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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 (No. 108)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-237 — September 28, 2022 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), seconded by Ms. Larouche (Shefford), — That Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — February 28 and April 5, 2022 (See Debates).
C-230 — September 29, 2022 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek), seconded by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), — That Bill C-230, 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. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 7, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) and Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — March 2, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 14, 2022
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022.
C-244 — October 3, 2022 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre), seconded by Mr. May (Cambridge), — That Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacDonald (Malpeque), Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville) and Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — April 4, 2022
Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne) — April 5, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 8, 2022
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Pending Business

C-243 — February 8, 2022 — Mr. Powlowski (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-243, An Act respecting the elimination of the use of forced labour and child labour in supply chains.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — March 3, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — May 4, 2022
Motion may not be proceeded with, pursuant to the statement made by the Speaker on Monday, June 6, 2022 (See Debates).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-253 — May 19, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West), — That Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bank of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 9, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 21, 2022
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. 2
C-294 — June 17, 2022 — Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — June 17, 2022
No. 3
C-281 — June 13, 2022 — Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
No. 4
S-209 — June 10, 2022 — Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day.
No. 5
S-219 — June 13, 2022 — Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill S-219, An Act respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day.
No. 6
S-216 — May 16, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), seconded by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), — That Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (use of resources of a registered charity), 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) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — February 25, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 14, 2022
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. 7
S-245 — June 15, 2022 — Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians).
No. 8
C-239 — February 7, 2022 — Mr. Therrien (La Prairie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-239, 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.
No. 9
C-285 — June 15, 2022 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-285, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope) — June 16, 2022
Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) — June 20, 2022
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — September 16, 2022
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — September 26, 2022 (See Debates).
No. 10
C-283 — June 14, 2022 — Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (addiction treatment in penitentiaries).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
No. 11
M-62 — June 20, 2022 — Mr. Zuberi (Pierrefonds—Dollard) — That, given the motion adopted unanimously by the House on February 22, 2021, recognizing that a genocide is currently being carried out by the People's Republic of China against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims, in the opinion of the House, the government should:
(a) recognize that Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims that have fled to third countries face pressure and intimidation by the Chinese state to return to China, where they face the serious risk of mass arbitrary detention, mass arbitrary separation of children from their parents, forced sterilization, forced labour, torture and other atrocities;
(b) recognize that many of these third countries face continued diplomatic and economic pressure from the People's Republic of China to detain and deport Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims leaving them without a safe haven in the world;
(c) urgently leverage Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program to expedite the entry of 10,000 Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in need of protection, over two years starting in 2024 into Canada; and
(d) table in the House, within 120 sitting days following the adoption of this motion, a report on how the refugee resettlement plan will be implemented.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — September 16, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 4, 2022
No. 12
M-59 — May 26, 2022 — Ms. Kayabaga (London West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to work in consultation with representatives of the provincial and territorial governments, the Federal Housing Advocate, Indigenous governing bodies, service providers to people with disabilities, housing providers, and other relevant stakeholders, in upholding a federal framework to improve access to adaptable affordable housing for individuals with non-visible disabilities, which should:
(a) consider the presence of an expert on persons with visible and non-visible disabilities to the National Housing Council, and that the expert provides advice to the ministers on the application of the National Housing Strategy (NHS) to persons with disabilities;
(b) consider amending section 4 (Housing Policy Declaration) of the National Housing Strategy Act to include a recognition of the additional barriers to housing faced by persons with disabilities;
(c) prioritize the creation and repair of accessible units through NHS programs; and
(d) ensure that the right to adequate housing is applied equitably across all vulnerable populations, specifically persons with disabilities, both mobility and other.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — June 28, 2022
Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) and Mr. Arya (Nepean) — September 28, 2022
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — October 3, 2022
No. 13
M-63 — June 20, 2022 — Mr. Chen (Scarborough North) — That, in the opinion of the House:
(a) the government should
(i) condemn anti-Asian hate and all forms of racism and racial discrimination,
(ii) ensure all anti-racism policies and programs address the historical and present-day racism, discrimination, stereotyping and injustices faced by people of Asian descent,
(iii) highlight the lived realities of racism and barriers to inclusion experienced by people of Asian descent in national consultations on issues of anti-Asian racism; and
(b) the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security should conduct a review of anti-Asian hate crimes and hate-motivated incidents across the country.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — June 28, 2022
Mr. Arya (Nepean) — September 16, 2022
Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville) — October 3, 2022
No. 14
S-202 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Shields (Bow River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).
No. 15
C-290 — June 16, 2022 — Mr. Garon (Mirabel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — September 26, 2022 (See Debates).
No. 16
C-295 — June 20, 2022 — Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — June 28, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — August 25, 2022
No. 17
C-289 — June 16, 2022 — Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-289, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity verification).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — June 16, 2022
No. 18
C-293 — June 17, 2022 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.
No. 19
C-282 — June 13, 2022 — Mr. Thériault (Montcalm) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management).
No. 20
C-291 — June 17, 2022 — Mr. Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse material).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — September 16, 2022
No. 21
C-288 — June 16, 2022 — Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) and Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — June 16, 2022
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — October 4, 2022
No. 22
C-249 — April 5, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), seconded by Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), — That Bill C-249, An Act respecting the encouragement of the growth of the cryptoasset sector, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 9, 2022
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
S-207 — June 21, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That Bill S-207, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, 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:
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — May 6, 2022
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-242 — September 20, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), — That Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 16, 2022
Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 25
S-227 — October 4, 2022 — On or after Wednesday, October 26, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), — That Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
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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