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Thursday, March 12, 2020 (No. 30)
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Private Members’ Business |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 2 |
| C-238 — February 27, 2020 — Mr. Saroya (Markham—Unionville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (possession of unlawfully imported firearms). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — March 11, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 3 |
| C-224 — February 25, 2020 — Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-224, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 4 |
| C-215 — February 24, 2020 — Ms. Michaud (Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-215, An Act respecting Canada’s fulfillment of its greenhouse gas emissions reduction obligations. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 6 |
| C-229 — February 26, 2020 — Mr. Cumming (Edmonton Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill C-229, An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 10, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 7 |
| C-218 — February 25, 2020 — Mr. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) — March 11, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 8 |
| M-34 — February 20, 2020 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — That the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to undertake a comprehensive study of federal policies and legislation relating to freshwater, and more specifically focusing on: (a) the key legislative instruments of federal freshwater policy, including but not limited to the Canada Water Act, the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Impact Assessment Act; (b) the key organizational components of federal freshwater policy, including but not limited to Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada, Public Safety Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Global Affairs Canada; (c) the relationship between the federal government and the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and local governments relating to freshwater protection and management; (d) various international treaties governing Canada's freshwater interests and obligations; (e) present and future research needs relating to freshwater management and protection; (f) the pressures on Canada's freshwater resources, including with respect to climate change, flooding and drought; and (g) the creation of a Canada Water Agency; and that the committee (i) begin its study no later than 30 days after the adoption of this motion, (ii) schedule no fewer than 10 meetings, (iii) report its findings and recommendations to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mr. Amos (Pontiac) — March 9, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 9 |
| C-214 — February 24, 2020 — Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-214, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (qualifying environmental trust). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 2, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 10 |
| C-220 — February 25, 2020 — Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend) — 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-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care leave). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 11 |
| C-221 — February 25, 2020 — Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (oil and gas wells). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) and Mr. Benzen (Calgary Heritage) — February 25, 2020 |
| Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — February 26, 2020 |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) and Ms. Harder (Lethbridge) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West) — March 4, 2020 |
| Mr. Lloyd (Sturgeon River—Parkland) — March 5, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Ms. Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock) — March 9, 2020 |
| Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), Mr. Barlow (Foothills) and Mr. Cumming (Edmonton Centre) — March 11, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 12 |
| C-222 — February 25, 2020 — Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Expropriation Act (protection of private property). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 13 |
| C-213 — February 24, 2020 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-213, An Act to enact the Canada Pharmacare Act. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 14 |
| C-223 — February 25, 2020 — Ms. Bérubé (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adequate knowledge of French in Quebec). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 15 |
| M-35 — February 20, 2020 — Mr. Battiste (Sydney—Victoria) — That: (a) the House recognize that (i) Canadians understand that climate change represents a threat to our way of life and are looking for opportunities where they can make a difference in their day-to-day lives, (ii) Canadian consumers want and deserve to know the environmental impacts of the products they purchase so that they can make informed decisions, (iii) Canadian industries have already begun to see the benefits of selling sustainable produced and locally grown products, (iv) the government can play a role in bringing together consumer interests and Canadian businesses to create a clear and concise metric by which Canadians can consider the impacts of their buying habits; and (b) the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development be instructed to (i) undertake a study to recommend a consumer-friendly environment grading label on all products available to Canadian consumers and to provide recommendations to the industry sector on ways to implement the labelling regime, and that the study examine, among other matters, the possibility of having the environment grading label include greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, and waste creation, (ii) invite various stakeholders in Canada such as farmers, the industry sector, and environmental experts to appear before the committee on this study, (iii) schedule no fewer than 12 meetings for the study, (iv) report its findings and recommendations to the House within one year following the adoption of this motion. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Manly (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 21, 2020 |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 24, 2020 |
| Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — February 25, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 16 |
| C-206 — February 18, 2020 — Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020 |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 17 |
| C-216 — February 24, 2020 — Mr. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on International Trade of Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-208 — February 19, 2020 — Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — February 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 21, 2020 |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé) — February 28, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — March 10, 2020 |
| Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — March 11, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-205 — February 18, 2020 — Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — February 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon) — February 20, 2020 |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 21, 2020 |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 23, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-237 — February 27, 2020 — Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — March 2, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 21 |
| C-225 — February 25, 2020 — Mr. Simard (Jonquière) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-228 — February 26, 2020 — Mr. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Falk (Provencher) — March 10, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-236 — February 26, 2020 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-236, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (evidence-based diversion measures). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — March 10, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| C-230 — February 26, 2020 — Ms. Zann (Cumberland—Colchester) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 25 |
| C-232 — February 26, 2020 — Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-232, An Act respecting a Climate Emergency Action Framework. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — February 28, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 26 |
| C-231 — February 26, 2020 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — February 28, 2020 |
| Ms. Collins (Victoria), Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — March 11, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 27 |
| M-36 — February 20, 2020 — Mr. Jowhari (Richmond Hill) — That the House recognize that: (a) the British Parliament abolished slavery in the British Empire as of August 1, 1834; (b) slavery existed in British North America prior to its abolition in 1834; (c) abolitionists and others who struggled against slavery, including those who arrived in Upper and Lower Canada by the Underground Railroad, have historically celebrated August 1 as Emancipation Day; (d) the Government of Canada announced on January 30, 2018, that it would officially recognize the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent to highlight the important contributions that people of African descent have made to Canadian society, and to provide a platform for confronting anti-Black racism; and (e) the heritage of Canada’s people of African descent and the contributions they have made and continue to make to Canada; and that, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate August 1 of every year as “Emancipation Day” in Canada. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 28 |
| C-226 — February 25, 2020 — Mr. Thériault (Montcalm) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-226, An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 29 |
| C-234 — February 26, 2020 — Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (home security measures). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland) — February 27, 2020 |
| Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 6, 2020 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 30 |
| M-18 — January 23, 2020 — Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important contributions that Irish-Canadians have made to building Canada, and to Canadian society in general, and should mark the importance of educating and reflecting upon Irish heritage and culture for future generations by declaring the month of March as Irish Heritage Month. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
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