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Order Paper

No. 57

Friday, February 29, 2008

10:00 a.m.


Order of Business

Government Orders — at 10:00 a.m.

Statements by Members — at 11:00 a.m.

Oral Questions — not later than 11:15 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Daily Routine of Business — at 12:00 noon.

Tabling of Documents

Introduction of Government Bills

No. 1
December 7, 2007 — The Minister of Industry — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Copyright Act”.

Statements by Ministers

Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

Presenting Reports from Committees

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

No. 1
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Act, 2001 (wine exemption)”.
No. 2
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Guimond (Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (appointment of returning officers)”.
No. 3
October 16, 2007 — Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Bank Act (branch closures)”.
No. 4
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Holidays Act (National Heritage Day) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”.
No. 5
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (disclosure of results of public opinion polls)”.
No. 6
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for gifts)”.
No. 7
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (increase of benefits)”.
No. 8
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Mark (Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the National Defence Act (Snowbirds)”.
No. 9
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Silva (Davenport) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (oath or solemn affirmation)”.
No. 10
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Silva (Davenport) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal Act (Book of Remembrance for peacekeepers)”.
No. 11
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Hill (Prince George—Peace River) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Divorce Act (shared parenting)”.
No. 12
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Prisons and Reformatories Act (conditional release)”.
No. 13
October 16, 2007 — Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act (profits distributed to provinces)”.
No. 14
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Paquette (Joliette) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (goods originating from settlements)”.
No. 15
October 16, 2007 — Ms. Guay (Rivière-du-Nord) — Bill entitled “An Act respecting the use of government contracts to promote economic development”.
No. 16
October 16, 2007 — Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (pregnant or nursing employees)”.
No. 17
October 16, 2007 — Ms. St-Hilaire (Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (children's diapers and products for newborns)”.
No. 18
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (duty to report abuse of seniors)”.
No. 19
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (protection of the assets)”.
No. 20
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Martin (Winnipeg Centre) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Competition Act (investigations by Commissioner and class proceedings) and to make a related amendment to another Act”.
No. 21
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Harris (Cariboo—Prince George) — Bill entitled “An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Cariboo — Prince George”.
No. 22
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Cannis (Scarborough Centre) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (wilful destruction or desecration to national flag, national symbols, national monuments and statues)”.
No. 23
October 16, 2007 — Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)”.
No. 24
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex offender registry)”.
No. 25
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Goodyear (Cambridge) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (registration of sex offenders)”.
No. 26
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Telegdi (Kitchener—Waterloo) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (revocation of citizenship)”.
No. 27
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (citizenship of persons born outside Canada)”.
No. 28
October 16, 2007 — Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act (allied veterans)”.
No. 29
October 17, 2007 — Mr. Lunney (Nanaimo—Alberni) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (naturopathic services)”.
No. 30
October 22, 2007 — Mrs. Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children from sexual exploitation)”.
No. 31
October 30, 2007 — Ms. McDonough (Halifax) — Bill entitled “An Act to ensure accountability in respect of Canada's obligations under international treaties”.
No. 32
January 24, 2008 — Mr. McTeague (Pickering—Scarborough East) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (indecent acts and exposure)”.
No. 33
January 28, 2008 — Mr. Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of conscience rights in the health care profession)”.
No. 34
January 29, 2008 — Mr. Comartin (Windsor—Tecumseh) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial discretion)”.
No. 35
February 8, 2008 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — Bill entitled “An Act to bring the Food and Drug Regulations in line with the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality”.
No. 36
February 13, 2008 — Mr. St-Cyr (Jeanne-Le Ber) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (vibration and noise)”.
No. 37
February 13, 2008 — Mr. Scott (Fredericton) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act”.
No. 38
February 21, 2008 — Mr. D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (compassionate care benefits for dependent children)”.
No. 39
February 25, 2008 — Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — Bill entitled “An Act to establish a National Organ Donor Registry and to coordinate and promote organ donation throughout Canada”.
No. 40
February 25, 2008 — Ms. Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act (prevention of private hospitals)”.
No. 41
February 25, 2008 — Mr. Lemay (Abitibi—Témiscamingue) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Account)”.
No. 42
February 27, 2008 — Mr. Silva (Davenport) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food obtained from cloned animals)”.
No. 43
February 27, 2008 — Mr. Batters (Palliser) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for serious personal injury offence)”.
No. 44
February 28, 2008 — Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — Bill entitled “An Act to establish a National Fish and Wildlife Heritage Commission and to re-establish the Survey on the Importance of Nature to Canadians”.
No. 45
February 28, 2008 — Mr. Perron (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (mandatory labelling for genetically modified foods)”.

