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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (No. 239)

Private Members’ Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-252 — October 18, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children), be now read a third time and do pass.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 5, 2022

— May 5, 2022

— May 6, 2022

Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).

C-280 — October 19, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables), be now read a third time and do pass.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, and — June 8, 2022

, , , , and — June 9, 2022

— June 13, 2022

Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).

C-284 — October 20, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, be now read a third time and do pass.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— June 14, 2022

— November 16, 2022

— April 27, 2023

Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).

M-79 — October 23, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That:

(a) the House recognize that,

(i) it is a prerogative of the Crown to prorogue or dissolve Parliament at its pleasure,

(ii) the circumstances surrounding a prorogation of the House may bear on whether the government enjoys the confidence of the House,

(iii) the confidence convention is an important cornerstone of the Canadian political system,

(iv) the confidence convention has never been clearly codified and this has sometimes led to confusion among members and the general public as to the nature and significance of certain votes,

(v) governments have sometimes abused the confidence convention to reinforce party discipline or influence the outcome of a vote that is not explicitly a matter of confidence or that would not be considered a matter of confidence by convention;

(b) in the opinion of the House,

(i) the House itself, not the Prime Minister, should be the final authority as to whether the government of the day enjoys the confidence of the House,

(ii) when the House assembles following a general election, the government shall be called upon to demonstrate it enjoys the confidence of the House,

(iii) before a prorogation occurs, the House ought to have an opportunity to express its confidence in the government,

(iv) the means by which the House may pronounce itself on a question of confidence should be explicit, clear and predictable so that all members know well in advance when and how the confidence of the House will be tested,

(v) once the House has determined such means in its Standing Orders or in legislation, the government should not seek to circumvent the process established by the House by declaring a vote to be a matter of confidence if the rules of the House would not otherwise designate that vote as a matter of confidence, and any attempt to do so constitutes a contempt of Parliament,

(vi) a question of confidence is a serious matter and should not be used as a pretext for dilatory tactics by either side of the House;

(c) effective from the 20th sitting day after the adoption of this motion or at the beginning of the next Parliament, whichever comes first, the Standing Orders be amended as follows:

(i) by adding, after Standing Order 53.1, the following new standing order:

“53.2(1) The government must enjoy the confidence of the House of Commons. The House may express its confidence, or lack thereof, in the government by adopting a confidence motion in one of the following forms:

(a) “That the House has lost confidence in the government”;

(b) “That the House has confidence in the government”.

(2)(a) Notice of a confidence motion pursuant to section (1) of this standing order shall meet the requirements of Standing Order 54, provided that four sitting days shall be given prior to the motion being placed on the Order Paper. Such notice shall be signed by the sponsor and 20 other members representing more than one of the recognized parties.

(b) Notwithstanding Standing Order 18, the House may pronounce itself on the motions listed in section (1) of this standing order more than once.

(i) may be placed on notice in each supply period;

(ii) shall be sponsored or signed by the same member of the House in a session of a Parliament.

(3) At the expiry of the notice period pursuant to section (2) of this standing order, an order of the day for the consideration of a confidence motion shall be placed on the Order Paper, be considered at the next sitting of the House and take precedence over all other business of the House, with the exception of a debate on a motion arising from a question of privilege.

(4) When the order of the day on a confidence motion is called, it must stand as the first order of the day. The confidence motion is deemed to have been moved and seconded and shall not be subject to any amendment.

(5) Private Members’ Business shall be suspended on a day any such motion is debated.

(6) No dilatory motion shall be received during debate on a confidence motion pursuant to section (1) of this standing order and the provisions of Standing Orders 62 and 63 shall be suspended.

(7) The proceedings on the order of the day on a confidence motion proposed thereto shall not exceed one sitting day.

(8) No member shall speak for more than 20 minutes at a time in the debate on a confidence motion. Following the speech of each member, a period not exceeding 10 minutes shall be made available, if required, to allow members to ask questions and comment briefly on matters relevant to the speech and to allow responses thereto. Any period of debate of 20 minutes may be divided in two pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43(2).

(9) When no further member rises to speak, or at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment, whichever is earlier, the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and the question shall be put and forthwith disposed of, notwithstanding Standing Order 45.

(10) Any matter of confidence so designated beyond those provided for in Standing Orders 50(8), 53.2(1), 81(18)(e), and 84(6)(b) may be called to the attention of the Chair and the member may ask that the matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. As the case may be, the matter shall automatically be referred to the said committee.”,

(ii) by adding, after Standing Order 53.2, the following new standing order:

“53.3(1) Following an expression of intent by the Prime Minister to recommend prorogation to the Crown, a minister of the Crown may place a confidence motion on notice that does not count for the purposes of Standing Order 53.2(2)(c).

