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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (No. 184)

Private Members’ Business


Items outside the Order of Precedence

The complete list of items of private members’ business outside the order of precedence is available on the House of Commons website at the following address: https://www.ourcommons.ca.

Public Bills (Commons)

C-201 — November 25, 2021 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — November 25, 2021
Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — December 14, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022
C-202 — November 25, 2021 — Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — November 25, 2021
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — November 26, 2021
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — December 10, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022
C-203 — November 29, 2021 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-203, An Act respecting soil conservation and soil health.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — May 4, 2022
C-204 — November 30, 2021 — Mr. Baker (Etobicoke Centre) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-204, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month.
C-205 — December 1, 2021 — Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act.
C-206 — December 7, 2021 — Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on National Defence of Bill C-206, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (maiming or injuring self or another).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022
C-207 — December 7, 2021 — Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — 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-207, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — December 14, 2021
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
C-208 — December 9, 2021 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — 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-208, An Act respecting early learning and child care.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — December 14, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
C-209 — December 9, 2021 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 5, 2022
C-211 — December 13, 2021 — Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — 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-211, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — December 15, 2021
Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington) — January 11, 2022
C-212 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-212, An Act to develop a national school food program for children.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — December 14, 2021
Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) and Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — December 15, 2021
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
C-213 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — December 14, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — December 15, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 16, 2021
C-214 — December 14, 2021 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-214, An Act to amend the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (lakes and rivers in British Columbia).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — January 31, 2022
C-217 — December 16, 2021 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-217, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy in relation to fresh water.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
C-218 — December 16, 2021 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (psychotherapy services).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 11, 2023
C-220 — December 16, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
C-221 — December 16, 2021 — Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs of Bill C-221, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
C-222 — December 16, 2021 — Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — 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-222, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses deduction for tradespersons).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 4, 2022
C-223 — December 16, 2021 — Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — 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-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — December 16, 2021
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 17, 2021
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — December 19, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 20, 2021
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — December 30, 2021
Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — January 14, 2022
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — January 18, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — April 4, 2022
C-225 — February 2, 2022 — Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (pension plans and group insurance plans).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — April 4, 2022
C-227 — February 3, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-227, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — February 3, 2022
C-229 — February 3, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-229, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (banning symbols of hate).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. Masse (Windsor West), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) and Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — February 3, 2022
Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) and Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — February 4, 2022
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — February 7, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 15, 2022
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — February 28, 2022
Mr. Arya (Nepean) — March 17, 2022
C-231 — February 4, 2022 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-231, An Act to amend the Competition Act (vehicle repair).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — February 15, 2022
C-236 — February 7, 2022 — Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-236, An Act to continue VIA Rail Canada Inc. under the name VIA Rail Canada and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 5, 2022
C-247 — February 8, 2022 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-247, An Act to prohibit fur farming.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — February 22, 2022
C-254 — February 11, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (change of political affiliation).
C-255 — February 17, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — 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-255, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — May 16, 2022
C-256 — March 3, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-256, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors).
C-257 — March 3, 2022 — Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-257, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting against discrimination based on political belief).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — March 5, 2022
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 7, 2022
Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — March 15, 2022
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — April 4, 2022
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022
C-258 — March 4, 2022 — Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of Bill C-258, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — March 4, 2022
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — March 31, 2023
C-259 — March 24, 2022 — Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-259, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act (collision avoidance system).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — April 4, 2022
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022
C-260 — March 24, 2022 — Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-260, An Act relating to cash contributions by Canada and to criteria and conditions in respect of post-secondary education.
C-261 — March 28, 2022 — Mr. Vuong (Spadina—Fort York) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-261, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act and to make related amendments to another Act (hate propaganda, hate crimes and hate speech).
C-262 — March 29, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-262, An Act respecting the corporate responsibility to prevent, address and remedy adverse impacts on human rights occurring in relation to business activities conducted abroad.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) and Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — March 29, 2022
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — March 30, 2022
Mr. Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) — March 31, 2022
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — April 4, 2022
Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — April 25, 2022
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — April 29, 2022
Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — June 2, 2022
C-263 — March 29, 2022 — Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-263, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Responsible Business Conduct Abroad and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) and Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — March 29, 2022
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — March 30, 2022
Mr. Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot) — March 31, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — April 25, 2022
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — April 27, 2022
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — May 6, 2022
C-264 — March 29, 2022 — Mrs. Gill (Manicouagan) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-264, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans).
C-265 — March 31, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-265, An Act respecting the development of a national perinatal mental health strategy.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — September 16, 2022
C-266 — March 31, 2022 — Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-266, An Act to amend the Excise Act and the Excise Act, 2001 (adjusted duties - beer, malt liquor, spirits and wine).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte), Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) and Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — March 31, 2022
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — March 14, 2023
C-267 — March 31, 2022 — Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-267, An Act to amend the Excise Act (non-alcoholic beer).
C-268 — April 5, 2022 — Ms. Diab (Halifax West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-268, An Act to designate the month of November as Lebanese Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
C-269 — April 25, 2022 — Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (suicide prevention).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — June 15, 2022
C-270 — April 28, 2022 — Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — April 29, 2022
Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — May 7, 2022
Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — June 2, 2022
Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook) — June 13, 2022
C-271 — May 5, 2022 — Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-271, An Act to give legal capacity to the St. Lawrence River and to provide for measures respecting its protection.
C-272 — May 5, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — 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-272, An Act respecting the development of a national employment strategy for persons with disabilities.
C-273 — May 19, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre) — May 21, 2022
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — May 24, 2022
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — May 26, 2022
Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — May 27, 2022
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — May 30, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — December 6, 2022
C-274 — May 19, 2022 — Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody).
C-276 — May 30, 2022 — Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville) — 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-276, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers).
C-277 — June 2, 2022 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-277, An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries.
C-279 — June 2, 2022 — Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal organizations).
C-286 — June 15, 2022 — Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration of Bill C-286, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (recognition of foreign credentials).
C-287 — June 16, 2022 — Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-287, An Act to amend the Pest Control Products Act (glyphosate).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — October 21, 2022
C-292 — June 17, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of Bill C-292, An Act respecting transparency for online algorithms.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) and Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — June 20, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) and Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — June 21, 2022
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — June 23, 2022
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — June 28, 2022
C-296 — June 20, 2022 — Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-296, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility).
C-297 — June 22, 2022 — Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs of Bill C-297, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (Indigenous languages).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — June 23, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-298 — September 23, 2022 — Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-298, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (economic substance).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-299 — October 4, 2022 — Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (life imprisonment).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) and Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot) — October 4, 2022
Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke) — February 8, 2023
Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) — February 9, 2023
C-300 — October 24, 2022 — Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates of Bill C-300, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, the Defence Production Act and the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act (Canadian products and services).
C-301 — October 26, 2022 — Mr. Vuong (Spadina—Fort York) — 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-301, An Act to amend the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Apprentice Loans Act (interest on student loans).
C-302 — October 27, 2022 — Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — 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-302, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-303 — November 1, 2022 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-303, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-304 — November 3, 2022 — Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food of Bill C-304, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-305 — November 3, 2022 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (anchorage prohibition).
