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Tuesday, June 5, 2018 (No. 308)

Private Members' Business

Deferred Recorded Divisions

C-391 — May 30, 2018 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre), — That Bill C-391, An Act respecting a national strategy for the repatriation of Aboriginal cultural property, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Vandal (Saint Boniface—Saint Vital) and Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) — February 1, 2018
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 5, 2018
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
C-395 — May 31, 2018 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 8, 2018
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
C-396 — June 1, 2018 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bernier (Beauce), seconded by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), — That Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance), 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. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — February 12, 2018
Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
M-154 — June 4, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest), seconded by Mr. Whalen (St. John's East), — That the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be instructed to undertake a study on the situation of endangered whales and be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working to find a balance among various competing claims; and that the Committee present its final report to the House within four months of the adoption of this motion.
Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), seconded by Mr. McDonald (Avalon), — That the motion be amended by: (a) replacing the words “to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales” with the words “to continue the efforts to protect and help the recovery of NARW, beluga, and Southern Resident Killer Whales”; (b) replacing the words “call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working” with the words “call on expert witnesses on each of the species, and those who might be impacted by any possible actions to work”; (c) replacing the words “within four months of the adoption of this motion” with the words “by the end of the 2018 calendar year”.
Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Order made Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Voting on the main motion — immediately after the amendment is disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).

Rescheduled Business

S-228 — May 1, 2018 — Mr. Eyolfson (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children), as reported by the Standing Committee on Health with amendments.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — October 23, 2017
Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — October 26, 2017
Committee Report — presented on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-382.
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).
To be added to the business of the House on a day fixed by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7) — May 23, 2018
Designated day — Tuesday, June 5, 2018, immediately after the scheduled Private Members' Business for that day.

