canada, and amend the Rouge National Urban Parks Act to restore the principle of ecological integrity, (ii) amending the Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, in such a manner as to remove the role of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board as a regulator within the park and to ban any and all seismic testing, drilling or industrial activity from ever taking place in the park, (iii) cancelling any and all plans to further privatize within national parks; and (f) reinvesting in climate and environmental sciences by restoring programming and funding to include (i) the Canadian Climate Forum (formerly the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences), (ii) the Polar Environmental Atmospheric Research Laboratory, (iii) the Marine Mammals Contaminants Programme, (iv) testing of smokestacks for air quality, (v) ozone-layer testing, (vi) freshwater science, (vii) the Experimental Lakes Area.

M-15 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should adopt the principle of energy security as a central component of Canada's national defence policy.

M-17 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should impose a ten-year moratorium on the removal of the Canadian National Railway rail lines between North Bay and Montreal, recognizing that taxpayers’ dollars helped to build the historic transportation system, and that with a recovering forestry industry and the development of the Ring of Fire, a long haul transportation system may be vital.

M-18 — December 7, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Public Safety should, with the approval of the Governor-in-Council, rescind the existing agreements with the governments of the provinces and amend Section 95 of the Firearms Act to privatize the functions and operation of the Canadian Firearms Registration System, in recognition that the Parliamentary Budget Office has identified: (a) provincial criminal justice expenditures as the largest contributor to rising public expenditures on criminal justice; (b) policing expenditures categorized as fully dedicated to crime includes firearms programs when in fact they are non-criminal and should be administered as such; and (c) law enforcement professionals spend too much time on administrative tasks at the expense of front-line policing.

M-19 — December 8, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, Statistics Canada should begin measuring and reporting Canada’s annual investments in basic scientific research in accordance with OECD guidelines and participate in international comparative studies of this measure as a percentage of GDP.

M-20 — December 8, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work in collaboration with the provinces, territories, municipalities, Aboriginal communities, and housing providers to establish, develop, and implement an affordable housing strategy that: (a) affirms that access to adequate housing is a fundamental right of all Canadians, as guaranteed by the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (b) provides financial assistance, without discrimination, to those who are otherwise unable to afford adequate and secure housing; (c) ensures that the cost of housing does not compromise an individual’s ability to meet other basic needs, including food, clothing, healthcare, and education; (d) maintains and expands direct federal investments in social housing, including not-for-profit cooperatives, in order to increase the supply of low-income housing, preserve rent subsidies, and provide funds for renovations and maintenance; (e) sets targets and objectives to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness, particularly among vulnerable populations, with clear timelines and accountability measures; (f) examines and addresses the potential impact of investor speculation and housing vacancies on the high price of real estate in urban markets; and (g) takes into account the unique needs and housing priorities of different regions, including British Columbia.

M-21 — December 8, 2015 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and seniors' organizations to develop a National Strategy on Aging that will: (a) secure high-quality accessible public healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket health expenses for all seniors; (b) ensure that affordable and appropriate housing that adapts to changing needs is available to seniors; (c) increase income security for seniors; (d) develop policies that secure quality of life and equality for all seniors; and (e) create a Seniors' Advocate to ensure that these measures are undertaken and maintained.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 24, 2016

M-22 — January 21, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) declare March 1 of each year National Food Waste Awareness Day; and (b) recognize food waste as a scourge in Canada and develop a comprehensive pan-Canadian plan to reduce food waste by (i) raising public awareness about food waste through a national campaign, (ii) making it easier for businesses to donate unsold food products that are safe for consumption to community organizations and food banks, (iii) introducing various other means to reduce the environmental impact of producing food that is not consumed.

