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Friday, March 10, 2023 (No. 168)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

S-209 — March 8, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North), — That Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 17, 2022
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022.
C-289 — March 9, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), seconded by Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), — That Bill C-289, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity verification), 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. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — June 16, 2022
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 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
S-224 — December 2, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), — That Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), 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:
Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — November 28, 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
M-59 — October 21, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Kayabaga (London West), seconded by Ms. Sudds (Kanata—Carleton), — 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
Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — October 17, 2022
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 19, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), Ms. Sudds (Kanata—Carleton) and Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 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. 3
C-241 — February 13, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lewis (Essex), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — February 8, 2022
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville) and Mrs. Roberts (King—Vaughan) — March 23, 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. 4
C-283 — October 25, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), seconded by Mr. Morrison (Kootenay—Columbia), — That Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (addiction treatment in penitentiaries), 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. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — October 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. 5
C-226 — February 8, 2023 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — Third reading of Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Collins (Victoria) — February 3, 2022
Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne) and Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 5, 2022
Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — April 12, 2022
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — April 25, 2022
Ms. Diab (Halifax West) and Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — April 26, 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. 6
C-215 — December 12, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), be now read a third time and do pass.
Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — February 28 and April 5, 2022 (See Debates).
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. 7
C-234 — February 2, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 7, 2022
Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) and Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 8, 2022
Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — February 11, 2022
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — 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. 8
S-214 — January 30, 2023 — Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage without amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 17, 2022
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — March 1, 2022
Ms. Diab (Halifax West) — March 31, 2022
Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — January 30, 2023.
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. 9
S-202 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — 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. 10
S-227Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington)— Consideration at report stage of Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada, as reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food without amendment.
Committee report — presented on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-188.
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. 11
C-239 — February 1, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Mr. Simard (Jonquière), — That 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, 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. 12
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. 13
M-63 — December 8, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Chen (Scarborough North), seconded by Mr. Chiang (Markham—Unionville), — 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
Mr. Sarai (Surrey Centre) — October 6, 2022
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 21, 2022
Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — November 15, 2022
Mrs. Valdez (Mississauga—Streetsville) — December 7, 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. 14
C-248 — February 8, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Ms. Collins (Victoria), — That Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada), be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 15, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — March 8, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 18, 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. 15
S-208 — October 19, 2022 — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-208, An Act respecting the Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada.
No. 16
C-278 — June 2, 2022 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-278, An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — June 2, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope) — June 16, 2022
No. 17
S-211 — March 6, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), seconded by Mr. Zuberi (Pierrefonds—Dollard), — That Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, be now read a third time and do pass.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — May 5, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — May 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).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business

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