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Tuesday, June 22, 2021 (No. 123)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-269 — June 16, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher), — That Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (prohibition — deposit of raw sewage), 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:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 3, 2021
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
C-206 — June 21, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), — That Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — October 27, 2020
Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 20, 2020
Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) — November 21, 2020
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
S-205 — May 13, 2021 — Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).
No. 2
C-299 — May 27, 2021 — Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (access to transparent and accurate broadband services information).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — June 3, 2021
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 16, 2021
Mr. Shields (Bow River) — June 18, 2021
Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — June 21, 2021
No. 3
C-268 — May 27, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), seconded by Mrs. Jansen (Cloverdale—Langley City), — That Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals), 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. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — February 18, 2021
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — February 19, 2021
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 22, 2021
Ms. Shin (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — February 23, 2021
Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — February 25, 2021
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 4, 2021
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
Debate — one 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-236 — December 2, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), seconded by Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), — That Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (evidence-based diversion measures), 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. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — March 10, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020
Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) — November 23, 2020
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — December 1, 2020
Debate — one 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-300 — May 27, 2021 — Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-300, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (books by Canadian authors).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 21, 2021
No. 6
C-270 — February 18, 2021 — Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (school supplies).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 19, 2021
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 22, 2021
No. 7
M-80 — April 8, 2021 — Mr. Arya (Nepean) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to the socio-economic development of Canada and their services to the Canadian society, the richness of Hindu heritage and its vast contribution to the world of arts and science, astronomy to medicine, and its culture and traditions and the importance of educating and reflecting upon it for future generations by declaring September, every year, Hindu Heritage Month.
No. 8
C-256 — November 26, 2020 — Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-256, Act to amend the Income Tax Act (donations involving private corporation shares or real estate).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 21, 2021
No. 9
C-219 — April 16, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), — That Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation), 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. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Debate — one 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-298 — May 26, 2021 — Ms. Lambropoulos (Saint-Laurent) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-298, An Act to develop a national strategy on school food security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — May 27, 2021
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — June 15, 2021
No. 11
C-301 — May 27, 2021 — Mr. Therrien (La Prairie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-301, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act.
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — June 14, 2021 (See Debates).
No. 12
C-295 — May 7, 2021 — Mr. Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (recent graduates working in a designated region).
No. 13
C-293 — May 6, 2021 — Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 21, 2021
No. 14
C-291 — April 29, 2021 — Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
No. 15
C-304 — May 28, 2021 — Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (grooming).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — June 11, 2021
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 21, 2021
No. 16
M-83 — April 29, 2021 — Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell) — That, in the opinion of the House, given the fact that access to drug and treatment for Canadians with rare diseases is an ongoing issue, the government should:
(i) work to reduce the approval process for its Priority Review of drug submissions, which is currently set at 180 days,
(ii) ask the Canadian Agency for Drug and Technologies in Health, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance to draft a strategy to expedite the approval of drugs that deal with terminal rare diseases,
(iii) work with the provinces and territories to help identify current barriers to faster drug approval and accessibility.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) — April 30, 2021
No. 17
M-89 — May 28, 2021 — Mr. Saini (Kitchener Centre) — That:
(a) the House recognize that a significant contribution to Canada’s annual greenhouse gas emissions is caused by preventable food loss and waste; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should develop a strategy to halve per capita food waste in Canada by 2030, in accordance with the United Nations sustainable development goal 12.3, within one year of the adoption of this motion.
No. 18
M-88 — May 28, 2021 — Mr. Dalton (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge) — That, in the opinion of the House, the lack of access to effective addiction recovery treatment has reached a crisis point in Canada, and accordingly, the government should develop and implement a federal framework for addiction recovery to ensure that Canadians suffering from addictions to harmful substances receive timely access to appropriate care and treatment, including, but not limited to (i) consulting with provinces, municipalities, and recovery providers to develop best practices, guidelines and long-term plans for addiction treatment and recovery, (ii) developing targeted strategies for specific populations, Indigenous peoples and at-risk youth, (iii) developing awareness programs for employers to recognize addiction and provide support for their employees, (iv) providing increased temporary financial supports to individuals undergoing recovery treatment and their families.
No. 19
C-267 — February 17, 2021 — Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-267, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing the period of parole ineligibility).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — June 21, 2021
No. 20
M-58 — June 9, 2021 — On or after Monday, September 20, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That:
(a) the House recognize that gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) is an analytical process that provides a rigorous methodology for assessing systemic inequalities, as well as a means to determine how diverse groups of women, men, and gender diverse people may experience policies, programs and initiatives; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should direct the Department of National Defence to implement GBA+ to meet recruitment and retention targets for under-represented groups.
Debate — one 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. 21
C-273 — June 14, 2021 — On or after Thursday, September 23, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), seconded by Mr. Easter (Malpeque), — That Bill C-273, An Act to establish a national strategy for a guaranteed basic income, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — February 26, 2021
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — March 1, 2021
Mr. Turnbull (Whitby) — March 16, 2021
Mr. Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso) — March 17, 2021
Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — March 18, 2021
Mr. Fillmore (Halifax) — March 22, 2021
Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) — March 30, 2021
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — April 15, 2021
Debate — one 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. 22
S-204 — June 18, 2021 — On or after Wednesday, September 29, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), — That Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
No. 23
C-205 — June 21, 2021 — Mr. Barlow (Foothills) On or after Wednesday, June 23, 2021 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020
Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 20, 2020
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 20, 2020
Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) — November 21, 2020
Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead) and Mr. Lehoux (Beauce) — November 23, 2020
Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View) — November 24, 2020
Committee report — presented on Monday, June 21, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-183.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two 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. 24
C-253 — June 21, 2021 — Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan) On or after Wednesday, June 23, 2021 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 5, 2021
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 22, 2021
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021
Committee report — presented on Monday, June 21, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-185.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two 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. 25
C-265 — June 21, 2021 — Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît) On or after Wednesday, June 23, 2021 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021
Committee report — presented on Monday, June 21, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-186.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two 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).
Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 22 and April 15, 2021 (See Debates).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business

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