Items in the Order of Precedence

No. 1
C-394 — April 24, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), — That Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit), 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. 2
S-218 — June 1, 2018 — Mr. Kent (Thornhill) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-218, An Act respecting Latin American Heritage Month, as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage without amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Friday, June 1, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-409.
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. 3
S-210 — May 10, 2018 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-210, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights without amendment.
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 10, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-393.
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
M-110 — April 27, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study of the impact on parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, including in the case of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), to consider, among other things, (i) ways to improve the level of compassion and support for parents who have suffered the loss of an infant child, (ii) ways to ensure that parents do not suffer any undue financial or emotional hardship as a result of the design of government programming, particularly from Employment Insurance Parental Benefits; that the Committee hold a minimum of six meetings to hear from witnesses that include parents who have lost an infant to SIDS, organizations who advocate for SIDS families, experts in the area of grief counselling, as well as officials responsible for the Employment Insurance Parental Benefits program; and that the Committee report its findings and recommendations to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion, and that it be instructed to request a comprehensive government response to its report, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — October 18, 2017
Mr. Falk (Provencher) — April 24, 2018
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. 5
M-157 — April 30, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Harvey (Tobique—Mactaquac), seconded by Mr. Sidhu (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), — That the House recognize the importance that Visitability can have for Canadians of all ages and abilities, and particularly persons with a physical disability, aging individuals, seniors and their families, in Canada, by: (a) emphasizing the efforts of companies, contractors and builders who are already applying the principles of Visitability in their new constructions; (b) encouraging the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities to address the topic of Visitability in the accessibility legislation to be introduced in the House; and (c) inviting the federal government to address the subject of Visitability with its provincial and territorial partners in upcoming Federal, Provincial and Territorial discussions.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018
Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt), Mr. Tootoo (Nunavut) and Mr. Bagnell (Yukon) — April 19, 2018
Mr. Easter (Malpeque) — April 23, 2018
Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul) — April 24, 2018
Mrs. Lockhart (Fundy Royal) — April 25, 2018
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) — April 26, 2018
Mr. DeCourcey (Fredericton), Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — April 27, 2018
Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington) — April 30, 2018
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
C-344 — March 28, 2018 — Mr. Sangha (Brampton Centre) — Third reading of Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — May 4, 2017
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
M-170 — February 5, 2018 — Mr. Christopherson (Hamilton Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, a special committee, chaired by the Speaker of the House, should be established at the beginning of each new Parliament, in order to select all Officers of Parliament.
No. 8
M-161 — May 7, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay), seconded by Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth), — That the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security be instructed to undertake a study of the Record Suspension Program to: (a) examine the impact of a record suspension to help those with a criminal record reintegrate into society; (b) examine the impact of criminal record suspension fees and additional costs associated with the application process on low-income applicants; (c) identify appropriate changes to fees and service standards for record suspensions; (d) identify improvements to better support applicants for a criminal record suspension; and that the Committee present its final report and recommendations to the House within nine months of the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth) — April 25, 2018
Mr. Picard (Montarville) — April 30, 2018
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 7, 2018
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-392 — February 1, 2018 — Ms. Pauzé (Repentigny) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-392, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — April 18, 2018
No. 10
M-166 — March 26, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), — That a special committee of the House be appointed with the purpose of conducting hearings and proposing a plan for a postal banking system administered under the Canada Post Corporation; that this Committee consist of ten members of which six shall be from the government party, three from the Official Opposition, and one from the New Democratic Party, provided that the Chair is from the government party; that in addition to the Chair, there be one Vice-Chair from each of the recognized opposition parties; that the Committee have all the powers of a standing committee as provided in the Standing Orders; that the members to serve on the said Committee be appointed by the Whip of each party by depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s members of the Committee no later than a week after the adoption of the said motion; that the quorum of the Committee be as provided for in Standing Order 118, provided that at least one member of each recognized party be present; that membership substitutions be permitted from time to time, if required, in the manner provided for in Standing Order 114(2); and that the Committee report to the House no later than 12 months after the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 22, 2018
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
C-375 — May 10, 2018 — Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — October 23, 2017
Committee Report — presented on Thursday, May 10, 2018, Sessional Paper No. 8510-421-392.
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. 12
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
No. 13
C-326 — May 23, 2018 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Third reading 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
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4).
No. 14
S-245 — May 24, 2018 — Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill S-245, An Act to declare the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 15
C-369 — March 20, 2018 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Ms. Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River), seconded by Ms. Moore (Abitibi—Témiscamingue), — That Bill C-369, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Indigenous People Day), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — October 16, 2017
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — November 24, 2017
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — December 6, 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. 16
C-/M-/P-Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 17
C-/M-/P-Mr. Thériault (Montcalm)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 18
M-189 — May 10, 2018 — Mr. Ayoub (Thérèse-De Blainville) — That the House: (a) reiterate its commitment to facilitate collaboration on an organ and tissue donation and transplantation system that gives Canadians timely and effective access to care, since every year more than 250 people, out of the 4,500 on waiting lists, die without receiving a transplant; and (b) urge the government to support national efforts with provincial and territorial authorities and stakeholders to increase organ and tissue donation rates in Canada through public education and awareness campaigns, ongoing communication and the exchange of information, including best practices.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 19
M-191 — May 29, 2018 — Ms. Tassi (Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas) — That the House call on the government to: (a) reaffirm its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls, and to Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy; (b) recognize that a society is more peaceful, more inclusive and more prosperous when women and girls are valued, included, and empowered in their communities; and (c) officially designate June 2019 as Women Deliver Month, in recognition of the Women Deliver conference to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, that same month, and which will be attended by world leaders, activists, advocates, and academics from around the globe.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 20
C-/M-/P-Mr. Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 21
M-155 — November 20, 2017 — Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Filipino-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Filipino language and culture, and the importance of reflecting upon Filipino heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Filipino Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton) — November 30, 2017
Mr. Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park) and Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale) — December 7, 2017
Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal) and Mr. Levitt (York Centre) — December 11, 2017
Mr. Baylis (Pierrefonds—Dollard) — December 13, 2017
Mr. Ouellette (Winnipeg Centre) — December 14, 2017
Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge) and Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North) — February 1, 2018
Mr. Mendicino (Eglinton—Lawrence) and Mr. Chen (Scarborough North) — February 2, 2018
Mr. Sarai (Surrey Centre) and Mr. Sikand (Mississauga—Streetsville) — February 5, 2018
Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells) — February 6, 2018
Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills) — February 7, 2018
Ms. Mihychuk (Kildonan—St. Paul) — February 15, 2018
Mr. Peschisolido (Steveston—Richmond East) — February 16, 2018
Mr. Sangha (Brampton Centre) — February 28, 2018
Mr. Arya (Nepean) — March 13, 2018
Ms. Yip (Scarborough—Agincourt) — March 19, 2018
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 22
C-/M-/P-Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 23
M-190 — May 22, 2018 — Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to undertake a study on the labour shortages of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, to consider, among other things, (i) the challenges associated with a lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, (ii) possible recommendations on how to increase construction skill development in the region, (iii) analysis of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot initiatives as a model to address the skilled worker need in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and that the Committee report its findings to the House within six months of the adoption of this motion.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 24
C-/M-/P-Mr. Whalen (St. John's East)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 25
M-192 — May 30, 2018 — Mr. Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake) — That the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities be instructed to provide recommendations for legislative and policy changes necessary to ensure that the needs of persons with episodic disabilities caused, among other things, by multiple sclerosis, be adequately protected to ensure equity in government policy to support Canadians across all types of disability; that the Committee report to the House by February 2019; and that it be instructed to request a comprehensive government response to its report, pursuant to Standing Order 109.
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 26
M-177 — April 24, 2018 — Mr. Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country) — That the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities be instructed to undertake a study of flight training schools in Canada and be mandated to: (i) identify the challenges that flight schools are facing in providing trained pilots to industry, (ii) determine whether the infrastructure available to flight schools meets the needs of the schools and the communities where they are located; and that the Committee present its final report no later than seven months after the adoption of this motion.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Eglinski (Yellowhead) — June 1, 2018
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 27
C-/M-/P-Mr. Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.
No. 28
C-405 — June 1, 2018 — Mr. O'Toole (Durham) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-405, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 29
C-406 — June 4, 2018 — Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-406, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (foreign contributions).
Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1).
No. 30
C-/M-/P-Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni)
Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87.

Items outside the Order of Precedence

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