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Monday, October 3, 2016 (No. 86)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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M-24 — September 29, 2016 — Deferred recorded division on 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 |
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 |
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. 2 |
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. 3 |
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. 4 |
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. 6 |
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. 7 |
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. 9 |
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. 10 |
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. 11 |
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. 12 |
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. 13 |
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. 14 |
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. 16 |
C-245 — February 26, 2016 — Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) — 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. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 17 |
C-/M-/P- — Mr. Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam) |
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87. |
No. 18 |
M-73 — September 30, 2016 — Mr. Tabbara (Kitchener South—Hespeler) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that German-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the German language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon German heritage for future generations, and that Waterloo Region is host to the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany, by declaring October, every year, German Heritage Month, and the nine days commencing the Friday before Thanksgiving, every year, Oktoberfest. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 19 |
C-235 — February 25, 2016 — Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — 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). |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 20 |
C-306 — September 28, 2016 — Mr. Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-306, An Act to establish a Crimean Tatar Deportation (“Sürgünlik”) Memorial Day and to recognize the mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as an act of genocide. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 21 |
M-47 — March 7, 2016 — Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — 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. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 22 |
C-309 — September 29, 2016 — Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 23 |
C-301 — September 23, 2016 — Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and to make a related amendment to another Act (registered retirement income fund). |
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — September 26, 2016 |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 24 |
C-307 — September 28, 2016 — Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (tamper resistance and abuse deterrence). |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 25 |
M-64 — June 14, 2016 — Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — 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. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence) — June 22, 2016 |
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — June 23, 2016 |
Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — July 5, 2016 |
Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — July 6, 2016 |
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — August 4, 2016 |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 26 |
C-311 — September 30, 2016 — Mr. Fraser (West Nova) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day). |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 27 |
C-305 — September 27, 2016 — Mr. Arya (Nepean) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief). |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 28 |
C-277 — May 30, 2016 — Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) — 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. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 29 |
C-274 — May 19, 2016 — Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) — 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: |
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — May 19, 2016 |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
No. 30 |
M-69 — September 22, 2016 — Mr. Bratina (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the government should address the growing concerns of lead pipes and water quality in private residences across Canada by working with the provincial and territorial governments, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as Indigenous partners, to advocate and establish possible solutions to these issues; (b) the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should undertake a study on “The Federal Government's role in lead pipe infrastructure in Canada”; and (c) the Committee should report to the House no later than December 1, 2017. |
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
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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.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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† Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c) |