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Notice Paper

No. 38

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

2:00 p.m.


Introduction of Government Bills

April 12, 2016 — The Minister of Justice — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)”.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

April 12, 2016 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (sentencing) and to make consequential amendments to another Act”.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Bill entitled “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for survivors and children)”.

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all provisions to remove the grounds for the revocation of Canadian citizenship that relate to national security be in a separate piece of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all the provisions relating to the certification and decertification of a union as a bargaining agent, be in a separate piece of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all the provisions related to the contribution limit increase of the Tax-Free Savings Account be in a separate piece of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Raitt (Milton) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Raitt (Milton) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Ms. Raitt (Milton) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Finance that, during its consideration of Bill C-2, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all the provisions related to the contribution limit increase of the Tax-Free Savings Account be in a separate piece of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities that, during its consideration of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all the provisions relating to the certification and decertification of a union as a bargaining agent, be in a separate piece of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill into two or more pieces of legislation.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to travel throughout Canada to hear testimony from interested parties and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that, during its consideration of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, the Committee be granted the power to divide the Bill in order that all provisions to remove the grounds for the revocation of Canadian citizenship that relate to national security be in a separate piece of legislation.

Questions

Q-1002 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston) — With regard to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments for the period between January 19, 2016, and March 19, 2016: (a) what were the expenses incurred by the board, in total, and broken down by type, including, (i) date of the expense, (ii) board members who incurred the expense, (iii) purpose for the expense; (b) for each in-person, telephone, or video conference meeting of the board, (i) what was the date of the meeting, (ii) what type of meeting was it, (iii) who were its attendees, (iv) what was its duration, (v) what was its location; (c) for each occasion, on what date, by whose initiative, for what purpose, and by what means did the board, or any member of the board, communicate with or receive communication from (i) the Prime Minister, (ii) a member of the Prime Minister’s Office, (iii) each of the 25 individuals provided to the Prime Minister, (iv) the Clerk of the Senate or a member of Senate administration, (v) the Minister of Democratic Institutions or a member of the minister’s office, (vi) the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, or a member of the Leader’s office, (vii) any other Member of Parliament or Senator, identifying the Member of Parliament or Senator; (d) in each province, which organizations submitted nominations; (e) were there any organizations that submitted more than one name and, if so, (i) which organizations, (ii) how many names, (iii) in which provinces; (f) was there any communication between the board, or any member of the board, and any successful or unsuccessful applicant; (g) if the answer to (f) is in the affirmative, in the case of those applicants who were subsequently appointed to the Senate, which ones were contacted; and (h) did the board, or any member of the board, approach any potential candidates to encourage him or her to submit an application?
Q-1012 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — With regard to the transition of government on November 4, 2015: (a) what is the total cost of any spending on renovating, redesigning, and re-furnishing for each ministerial office following the transition to the new government, broken down by (i) total cost, (ii) moving services, (iii) renovating services, (iv) painting, (v) flooring, (vi) furniture, (vii) appliances, (viii) art installation, (ix) all other expenditures; and (b) what is the total cost of any spending on renovating, redesigning, and re-furnishing for each Deputy Minister’s office in response to the new Cabinet, broken down by (i) total cost, (ii) moving services, (iii) renovating services, (iv) painting, (v) flooring, (vi) furniture, (vii) appliances, (viii) art installation, (ix) all other expenditures?
Q-1022 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — With regard to public finances: (a) what was the government's monthly surplus or deficit from November 2014 to January 2016, broken down by each month in that period; (b) what was the government's surplus or deficit for the 2014-15 fiscal year; (c) what was the projected surplus or deficit for the 2015-16 fiscal year as published by the Department of Finance as of November 4, 2015; and (d) what definitions does the Department of Finance use in determining whether the government is in a surplus or deficit position, and do these definitions establish that a surplus exists when revenues exceed expenses?
Q-1032 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Dusseault (Sherbrooke) — With regard to federal spending in the riding of Sherbrooke, and for each fiscal year since 2010-2011 inclusively: (a) what are the details of all grants, contributions, and loans to any organization, body, or group, broken down by (i) name of the recipient, (ii) municipality of the recipient, (iii) date on which the funding was received, (iv) amount received, (v) department or agency providing the funding, (vi) program under which the grant, contribution, or loan was made, (vii) nature or purpose?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

M-50 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a Department of Peace as part of the structure of the federal government and Cabinet with a mandate to advocate for the non-violent resolution of conflict at home and abroad, the professionalization of peace work by Canadians, and the development of a culture of peace in Canada and internationally.
M-51 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) issue a formal, unequivocal and sincere apology to Canada’s British Home Children and child migrants, including their families and descendants, for the injustices suffered as a result of its participation in migration schemes between the years 1869 and 1948 thereby enabling the importation of an estimated 100 000 orphaned or destitute children from Britain to provide indentured labour for Canadian farms and households; (b) express its gratitude and appreciation to the families whose ancestors were responsible for building up Canada's agricultural industry at a critical early point in its development; (c) assist in a coordinated effort with survivors and descendants to track and record their genealogies and ensure that reunification with lost family members is made possible; and (d) take steps to ensure that all Canadians are informed about this important period of history in a way that makes certain it is never forgotten by present or future generations.
M-52 — April 12, 2016 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce mandatory labeling of food products containing ingredients that have been genetically modified.

Private Members' Business

C-226 — February 23, 2016 — Mr. Blaney (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences in relation to conveyances) and the Criminal Records Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove) — March 7, 2016

2 Response requested within 45 days