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Monday, April 10, 2017 (No. 163)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

M-104 — April 6, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a detailed study with regard to the creation of an Ottawa River Watershed Council, which would bring a comprehensive, inclusive, co-management approach to the Ottawa River Watershed, in order to foster ecological integrity, sustainable economic opportunities, and quality of life; in its study, the Committee shall examine (i) the council membership, which would include, but would not be limited to, federal, provincial, regional, and municipal governments, First Nations, industry groups, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, (ii) important indicators such as water quality, biodiversity, and shoreline integrity, in order to assist with the creation of a co-management plan and conservation strategy, (iii) the economic, cultural, heritage, and natural values within the Ottawa River Watershed; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House no later than December 2017.
Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Amos (Pontiac), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to” with the word “, in the opinion of the House, the government should”; (b) replacing the words “the Committee shall” with the words “the government should”; (c) deleting all the words after the words “within the Ottawa River Watershed;”.
Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, May 3, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Monday, April 3, 2017.
M-102 — April 7, 2017 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Massé (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia), seconded by Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) adopt regulations on formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products intended for indoor use that are sold, provided, or supplied for sale in Canada; and (b) ensure that these regulations are similar to US Environmental Protection Agency regulations enforcing the formaldehyde emissions standards in the US Toxic Substances Control Act Title VI in order to protect the health of Canadians who use these products.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 7, 2017
Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable) and Mr. Graham (Laurentides—Labelle) — February 16, 2017
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, May 3, 2017, immediately before the time provided for Private Members' Business, pursuant to Order made Monday, April 3, 2017.

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-308 — February 17, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Trost (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), — That Bill C-308, An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (See Debates).
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-224 — April 4, 2017 — Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — Consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-224, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (assistance — drug overdose).
Senate Message — see Journals of Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Text of motion — see “Motions respecting Senate amendments to Bills” in today's Notice Paper.
No. 3
C-305 — March 20, 2017 — Mr. Arya (Nepean) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.
Committee Report — presented on Monday, March 20, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-172.
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. 4
C-309 — February 24, 2017 — Mr. Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-309, An Act to establish Gender Equality Week, as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Friday, February 24, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-154.
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. 5
S-208 — April 5, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame), seconded by Ms. Jones (Labrador), — That Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, be now read a third time and do pass.
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. 6
C-338 — February 24, 2017 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-338, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (punishment).
No. 7
M-106 — February 24, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), seconded by Mr. Nault (Kenora), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that seniors, namely Canadians aged 65 or older, make up a demographic that requires ongoing attention from the government as the proportion of seniors relative to the Canadian population continues to grow (15% in 2015, 25% by 2035); (b) point out that it is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors, from restoring the age of eligibility for Old Age Security, to increasing the guaranteed income supplement for single seniors, to increasing benefits for couples living apart for reasons beyond their control and supporting affordable housing for seniors; (c) ask the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to study and report back to the House on important issues such as increasing income security for vulnerable seniors and ensuring quality of life and equality for all seniors via the development of a National Seniors Strategy; and (d) broaden the mandate of the National Seniors Council to allow it to undertake reviews and analysis on their own initiative and allow for a better representation of the diversity of experience and expertise on seniors, as well as to encourage it, following the study by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities referred to in (c), to provide advice on implementing a National Seniors’ Strategy.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan) — December 7, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — December 12, 2016
Mr. Ruimy (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge) — February 22, 2017
Mrs. Nassif (Vimy), Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), Ms. Young (London West), Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), Mr. O'Regan (St. John's South—Mount Pearl), Mr. Amos (Pontiac), Mr. Saini (Kitchener Centre), Mr. Drouin (Glengarry—Prescott—Russell), Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie), Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac), Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), Mr. Peterson (Newmarket—Aurora), Mr. Rusnak (Thunder Bay—Rainy River) and Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) — February 23, 2017
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. 8
C-291 — March 10, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke), seconded by Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (genetically modified food), 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. 9
C-203 — March 8, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Choquette (Drummond), seconded by Mr. Rankin (Victoria), — That Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Dubé (Beloeil—Chambly), Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivières), Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), Ms. Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot), Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), Ms. Trudel (Jonquière), Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Ms. Hardcastle (Windsor—Tecumseh), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski), Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. Rankin (Victoria), Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), Ms. Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé) and Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — December 9, 2015
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
C-322 — March 20, 2017 — On or after Tuesday, April 11, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), seconded by Ms. Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga), — That Bill C-322, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act (road crossings), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Stetski (Kootenay—Columbia) — November 30, 2016
Statement by Speaker regarding Royal Recommendation — February 7, 2017 (See Debates).
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. 11
M-64 — November 18, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Schulte (King—Vaughan), seconded by Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Italian-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Italian language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Italian heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Italian Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence) — June 22, 2016
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) — June 23, 2016
Mr. Bossio (Hastings—Lennox and Addington) — July 5, 2016
Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — July 6, 2016
Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek) — August 4, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), Mr. Lametti (LaSalle—Émard—Verdun) and Mr. Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming) — October 31, 2016
Ms. Tassi (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas) — November 10, 2016
Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) and Mr. Bittle (St. Catharines) — November 16, 2016
Mr. Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel) — November 17, 2016
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-311 — March 21, 2017 — Mr. Fraser (West Nova) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — October 5, 2016
Mr. Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook) — October 19, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-176.
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. 13
C-277 — March 23, 2017 — Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-277, An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 25, 2016
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, March 23, 2017, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-179.
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-230 — April 4, 2017 — On or after Thursday, May 4, 2017 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That Bill S-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving), 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. 15
C-326 — December 5, 2016 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (drinking water guidelines).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017
No. 16
C-236 — February 25, 2016 — Ms. Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Payment Card Networks Act (credit card acceptance fees).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — March 1, 2016
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 2016
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — February 28, 2017

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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List for the Consideration of Private Members' Business

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