(2) This motion shall proceed pursuant to Standing Order 53.2, except that the notice period required by Standing Order 53.2(2)(a) shall be one sitting day, instead of four, and the notice need only be signed by a minister of the Crown.

(3) During an adjournment period, when a confidence motion is put on notice pursuant to paragraph 3(1) of this standing order, the Speaker shall recall the House to meet at an earlier time, and thereupon the House shall meet to transact its business as if it had been duly adjourned to that time, provided that at least 48 hours’ notice shall be given for any sitting held pursuant to this paragraph.

(4) In the event of a prorogation occurring prior to the question being put on a confidence motion, the House shall, as its first item of business of a new session, consider a confidence motion pursuant to Standing Order 53.2, which shall be deemed placed on the Order Paper for that purpose.

53.4 At the opening of every Parliament, immediately after the Speaker has reported on the attendance of the Commons to the Senate, a motion pursuant to Standing Order 53.2(1)(b) shall be deemed moved and seconded, and be otherwise governed pursuant to Standing Orders 53.2(6), (7), (8) and (9).

(iii) in Standing Order 45(6)(a), by adding, after the words “An exception to this rule is”, the following: “the division on a confidence motion pursuant to Standing Order 53.2(9) and”,

(iv) by adding, after Standing Order 50(7), the following:

“(8) If the main motion is defeated, the government has lost the confidence of the House.”,

(v) by adding, after Standing Order 67(1)(p), the following:

“(q) for the consideration of a confidence motion”,

(vi) in Standing Order 81(13), by adding the following:

“They cannot contain explicitly worded expressions of confidence in the government.”,

(vii) by adding, after Standing Order 81(18)(d), the following:

“(e) After having disposed of any opposed item, if the motion to concur in the main estimates is defeated, the government has lost the confidence of the House.”,

(viii) by renumbering Standing Order 84(6) as Standing Order 84(6)(a),

(ix) by adding, after Standing Order 84(6)(a), the following:

“(b) If the main motion is defeated, the government has lost the confidence of the House.”,

(x) in Standing Order 99(1), by adding, after “52(14),”, the following: “53.2(5),”; and

(d) the Clerk of the House be authorized to make any required editorial and consequential alterations to the Standing Orders, including to the marginal notes, as well as such changes to the Order Paper and Notice Paper, as may be required.

Deferred recorded division on the amendment of , seconded by , — That the motion be amended by replacing the words "(iii) in Standing Order 45(6)(a), by adding, after the words “An exception to this rule is”, the following: “the division on a confidence motion pursuant to Standing Order 53.2(9) and””, with the words "(iii) in Standing Order 45(4)(b), by adding after paragraph (v), the following: “(vi) a confidence motion pursuant to Standing Order 53.2(9).””.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 20, 2023

— May 11, 2023

Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Voting on the main motion — immediately after the amendment is disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

C-278 — October 24, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-278, An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— June 2, 2022

— June 15, 2022

— June 16, 2022

— June 15, 2023

and — June 19, 2023

Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1

M-96 — September 19, 2023 — — That:

(a) the House recognize that an assessment by the International Association of Fire Fighters concluded significant regulatory shortfalls concerning emergency responses at Canada's major airports are needlessly putting the safety of the flying public at risk, by

(i) failing to specify rescue as a required function of airport fire fighters,

(ii) requiring only that fire fighters must reach the mid-point of the furthest runway in three minutes rather than all points on operational runways within that time period; and

(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should, without delay, ensure that the Canadian Aviation Regulations reflect airport rescue and firefighting standards published by the International Civil Aviation Organization, specifically by

(i) giving fire fighters at Canada's major airports the mandate and resources necessary to reach the site of a fire or mishap anywhere on an operational runway in three minutes or less,

(ii) specifying that a required function of fire fighters be the rescue of passengers.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— October 23, 2023

— October 24, 2023

No. 2

C-290 — September 18, 2023 — — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates with amendments.

Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — September 26 and November 3, 2022 (See Debates).

Committee report — presented on Monday, September 18, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-314.

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. 3

S-205 — September 21, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

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-356 — September 20, 2023 — — 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-356, An Act respecting payments by Canada and requirements in respect of housing and to amend certain other Acts.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— September 25, 2023

Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — October 19, 2023 (See Debates).

No. 5

C-275 — October 18, 2023 — — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), as reported by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

and — June 1, 2022

— June 13, 2022

— April 13, 2023

and — April 28, 2023

— May 1, 2023

Committee report — presented on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-323.