C-306 — November 17, 2022 — Mrs. Valdez (Mississauga—Streetsville) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-306, An Act to establish National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre) — November 17, 2022
C-307 — November 21, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women of Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (menstrual products).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-308 — November 28, 2022 — Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of Bill C-308, An Act respecting the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — November 29, 2022
C-309 — December 1, 2022 — Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-309, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (public institutions).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-310 — December 8, 2022 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 13, 2022
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 23, 2023
C-312 — February 1, 2023 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources of Bill C-312, An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy.
C-313 — February 9, 2023 — Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-313, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola), Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton) and Mr. Baldinelli (Niagara Falls) — February 9, 2023
Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — February 13, 2023
Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock) — March 8, 2023
Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa) — April 19, 2023
C-315 — February 14, 2023 — Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-315, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments).
C-317 — March 8, 2023 — Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-317, An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 28, 2023
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — April 19, 2023
C-322 — March 9, 2023 — Mr. Cormier (Acadie—Bathurst) — 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-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program.
C-324 — March 9, 2023 — Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill C-324, An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act.
C-326 — March 10, 2023 — Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Territorial Lands Act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — April 5, 2023
C-327 — March 20, 2023 — Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities of Bill C-327, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (air passenger protection).
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — April 2, 2023
C-328 — March 29, 2023 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — 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-328, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy on student loan debt.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — March 31, 2023
C-329 — March 30, 2023 — Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-329, An Act to establish a national framework respecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mrs. Valdez (Mississauga—Streetsville) — March 30, 2023
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), Mr. Masse (Windsor West) and Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — March 31, 2023
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — April 2, 2023
Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — April 3, 2023
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — April 4, 2023
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — April 6, 2023
C-330 — April 20, 2023 — Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) — 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-330, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (successor rights and obligations — airports).

Notices of Motions

M-1 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House:
(a) it is the duty of the government to create a Green New Deal (i) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers, (ii) to create millions of good, high-wage jobs and ensure prosperity and economic security for all Canadians, (iii) to invest in Canada’s infrastructure and industry to sustainably meet the challenges of the 21st century, (iv) to secure for all people of Canada for generations to come clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment, (v) to promote justice and equity by stopping current, preventing future, and repairing historic oppression of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), racialized persons, non-dominant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic communities, immigrants and newcomers, youth, LGBTQ2S+ persons, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities and depopulated rural communities (referred to in this motion as "frontline and vulnerable communities");
(b) the goals described in paragraph (a) above (referred to in this motion as the "Green New Deal goals") should be accomplished through a 10-year national mobilization (referred to in this resolution as the "Green New Deal mobilization") that will require (i) building resiliency against climate-change-related disasters, such as extreme weather, including by leveraging funding and providing investments for community-defined projects and strategies, (ii) repairing and upgrading Canada’s infrastructure, including by eliminating pollution and greenhouse gas emissions as much as technologically feasible, by guaranteeing universal access to clean water by reducing the risks posed by flooding and other climate impacts, and by ensuring that any infrastructure spending considered by Parliament addresses climate change, (iii) meeting 100 percent of the power demand in Canada through clean, renewable, and zero-emission energy sources, including by dramatically expanding and upgrading existing renewable power sources and by deploying new capacity, (iv) building or upgrading to energy-efficient, distributed, and "smart" power grids, and working to ensure affordable access to electricity, (v) upgrading all existing buildings in Canada and building new buildings to achieve maximal energy efficiency, water efficiency, safety, affordability, comfort, and durability, including through electrification, (vi) spurring massive growth in clean manufacturing in Canada and removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and industry as much as is technologically feasible, including by expanding renewable energy manufacturing and investing in existing manufacturing and industry, (vii) working collaboratively with Canada’s farmers to eliminate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector as much as is technologically feasible, including by supporting family farming, by investing in sustainable farming and land use practices that increase soil health, and by building a more sustainable food system that ensures universal access to healthy food, (viii) overhauling Canada’s transportation systems to eliminate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector as much as is technologically feasible, including through investment in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing, and clean, affordable, and accessible public transportation, and high-speed rail, (ix) mitigating and managing the long-term adverse health, economic, and other effects of pollution and climate change, including by providing funding for community-defined projects and strategies, (x) removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and reducing pollution, including by restoring natural ecosystems through proven low-tech solutions that increase soil carbon storage, such as preservation and afforestation, (xi) restoring and protecting threatened, endangered, and fragile ecosystems through locally appropriate and science-based projects that enhance biodiversity and support climate resiliency, (xii) cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites to promote economic development and sustainability, (xiii) identifying other emission and pollution sources and creating solutions to eliminate them, (xiv) promoting the international exchange of technology, expertise, products, funding, and services, with the aim of making Canada the international leader on climate action, and to help other countries achieve a Green New Deal;
(c) a Green New Deal must be developed through transparent and inclusive consultation, collaboration, and partnership with Indigenous Peoples, frontline and vulnerable communities, labour unions, worker cooperatives, civil society groups, academia, and businesses; and
(d) to achieve the Green New Deal goals and mobilization, a Green New Deal will require (i) providing and leveraging, in a way that ensures that the public receives appropriate ownership stakes and returns on investment, adequate capital (including through community grants, public banks, and other public financing), technical expertise, supporting policies, and other forms of assistance to communities, organizations, federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and businesses working on the Green New Deal mobilization, (ii) ensuring that the government takes into account the complete environmental and social costs and impacts of emissions through existing laws, new policies and programs, and ensuring that frontline and vulnerable communities shall not be adversely affected, (iii) providing resources, training, and high-quality education, including higher education, to all Canadians, with a focus on frontline and vulnerable communities, so those communities may be full and equal participants in the Green New Deal mobilization, (iv) making public investments in the research and development of new clean and renewable energy technologies and industries, (v) directing investments to spur economic development, deepen and diversify industry in local and regional economies, and build wealth and community ownership, while prioritizing high-quality job creation and economic, social, and environmental benefits in frontline and vulnerable communities that may otherwise struggle with the transition away from greenhouse gas intensive industries, (vi) ensuring the use of democratic and participatory processes that are inclusive of and led by frontline and vulnerable communities and workers to plan, implement, and administer the Green New Deal mobilization at the local level, (vii) ensuring that the Green New Deal mobilization creates high-quality union jobs that pay prevailing wages, hires local workers, offers training and advancement opportunities, and guarantees wage and benefit parity for workers affected by the transition, (viii) guaranteeing a job with a family-sustaining wage, adequate family and medical leave, paid vacations, and retirement security to all Canadians, (ix) strengthening and protecting the right of all workers to organize, unionize, and collectively bargain free of coercion, intimidation, and harassment, (x) strengthening and enforcing labour, workplace health and safety, antidiscrimination, and wage and hour standards across all employers, industries, and sectors, (xi) enacting and enforcing trade rules, procurement standards, and border adjustments with strong labor and environmental protections to stop the transfer of jobs and pollution overseas, and to grow domestic manufacturing in Canada, (xii) ensuring that public lands, waters, and oceans are protected, and that eminent domain is not abused, (xiii) obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples for all decisions that affect First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and their traditional territories, honouring all treaties and agreements with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and protecting and enforcing the sovereignty and land rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, (xiv) ensuring a commercial environment where every businessperson is free from unfair competition and domination by domestic or international monopolies, (xv) providing all Canadians with high-quality health care, affordable, safe, and adequate housing, economic security, and access to clean water, clean air, healthy and affordable food, and nature.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — November 24, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) and Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) — November 26, 2021
Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — November 30, 2021
Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — December 10, 2021
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — April 4, 2022
M-2 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) the International Energy Agency released a special report demonstrating that there is no longer any need to invest in or construct new fossil fuel supply projects, if we're to avoid catastrophic climate change,
(ii) the Canada Energy Regulator projects that if Canada strengthens its climate policies to cut more greenhouse gas emissions, the Trans Mountain expansion will not be needed,
(iii) an order stopping tree cutting and grass mowing across the entire Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project was issued by the Canada Energy Regulator, the agency that enforces safety and environmental guidelines for pipeline projects across Canada,
(iv) a recent report from the Canada Energy Regulator and the Parliamentary Budget Officer show that in almost all scenarios the Trans Mountain expansion project will not be financially viable,
(v) this project does not have the consent of all the First Nations whose unceded lands, territories or other resources would be affected by the Trans Mountain expansion project,
(vi) the pipeline project puts our communities, environment, ecosystems, coastlines, tourism and marine industries at risk,
(vii) the pipeline project undermines Canada's climate commitments to the Paris Agreement and puts the brakes on an environmental transition and the creation of quality jobs in a clean energy industry,
(viii) the cost of the Trans Mountain expansion project has risen by 70% to $12.6 billion, putting Canadian taxpayers' money, our economy and new jobs creation at risk; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately stop the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project and instead, invest in a Green New Deal for Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Ms. Collins (Victoria), Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — November 24, 2021
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — December 3, 2021
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-3 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately implement a 1% wealth tax on fortunes over $20 million.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-4 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should invest without delay in the establishment of non-profit alternatives, such as cooperative or non-profit lending circles, to protect low-income and other vulnerable consumers from predatory lending practices and improve access to fair banking options.
