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Thursday, May 13, 2010 (No. 46)
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Private Members' Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| C-501 — May 11, 2010 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), seconded by Mr. Marston (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek), — That Bill C-501, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other Acts (pension protection), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
| 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 |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, May 26, 2010, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 11, 2010. |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| M-513 — April 8, 2010 — Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should encourage and assist provincial and territorial governments, the medical community and other groups to lessen the burden on Canada's health care system through: (a) an increased adoption of technological developments; (b) a better recognition of the changing roles of health care professionals and the needs of Canadians; and (c) a greater focus on strategies for healthy living and injury prevention. |
| No. 2 |
| M-514 — April 14, 2010 — Ms. Cadman (Surrey North) — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a review of the Criminal Records Act and report to the House within three months on how it could be strengthened to ensure that the National Parole Board puts the public’s safety first in all its decisions. |
| No. 3 |
| C-440 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — November 3, 2009 |
| No. 4 |
| C-467 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Dosanjh (Vancouver South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-467, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (children born abroad). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010 |
| No. 5 |
| M-517 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills) — That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed to recommend changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions governing Oral Questions, and to consider, among other things, (i) elevating decorum and fortifying the use of discipline by the Speaker, to strengthen the dignity and authority of the House, (ii) lengthening the amount of time given for each question and each answer, (iii) examining the convention that the Minister questioned need not respond, (iv) allocating half the questions each day for Members, whose names and order of recognition would be randomly selected, (v) dedicating Wednesday exclusively for questions to the Prime Minister, (vi) dedicating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for questions to Ministers other than the Prime Minister in a way that would require Ministers be present two of the four days to answer questions concerning their portfolio, based on a published schedule that would rotate and that would ensure an equitable distribution of Ministers across the four days; and that the Committee report its findings to the House, with proposed changes to the Standing Orders and other conventions, within six months of the adoption of this order. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac), Ms. Cadman (Surrey North), Mr. Bernier (Beauce), Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), Mr. Valeriote (Guelph) and Mr. Brown (Leeds—Grenville) — April 16, 2010 |
| Ms. Savoie (Victoria), Ms. Hall Findlay (Willowdale), Mrs. Grewal (Fleetwood—Port Kells), Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), Mr. Cummins (Delta—Richmond East), Mr. Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo), Mr. Casson (Lethbridge), Mr. Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest), Mr. Pearson (London North Centre), Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) and Mr. Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul) — April 22, 2010 |
| Mr. Stanton (Simcoe North), Mr. Masse (Windsor West) and Ms. Coady (St. John's South—Mount Pearl) — April 29, 2010 |
| No. 6 |
| C-509 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Tweed (Brandon—Souris) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-509, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials). |
| No. 7 |
| M-518 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Richardson (Calgary Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that improved competitiveness will continue to stimulate economic growth and create jobs for Canadians; and (b) continue to diversify and expand markets for Canadian goods and services by encouraging investment in Canada through lower corporate tax rates, maintaining a stable economy and the signing of free trade agreements. |
| No. 8 |
| C-465 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Norlock (Northumberland—Quinte West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-465, An Act respecting a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kramp (Prince Edward—Hastings) — November 3, 2009 |
| Mr. Calkins (Wetaskiwin) — November 4, 2009 |
| Mr. Del Mastro (Peterborough) and Mr. Miller (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound) — November 5, 2009 |
| Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — November 12, 2009 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — May 4, 2010 |
| Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — May 5, 2010 |
| Mr. Rafferty (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) — May 6, 2010 |
| Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford) — May 7, 2010 |
| No. 9 |
| M-519 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Rickford (Kenora) — That, in the opinion of the House, in order to ensure the long-term ecological and economic vitality of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin, the governments of Canada and the United States should continue to foster trans-jurisdictional coordination and collaboration on science and management activities to enhance and restore water quality in the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Basin, by referring the matter of Lake of the Woods water quality to the International Joint Commission for examination, reporting, and recommendations regarding the binational management of the international waters of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River system and the International Joint Commission's potential role in this watershed, in line with the International Watersheds Initiative. |
| No. 10 |
| C-511 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Volpe (Eglinton—Lawrence) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-511, An Act respecting the reporting of motor vehicle information and to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (improving public safety). |
| No. 11 |
| C-386 — March 3, 2010 — Mr. Laframboise (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel) — 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-386, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — May 28, 2009 |
| No. 12 |
| M-515 — April 14, 2010 — Mr. Goldring (Edmonton East) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to recognize the vital role of older workers in the Canadian economy and ensure its labour market programs and policies encourage older workers to contribute their skills and experience in the Canadian workforce. |
| No. 13 |
| C-280 — March 3, 2010 — Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualification for and entitlement to benefits), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| 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 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, November 5, 2009, Sessional Paper No. 8510-402-150. |
| Statement by Speaker — see Journals of Thursday, November 19, 2009. |
| 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. 14 |
| S-210 — April 30, 2010 — Mr. Woodworth (Kitchener Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| C-304† — March 24, 2010 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Black (New Westminster—Coquitlam) — March 2, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 9, 2009 |
| Mr. Siksay (Burnaby—Douglas) — March 10, 2009 |
| Committee Report — presented on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-15. |
| Statement by Speaker — see Journals of Thursday, April 29, 2010. |
| 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. 16 |
| C-395 — May 6, 2010 — Mr. André (Berthier—Maskinongé) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (labour dispute), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with an amendment. |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — June 2, November 16, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — June 8, 2009 |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 6, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-50. |
| 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. 17 |
| C-308 — May 6, 2010 — Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-308, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (improvement of the employment insurance system), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Statements by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — June 2, October 29, 2009 and March 5, 2010 (See Debates). |
| Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 6, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-51. |
| 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. 18 |
| C-469 — May 6, 2010 — On or after Monday, May 31, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Duncan (Edmonton—Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Leslie (Halifax), — That Bill C-469, An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, 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. Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) — November 18, 2009 |
| Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — March 5, 2010 |
| Mr. Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North) — April 15, 2010 |
| 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-475 — May 7, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Weston (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), seconded by Mr. Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap), — That Bill C-475, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine and ecstasy), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior) — November 20, 2009 |
| Mr. Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore) — November 25, 2009 |
| Mr. Clarke (Desnethé--Missinippi--Churchill River) — November 26, 2009 |
| Mr. Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville) — March 3, 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. 21 |
| S-215 — May 12, 2010 — Mrs. Block (Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-452 — May 12, 2010 — On or after Friday, June 4, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Vincent (Shefford), seconded by Mr. Dufour (Repentigny), — That Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Competition Act (inquiry into industry sector), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. |
| 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). |
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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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