M-23 — January 21, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work to reform and strengthen our criminal justice system and that such reforms should include: (a) repealing all mandatory minimum sentences from the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; (b) repealing the (i) Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, formerly known as Bill C-14, (ii) Truth in Sentencing Act, formerly known as Bill C-25, (iii) Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity during Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act, formerly known as Bill C-309; (c) ending the trend of criminalizing mental health issues in Canada, including (i) increasing community-based, voluntary mental health supports in order to decrease the number of people with mental health issues who enter the criminal justice system in the first place, (ii) taking concrete steps to end the overrepresentation of people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system, at arrest, sentencing, and after sentencing as provided for under section 29 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, including decarceration strategies and social, economic and mental health support for people with mental health issues, (iii) providing meaningful support and treatment in prisons; (d) ending the use of solitary confinement and administrative segregation of prisoners and ceasing the practice of “double bunking”; (e) taking concrete steps to end the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system, including decarceration strategies and social and economic support for indigenous communities; (f) taking measures to significantly reduce the number of people in pre-trial detention; (g) reforming and enhancing the legal aid system to ensure that access to justice is universal; (h) overhauling the graduated release system to promote an effective, humane, and safe reintegration of federal prisoners in the community; (i) reforming the record suspension and pardon system to make it automatic, free, and fair; (j) reinstating the Law Reform Commission and Court Challenges programme; (k) implementing programs that promote real rehabilitation, including reinstating the Prison Farm program; (l) renewing the Correctional Investigator of Canada Howard Sapers's term and task the appropriate committee to craft a plan to implement the outstanding recommendations of that office; and (m) making necessary policy changes following the British Columbia model to afford trans inmates the dignity and equality that all people deserve, including housing, clothing, and health care provisions, in consultation with the inmate, according to their self-identified gender.

M-25 — January 22, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately: (a) provide greater regulatory clarity by identifying which government departments are responsible for the regulation of genetically modified salmon and other transgenic aquatic organisms; (b) prevent the introduction of genetically modified salmon destined for human consumption into the Canadian food system until further scientific studies are concluded by the relevant departments to determine the impact of genetically modified salmon on human health and on the health of marine species, ecosystems and habitats; and (c) direct the departments responsible for the regulation of genetically modified salmon to establish a practice of notifying the Canadian public of all requests and approvals and of any information and findings regarding genetically modified salmon and salmon eggs.

M-26 — January 22, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) launch a campaign that expressly denounces gender violence as unacceptable behavior, and that emphasizes prevention and societal responsibility; (b) seek to combat the underlying socio-economic causes for gender violence, including the active promotion of gender equity for Canadians; (c) reinstate the word "equality" in Status of Women Canada's organizational goals; (d) reinstate funding for Status of Women Canada to 2006 levels, adjusted to the costs of living for 2016, including funds dedicated to the reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program; and (e) encourage federal departments and agencies to provide employees with training in gender sensitivity, gender violence issues, and sexual harassment awareness and prevention.

M-27 — January 22, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate March 18 every year as "National Sustainable Seafood Day".

M-28 — January 22, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should officially recognize October 10 every year as World Mental Health Day in Canada.

M-29 — January 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should remove the GST from sign language interpretation services.

M-30 — January 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Auditor General of Canada should be appointed auditor or joint auditor of all federal Crown corporations, mixed enterprises, joint enterprises, and shared-governance corporations as listed in Chapter 3 of the President of the Treasury Board’s 2010 “Annual Report to Parliament on Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada”, provided that an organization listed is entrusted with the management of significant public funds, manages or controls significant assets of Canada, or fulfills a significant federal policy role.

M-31 — January 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should issue an order, under the Aeronautics Act and through the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, to ensure that night flights over the Greater Toronto Area are suspended, except when such flights are required for emergency purposes.

M-32 — January 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the government should introduce legislation allowing the Auditor General of Canada to conduct special examinations of all Canadian airport authorities as if they were parent Crown corporations as defined in Part X of the Financial Administration Act; and (b) for the purpose of these examinations, the Auditor General of Canada should have the power of an examiner as set out in Part X of the Financial Administration Act.

M-34 — February 2, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the Board of Internal Economy should amend the definition of “recognized party” in the By-laws of the Board of Internal Economy to include in the definition of “recognized party” any party registered with Elections Canada that has had at least one Member elected to the House of Commons as a member of that party during an election.

M-35 — February 3, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, (a) the Komagata Maru tragedy, in which passengers were prevented from landing in Canada, is a reminder of a policy of discriminatory and unjust exclusion laws targeted towards the immigrant community; and (b) the government should officially apologize in the House of Commons to the South Asian community and to the individuals impacted in the 1914 Komagata Maru incident.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

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M-36 — February 3, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, federal departments and agencies conducting scientific research should identify, develop, and implement communication policies that: (a) actively support and encourage federal scientists to speak freely to the media and the public about scientific and technical matters based on their official research, including scientific and technical ideas, approaches, findings, and conclusions; (b) allow federal scientists to present viewpoints that incorporate their expert or personal opinions provided that they specify that they are not speaking on behalf of, or as a representative of, their department or agency; (c) ensure that public affairs or communications officers, elected officials, and Ministerial staff do not restrict, limit, or prevent federal scientists from responding to media requests in a timely and accurate manner; (d) prohibit public affairs or communications officers, elected officials, and Ministerial staff from directing federal scientists to suppress or alter their findings; and (e) affirm the right of federal scientists to review, approve, and comment publicly on the final version of any proposed publication that significantly relies on their research, identifies them as an author or contributor, or purports to represent their scientific opinion.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 24, 2016

M-37 — February 3, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ban the import of dog and cat fur products into Canada, and make it an offense to mislabel any garment product made from dog or cat fur.