M-5 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should commit to reinventing our postal infrastructure to move towards sustainable communities, address climate change and provide new essential services across the country by (i) adding electric vehicle charging stations at post offices, (ii) transitioning the delivery fleet to renewable energy, (iii) retrofitting buildings, (iv) expanding public postal banking services, especially for underserved rural and indigenous communities, (v) implementing check-in services for the elderly and mobility impaired, (vi) implementing broadband expansion, digital access and community hubs.
M-6 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Income Tax Act to make the disability tax credit refundable within the meaning of the act.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — December 13, 2021
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-7 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that there are only a dozen years of global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5 °C, beyond which even half a degree will significantly worsen the risks of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people; (b) recognize that limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 °C requires rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes across Canada; and (c) ensure that Canada’s laws are in harmony with the recommendations outlined in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) "Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty".
M-8 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work in collaboration with the provinces, territories, municipalities, Aboriginal communities, and housing providers to establish, develop, and implement an affordable housing strategy that: (a) affirms that access to adequate housing is a fundamental right of all Canadians, as guaranteed by the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (b) provides financial assistance, without discrimination, to those who are otherwise unable to afford adequate and secure housing; (c) ensures that the cost of housing does not compromise an individual’s ability to meet other basic needs, including food, clothing, health care, and education; (d) maintains and expands direct federal investments in social housing, including not-for-profit cooperatives, in order to increase the supply of low-income housing, preserve rent subsidies, and provide funds for renovations and maintenance; (e) sets targets and objectives to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness, particularly among vulnerable populations, with clear timelines and accountability measures; (f) examines and addresses the potential impact of investor speculation and housing vacancies on the high price of real estate in urban markets; and (g) takes into account the unique needs and housing priorities of different regions, including British Columbia.
M-9 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) acknowledge the commitment and sacrifice made by military and veteran families who put their careers on hold to accompany their love ones abroad or to act as primary caregivers when the member of the military or veteran is mentally or physically injured; and (b) develop legislation for job protection for spouses, children and parents who make professional sacrifices to support our military and veterans.
M-10 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate the month of September, every year, as National Recovery Awareness Month to recognize and support Canadians recovering from addiction and to demonstrate that recovery from addiction is possible, attainable and sustainable.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — September 12, 2022
M-11 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that health care is a basic human right and that no Canadian should be denied access to the prescription medicine they need to be healthy; (b) recognize that a “medical cannabis product” is a cannabis product sold for medical purposes pursuant to a license for the sale of cannabis for medical purposes granted in accordance with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act or the Cannabis Act; (c) recognize that although medical cannabis does not have a Drug Identification Number, it is produced and sold in a highly regulated regime known as the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations; (d) recognize that patients who are legally authorized or prescribed cannabis for medical purposes by a physician and prescribing health care practitioner can legally purchase quality-controlled cannabis for medical purposes from a Health Canada licensed producer; (e) recognize that the Canada Revenue Agency considers cannabis for medical purposes a tax-deductible medical expense; (f) allow for reasonable access to medical cannabis for all Canadians who have been authorized to use it by a health care practitioner; (g) recognize that medical cannabis patients, including pediatric patients, already pay sales tax and shipping costs on medical cannabis and are not eligible for reimbursement under most insurance plans in Canada; (h) recognize that its proposal to apply excise taxes to medical cannabis, in addition to the existing sales tax, disadvantages the more than 360,000 Canadian medical cannabis patients authorized to possess cannabis for medical purposes and their families; (i) not apply an excise duty to cannabis sold for medical purposes; (j) recognize that medical cannabis should be exempt from the federal goods and services tax; (k) exempt medical cannabis from any taxes including the new excise tax after the passage of Bill C-74, Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1; and (l) zero-rate the medical cannabis tax in line with all other prescription medicine and exempt medical cannabis from any additional taxes by amending T 3 Amendments to the Excise Act, 2001 (Cannabis Taxation), the Excise Tax Act and Other Related Texts, 69(4) Section 2 of the Act, in order to allow for reasonable access to medical cannabis for all Canadians authorized to use it by a health care practitioner.
M-12 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should remove the goods and services tax from sign language interpretation services.
M-13 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) ban the import, export and sale of dog and cat fur; (b) impose penalties on individuals and businesses who deal with unlabeled and falsely labeled dog and cat fur products; and (c) work with provincial counterparts and the international community to advance support for the implementation of a complete ban of the trade in all dog and cat fur products worldwide.
M-14 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately counteract all forms of hate and all forms of discrimination, hate crimes and incidents of hate by:
(a) working with provinces, territories, municipalities and community-based organizations to put into place a reporting and tracking system for hate crimes and incidents of hate to ensure accurate tracking;
(b) launching a robust public education campaign across Canada, focused on understanding and behavioural change, that would clearly define inappropriate behaviours and communicate the terrible impacts of systemic racism and the serious impact of racist actions, gestures and verbal abuse, and encouraging Canadians to stand up for others when someone is being targeted;
(c) ensuring that comprehensive victim services are available to all those who are victims of hate crimes or hate incidents;
(d) working to eliminate harmful images and stereotypes present in media and cinema;
(e) strengthening all legislation against hate and introducing amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act to ensure that hate speech no longer occurs with impunity; and
(f) ensuring that all federal government agencies and institutions consider the prevention of discrimination and the promotion of diversity as guiding principles of their work.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe) — January 21, 2022
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), Mr. Masse (Windsor West) and Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — February 3, 2022
Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) and Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — February 4, 2022
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — February 28, 2022
M-15 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should defer further review and any approval of the Deep Geologic Repository project environmental assessment for all levels of radioactive waste at any site until such time as: (a) an independent technical body is established and has completed (i) an evaluation of the state of technical and scientific knowledge with respect to deep geological repositories for nuclear waste, (ii) an assessment as to whether Canada’s regulatory regime is sufficiently robust to adequately support an environmental assessment and licensing review of proposals for deep geologic repositories; (b) there is a full evaluation of alternatives to the proposed deep geologic repository, including alternative sites, alternative designs and alternative methods; and (c) residents, stakeholders and rights holders in the Great Lakes Basin, including in potential host communities, neighbouring communities, transportation corridor communities, and the broader Great Lakes community, are engaged in a direct and active dialogue facilitated by a trusted third party.