First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Motions

No. 1
November 21, 2007 — Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 2
November 23, 2007 — Mr. Poilievre (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 3
November 23, 2007 — Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 4
November 27, 2007 — Mr. Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 5
December 6, 2007 — Mr. Anders (Calgary West) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Thursday, December 6, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Friday, April 4, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 6
December 6, 2007 — Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Thursday, December 6, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Friday, April 4, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 7
December 6, 2007 — Mr. Lussier (Brossard—La Prairie) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 8
December 7, 2007 — Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Friday, December 7, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 9
December 10, 2007 — Mr. Telegdi (Kitchener—Waterloo) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Thursday, December 6, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Friday, April 4, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 10
December 10, 2007 — Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Monday, December 10, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Tuesday, April 8, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 11
December 12, 2007 — Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 12
December 12, 2007 — Mrs. Skelton (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 13
December 12, 2007 — Mr. Harvey (Louis-Hébert) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — cannot be moved (See Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 8).
No. 14
December 12, 2007 — Mr. Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 15
December 12, 2007 — Mr. Brown (Barrie) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Health, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 16
December 12, 2007 — Mrs. Davidson (Sarnia—Lambton) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Health, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 17
January 24, 2008 — Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented on Thursday, December 13, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 18
January 24, 2008 — Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 19
January 28, 2008 — Mr. Lebel (Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Monday, January 28, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 20
February 1, 2008 — Mr. Fast (Abbotsford) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Friday, February 1, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 21
February 1, 2008 — Mr. Batters (Palliser) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented Friday, December 7, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 22
February 1, 2008 — Mr. Fast (Abbotsford) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented Friday, December 7, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 23
February 1, 2008 — Mr. Harvey (Louis-Hébert) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 24
February 1, 2008 — Mr. Watson (Essex) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 25
February 4, 2008 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Monday, January 28, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 26
February 4, 2008 — Mrs. Lavallée (Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Monday, February 4, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 27
February 6, 2008 — Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 28
February 6, 2008 — Mr. Petit (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 29
February 7, 2008 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 30
February 8, 2008 — Mr. Paquette (Joliette) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — cannot be moved (See Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 8).
No. 31
February 8, 2008 — Mr. Nadeau (Gatineau) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — cannot be moved (See Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 8).
No. 32
February 8, 2008 — Mr. Hubbard (Miramichi) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Monday, February 4, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 33
February 11, 2008 — Mr. Easter (Malpeque) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, be concurred in.
Concurrence motion — may not be moved before either a comprehensive response has been tabled or Thursday, April 10, 2008, whichever shall come first, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
No. 34
February 13, 2008 — Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 35
February 13, 2008 — Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 36
February 13, 2008 — Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Second Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 37
February 13, 2008 — Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 38
February 13, 2008 — Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — That the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 39
February 13, 2008 — Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 40
February 14, 2008 — Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 41
February 21, 2008 — Mr. Bélanger (Ottawa—Vanier) — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Friday, February 15, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 42
February 21, 2008 — Mr. Batters (Palliser) — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Friday, February 15, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 43
February 21, 2008 — Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented on Friday, February 15, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 44
February 25, 2008 — Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Monday, February 25, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 45
February 25, 2008 — Mrs. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — That the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Monday, February 25, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 46
February 26, 2008 — Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Monday, February 25, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.
No. 47
February 26, 2008 — Ms. Keeper (Churchill) — That the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Status of Women, presented on Monday, February 25, 2008, be concurred in.
Debate — limited to 3 hours, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2).
Voting — not later than the expiry of the time provided for debate.

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