M-41 — February 22, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work in consultation with provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders, and the public to put forward, within six months of adoption of this motion, a national strategy to advance Canada’s forestry sector, with the objectives of creating value-added jobs, developing our forests in a sustainable way, diversifying and promoting wood-based products and developing building systems, and by expanding international markets for Canadian wood products.

M-44 — February 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take action to address the varying costs of oil and gas that Canadians are paying across the country and between provinces, and that the government should create a new office for an Oil and Gas Ombudsman which would: (a) investigate complaints from Canadians regarding excessive prices at gas pumps and other sources of oil and gas; (b) have the ability to investigate independently and thoroughly the concerns made by Canadians; (c) be responsible for gathering and publishing a weekly petroleum inventory report, modelled on the United States Department of Energy’s weekly Petroleum Status Report, that would give weekly updates on refinery oil inputs and petroleum production; (d) be responsible to report to Parliament annually with an independent report about whether or not Canadians are paying too much for these products and whether the respective companies complied in full with any investigations; and (e) work with Canadians and producers to ensure that all Canadians and communities are paying fair prices and receiving fair product amount of the gasoline and oil that they purchase.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 24, 2016

M-46 — February 25, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, while respecting provincial jurisdiction: (a) work with the provinces and territories on a flexible integrated model of palliative care by establishing a universal right to palliative care and by implementing a Pan-Canadian Palliative and End-of-life Care Strategy that is tied to dedicated funding; (b) re-establish a Secretariat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care with dedicated funding; (c) implement a National Awareness Campaign on end of life care including palliative care, with a focus on end of life assistance planning; (d) improve end of life care services within direct federal health responsibility such as First Nations and Inuit peoples, veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces; and (e) provide more support for patient, family and community caregivers, including making the Compassionate Care benefits more flexible and available to all caregivers, not just those whose loved ones have a significant risk of death within 26 weeks.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— March 30, 2016

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M-47 — March 7, 2016 — — That the Standing Committee on Health be instructed to examine the public health effects of the ease of access and viewing of online violent and degrading sexually explicit material on children, women and men, recognizing and respecting the provincial and territorial jurisdictions in this regard, and that the said Committee report its findings to the House no later than July 2017.

M-48 — March 7, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, there has been an alarming deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen which is characterized by widespread food insecurity, indiscriminate attacks against civilians and medical and aid workers, the destruction of civilian and medical infrastructure as a result of the pre-existing domestic conflict, as well as the intensification of airstrikes, ground fighting, and shelling by the Saudi-led coalition and despite repeated calls for a renewed cessation of hostilities; and that, therefore, the House: (a) endorse a Resolution passed by the European Parliament on February 25, 2016, as well as United Nations Security Council resolutions on Yemen, in particular resolutions 2216 (2015), 2201 (2015) and 2140 (2014); (b) express grave concern at (i) the airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition and the naval blockade it has imposed on Yemen, (ii) the actions taken by the Houthis, including the siege of the city of Taiz; and (c) unequivocally condemn (i) the targeting of hospitals, markets, and civilian centres, (ii) the use of cluster munitions by the Saudi-led coalition, in violation of the norm created by the Convention on Cluster Munitions, (iii) the use of landmines by Houthi forces, in violation of the Ottawa Treaty; and that the House further call upon the government to launch an initiative aimed at imposing an arms embargo against Saudi Arabia.

M-49 — March 8, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) introduce a payment protection program for produce growers like the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) in the United States that will allow sellers to maintain an ownership trust until payment has been received; (b) implement this payment protection program for produce growers by September 30, 2016; (c) take immediate steps to negotiate with the United States to restore Canada’s privileged access under PACA, with the aim of restoring access by December 31, 2016.

M-50 — April 12, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a Department of Peace as part of the structure of the federal government and Cabinet with a mandate to advocate for the non-violent resolution of conflict at home and abroad, the professionalization of peace work by Canadians, and the development of a culture of peace in Canada and internationally.