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-322 — March 9, 2023 — — 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-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— September 25, 2023

No. 7

S-242 — September 19, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill S-242, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry 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. 8

M-75 — December 7, 2022 — — That:

(a) the House recognize the significant contributions Polish Canadians have made to Canadian society, economy, politics and culture, and the importance of educating Canadians of all ages about the core values that Polish Canadians have imparted to the strength and diversity of Canada; and

(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should reflect upon Polish heritage for future generations and designate May 3 of every year as Polish Constitution Day, and the month of May, every year, as Polish Heritage Month.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— December 16, 2022

— October 20, 2023

and — October 24, 2023

No. 9

C-352 — September 18, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-352, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— September 18, 2023

No. 10

M-86 — June 12, 2023 — — That:

(a) the House recognize that,

(i) representative democracy is a fundamental part of Canadian society,

(ii) in Canada’s current electoral system, the majority of voters cast ballots for a candidate who does not get elected, and many voters feel that election results do not accurately reflect their views,

(iii) a Leger poll conducted in September 2020 showed that 80% of Canadians support the idea of striking a non-partisan, independent citizens’ assembly on electoral reform,

(iv) many Canadians are concerned with the health of Canada’s democracy, including voter distrust and disengagement, low voter turnout, and the polarization of politics,

(v) all politicians, and all parties, are widely perceived by the public to have a vested interest in the design of the electoral system,

(vi) citizens' assemblies have considerable legitimacy and public trust because they are independent, non-partisan, representative bodies of citizens,

(vii) citizens’ assemblies have been used successfully in Canada, Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to tackle difficult issues through nuanced public deliberation,

(viii) a citizens' assembly on electoral reform would give citizens a leadership role in building consensus on a specific model for electoral reform for Canada; and

(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should create a Canadian citizens’ assembly on electoral reform, which would,

(i) consist of citizens selected by sortition, an impartial selection process to ensure the assembly’s independence and non-partisanship,

(ii) reflect the diversity of the Canadian population, including a representation and meaningful participation of age groups, genders, ethnicities, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic regions including from First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples,

(iii) determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and, if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

and — June 13, 2023

— June 14, 2023

— July 12, 2023

— August 2, 2023

— August 3, 2023

— September 26, 2023

— September 29, 2023

— October 11, 2023

— October 12, 2023

— October 16, 2023

— October 18, 2023

and — October 19, 2023

and — October 20, 2023

— October 23, 2023

— October 24, 2023

No. 11

C-316 — May 3, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— April 4, 2023

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-332 — May 18, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).

No. 13

C-355 — September 19, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

, , and — September 19, 2023

— September 20, 2023

and — September 21, 2023

— September 29, 2023

— October 4, 2023

No. 14

C-353 — September 19, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-353, An Act to provide for the imposition of restrictive measures against foreign hostage takers and those who practice arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations and to make related amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — October 19, 2023 (See Debates).

No. 15

C-339 — June 8, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-339, An Act to amend the Competition Act (efficiencies defence).

Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).

No. 16

C-317 — March 8, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-317, An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— March 28, 2023

— April 19, 2023

— October 19, 2023

— October 20, 2023

No. 17

C-273 — May 19, 2022 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children).

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— May 21, 2022

, and — May 24, 2022

— May 26, 2022

— May 27, 2022

— May 30, 2022

— December 6, 2022

No. 18

C-351 — September 18, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-351, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (maximum security offenders).

No. 19

C-347 — June 21, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office).

No. 20

C-354 — September 19, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-354, An Act to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act (Quebec’s cultural distinctiveness and French-speaking communities).

No. 21

S-245 — June 12, 2023 — — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians), as reported by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration with amendments.

Committee report — presented on Monday, June 12, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-288.

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. 22

C-295 — September 27, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), be now read a third time and do pass.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— June 28, 2022

— August 25, 2022

— October 21, 2022

and — November 29, 2022

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

C-219 — June 14, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — That Bill C-219, An Act to enact the Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights and to make related amendments to other Acts, 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:

— December 16, 2021

— December 19, 2021

— December 20, 2021

— January 21, 2022

— January 31, 2022

— November 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. 24

S-209 — September 28, 2023 — — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— October 17, 2022

Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1) — September 28, 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. 25

S-210 — May 17, 2023 — — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material.

No. 26

S-216 — May 16, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — 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:

— February 16, 2022

— February 25, 2022

— 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. 27

S-224 — September 20, 2023 — — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:

— November 28, 2022

Committee report — presented on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-318.

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).

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