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Thursday, October 26, 2023 (No. 240)

Private Members’ Business

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1

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.

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).

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).

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

No. 2

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. 3

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. 4

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. 5

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. 6

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. 7

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. 8

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. 9

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. 10

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. 11

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. 12

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. 13

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. 14

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. 15

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. 16

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. 17

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. 18

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. 19

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. 20

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. 21

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. 22

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. 23

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. 24

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. 25

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. 26

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).

No. 27

M-96 — October 25, 2023 — On or after Thursday, November 9, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of , seconded by , — 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

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).

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business

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