M-16 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ensure that telecommunications services remain a tool for social, democratic, economic, and cultural growth by mandating government frameworks overseeing digital telecommunication services in Canada to abide by the following principles: (a) access to universal telecommunication services across Canada must be efficient and affordable for Canadians; (b) fees for access to services must be transparent so that Canadians can easily understand the charges they incur; (c) security must be a core responsibility for telecommunications service providers, affirming that the collection of personal information in the digital space includes a duty to proactively protect personal information and that a failure to meet a reasonable standard of due diligence constitutes negligence; (d) cybersecurity must be a continuous focus that prioritizes protecting Canadians from foreign or domestic cyber-attacks that compromise public safety, financial security, personal information, and our democracy; (e) judicial oversight governing surveillance, site-blocking, or disconnection is required; (f) net neutrality must be a legislated and regulated core principle for provision of digital services; (g) privacy rights in the digital world must be equivalent to those in the physical world, so that full informed consent must be stipulated prior to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by private or public organizations; (h) personal data must be controlled by the individual to whom the data belongs; (i) Health Canada and any other appropriate federal departments must be provided the opportunity to study potential human or environmental impacts related to digital services and products and the disposal thereof in the Canadian market; (j) businesses operating in the digital industry must not undermine consumer rights through non-negotiated contracts and have a duty to be transparent regarding the maintenance of devices; (k) Canadians of all ages must be provided opportunities to develop digital literacy skills with a specific focus on children and seniors; (l) the internet must be free from cyber-bullying or harassment; and (m) open data frameworks must be consistent with recognized best practices that protect privacy and create greater transparency and accountability while helping to improve public sector service delivery.
M-17 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize and give thanks for the great sacrifices made by Canadian veterans in protecting our society, and make Canadian passports available free of charge to all veterans of the Canadian forces.
M-18 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contribution made to Canadian society by all of its seniors and make Canadian passports available at not more than half-price to all Canadian citizens over the age of 65.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — September 29, 2022
M-19 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That a special committee of the House be created to study and develop recommendations needed for Canada's manufacturing industry and report back to the House: (a) identifying the manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for economic development; (b) reviewing the causes and consequences of manufacturing job loss; (c) reviewing ways to strengthen Canada's manufacturing sector; (d) detailing a comprehensive set of economic, fiscal, monetary, and trade policies that will both strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry and protect manufacturing jobs; and (e) enumerating the improvements needed in bankruptcy laws, wage protection, transition programs, training programs, relocation programs, employment insurance benefits and pension laws to ensure that workers are protected during job loss.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-20 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take action to address the varying costs of oil and gas that Canadians are paying across the country and between provinces, and that the government should create a new office for an Oil and Gas Ombudsman which would: (a) investigate complaints from Canadians regarding excessive prices at gas pumps and other sources of oil and gas; (b) have the ability to investigate independently and thoroughly the concerns made by Canadians; (c) be responsible for gathering and publishing a weekly petroleum inventory report, modelled on the United States Department of Energy's weekly Petroleum Status Report, that would give weekly updates on refinery oil inputs and petroleum production; (d) be responsible to report to Parliament annually with an independent report about whether or not Canadians are paying too much for these products and whether the respective companies complied in full with any investigations; and (e) work with Canadians and producers to ensure that all Canadians and communities are paying fair prices and receiving fair product amount of the gasoline and oil that they purchase.
M-21 — November 23, 2021 — Mr. Masse (Windsor West) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) create a petroleum-monitoring agency with a three-year mandate to collect and disseminate, on a timely basis, price data on crude oil, refined petroleum products, and retail gasoline for all relevant North American markets; (b) in consultation with stakeholders from the petroleum sector (major companies, independent companies, and consumer groups), appoint a director who would lead this agency; (c) require the agency to report to Parliament on an annual basis on the competitive aspects of the petroleum sector in Canada; and (d) request that the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology review the agency's performance and the need for an extension of its mandate following the tabling of the agency's third report.
M-22 — November 24, 2021 — Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize that: (a) the northern residents deduction was created to offset higher costs of living faced by residents in Canada’s remote communities; (b) the deduction contributes to community stability by retaining skilled workers and other residents; (c) designating the prescribed northern zone based solely on latitude arbitrarily excludes many rural and remote communities with high costs of living; (d) it should review the criteria upon which the northern residents deduction is based, with the goal of better reflecting the relative remoteness and costs of living in Canada’s rural and remote communities; and (e) such a review would be best undertaken by a task force empowered to study the issue, consult with communities, and recommend alternative approaches.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski) and Ms. Idlout (Nunavut) — November 26, 2021
Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing) — December 2, 2021
M-23 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. van Koeverden (Milton) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important contributions that Hungarian-Canadians have made to Canadian history, society, and culture, and should mark the importance of this community and their efforts for future generations by declaring the 23rd of October as Hungarian Heritage Day.
M-24 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Live-in Caregiver Program to: (a) provide live-in caregivers permanent residency immediately upon entering Canada; (b) allow live-in caregivers to bring their spouses and children with them upon entering Canada; (c) ensure live-in caregivers have the option of living outside the employer’s home; (d) require live-in caregivers, their spouses, and their children to pass only one medical examination prior to arriving in Canada; and (e) remove caps on the number of permanent resident visas available to live-in caregivers, as well as the requirement for post-secondary education for permanent residency.
M-25 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a dental care plan for uninsured Canadians as a first step towards universal public dental care coverage.
M-26 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should renew and increase federal funding to Heart and Stroke's women's heart and brain health research to $5 million per year over five years.
M-27 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the federal government should provide funding for 40% of the cost of all major transit infrastructure projects across Canada and create permanent stable mechanisms to provide predicable long-term funding streams to meet this objective.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-28 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should re-establish the Federal Co-op Housing Program.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
M-29 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a legislated guaranteed livable income for all Canadians.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-30 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish a ministry of peace in order to promote peace, democracy and human rights in Canada and globally.
M-31 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should address the decline in elephant populations by introducing a ban on all domestic trade in elephant ivory, and prohibiting the import, export, and re-export of elephant ivory in order to close the existing trade gap, drive down demand, and improve conservation efforts of this endangered species.
M-32 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with domestic and international stakeholders to address the decline in the monarch butterfly population by increasing the collection and sharing of scientific data relating to the monarch’s habitats, reproduction, migration, and population levels, and by developing appropriate domestic and international policy responses with the goal of protecting, expanding, and enhancing the reproductive and migratory habitats of monarch butterflies.
