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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (No. 243)
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Private Members’ Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| S-205 — October 27, 2023 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), — 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. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, November 1, 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 |
| C-275 — October 18, 2023 — Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — 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: |
| Mr. Lehoux (Beauce) and Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — June 1, 2022 |
| Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022 |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — April 13, 2023 |
| Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle) and Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — April 28, 2023 |
| Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants) — 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. 2 |
| C-322 — March 9, 2023 — Mr. Cormier (Acadie—Bathurst) — 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: |
| Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — September 25, 2023 |
| Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — October 30, 2023 |
| No. 3 |
| S-242 — September 19, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte), seconded by Mrs. Roberts (King—Vaughan), — 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. 4 |
| M-75 — December 7, 2022 — Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — 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: |
| Ms. Diab (Halifax West) — December 16, 2022 |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 20, 2023 |
| Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) and Mr. Arya (Nepean) — October 24, 2023 |
| No. 5 |
| C-352 — September 18, 2023 — Mr. Singh (Burnaby South) — 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: |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — September 18, 2023 |
| No. 6 |
| M-86 — June 12, 2023 — Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — 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: |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) and Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — June 13, 2023 |
| Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — June 14, 2023 |
| Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) — July 12, 2023 |
| Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — August 2, 2023 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — August 3, 2023 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 26, 2023 |
| Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — September 29, 2023 |
| Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — October 11, 2023 |
| Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) — October 12, 2023 |
| Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — October 16, 2023 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — October 18, 2023 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — October 19, 2023 |
| Ms. Taylor Roy (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill) and Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — October 20, 2023 |
| Ms. Chagger (Waterloo) — October 23, 2023 |
| Ms. Bennett (Toronto—St. Paul's) — October 24, 2023 |
| Mr. Zuberi (Pierrefonds—Dollard) — October 27, 2023 |
| No. 7 |
| C-316 — May 3, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — 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: |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — 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. 8 |
| C-332 — May 18, 2023 — Ms. Collins (Victoria) — 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. 9 |
| C-355 — September 19, 2023 — Mr. Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga) — 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: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) and Ms. Chagger (Waterloo) — September 19, 2023 |
| Ms. Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler) — September 20, 2023 |
| Ms. Taylor Roy (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill) and Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — September 21, 2023 |
| Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) — September 29, 2023 |
| Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — October 4, 2023 |
| No. 10 |
| C-353 — September 19, 2023 — Ms. Lantsman (Thornhill) — 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. 11 |
| C-339 — June 8, 2023 — Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte) — 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. 12 |
| C-317 — March 8, 2023 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — 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: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 28, 2023 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — April 19, 2023 |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — October 19, 2023 |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 20, 2023 |
| No. 13 |
| C-273 — May 19, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — 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: |
| Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — May 21, 2022 |
| Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — May 24, 2022 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — May 26, 2022 |
| Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — May 27, 2022 |
| Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — May 30, 2022 |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 6, 2022 |
| No. 14 |
| C-351 — September 18, 2023 — Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup) — 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. 15 |
| C-347 — June 21, 2023 — Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche) — 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. 16 |
| C-354 — September 19, 2023 — Mr. Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île) — 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. 17 |
| S-245 — June 12, 2023 — Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn) — 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. 18 |
| C-295 — September 27, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — 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: |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — June 28, 2022 |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — August 25, 2022 |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 21, 2022 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — 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. 19 |
| C-219 — June 14, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — 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: |
| Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — December 16, 2021 |
| Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021 |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 20, 2021 |
| Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022 |
| Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — 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. 20 |
| S-209 — September 28, 2023 — Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — 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: |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — 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. 21 |
| S-210 — May 17, 2023 — Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London) — 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. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — October 30, 2023 |
| No. 22 |
| 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. 23 |
| S-224 — September 20, 2023 — Mr. Carrie (Oshawa) — 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: |
| Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — 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. 24 |
| M-96 — October 25, 2023 — On or after Thursday, November 9, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), seconded by Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), — 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: |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 23, 2023 |
| Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — 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). |
| No. 25 |
| C-290 — October 26, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Garon (Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Conflict of Interest Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
| 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). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — September 26 and November 3, 2022, and October 26, 2023 (See Debates). |
| No. 26 |
| C-293 — October 27, 2023 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Health without amendment. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — October 26, 2022 |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — November 8, 2022 |
| Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — November 15, 2022 |
| Bill deemed reported, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3) — October 27, 2023. |
| 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. 27 |
| C-356 — October 30, 2023 — On or after Tuesday, November 21, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Ms. Lantsman (Thornhill), — That Bill C-356, An Act respecting payments by Canada and requirements in respect of housing and to amend certain other Acts, 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: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — September 25, 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). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — October 19, 2023 (See Debates). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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