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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 (No. 75)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions
C-232 — March 11, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Ms. Collins (Victoria), — That Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework, 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. Green (Hamilton Centre) — February 28, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — March 12, 2020
Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) and Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — March 13, 2020
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — September 23, 2020
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — September 25, 2020
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
C-231 — March 12, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — February 28, 2020
Ms. Collins (Victoria), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — March 11, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — March 12, 2020
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — November 3, 2020
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — November 25, 2020
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — December 2, 2020
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
M-36 — March 22, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill), seconded by Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), — That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1, 1834; (b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; (c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; (d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30, 2018, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; and (e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — July 22, 2020
Mr. Fergus (Hull—Aylmer) — October 23, 2020
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — November 16, 2020
Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — December 8, 2020
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021.
C-230 — March 23, 2021 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), — That Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism, 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. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — July 17, 2020
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 24, 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
C-224 — March 10, 2021 — Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-224, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments.
Committee report — presented on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-77.
Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9).
Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
No. 2
C-262 — December 11, 2020 — Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-262, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (capture and utilization or storage of greenhouse gases).
No. 3
C-228 — February 25, 2021 — Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism, as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 10, 2020
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 13, 2020
Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) — March 16, 2020
Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles) — April 3, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — April 23, 2020
Mr. Blaney (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis) — April 29, 2020
Mr. Uppal (Edmonton Mill Woods) — July 13, 2020
Ms. Shin (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — July 16, 2020
Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) and Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore) — November 2, 2020
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — November 4, 2020
Committee report — presented on Thursday, February 25, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-67.
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. 4
C-210 — January 25, 2021 — Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ and tissue donors), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage), Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. Davidson (York—Simcoe), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 19, 2020
Committee report — presented on Monday, January 25, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-53.
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. 5
C-220 — February 26, 2021 — Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care leave), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 27, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — October 6, 2020
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 20, 2020
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — November 2, 2020
Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — November 5, 2020
Committee report — presented on Friday, February 26, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-74.
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. 6
C-233 — September 23, 2020 — Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 28, 2020
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 11, 2020
No. 7
C-272 — February 22, 2021 — Mr. May (Cambridge) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology of Bill C-272, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance or repair).
No. 8
C-219 — September 23, 2020 — Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
No. 9
C-265 — February 4, 2021 — Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît) — 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 amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 22, 2021 (See Debates).
No. 10
M-61 — January 28, 2021 — Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning) — That:
(a) in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that,
(i) replacing oil and gas with more environmentally sustainable options is not technologically or economically feasible,
(ii) Canada’s energy needs require the use of oil and gas to heat Canadian homes, schools and hospitals, to propel vehicles, to bring food to Canadian tables, and to produce electricity,
(iii) Canadian oil and natural gas are produced with the highest environmental standards in the world, and domestic producers are global environmental leaders and responsible corporate citizens,
(iv) using Canadian resources creates Canadian jobs,
(v) First Nations involved in Canada’s oil and gas industry experience significant and profound positive economic effects, including higher rates of employment, higher incomes, and improved health and educational attainments,
(vi) tax revenue from the fossil fuel industry is an important contributor to the national treasury, facilitating transfer payments benefitting all Canadians and allowing Canada to afford the social programs all Canadians depend on; and
(b) the House recognize that,
(i) Canada’s oil and gas industry from Western to Atlantic Canada is essential to the well-being of the nation and should be celebrated,
(ii) tax and regulatory barriers limiting the responsible growth of Canada’s oil and gas industry should be removed.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 2, 2021
Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead) — March 19, 2021
No. 11
C-269 — February 18, 2021 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (prohibition — deposit of raw sewage).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 3, 2021
No. 12
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).
No. 13
C-253 — November 23, 2020 — Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology 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).
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
No. 14
C-271 — February 19, 2021 — Mr. Marcil (Mirabel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-271, An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act.
No. 15
M-38 — September 23, 2020 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — That:
(a) the House (i) recognize that science and research are of critical importance to all Canadians, including, but not limited to, improving the health of Canadians, improving the environment, driving innovation and economic growth, and improving the quality of life of Canadians, (ii) recognize that science and research are more important than ever, as the economic, environmental and social challenges we face are greater, (iii) affirm its commitment to science, research and evidence-informed decision-making;
(b) effective from the beginning of the 44th Parliament, the Standing Orders be amended as follows:
(i) That Standing Order 104(2) be replaced with the following:
“Membership of standing committees.