M-51 — April 12, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) issue a formal, unequivocal and sincere apology to Canada’s British Home Children and child migrants, including their families and descendants, for the injustices suffered as a result of its participation in migration schemes between the years 1869 and 1948 thereby enabling the importation of an estimated 100 000 orphaned or destitute children from Britain to provide indentured labour for Canadian farms and households; (b) express its gratitude and appreciation to the families whose ancestors were responsible for building up Canada's agricultural industry at a critical early point in its development; (c) assist in a coordinated effort with survivors and descendants to track and record their genealogies and ensure that reunification with lost family members is made possible; and (d) take steps to ensure that all Canadians are informed about this important period of history in a way that makes certain it is never forgotten by present or future generations.

M-52 — April 12, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce mandatory labeling of food products containing ingredients that have been genetically modified.

M-53 — April 18, 2016 — — That in the opinion of the House, the government should, in collaboration with the provinces, territories, municipalities and community partners, maintain and expand, in line with Canada’s obligations under the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the federal investment in social housing, which would include the renewal of long-term social housing operating agreements, in order to preserve rent subsidies and provide funds for necessary renovations.

M-54 — May 2, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately sign, ratify, and implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in its entirety, with no reservations.

M-55 — May 2, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately sign, ratify, and implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in its entirety, with no reservations.

M-56 — May 2, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should use the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as the blueprint for its announced Canadians with Disabilities Act, and that said Act shall serve as implementation legislation for the Convention within Canada.

M-57 — May 3, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take immediate steps to address the alarming and dangerous loss of bee colonies and other pollinating insects in Canada and beyond: (a) by recognizing the vital role that bees and other pollinating insects perform ecologically, economically, and for our food security; (b) by phasing out the widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides and ensuring access to safe alternatives; and (c) by developing a strategy to address the multiple factors related to bee colony deaths, such as the destruction and disturbance of habitat, as well as the use of pesticides and parasites.

M-58 — May 9, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) ban the import, export and sale of dog, and cat fur; (b) impose penalties on individuals and businesses who deal with unlabeled and falsely labeled dog and cat fur products; and (c) work with provincial counterparts and the international community to advance support for the implementation of a complete ban of the trade in all dog and cat fur products worldwide.

M-60 — May 11, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should, following consultations with provinces, territories, municipalities, and First Nations, carry out a review of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the process allowing local administrations to request restrictions regarding the use of vessels on certain waters in order to improve how waters are managed, public safety and the protection of the environment.

M-61 — June 7, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the commitment and sacrifices made by men and women in the military, veterans and those who work as first responders; (b) recognize that those working in the military, as first responders, and veterans are subject to difficult and sometimes traumatic circumstances that may predispose them to Occupational Stress Injuries (OSI) such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); (c) recognize that the mental health of military service men and women, veterans, first responders and retired and volunteer first responders should be made a priority; and (d) commit to supporting the mental health of military, first responders, veterans, retired and volunteer first responders, and their families who are living with an OSI or mental health illness by (i) improving education and support for families and care givers about mental health, OSI and PTSD, (ii) increasing mental health services across the country aimed at military, veterans, first responders, and retired and volunteer first responders, (iii) increasing access to service animals for military, veterans, first responders, and retired and volunteer first responders living with an OSI or mental health illness related to their service.

M-62 — June 8, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) accept the offer of the donation of the birthplace of former Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker in Neustadt, Ontario, by the owner of the property; (b) designate the property as a national historic site; (c) undertake any necessary restorations so as to operate the location as a museum; and (d) use the site to educate the public on the life of Canada’s first Prime Minister from a background other than English or French and commemorate the impact of this figure on Canada’s heritage.

M-63 — June 13, 2016 — — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) take a leadership role in establishing a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older People; and (b) work to include important provisions in the Convention, such as (i) equality and non-discrimination for reasons of age, (ii) the right to housing, (iii) the right to a healthy environment, (iv) the right to safety and a life free to violence of any kind, (v) the right to participation and community integration, (vi) the right to health, (vii) the right to accessibility and personal mobility, (viii) the right to special measures in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies.

M-64 — June 14, 2016 — — 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.

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P-9 — April 13, 2016 — — That a humble Address be presented to His Excellency praying that he will cause to be laid before the House a copy of the agreement between the federal government and the Government of Quebec, mentioned by the Quebec Minister of Finance in the National Assembly of Quebec on March 9, 2016, that will force both governments to honour the amnesty agreements made with tax evaders.

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