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Thursday, February 29, 2024 (No. 288)
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Private Members’ Business |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-365 — February 1, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte), seconded by Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk), — That Bill C-365, An Act respecting the implementation of a consumer-led banking system for Canadians, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — December 16, 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. 2 |
| C-353 — December 1, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Lantsman (Thornhill), seconded by Mr. Majumdar (Calgary Heritage), — That 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, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — November 22, 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). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — October 19, 2023, and February 1, 2024. |
| No. 3 |
| 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. 4 |
| C-347 — January 31, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), seconded by Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), — That Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office), 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: |
| Mr. Arya (Nepean) — January 4, 2024 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — January 30, 2024 |
| 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 |
| S-209 — January 31, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), seconded by Mr. Arya (Nepean), — That Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — October 17, 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. 6 |
| 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. 7 |
| C-351 — November 28, 2023 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Généreux (Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup), seconded by Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), — That Bill C-351, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (maximum security offenders), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
| 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 |
| 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. 9 |
| C-356 — October 30, 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). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — October 19, 2023, and February 1, 2024. |
| No. 10 |
| 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. 11 |
| C-377 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (need to know). |
| No. 12 |
| C-380 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Tochor (Saskatoon—University) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (plastic manufactured items). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — February 16, 2024 |
| No. 13 |
| M-109 — February 9, 2024 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston) — That: |
| (a) in the opinion of the House, |
| (i) the ability to propose amendments to the Standing Orders is essential to adapt and improve parliamentary procedures and to the rights of members, |
| (ii) it is crucial to maintain open and transparent debate on proposed changes to the Standing Orders, free from undue procedural restrictions by the government or a subset of members, |
| (iii) all Members of the House, not the government nor a subset of members, should be the final authority as to how long proposed changes to the Standing Orders should be considered; |
| (b) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to undertake a study on the advisability of amending the Standing Orders as follows: |
| (i) by adding, after Standing Order 56.1(1)(b), the following new Standing Order: |
| “56.1(1)(c) For greater certainty, this Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (ii) by adding, after Standing Order 57, the following new standing order: |
| “57(2) This Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders. For greater certainty, the question cannot be put on a motion pursuant to Standing Order 57 that would apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (iii) by adding, after Standing Order 61, the following new standing order: |
| “61(3) This Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders. For greater certainty, the question cannot be put on a motion pursuant to Standing Order 61 that would apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (iv) by adding, after Standing Order 66(2)(c), the following new section: |
| “66(2)(d) Notwithstanding any other standing order, a motion for the concurrence in a report from a standing or special committee wherein the report proposes amendments to the Standing Orders shall: |
| (i) in the first instance, be considered until no member wishes to speak, upon which the Speaker shall put all questions necessary to dispose of the motion without further debate or amendment, or until debate is adjourned or interrupted, or for three hours, whichever is earlier, upon which time debate on the motion shall be resumed at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on the day designated pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, and |
| (ii) in the second and any subsequent instances, be considered until no member wishes to speak, upon which the Speaker shall put all questions necessary to dispose of the motion without further debate or amendment, or until debate is adjourned or interrupted, or for an additional three hours, whichever is earlier, upon which time debate on the motion shall again be resumed at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on the day subsequently designated pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section.”, |
| (v) by adding, after Standing Order 81(13), the following new section: |
| “81(13)(b) If the motion proposes amendments to the Standing Orders, a question on the referral of the matter to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs is deemed put at the end of the debate and, if resolved in the affirmative, it shall become an order of reference to the committee to consider the motion and to report observations and recommendations on the motion back to the House not later than 75 sitting days after the referral”; |
| (vi) in Standing Order 93(1)(a), by adding, at the end, the following: “If the motion proposes amendments to the Standing Orders, a question on the referral of the matter to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs is deemed put at the end of the debate and, if resolved in the affirmative, it shall become an order of reference to the committee to consider the motion and to report observations and recommendations on the motion back to the House not later than 75 sitting days after the referral”; and |
| (c) the committee report its findings to the House no later than 75 sitting days following the adoption of this motion. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 14 |
| C-375 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements). |
| No. 15 |
| C-376 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (orders prohibiting the possession of weapons). |
| No. 16 |
| C-368 — December 5, 2023 — Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — December 11, 2023 |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — December 16, 2023 |
| Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — January 30, 2024 |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — February 5, 2024 |
| No. 17 |
| C-270 — April 28, 2022 — Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — April 29, 2022 |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — May 7, 2022 |
| Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — June 2, 2022 |
| Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022 |
| No. 18 |
| M-112 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton) — That: |
| (a) the House recognize that, |
| (i) Canada takes global security very seriously and has several cooperative agreements with various foreign states to share security intelligence, protect democratic institutions, maintain the rule of law, and prevent violence and terrorism, |
| (ii) recent events, including the credible allegations of a link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, at a place of worship on Canadian soil, are examples of rising forms of intimidation, threats, and interference from countries such as India, China, Russia, Iran, and others; and |
| (b) in the opinion of the House, to ensure that diaspora communities are protected from acts of political interference, violence, or intimidation on Canadian soil, the government should immediately review its measures that hold to account any person or agents of a foreign state undermining democratic institutions, engaging in acts of violence, or violating human or international rights, in order to bar these persons from entering Canada, and report to the House on the progress of these actions. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean) — February 15, 2024 |
| Mr. Bains (Steveston—Richmond East) — February 27, 2024 |
| Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — February 28, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-379 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — February 16, 2024 |
| No. 20 |
| C-223 — December 16, 2021 — Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — 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-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — December 16, 2021 |
| Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 17, 2021 |
| Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021 |
| Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 20, 2021 |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — December 30, 2021 |
| Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — January 14, 2022 |
| Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — January 18, 2022 |
| Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022 |
| Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022 |
| Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — April 4, 2022 |
| No. 21 |
| M-111 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. MacDonald (Malpeque) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate the first day in October every year as National Canadian Seafood Day in recognition of the significant contributions of Canada’s fish harvesters and their families from coast to coast to coast, all the processors who help deliver world-class products that are enjoyed domestically and internationally, and all those who work in the seafood industry, which is a vital employment and economic driver in so many coastal communities across Canada. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| M-110 — February 9, 2024 — Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale) — That: |
| (a) the House recognize that, |
| (i) over 20% of food produced in Canada goes uneaten and wasted, costing the Canadian economy tens of billions of dollars, |
| (ii) individuals, families, and communities across Canada face critical levels of food insecurity, |
| (iii) surplus food unfit for human consumption may serve as animal feed, supporting farmers and reducing national methane emissions, |
| (iv) in 2015, the United Nations set Sustainable Development Goals that included a commitment to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, |
| (v) national strategies have been developed across the world to reduce food waste by incentivizing food donations and preventing the destruction of unsold yet safe and edible food products; and |
| (b) in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and implement a national strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity to, |
| (i) establish a National Food Waste Hierarchy, |
| (ii) align municipal and provincial regulations concerning food waste reduction and food donations, |
| (iii) lead efforts to reduce the adverse environmental impact of unused food resources, |
| (iv) establish protocols and partnerships to facilitate food redistribution and rescue efforts, |
| (v) identify policy and fiscal incentives to reduce food waste, |
| (vi) raise public awareness regarding food waste, food insecurity, and associated government initiatives. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-381 — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Uppal (Edmonton Mill Woods) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-381, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (extortion). |
| No. 24 |
| C-277 — June 2, 2022 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-277, An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — June 4, 2023 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — February 14, 2024 |
| Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) and Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — February 15, 2024 |
| Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — February 16, 2024 |
| No. 25 |
| C-378 — February 12, 2024 — Mrs. Vien (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis) — 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-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees). |
| No. 26 |
| C-234 — February 14, 2024 — Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — Resuming consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. |
| Senate message — see Journals of Wednesday, December 13, 2023. |
| Text of motion — see “Motions Respecting Senate Amendments to Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| No. 27 |
| S-205 — February 26, 2024 — Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul) — Resuming consideration at report stage of 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), as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Committee report — presented on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-383. |
| 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 in amendment 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). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 28 |
| C-318 — February 28, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), — That Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — April 12, 2023 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) and Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — April 13, 2023 |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — April 14, 2023 |
| Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 30 and May 4, 2023, and February 26, 2024 (See Debates). |
| 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). |
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