M-33 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) facilitate the involvement of people living with HIV in all decisions made across government that relate to the health, well-being, and dignity of people living with and affected by HIV; (b) encourage people living with HIV to start and stay on treatment; and (c) work towards dismantling HIV stigma at the community, clinical, and personal levels by adopting the Ontario Accord and endorsing the Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) campaign.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
M-34 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should provide funding to construct a Vietnamese cultural centre in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
M-35 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should take immediate steps to address the alarming and dangerous loss of bee colonies and other pollinating insects in Canada and beyond by: (a) recognizing the vital role that bees and other pollinating insects perform ecologically, economically, and for our food security; (b) phasing out the widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides and ensuring access to safe alternatives; and (c) developing a strategy to address the multiple factors related to bee colony deaths, such as the destruction and disturbance of habitat, as well as the use of pesticides and parasites.
M-36 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should ban the import of dog and cat fur products into Canada, and make it an offense to mislabel any garment product made from dog or cat fur.
M-37 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces and territories, along with key stakeholders including employers and labour unions, to encourage the adoption of a four day work week across Canada in order to increase employment, boost productivity, lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce commuting hours, cut business operating costs, facilitate tourism, promote better work-life balance, and improve the health and well-being of workers, all especially important as the Canadian economy recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
M-38 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately implement a universal, comprehensive and public pharmacare program based on the final report of the Hoskins Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare as part of Canada's COVID-19 economic response plan given that one in five Canadians were uninsured or underinsured prior to the emergence of COVID-19 and layoffs triggered by the pandemic have left millions of Canadians without access to employer-sponsored drug coverage.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
M-39 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should adopt a requirement for tobacco companies to pay an annual fee in order to recover the annual costs of the federal government’s tobacco control strategy, with allocation of the fee to each company being based on market share.
M-40 — December 1, 2021 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should establish: (a) a federal Crown corporation to manufacture essential, affordable medicines and vaccines in Canada; and (b) a funding mechanism to develop clinical trial research capacity and infrastructure for supporting end-to-end biomedical research and development of new drugs and vaccines discovered in Canadian universities and other research institutes, including the provision of the necessary venture capital to ensure the viability of this initiative.
M-41 — December 8, 2021 — Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — That, in the opinion of the House, given the events surrounding the fire and cargo loss on the MV Zim Kingston on October 22, 2021, and the importance of local traditional knowledge in a coordinated response, the government should develop an emergency coastal debris spill response plan which would include the following measures:
(i) immediately deploy a local workforce to support spill containment, shoreline cleanup, and mitigation of environmental impacts,
(ii) publicly release a full accounting of the environmental impacts of the spillage, including a manifest of all missing cargo,
(iii) ensure that the operators are held financially liable for the full cost of the cleanup.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — December 16, 2021
Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — December 17, 2021
M-43 — January 27, 2022 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should do more to address global vaccine equity by sharing resources, doses, and knowledge, including action to:
(a) donate at least 200 million doses, as promised, to vulnerable populations around the world through COVAX by the end of 2022, and ensure that all excess doses pursuant to Canada’s contracts are transferred as soon as possible;
(b) deliver an additional $1.1 billion as a net addition to the International Assistance Envelope and existing departmental resources to address global vaccine equity in Budget 2022, including:
(i) $780 million to Act-Accelerator partners to purchase vaccines, tests, treatments, PPR and oxygen in developing countries,
(ii) $290 million to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response capacity, including support for in-country delivery costs;
(c) contribute to a significant increase in global manufacturing capabilities for vaccines and other tools to fight COVID-19, including by:
(i) supporting the temporary waiver of intellectual property rights related to prevention, containment or treatment of COVID-19 at the World Trade Organization,
(ii) facilitating the transfer of technology to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines around the world, including financial support for regional hubs such as the South Africa Technology Transfer Hub; and
(d) report to Parliament on the progress of these actions by no later than Monday, June 20, 2022.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — April 6, 2022
M-46 — February 3, 2022 — Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate the month of November, every year, as National Adoption Awareness Month, to acknowledge those impacted by adoption in Canada whose families celebrate growing through adoption and to recognize the journey of children though adoption, both in this country and around the world.
M-48 — February 9, 2022 — Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — That:
(a) the House recognize that (i) poverty is exhausting and intrudes on all aspects of your daily life, (ii) for people with disabilities, the added costs of being disabled increase the daily struggles, (iii) 41% of people living in poverty in Canada have a disability, a disproportionate amount, given that people with disabilities make up 22% of the population, (iv) in a recent survey, 89% of Canadians agreed that a Canada disability benefit is the right thing to do and that the country should come together to dramatically reduce disability poverty, (v) the Canada disability benefit is a high priority legacy initiative, (vi) this benefit will centre the needs of people with disabilities in the country’s pandemic recovery plans, addressing a long-standing gap in Canada’s social safety net while honouring its commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (vii) all-party support is anticipated for fast action to make Canada the first country to provide a livable income supplement for people with disabilities, as was done for seniors and children; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should (i) fast-track the design and implementation of the Canada disability benefit, (ii) actively and genuinely involve people with disabilities in every step of its creation.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 25, 2022
M-49 — February 14, 2022 — Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — That the House recognize the centrality of language to our sense of identity, the need to promote and protect language rights, and the importance of linguistic diversity to safeguarding cultural identity and advancing inclusion, and, in keeping with UNESCO’s designation, recognize February 21 as International Mother Language Day.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — March 10, 2022
M-50 — March 1, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately: (a) recognize that many studies of conditions in long-term care residences conducted in Canada over the last decade have shown serious deficiencies in the quality of life of residents in long-term care related to low staffing levels, inadequate compensation and high staff turnover, inadequate direct hours of care of residents, poor nutrition and access to health care, over medication with mood-altering drugs, too many beds per room, and lack of regular inspections, among other issues, documented by the B.C. Seniors Advocate and Professor Pat Armstrong, among others; (b) recognize that COVID-19 has exposed these problems and that the deaths in long-term care residences in Canada were the highest among OECD countries as a proportion of total COVID-19 deaths; (c) recognize that two Ontario inquiries and a report from the Canadian Army have documented the desperate situation in 2020 of residents in long-term care and revealed a profound lack of respect or care for the human rights of Canada’s most vulnerable citizens; and (d) support the UN Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons that is currently under development and be a signatory of that Convention.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — March 7, 2022
M-51 — March 1, 2022 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — That:
(a) the House recognize that (i) before the COVID-19 pandemic, post-secondary students already reported higher rates of mental health challenges than the rest of the Canadian population, (ii) the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have further negatively impacted post-secondary students’ mental health; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should initiate consultations with provinces, territories, post-secondary institutions, including Indigenous-governed and operated post-secondary institutions, experts, post-secondary students, those with lived experience and other relevant stakeholders to examine how the Government of Canada can best support the mental health of post-secondary students in Canada, including, but not limited to, (i) identifying challenges students face in transitioning to post-secondary education, (ii) improving timely access to mental health supports for post-secondary students, (iii) outlining the need for targeted and culturally-appropriate mental health supports for Indigenous, Black and racialized students, and report to the House within 12 months of the adoption of this motion on what actions the Government of Canada is taking, and will take, to address the results of these consultations.