(2) The standing committees, which shall consist of 10 members, and for which the lists of members are to be prepared, except as provided in section (1) of this standing order, shall be on:
(a) Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics;
(b) Agriculture and Agri-Food;
(c) Canadian Heritage;
(d) Citizenship and Immigration;
(e) Environment and Sustainable Development;
(f) Finance;
(g) Fisheries and Oceans;
(h) Foreign Affairs and International Development;
(i) Government Operations and Estimates;
(j) Health;
(k) Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities;
(l) Indigenous and Northern Affairs;
(m) Industry and Technology;
(n) International Trade;
(o) Justice and Human Rights;
(p) National Defence;
(q) Natural Resources;
(r) Official Languages;
(s) Procedure and House Affairs;
(t) Public Accounts;
(u) Public Safety and National Security;
(v) Science and Research;
(w) the Status of Women;
(x) Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; and
(y) Veterans Affairs.”
(ii) That Standing Order 108(2) be amended by adding after the words “in sections (3)(a), (3)(f), (3)(h)” the following: “, (3)(i)”; and
(iii) That the following subsection be added after Standing Order 108(3)(h):
“Science and Research.
(i) Science and Research shall include, among other matters, the review of and report on all matters relating to science and research, including any reports of the Chief Science Advisor, and any other matter which the House shall, from time to time, refer to the standing committee.”;
(c) the Clerk of the House be authorized to make any required editorial and consequential alterations to the Standing Orders as may be required; and
(d) the Clerk of the House be instructed to print a revised edition of the Standing Orders.
No. 16
C-254 — November 24, 2020 — Mrs. Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act.
No. 17
C-268 — February 18, 2021 — Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals).
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
No. 18
M-69 — February 17, 2021 — Mr. Bergeron (Montarville) — That, given that the pandemic and the pressure it is putting on public finances has created the urgent need to close the loopholes being taken advantage of by some taxpayers through the use of tax havens, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) amend the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations to ensure that income that Canadian corporations repatriate from their subsidiaries in tax havens ceases to be exempt from tax in Canada; (b) review the concept of permanent establishment so that income reported by shell companies created abroad by Canadian taxpayers for tax purposes is taxed in Canada; (c) require banks and other federally regulated financial institutions to disclose, in their annual reports, a list of their foreign subsidiaries and the amount of tax they would have been subject to had their income been reported in Canada; (d) review the tax regime applicable to digital multinationals, whose operations do not depend on having a physical presence, to tax them based on where they conduct business rather than where they reside; (e) work toward establishing a global registry of actual beneficiaries of shell companies to more effectively combat tax evasion; and (f) use the global financial crisis caused by the pandemic to launch a strong offensive at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development against tax havens with the aim of eradicating them.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — March 22, 2021
No. 19
M-58 — January 21, 2021 — Mr. Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin) — 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.
No. 20
M-62 — February 2, 2021 — Mr. Harris (St. John's East) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a federal dental care plan as soon as possible for Canadian families earning less than $90,000 per year who are not covered by a dental care plan, as an interim measure toward the inclusion of full dental care in Canada’s healthcare system.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2021
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) and Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — February 4, 2021
Mr. Duvall (Hamilton Mountain) — February 10, 2021
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 22, 2021
No. 21
C-234 — February 18, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (home security measures), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 27, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 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. 22
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. 23
C-226 — December 9, 2020 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
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. 24
C-208 — March 23, 2021 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — On or after Thursday, March 25, 2021 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — February 19, 2020
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 21, 2020
Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020
Mr. Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé) — February 28, 2020
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020
Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — March 10, 2020
Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — March 11, 2020
Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. Lehoux (Beauce) — March 12, 2020
Mr. Kitchen (Souris-Moose Mountain) and Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) — March 13, 2020
Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — September 23, 2020
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020
Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — October 27, 2020
Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), Mr. Vidal (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) and Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner) — November 25, 2020
Committee report — presented on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-96.
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).

Items outside the Order of Precedence
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List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business
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