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Friday, October 6, 2006 (No. 61)

Private Members' Business

Deferred recorded divisions

M-161 — October 4, 2006 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider the advisability of evaluating the future of the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, one of Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites, and its potential to become: (a) a premier recreational asset; (b) a world-class destination for recreational boaters; (c) a greater source of clean, renewable electrical power; (d) a facilitator of economic opportunity and renewal in the communities along its 386 km length; and (e) a model of environmental sustainability.
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, October 18, 2006, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-292 — June 2, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Martin (LaSalle—Émard), seconded by Ms. Stronach (Newmarket—Aurora), — That Bill C-292, An Act to implement the Kelowna Accord, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Keeper (Churchill) — May 30, 2006
Debate — 1 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-252 — June 5, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), seconded by Mr. Doyle (St. John's East), — That Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Divorce Act (access for spouse who is terminally ill or in critical condition), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate — 1 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-257 — June 6, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau), seconded by Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert), — That Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre)Mr. Godin (Acadie—Bathurst)Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe)Ms. Davies (Vancouver East)Ms. Crowder (Nanaimo—Cowichan)Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam)Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — May 5, 2006
Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park), Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas), Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) and Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — May 8, 2006
Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), Mr. Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) and Ms. McDonough (Halifax) — May 9, 2006
Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth) — May 11, 2006
Debate — 1 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
C-278 — May 12, 2006 — Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine).
No. 5
C-286 — June 8, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse), seconded by Mrs. Boucher (Beauport—Limoilou), — That Bill C-286, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act (protection of spouses whose life is in danger) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) — June 7, 2006
Debate — 1 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. 6
M-170 — June 9, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Temelkovski (Oak Ridges—Markham), seconded by Mr. St. Amand (Brant), — That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities should use his power to direct Canada Post to maintain traditional rural mail delivery and protect public safety when rural constituents are required to collect mail at designated group mailbox locations, long distances from their homes.
Debate — 1 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
C-305 — May 17, 2006 — Mr. Watson (Essex) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (exemption from taxation of 50% of United States social security payments to Canadian residents).
No. 8
C-299 — June 13, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), — That Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Competition Act (personal information obtained by fraud), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate — 1 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. 9
C-298 — June 15, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Minna (Beaches—East York), seconded by Ms. Keeper (Churchill), — That Bill C-298, An Act to add perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to the Virtual Elimination List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Debate — 1 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. 10
M-172 — May 15, 2006 — Mr. Scott (Fredericton) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national strategy for autism spectrum disorder that would include: (a) the establishment, in cooperation with provincial governments, of national standards for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and the delivery of related services; (b) the study, in cooperation with provincial governments, of the funding arrangements for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder, including the possibility of transferring federal funds to assist provincial governments to provide no-cost treatment, education, professional training and other required supports for Canadians with autism spectrum disorder without unreasonable wait times; (c) the creation of a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder to be managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada; and (d) the provision of funding for health research into treatments for autism spectrum disorder.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Temelkovski (Oak Ridges—Markham) — September 21, 2006
No. 11
C-300 — June 19, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mr. Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), — That Bill C-300, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (direct sale of grain), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Debate — 1 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. 12
C-307 — June 20, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), seconded by Mr. Lukiwski (Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre), — That Bill C-307, An Act to prohibit the use of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in certain products and to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Debate — 1 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. 13
C-253 — June 21, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Debate — 1 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. 14
C-283 — September 18, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Wappel (Scarborough Southwest), seconded by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), — That Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food labelling), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
Debate — 1 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. 15
C-222 — September 20, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette), seconded by Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), — That Bill C-222, An Act to recognize and protect Canada’s hunting, trapping and fishing heritage, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Debate — 1 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. 16
C-269 — September 21, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Deschamps (Laurentides—Labelle), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), — That Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Debate — 1 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. 17
C-295 — September 22, 2006 — On or after Monday, October 16, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Bell (Vancouver Island North), seconded by Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre), — That Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Debate — 1 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. 18
C-303 — September 25, 2006 — On or after Tuesday, October 17, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Savoie (Victoria), seconded by Mr. Bevington (Western Arctic), — That Bill C-303, An Act to establish criteria and conditions in respect of funding for early learning and child care programs in order to ensure the quality, accessibility, universality and accountability of those programs, and to appoint a council to advise the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development on matters relating to early learning and child care, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — July 25, 2006
Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — September 21, 2006
Debate — 1 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. 19
C-279 — September 26, 2006 — On or after Wednesday, October 18, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Wallace (Burlington), seconded by Mr. Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex), — That Bill C-279, An Act to amend the DNA Identification Act (establishment of indexes), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Debate — 1 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
C-290 — September 28, 2006 — On or after Friday, October 20, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Marleau (Sudbury), seconded by Mr. Regan (Halifax West), — That Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act (Northern Ontario), be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee.
Debate — 1 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. 21
C-284 — October 2, 2006 — On or after Tuesday, October 24, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Regan (Halifax West), seconded by Mrs. Redman (Kitchener Centre), — That Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (Canada access grants), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Debate — 1 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. 22
C-285 — October 3, 2006 — On or after Wednesday, October 25, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Gagnon (Québec), seconded by Mr. Ouellet (Brome—Missisquoi), — That Bill C-285, An Act to amend the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act (profits distributed to provinces), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Debate — 1 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
C-289 — May 17, 2006 — Mr. Pallister (Portage—Lisgar) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Bill C-289, An Act to amend the Indian Act (matrimonial real property and immovables).
No. 24
C-287 — October 5, 2006 — On or after Friday, October 27, 2006 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. St. Denis (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), seconded by Mr. Thibault (West Nova), — That Bill C-287, An Act respecting a National Peacekeepers' Day, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Debate — 1 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

The complete list of items of Private Members' Business outside the order of precedence is available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (992-9511) and on the Internet.

List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business

The List for the consideration of Private Members' Business is also available for consultation at the Table in the Chamber, at the Private Members' Business Office (992-9511) and on the Internet.

Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c)