M-52 — March 21, 2022 — Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least one in ten women and unmeasured numbers of transgender, non-binary and two-spirit individuals,
(ii) the disease causes debilitating pain, infertility, and other symptoms that affect the whole body, leading to significant impacts on individuals, families, and society,
(iii) there is no definitive cause or known cure for endometriosis, the disease is managed with surgical care, other medical care, and multidisciplinary services depending on the goals of the individual,
(iv) it takes an average of five to eleven years for an individual to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis in Canada,
(v) once diagnosed, individuals in Canada can wait years for surgery by an endometriosis expert or multidisciplinary chronic pain care,
(vi) expert endometriosis surgery and multidisciplinary chronic pain care are only available in certain regions of Canada,
(vii) low awareness of endometriosis is rooted in the historic and systemic dismissal of women's pain; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should work in collaboration with the Canadian endometriosis community to establish a national action plan for endometriosis that reflects priorities and outcomes important to individuals with endometriosis and promotes:
(i) improved access to care,
(ii) increased awareness and education of health care providers and the public,
(iii) support for further research.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — March 28, 2022
Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — April 4, 2022
Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) — April 7, 2022
Ms. Diab (Halifax West) — October 7, 2022
M-53 — March 22, 2022 — Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should:
(a) create a new Crown corporation called Renewable Canada to accelerate job creation for the economic recovery as well as the necessary transition to renewable energy, by building new geothermal, solar, wind, and tidal power projects, prioritizing projects in Northeast British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where new transitional jobs are most needed and where the energy worker skill base already exists; and
(b) fund this corporation from the savings gained from ending fossil fuel subsidies.
M-54 — March 23, 2022 — Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — That, in the opinion of the House,
(a) the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) introduced in 2019 to respond to mounting problems of housing affordability has failed on the following points:
(i) the average home price in 2021 increased by 26.6%,
(ii) Canada has the lowest supply of homes and the fastest rising house prices in the G7,
(iii) the FTHBI had a goal to help 100,000 Canadians by September 2022,
(iv) the FTHBI only had 13,961 approved applicants by February 2022,
(v) the FTHBI program criteria has changed three times since its start-date; and
(b) the government should immediately discontinue the FTHBI, and pursue new programs that exclusively increase the supply of housing.
M-55 — March 23, 2022 — Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West) — That, given the ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine and the possibility of the war spilling over into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) defended territory, in the opinion of the House, the government should:
(a) make at minimum the NATO requirement of defence spending investments of 2% of gross domestic product in budget 2022 to bring the budget of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) into line with NATO requirements;
(b) focus this funding on expanding Canada’s war fighting capabilities;
(c) authorize the departments of Public Works and Government Services and National Defence to make capital purchases for the CAF on an urgent basis using national security grounds and waving bureaucratic red tape; and
(d) immediately enter into an agreement with the United States of America to use Canadian territory for the deployment of its ballistic missile system and provide funding and operational personnel for such a system based within in its territory.
M-56 — March 29, 2022 — Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should proclaim November 17 of every year as National Youth Homelessness Awareness Day.
M-57 — April 5, 2022 — Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) support the development of bystander awareness and intervention training, in collaboration with other levels of government, academia, and civil society organizations, as a key tool for combatting sexual harassment and violence, hate crimes, and other forms of criminal activity; (b) support the provision of bystander awareness and intervention training to federal workers; and (c) encourage all Canadians to avail themselves of opportunities to take bystander awareness and intervention training.
M-60 — May 30, 2022 — Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Government of Canada should immediately respond to the threat of urban and industrial development within the Fraser River Estuary by working with provincial, Indigenous and local governments to reinstate a modernized, inter-governmental and multi-stakeholder committee, co-managed with Indigenous nations similar to the former Fraser River Estuary Management Program.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
Ms. Collins (Victoria) — October 19, 2022
Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) and Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) — November 21, 2022
M-61 — June 20, 2022 — Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — That the House:
(a) recognize that
(i) alcohol is a major driver of morbidity and mortality in Canada, contributing to 8% of deaths in Canadians aged 0-64 years old,
(ii) alcohol is a significant, modifiable contributor to many diseases including cancers such as breast, gastrointestinal, head and neck, as well as atrial fibrillation, liver cirrhosis and some types of dementia,
(iii) alcohol is associated with an increased risk for suicide, intimate partner violence, property crime, theft and motor vehicle collisions,
(iv) in 2014, the overall annual economic cost of alcohol in Canada was estimated to be over $14.6 billion,
(v) substance use, including alcohol, has increased significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,
(vi) the government should do more to educate Canadians about alcohol-attributable diseases, social harm and economic costs,
(viii) the World Health Organization recommends labelling alcoholic beverages to increase awareness and ensure consumers make informed decisions; and
(b) call on the government to adopt a national warning label strategy for alcoholic products.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) and Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — June 22, 2022
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — June 24, 2022
M-64 — June 21, 2022 — Ms. Collins (Victoria) — That:
(a) the House recognize that
(i) Canadians care deeply about the health of the ocean, and coastal communities depend on a thriving ocean ecosystem,
(ii) cruise ships generate significant amounts of pollutants that are harmful to human health, aquatic organisms and coastal ecosystems,
(iii) Canada's regulations under the Canada Shipping Act to control dumping and pollution from cruise ships are the weakest along the west coast of North America,
(iv) many vessels in Canadian waters employ Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) rather than switching to cleaner low-sulfur fuels, leading to an increase in other air pollutants such as particulate matter, black carbon and greenhouse gases,
(v) washwater produced by EGCS contains known carcinogens and heavy metals, and is highly thermal and acidic,
(vi) Canada’s less stringent regulations encourage cruise ships to discharge their waste off British Columbia,
(vii) Canada can mitigate the risks to human health and the environment and support a cleaner cruise industry by establishing world-class ocean protections; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should
(i) prohibit vessels from using EGCS in Canadian waters and require vessels to use cleaner low-sulfur fuels instead,
(ii) set standards for cruise ship sewage and greywater discharges equivalent to or stronger than those in Alaska,
(iii) designate no-discharge zones to stop pollution in marine protected areas, the Salish and Great Bear Seas, and in critical habitat for threatened and endangered species,
(iv) require regular independent third-party monitoring while ships are underway to ensure discharge requirements are met.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — March 31, 2023
M-65 — June 22, 2022 — Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately consider the advisability of expanding the Canada Recovery Dividend announced in the budget 2022 to big oil and gas companies and big box stores.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — March 23, 2023
M-66 — September 14, 2022 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should initiate a national program for all provincial farmers’ market nutrition coupon programs (FMNCPs) that would match provinces who are already contributing to their FMNCPs, and help provinces that do not have a such program by assisting with framework and program development.
