Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee, "Family Reunification". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-164.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 30, 31, 33 to 38, 41 and 48 to 51) was tabled.

Mr. Bagnell (Yukon), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 26th Report of the Committee, which was as follows:

Mr. Ellis (Bay of Quinte), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the Fourth Report of the Committee, "Supplementary Estimates (C) 2016-17: Votes 1c and 5c under Department of Veterans Affairs". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-165.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 46) was tabled.

Mr. Ellis (Bay of Quinte), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the Fifth Report of the Committee, "Main Estimates 2017-18: Votes 1 and 5 under Department of Veterans Affairs, and Vote 1 under Veterans Review and Appeal Board". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-166.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 46) was tabled.

Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the Eighth Report of the Committee (recommendation, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, that Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences in relation to conveyances) and the Criminal Records Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, not be further proceeded with). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-167.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 25, 26 and 51) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That a take-note debate on the subject of Operation UNIFIER take place, pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, on Monday, March 20, 2017, and that, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House: (a) any Member rising to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that he or she will be dividing his or her time with another Member; and (b) no quorum calls, dilatory motions, or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding the Order made February 23, 2017, to refer Votes 1 and 5 of the Main Estimates for the year 2017-18 of PPP Canada Inc. to the Standing Committee on Finance, the said Votes 1 and 5 be withdrawn from that Committee and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 26th Report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

The Order was read for the consideration of the Business of Supply.

Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), moved, — That the House call on the government to show support and appreciation for the brave men and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces by reversing its decision to take away from the soldiers fighting against ISIS the tax benefit which provides them with $1,500 to $1,800 per month for the hardship and risk associated with their deployment, and to retroactively provide the payment to members stationed at Camp Arifjan whose tax relief was cancelled as of September 1, 2016.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding the Order made Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault), be withdrawn from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Mr. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), in relation to the Business of Supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

Pursuant to Order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders.

At 5:15 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Van Loan (York—Simcoe), seconded by Ms. Watts (South Surrey—White Rock), — That Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 22, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

At 6:10 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to by unanimous consent.

Accordingly, Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

Accordingly, at 6:43 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).