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Thursday, May 6, 2021 (No. 96)
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Private Members’ Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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Items in the Order of Precedence |
No. 1 |
C-220 — April 13, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), — That Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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 |
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
No. 3 |
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 |
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021 |
No. 4 |
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 |
No. 5 |
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. 6 |
C-262 — April 12, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C-262, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (capture and utilization or storage of greenhouse gases), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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. 8 |
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. 9 |
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. 10 |
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 |
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 26, 2021 |
No. 11 |
C-233 — April 14, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher), — That Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion), 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. Falk (Provencher) — February 28, 2020 |
Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) — March 11, 2020 |
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. 12 |
C-272 — April 15, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. May (Cambridge), seconded by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), — That Bill C-272, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance or repair), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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. 13 |
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. 14 |
C-265 — April 19, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), seconded by Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville), — That Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), 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: |
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 23, 2021 |
Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 22 and April 15, 2021 (See Debates). |
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. 15 |
M-61 — April 20, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning), seconded by Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead), — 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 |
Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — April 1, 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. 16 |
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. 17 |
C-253 — April 23, 2021 — On or after Monday, May 10, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan), seconded by Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville), — That Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
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 |
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. 18 |
C-271 — April 26, 2021 — On or after Tuesday, May 11, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Marcil (Mirabel), seconded by Mr. Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-271, An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act, 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. 19 |
M-38 — April 27, 2021 — On or after Wednesday, May 12, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), seconded by Ms. Petitpas Taylor (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe), — 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. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 22, 2021 |
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — April 23, 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. 20 |
C-254 — April 28, 2021 — On or after Thursday, May 13, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou), seconded by Mr. Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île), — That Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Official Languages Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages. |
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 |
M-69 — April 30, 2021 — On or after Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Bergeron (Montarville), seconded by Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), — 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 |
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-237 — May 3, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes, be now read a third time and do pass. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — March 2, 2020 |
Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — September 28, 2020 |
Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 5, 2020 |
Mr. Falk (Provencher) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — October 30, 2020 |
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
No. 23 |
M-62 — May 4, 2021 — On or after Thursday, May 27, 2021 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Harris (St. John's East), seconded by Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), — 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 |
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) and Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — April 26, 2021 |
Mr. Singh (Burnaby South) — April 27, 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). |
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