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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (No. 43)

Private Members’ Business

Items in the Order of Precedence
No. 1
C-240 — February 7, 2022 — Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (donations involving private corporation shares or real estate).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 9, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 10, 2022
Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — February 11, 2022
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 14, 2022
No. 2
C-241 — February 8, 2022 — Mr. Lewis (Essex) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons).
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
No. 3
C-246 — February 8, 2022 — Mr. Champoux (Drummond) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (representation in the House of Commons).
No. 4
C-234 — February 7, 2022 — Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.
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
No. 5
C-230 — February 4, 2022 — Mrs. Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 7, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) and Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — March 2, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 14, 2022
No. 6
M-45 — February 2, 2022 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — That:
(a) the House recognize that (i) seniors deserve a dignified retirement free from financial worry, (ii) many seniors are worried about their retirement savings running out, (iii) many seniors are concerned about being able to live independently in their own homes; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should undertake a study examining population aging, longevity, interest rates, and registered retirement income funds, and report its findings and recommendations to the House within 12 months of the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville) — March 4, 2022
No. 7
C-215 — December 15, 2021 — Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière) — 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-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine).
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — February 28, 2022 (See Debates).
No. 8
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
No. 9
C-228 — February 3, 2022 — Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — February 9, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 15, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 14, 2022
No. 10
C-224 — January 31, 2022 — Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-224, An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton) and Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) — February 28, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) and Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — March 1, 2022
Mr. Longfield (Guelph) and Mr. Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso) — March 2, 2022
Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville) — March 4, 2022
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — March 11, 2022
Mr. Fillmore (Halifax) — March 18, 2022
No. 11
C-249 — February 9, 2022 — Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-249, An Act respecting the encouragement of the growth of the cryptoasset sector.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 9, 2022
No. 12
C-245 — February 8, 2022 — Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-245, An Act to amend the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — February 9, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 15, 2022
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — March 1, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 18, 2022
No. 13
C-244 — February 8, 2022 — Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair).
No. 14
M-47 — February 7, 2022 — Mr. McDonald (Avalon) — That:
(a) the House recognize that (i) COVID-19 has tragically exposed long-standing issues affecting long-term care facilities across the country and the frontline workers who care for residents, (ii) we need to make sure the conditions of work reflect the care standards our seniors deserve, (iii) while the management of long-term care facilities is under provincial and territorial jurisdiction, we share the goal of ensuring safer, better care for seniors; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces and territories to (i) improve the quality and availability of long-term care homes and beds, (ii) implement strict infection prevention and control measures, including through more provincial and territorial facility inspections for long-term care homes, (iii) develop a safe long-term care act collaboratively to ensure that seniors are guaranteed the care they deserve, no matter where they live.
No. 15
C-226 — February 2, 2022 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development 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
No. 16
C-250 — February 9, 2022 — Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-250, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prohibition — promotion of antisemitism).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — March 3, 2022
No. 17
C-251 — February 9, 2022 — Mr. Small (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-251, An Act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds.
No. 18
C-233 — February 7, 2022 — Ms. Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — February 9, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — February 14, 2022
No. 19
M-42 — December 15, 2021 — Mr. Arya (Nepean) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to the socio-economic development of Canada, and their services to the Canadian society, the richness of Hindu Heritage and its vast contribution to the world of arts and science, astronomy to medicine, and its culture and traditions and the importance of educating and reflecting upon it for our future generations in Canada by declaring November, every year, Hindu Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Chen (Scarborough North) — January 6, 2022
No. 20
C-253 — February 9, 2022 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Bank of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — February 9, 2022
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 21, 2022
No. 21
C-210 — December 13, 2021 — Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) and Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — December 14, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) and Ms. Collins (Victoria) — December 15, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — February 9, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 18, 2022
No. 22
C-237 — February 7, 2022 — Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act.
Statement by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — February 28, 2022 (See Debates).
No. 23
C-252 — February 9, 2022 — Ms. Lattanzio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children).
No. 24
C-238 — February 7, 2022 — Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Official Languages of Bill C-238, An Act respecting the French language.
No. 25
S-214 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day.
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
No. 26
S-202 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Shields (Bow River) — 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. 27
S-206 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors).
No. 28
S-223 — December 16, 2021 — Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — February 16, 2022
Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation) — March 3, 2022
No. 29
S-216 — February 3, 2022 — Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill S-216, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (use of resources of a registered charity).
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
No. 30
S-207 — February 10, 2022 — Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill S-207, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle.
No. 31
M-44 — February 28, 2022 — On or after Tuesday, March 29, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Sarai (Surrey Centre), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and publicly release within 120 days following the adoption of this motion a comprehensive plan to expand pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers, including international students, with significant Canadian work experience in sectors with persistent labour shortages, and such plan should incorporate the following elements:
(a) amending eligibility criteria under economic immigration programs to give more weight to significant in-Canada work experience and expand the eligible occupational categories and work experience at various skills levels;
(b) examining evidence and data gathered from recent programs such as Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway, Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP), and Agri-Food Pilot, and Provincial Nominee Process (PNP);
(c) incorporating data on labour market and skills shortages to align policy on immigrant-selection with persistent labour gaps;
(d) assessing ways to increase geographic distribution of immigration and encourage immigrant retention in smaller communities, as well as increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec;
(e) identifying mechanisms for ensuring flexibility in immigration-selection tools to react quicker to changes in labour market needs and regional economic priorities; and
(f) specifically considering occupations and essential sectors that are underrepresented in current economic immigration programs, such as health services, agriculture, manufacturing, service industry, trades, and transportation;
And of the amendment of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), — That the motion be amended:
(a) by adding after the words "comprehensive plan to expand" the following: "the economic immigration stream to allow workers of all skill levels to meet the full range of labour needs and"; and
(b) in paragraph (f), by adding the word ", caregivers" after the words "health services".
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 23, 2022
Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South), Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West) and Ms. Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler) — February 25, 2022
Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — February 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. 32
C-242 — March 1, 2022 — On or after Wednesday, March 30, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), — That Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 16, 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. 33
C-216 — March 2, 2022 — On or after Thursday, March 31, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), seconded by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), — That Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to enact the Expungement of Certain Drug-related Convictions Act and the National Strategy on Substance Use Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — December 15, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) and Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 20, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — January 28, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — February 3, 2022
Ms. Collins (Victoria) — February 4, 2022
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 1, 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. 34
C-232 — March 3, 2022 — On or after Friday, April 1, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Ms. Kayabaga (London West), — That Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) — February 10, 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. 35
C-235 — March 4, 2022 — On or after Monday, April 4, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), seconded by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), — That Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) — March 1, 2022
Mr. Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount) and Mr. Longfield (Guelph) — March 2, 2022
Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), Ms. Taylor Roy (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill), Mr. El-Khoury (Laval—Les Îles) and Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville) — March 3, 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. 36
C-248 — March 21, 2022 — On or after Tuesday, April 5, 2022 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), — That Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada), 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. 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 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

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