M-67 — September 15, 2022 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) Canada is experiencing a mental health and substance use crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic,
(ii) too many Canadians are unable to access mental health or substance use supports in a timely manner,
(iii) lack of access to community-based mental health and substance use services increases demands on hospital emergency rooms and primary care providers,
(iv) untreated or inadequately treated mental illness carries significant social and economic costs; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should:
(i) without delay develop legislation that will enshrine in law parity between physical and mental health in Canada’s universal public healthcare system, ensure timely access to evidence-based, culturally appropriate, publicly funded mental health and substance use services beyond hospital and physician settings, recognize the importance of investing in the social determinants of health, mental health promotion, and mental illness prevention, and include national performance standards and accountabilities for mental health and substance use services,
(ii) without delay establish the Canada mental health transfer to sustainably fund the provision of mental health and substance use services and disburse an initial investment of $4.5 billion to the provinces and territories,
(iii) report to Parliament annually on progress towards achieving national performance standards for mental health and substance use services.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — October 3, 2022
Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) and Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) — October 5, 2022
M-68 — September 20, 2022 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) dismantling end-of-life marine vessels (“shipbreaking”) presents potential opportunities for Canada in relation to economic development and the transition to a circular economy,
(ii) there are significant risks to workers and the environment associated with shipbreaking due to the presence of a wide variety of hazardous materials in end-of-life marine vessels,
(iii) unlike other jurisdictions, Canada lacks standards on shipbreaking and unregulated shipbreaking activities which are putting our oceans, coastal communities and workers at risk,
(iv) the lack of domestic oversight of shipbreaking and disposal of end-of-life marine vessels frustrates Canada’s ability to ensure compliance with its international obligations under the Basel Convention; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should,
(i) develop enforceable federal standards to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of shipbreaking that meet or exceed those set out in the EU Ship Recycling Regulation,
(ii) provide assistance through loans or grants to long-term, reputable shipbreaking companies to facilitate implementation of new federal standards into their operations,
(iii) develop a strategy for recycling end-of-life federally owned marine vessels.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — September 21, 2022
M-69 — September 20, 2022 — Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) the deep sea plays a vital role in the health of the world’s oceans,
(ii) the International Seabed Authority is considering regulations for deep seabed mining in the international seabed that will not adequately protect marine ecosystems,
(iii) there is significant uncertainty surrounding deep seabed mining which has the potential to cause irreparable environmental damage,
(iv) the Fisheries Act effectively prohibits deep seabed mining in Canadian territory; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should support a moratorium on deep seabed mining in the international seabed until sufficient research has been conducted on potential impacts and technological uncertainties have been resolved.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) and Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — September 21, 2022
M-70 — September 20, 2022 — Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should consider helping seniors who risk having their Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits suspended, by amending the Old Age Security Act to require the Minister of Employment and Social Development to (i) estimate the income of a pensioner who was unable to make the required statement for up to one year so that the most vulnerable Canadian seniors can have a reliable, secure income, (ii) provide the information and resources necessary to reduce the administrative burden on the pensioner with respect to declaring their income so that daunting paperwork prevents no one from accessing the services they need and are entitled to by Canadian law.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — September 21, 2022
M-71 — September 28, 2022 — Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) the right to housing is a fundamental human right as recognized under the National Housing Strategy Act and international human rights law,
(ii) homes should be first and foremost for people to live in, and not a commodity for institutional investors to trade,
(iii) the commodification of housing, including the rapid growth of institutional investors such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and their holdings, has substantially contributed to unaffordability and has worsened the housing crisis,
(iv) REITs, which comprise some of Canada’s largest corporate landlords, have long received special tax treatment from the federal government,
(v) REITs are exempt from paying corporate income taxes by passing along their income to company investors,
(vi) the government is foregoing considerable revenue by allowing these tax exemptions,
(vii) REITs grew from owning zero rental suites in 1996, to nearly 200,000 in 2021, and financial firms hold between 20 to 30 per cent of the country’s purpose-built rental housing stock; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should,
(i) immediately remove the tax exemptions for REITs and subject them to the standard corporate tax rate at 38 per cent,
(ii) use the revenue generated to invest in quality, affordable, and dignified non-profit and cooperative housing,
(iii) invoke antitrust laws to limit the agglomeration of housing units in a single community or neighbourhood by a single institutional investor.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — October 4, 2022
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) — November 25, 2022
Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska) — February 6, 2023
Mr. Collins (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek) — March 2, 2023
M-72 — September 29, 2022 — Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and seniors' organizations to develop a national seniors strategy that will:
(a) secure high-quality accessible public healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket health expenses for all seniors;
(b) ensure that affordable and appropriate housing that adapts to changing needs is available to seniors, especially in rural and remote regions;
(c) increase income security for vulnerable seniors; and
(d) develop policies that secure quality of life and equality for all seniors.
M-73 — November 3, 2022 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) the scientific consensus is clear that human activities are primarily responsible for global climate change, and that the climate crisis now represents one of the gravest threats to human civilisation and nature,
(ii) climate change is a global emergency that goes beyond national borders, and changes to the world’s climate are already being felt, threatening hundreds of millions of lives, and livelihoods across every continent and putting thousands of species at risk,
(iii) coal, oil and gas are responsible for 86% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the past decade, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report,
(iv) there are local pollution, environmental and health costs associated with extracting, refining, transporting and burning fossil fuels,
(v) the climate emergency is an issue that requires international cooperation and coordinated solutions at all levels to end the expansion of fossil fuels and plan a global just transition away from coal, oil and gas,
(vi) almost every government in the world, including Canada, signed up to the Paris Climate Agreement, the world’s first comprehensive and legally binding international treaty that includes commitments from these countries to reduce their emissions, work together to adapt to the impacts of climate change, and to steadily increase their commitments over time,
(vii) meeting the temperature stabilization goals set out in the Paris Climate Agreement will require significantly more commitment and transformation at all levels of our society, starting with those who have contributed most to fueling the climate crisis; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should,
(i) pursue efforts to limit the temperature in line with the 1.5 degrees Celsius global climate goal, and reduce the carbon emissions in Canada to meet the temperature stabilization goals set out in the Paris Climate Agreement,
(ii) endorse the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) and commit to work urgently in a spirit of international cooperation to adopt and implement the FFNPT, complementing the Paris Agreement,
(iii) address the urgency of a swift and just transition away from fossil fuel energy in order to build democratic, renewable, safe energy systems for all people and communities in line with the goal of limiting the rise in global temperature to below 1.5 degrees Celsius,
(iv) manage a just and equitable phasing out of both existing production and emissions of fossil fuels, taking into account the responsibilities of countries for climate change and their respective capacity to transition,
(v) ensure the timely and adequate delivery of public, additional and non-debt creating climate finance as part of the obligations of rich, industrialised countries to address climate change,
(vi) prevent climate catastrophe by ending all new exploration of oil, gas and coal, to support local economies to diversify away from fossil fuels, and to enable workers and communities across the country to flourish through investments in clean, renewable energy for a fair, equitable, and just transition to a low-carbon economy that supports workers and local communities, to avoid locking the world into catastrophic and irreversible climate disruption, and to ensure a healthier and sustainable future for all, where no one is left behind.
M-74 — November 25, 2022 — Ms. Duncan (Etobicoke North) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) safe sport should always be the primary goal ahead of winning games, tournaments or medals,
(ii) the sport system was not designed to protect athletes, children and other people who come in contact with it,
(iii) in the 1980s, some coaches and sports federations put the health, safety, and well-being of athletes far behind the pursuit of victory,
(iv) in the 1990s, the years of horrific abuse that Sheldon Kennedy and others suffered should have been a wake-up call for the Canadian hockey community and the entire sport system,
(v) athletes and their families have told their stories to the media and other stakeholders in the Canadian sport system for decades,
(vi) while there has been movement on safe sport, there is still resistance in some areas to instituting changes that would better protect athletes and young people,
(vii) there is a strong precedent for holding a national public inquiry, the Commission of Inquiry into the Use of Drugs and Banned Practices Intended to Increase Athletic Performance, which was a proven catalyst for real change; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should launch a national public inquiry into abuse, harassment, and sexual assault across sport.
