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Thursday, September 29, 2016 (No. 84)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-246 — September 28, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), — That Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Fisheries Act, the Textile Labelling Act, the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (animal protection), 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. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 14, 2016
Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South) — May 4, 2016
Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert) — May 6, 2016
Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), Mr. Peschisolido (Steveston—Richmond East), Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge), Mr. Virani (Parkdale—High Park), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) and Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — May 9, 2016
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 5, 2016, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
M-24 — May 20, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), seconded by Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations by declaring January, every year, Tamil Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — May 18, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 2
C-227 — May 11, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hussen (York South—Weston), seconded by Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park), — That Bill C-227, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), Mr. Arya (Nepean), Ms. Ratansi (Don Valley East), Mr. Chen (Scarborough North), Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Fragiskatos (London North Centre), Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga Centre), Mr. Holland (Ajax), Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), Mr. Badawey (Niagara Centre), Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard), Ms. Khera (Brampton West), Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie) and Mr. Miller (Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs) — February 25, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 3
S-208 — May 12, 2016 — Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day.
No. 4
C-231 — May 12, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), seconded by Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), — That Bill C-231, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada, 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. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 12, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 5
C-225 — May 2, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), — That Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (injuring or causing the death of a preborn child while committing an offence), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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-230 — May 16, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), — That Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearm — definition of variant), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 30, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 7
C-243 — May 17, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), seconded by Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), — That Bill C-243, An Act respecting the development of a national maternity assistance program strategy and amending the Employment Insurance Act (maternity benefits), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Fraser (Central Nova) — April 12, 2016
Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — April 18, 2016
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — May 2, 2016
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — May 4, 2016
Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest) — May 5, 2016
Mrs. Nassif (Vimy) — May 10, 2016
Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour) — May 11, 2016
Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — May 13, 2016
Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) — May 17, 2016
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — April 11, 2016 (See Debates).
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 8
C-241 — May 13, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), seconded by Ms. Leitch (Simcoe—Grey), — That Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (school authorities), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 30, 2016
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — April 11, 2016 (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. 9
C-237 — May 10, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Stewart (Burnaby South), seconded by Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — That Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (gender equity), 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), Ms. Benson (Saskatoon West), Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) and Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 25, 2016
Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Fillmore (Halifax) — May 5, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 6, 2016
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — May 9, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 10
C-238 — May 30, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), seconded by Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook), — That Bill C-238, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for the safe disposal of lamps containing mercury, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 7, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 16, 2016
Mr. Fraser (Central Nova), Mr. Wilkinson (North Vancouver) and Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — May 17, 2016
Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake) and Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — May 18, 2016
Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge) — May 19, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 11
C-240 — June 2, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. May (Cambridge), seconded by Mrs. Caesar-Chavannes (Whitby), — That Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit — first aid), 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. 12
M-42 — April 14, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should put an end to the widespread tax avoidance practised by many shell companies set up in Barbados by Canadian companies, by amending subsection 95(1) of the Income Tax Act and section 5907 of the Income Tax Regulations to specify that no business that is entitled to a special tax benefit conferred by Barbados under the Canada-Barbados Income Tax Agreement Act, 1980, shall be exempt from taxation because of a tax treaty.
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
M-40 — June 6, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Jordan (South Shore—St. Margarets), seconded by Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) take meaningful steps to address the issue of abandoned and derelict vessels within six months of this motion being adopted by the House; (b) recognize the requirement for the prohibition against the abandonment of a vessel through potential amendments to any relevant legislation; (c) incorporate an educational component within the government’s strategy to address the issue of abandoned vessels in order to inform vessel owners on the risks and consequences of vessel abandonment; (d) improve vessel owner identification by considering ratifying the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, and by considering widening the scope of the Canadian Register of Vessels; and (e) create a mechanism for government to assist in the removal of an abandoned vessel where its presence creates an economic burden for a community;
And of the amendment of Ms. Young (London West), seconded by Ms. Goldsmith-Jones (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), — That the motion be amended by:
(a) adding after the word “should” the words “, in collaboration with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous organizations”;
(b) deleting the words “by considering ratifying the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, and”;
(c) replacing the words “create a mechanism” with the words “identify mechanisms”; and
(d) adding after the words “for a community” the words “; and (f) consider measures to ensure owners are strictly liable for remediating abandoned vessels, such as acceding to the Nairobi International Convention for the Removal of Wrecks, 2007”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 13, 2016
Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore), Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton— Lawrence), Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), Mr. Grewal (Brampton East) , Mr. Finnigan (Miramichi—Grand Lake), Mr. Levitt (York Centre) , Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay— Lacolle), Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Fillmore (Halifax), Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), Mr. Rusnak (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) and Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — June 3, 2016
Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — June 6, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 14
S-201 — September 20, 2016 — On or after Wednesday, October 5, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), — That Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination, 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. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 15
M-39 — September 23, 2016 — On or after Monday, October 17, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal), seconded by Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), — That the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration be instructed to undertake a study on immigration to Atlantic Canada, to consider, among other things, (i) the challenges associated with an aging population and shrinking population base, (ii) possible recommendations on how to increase immigration to the region; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion;
And of the amendment of Mr. Virani (Parkdale—High Park), seconded by Ms. Petitpas Taylor (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “(ii)” and substituting the following:
“retention of current residents and the challenges of retaining new immigrants, (iii) possible recommendations on how to increase immigration to the region, (iv) analysis of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot initiatives associated with the Atlantic Growth Strategy; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within one year of the adoption of this motion.”.
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-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
No. 17
C-224 — September 28, 2016 — Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — On or after Friday, September 30, 2016 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-224, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (assistance — drug overdose), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 24, 2016
Mr. Rankin (Victoria) and Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 25, 2016
Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Mr. Fraser (West Nova) and Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — February 26, 2016
Mr. Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — March 4, 2016
Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — March 8, 2016
Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — March 10, 2016
Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — March 11, 2016
Mr. Lemieux (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord) — March 14, 2016
Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale) — March 22, 2016
Mr. Ruimy (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge) — March 29, 2016
Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton) — April 14, 2016
Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) and Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — April 18, 2016
Mr. Tan (Don Valley North) — April 19, 2016
Mr. McDonald (Avalon), Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) and Mr. Sarai (Surrey Centre) — April 20, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-91.
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).

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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