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Notice Paper

No. 97

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

10:00 a.m.


Introduction of Government Bills

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Notices of Motions (Routine Proceedings)

October 24, 2016 — Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot) — That the 14th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Monday, October 3, 2016, be concurred in.

October 24, 2016 — Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot) — That the 15th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, be concurred in.

October 24, 2016 — Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot) — That the 16th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Monday, October 17, 2016, be concurred in.

October 24, 2016 — Mr. Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot) — That the 17th Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, be concurred in.

Questions

Q-575 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Poilievre (Carleton) — With regard to a federal carbon tax or price on carbon: (a) what analysis has been conducted in 2015-2016 by the federal government with regard to the impact on family household budgets; (b) what analysis has been conducted in 2015-2016 by Employment and Social Development Canada with regard to the impact on persons and families falling below the low-income cut-off; (c) how much will the annual cost of the basket of goods in the Market Basket Measure (MBM) increase as a result of a $50-a-tonne price on carbon; (d) when fully implemented, how much will the $50-a-tonne price on carbon increase food prices for the average family of four, in each province of Canada; (e) how much will a $50-a-tonne carbon tax increase electricity costs, in percentage terms, in each province of Canada; (f) has the government calculated the average financial impact of the carbon tax on people living below the low-income cut-off line and if so, what is that average monetary impact on the average family of four living below the low-income cut-off line; (g) how many individuals will fall beneath the low-income cut-off line as a result of a $50-a-tonne price on carbon; (h) did the Department of Finance conduct an analysis regarding the impact of a $50-a-tonne price on carbon on low-income families and if so, what were its conclusions; (i) did the Department of Finance conduct an analysis regarding the impact of a $50-a-tonne price on carbon on the distribution of wealth and income in Canada and if so, what were its conclusions; and (j) by how much does the government estimate a $50-a-tonne price on carbon will reduce carbon emissions?
Q-5762 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — With regard to the Minister of Democratic Institutions’ national tour on electoral reform: (a) what was the cost, including venue rentals, audio-visual, advertising, accommodations, travel, and per diems for the Minister and staff; (b) how many people attended each event, by location; (c) how many attendees supported adopting a proportional voting system; and (d) how many attendees supported holding a referendum on electoral reform?
Q-5772 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove) — With regard to the “Open and Accountable Government” guidelines for Ministers which was released on November 27, 2015, by the Prime Minister: (a) what is the job title of the employee in the Privy Council Office (PCO) who is responsible for investigating possible breaches of the guidelines; (b) what is the process by which the Prime Minister’s Office would refer an alleged breach of the guidelines to the PCO; (c) since November 4, 2015, how many alleged breaches has the Prime Minister referred to the PCO for investigation; (d) what are the details of each referral in (c), including, (i) date of referral, (ii) title of Ministers or Exempt Staff involved in alleged breach, (iii) summary of allegation; and (e) has the PCO recommended any possible sanctions regarding any of the breaches referred to in (c), and if so, what were the recommendations, and did the Prime Minister implement the recommendations?
Q-5782 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove) — With regard to interactions between the government and Google Inc.: (a) what are the details of any requests, demands, orders, or directives the government has provided to Google Inc. including, (i) date, (ii) sender, (iii) recipient, (iv) title, (v) summary, (vi) file number; (b) for each instance referred to in (a), did Google Inc. comply; (c) what are the details of any requests Google Inc. has made to the government, including the (i) date, (ii) sender, (iii) recipient, (iv) title, (v) summary, (vi) file number; and (d) are any measures in place to ensure that Ministerial Exempt Staff who were previously employed by Google Inc. are not lobbied by, or involved in any decisions concerning Google Inc.?
Q-5792 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. MacKenzie (Oxford) — With regard to travel taken by Ministers and their exempt staff to Medicine Hat, Alberta, between September 18, 2016, and October 24, 2016: (a) what are the details of all trips taken, including (i) the dates, (ii) the amount spent, (iii) the breakdown of expenses, (iv) the details of any official meetings or government business conducted on the trips; and (b) what are the details of any briefing documents or dockets prepared in relation to the trips, including the (i) date, (ii) title or subject matter, (iii) department’s internal tracking number?
Q-5802 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — With regard to the government’s participation in the Global Progress 2016 forum held in Montreal on September 14 and 15, 2016: (a) what is the total of all costs associated with the government’s involvement in the forum; and (b) what is the itemized breakdown of all costs associated with the government’s involvement in the forum?

Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers

Business of Supply

Government Business

Private Members' Notices of Motions

M-78 — October 24, 2016 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — That, in the opinion of the House, given the events surrounding the sinking of the Leviathan II on October 25, 2015, and the important role local traditional knowledge played in the rescue of survivors, the government should allocate resources and provide training and equipment to volunteer first responders in remote coastal communities to prevent the loss of life, provide support for the Canadian Coast Guard, and aid in search and rescue.

Private Members' Business

S-201 — September 20, 2016 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Oliphant (Don Valley West), seconded by Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), — That Bill S-201, An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — September 20, 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).

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