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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 (No. 137)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-559 — February 17, 2011 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), seconded by Mr. Preston (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That the Standing Committee on Finance be instructed to undertake a study of the current tax incentives for charitable donations with a view to encouraging increased giving, including but not limited to (i) reviewing changes to the charitable tax credit amount, (ii) reviewing the possible extension of the capital gains exemption to private company shares and real estate when donated to a charitable organization, (iii) considering the feasibility of implementing these measures; and that the Committee report its findings to the House. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga), Mr. Holder (London West), Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington), Ms. Brown (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) and Mr. Wallace (Burlington) — November 12, 2010 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 2, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-449 — February 18, 2011 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Proulx (Hull—Aylmer), seconded by Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), — That Bill C-449, An Act regarding free public transit for seniors, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — October 7, 2010 and February 18, 2011 (See Debates). |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 2, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| M-575 — March 1, 2011 — Deferred recorded division on the motion, as amended, of Mr. Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans), seconded by Mrs. O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim the Wednesday in the last full week of September as National Tree Day. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, March 2, 2011, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| C-473 — December 1, 2010 — Mr. Schellenberger (Perth—Wellington) — Third reading of Bill C-473, An Act to protect insignia of military orders and military decorations and medals that are of cultural significance for future generations. |
| Debate — 1 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. 2 |
| C-393 — January 31, 2011 — Mr. Dewar (Ottawa Centre) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Savoie (Victoria) — June 2, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009 |
| Committee Report — presented on Monday, November 1, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-117. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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). |
| Debate — 1 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. 3 |
| C-566 — September 30, 2010 — Ms. Chow (Trinity—Spadina) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-566, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (sponsorship of relative). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — October 19, 2010 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — October 25, 2010 |
| No. 4 |
| C-509 — December 9, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris), seconded by Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), — That Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe) — May 26, 2010 |
| Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt) — May 27, 2010 |
| Debate — 1 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. 5 |
| C-470 — December 10, 2010 — Ms. Guarnieri (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-470, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration), as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
| Committee Report — presented on Friday, December 10, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-165. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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. 6 |
| C-280† — June 16, 2010 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Third reading of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 25, June 3, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009 |
| Debate — 1 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. 7 |
| C-452 — February 2, 2011 — Mr. Vincent (Shefford) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology without amendment. |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-180. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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. 8 |
| C-471 — November 3, 2010 — Mr. Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-471, An Act respecting the implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force and amending another Act in consequence, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with an amendment. |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — May 4, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-121. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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. 9 |
| M-546 — June 4, 2010 — Mr. Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook) — That, in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 10 |
| C-620 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-620, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review and victim impact statement). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 11 |
| C-612 — December 15, 2010 — Mrs. Mourani (Ahuntsic) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-612, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 12 |
| C-621 — February 10, 2011 — Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-621, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (loudness of television advertisements). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 13 |
| C-606 — December 14, 2010 — Ms. Murray (Vancouver Quadra) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-606, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against the transportation of oil by oil tankers on Canada's Pacific North Coast). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — January 27, 2011 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 14 |
| C-624 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Eyking (Sydney—Victoria) — 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-624, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (providing protection for beneficiaries of long term disability benefits plans). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| C-531 — June 10, 2010 — Ms. Demers (Laval) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-531, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) — June 15, 2010 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — July 6, 2010 |
| Ms. Neville (Winnipeg South Centre) — February 17, 2011 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 16 |
| M-369 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Devolin (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) express its concern over the situation of citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) who have fled to China and who fear imprisonment, torture and potential execution if forcibly returned to their country; and (b) encourage the government of China to work with the international community, including Canada and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, to find a solution that respects China’s right to defend its borders and security while upholding the rights of DPRK citizens, as articulated by the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 17 |
| M-640 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap) — That, in the opinion of the House: (a) the current formula for allocating the number of members of the House of Commons results in underrepresentation for the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario; and (b) the government should amend the formula in order to ensure fairer representation for voters in these provinces. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-622 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-622, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and respecting the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (emissions labelling for newly manufactured vehicles). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — February 11, 2011 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-486 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Bigras (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-486, An Act respecting the negotiation and conclusion of treaties. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-619 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-619, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act (notice of opting out and licence for activities). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) and Mr. Richards (Wild Rose) — February 10, 2011 |
| Mr. Sorenson (Crowfoot) — February 11, 2011 |
| Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake) and Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — February 14, 2011 |
| Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer) — February 17, 2011 |
| Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) and Mr. Boughen (Palliser) — February 21, 2011 |
| Ms. Hoeppner (Portage—Lisgar) — March 1, 2011 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 21 |
| M-638 — February 10, 2011 — Mr. Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale) — That, in the opinion of the House, as the federal budget comes back into balance, the government should give priority to income splitting for families with children. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-623 — February 11, 2011 — Mr. Blaney (Lévis—Bellechasse) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-623, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting with an uncovered face). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| M-604 — December 1, 2010 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a multi-stakeholder, multi-governmental Council of the St. Lawrence River, modelled on the Fraser Basin Council, whose mission would be to promote the integrated and scientifically-based management of the St. Lawrence River by establishing a permanent forum for cooperation among the federal government, the Quebec government, river communities, First Nations, industry and the public for the purpose of developing and coordinating common strategies, programs and actions to protect the St. Lawrence River as a vital Canadian environmental and economic resource. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| C-343 — February 16, 2011 — Ms. Bonsant (Compton—Stanstead) — Third reading of Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — November 6, 2009, March 5 and April 23, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Debate — 1 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. 25 |
| C-469 — February 17, 2011 — Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-469, An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, as reported by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — November 18, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — April 15, 2010 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, February 17, 2011, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-191. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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. 26 |
| C-501 — March 1, 2011 — Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) — On or after Thursday, March 3, 2011 — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other Acts (pension protection), as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — April 1, 2010 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — April 14, 2010 |
| Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — May 26, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-198. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to 2 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). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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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 (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.
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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business |
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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 (613-992-9511) and on the Internet.
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| † Subject to the provisions of Standing Order 94(2)(c) |
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