M-75 — December 7, 2022 — Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville) — That:
(a) the House recognize the significant contributions Polish Canadians have made to Canadian society, economy, politics and culture, and the importance of educating Canadians of all ages about the core values that Polish Canadians have imparted to the strength and diversity of Canada; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should reflect upon Polish heritage for future generations and designate May 3 of every year as Polish Constitution Day, and the month of May, every year, as Polish Heritage Month.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. Diab (Halifax West) — December 16, 2022
M-76 — January 30, 2023 — Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) representative democracy is a fundamental part of Canadian society,
(ii) in Canada’s current electoral system, the majority of voters cast ballots for a candidate who does not get elected, and many voters feel that election results do not accurately reflect their views,
(iii) many Canadians are concerned with the health of Canada’s democracy, including voter distrust and disengagement, low voter turnout, and the polarization of politics,
(iv) all politicians, and all parties, are widely perceived by the public to have a vested interest in the design of the electoral system,
(v) citizens' assemblies have considerable legitimacy and public trust because they are independent, non-partisan, representative bodies of citizens,
(vi) citizens’ assemblies have been used successfully in Canada, Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the U.K. to tackle difficult issues through nuanced public deliberation,
(vii) a citizens' assembly on electoral reform would give citizens a leadership role in building consensus on a specific model for electoral reform for Canada; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should create a Canadian citizens’ assembly on electoral reform, which would,
(i) consist of citizens selected by sortition, an impartial selection process to ensure the Assembly’s independence and non-partisanship,
(ii) reflect the diversity of the Canadian population, including a representation of age groups, genders, ethnicities, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic regions, along with meaningful participation from First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples,
(iii) determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 2, 2023
Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — February 10, 2023
Mr. Long (Saint John—Rothesay) and Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country) — February 14, 2023
Mrs. Atwin (Fredericton) and Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — February 23, 2023
Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) — February 27, 2023
Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — March 7, 2023
Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — March 21, 2023
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) and Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) — March 28, 2023
Mr. Naqvi (Ottawa Centre) — March 30, 2023
Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) and Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley) — April 3, 2023
Mr. Hanley (Yukon) — April 12, 2023
Ms. Taylor Roy (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill) — April 19, 2023
M-77 — February 16, 2023 — Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) we are in a climate emergency,
(ii) that every fraction of a degree of increased global average temperature rise increases the risk of the collapse of human civilization,
(iii) the Government of Canada must play a leading role and respond to the climate emergency with the same courage and resolve as was mobilized in past crises, such as World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic,
(iv) at the same time in Canada in the midst of a dual affordability crisis, fossil fuel companies are making record profits while continuing to receive billions in subsidies coming from the tax dollars of Canadians; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should:
(i) honour the commitments made to date and go beyond them to eliminate all subsidies, public financing, and other forms of financial support from the Government of Canada and federal Crown corporations directed to the production and expansion of fossil fuels, including the canceling of any new fossil fuel infrastructure,
(ii) ensure all definitions and policies exclude loopholes that would allow continued subsidies, public financing or support for fossil fuels or false solutions, including, but not limited to, carbon capture, utilization and storage, and hydrogen derived from fossil fuels,
(iii) develop concrete mechanisms to increase Canada’s international financial support for a just energy transition, aligned with our fair share of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, estimated to be $4 billion a year in 2020,
(iv) ensure that all energy projects, including those benefiting from government support, uphold Indigenous rights and are fully aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its principle of free, prior and informed consent,
(v) ensure all government spending does not run counter to Canada’s obligations under the Paris Agreement, including attaching strict conditions to government programs and Crown corporations such as the Net Zero Accelerator, the Canada Growth Fund, Export Development Canada, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — March 6, 2023
M-80 — March 24, 2023 — Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River) — That:
(a) the House recognize that expanded (EPS) and extruded (XPS) polystyrene (commonly known as styrofoam) in aquatic infrastructure entering the environment could have serious harmful effects; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should,
(i) take immediate measures to ban the use of EPS and XPS in construction of floating structures in the aquatic environment, encased or not, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,
(ii) establish an action plan to phase out all legacy EPS and XPS floating structures across all aquatic environments in Canada.
Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by:
Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) — March 27, 2023
Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith) — April 2, 2023
Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — April 4, 2023
M-81 — April 17, 2023 — Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) — That:
(a) the House recognize that,
(i) Canada is in the midst of an urgent national housing crisis due to the repeated failures of Conservative and Liberal governments to address housing; under the Conservatives, the cost of buying a home increased by 77% and under this Liberal Government it has increased by another $300,000; the average national rent is now nearly $2,000 monthly for a one-bedroom unit, vacancy rates are at record-lows, and more than 235,000 people are homeless,
(ii) the Auditor General of Canada has said the government will not meet their own targets to reduce chronic homelessness,
(iii) the financialization of housing has worsened the crisis by treating housing like a stock market, despite housing being enshrined in the law as a basic human right,
(iv) financialized landlords, such as real estate investment trusts (REIT), have profited from Canada’s urgent housing crisis by purchasing affordable housing stock and reno-evicting tenants to jack-up rents,
(v) real estate investment trusts enjoy preferential tax treatment and the seven largest REITs alone have saved a combined $1.5 billion through federal tax loopholes, and on April 3, 2023, the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimated that the federal government would collect $285.8 million in additional tax revenues from 2023 to 2027,
(vi) over the last 30 years, Canada has lost 500,000 units of affordable housing due to the government’s cancellation of the affordable housing strategy in 1993,
(vii) between 2011 and 2016, Canada lost 322,600 affordable rental units in the private market; for every unit of affordable housing created by government, 15 were lost; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should,
(i) adopt a human-rights based approach to housing, as enshrined under the National Housing Strategy Act,
(ii) place a moratorium on the acquisition of affordable homes by financialized landlords, including REITs and corporate firms who are making massive profits while driving up costs,
(iii) change the federal tax code to end the preferential tax treatment of REITs in Canada by applying the corporate tax rate, and invest that money into affordable housing,
(iv) create a federal non-profit acquisition fund to allow non-profit, co-op, or land trust organizations to purchase at-risk rental buildings when they come on the market to protect and expand Canada’s affordable housing supply,
(v) tie Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation backed financing, funding, or insurance to private landlords to specific criteria, including below-market affordability thresholds, ensuring affordability remains in perpetuity, no displacement guarantees, and minimum maintenance and energy efficiency standards,
(vi) require progressively larger down payments for buyers purchasing multiple properties, to disincentivize the treatment of housing as a stock-market,
(vii) mandate landlords to disclose property ownership and work with the provinces and territories to establish a national rental registry.
M-82 — April 18, 2023 — Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — That:
(a) the House recognize that (i) physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor to chronic disease in Canada, (ii) active living has numerous benefits for physical and mental health, as well as for community building and economic development; and
(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to collaborate with all levels of government to advance and build on existing efforts, by (i) working with grassroots community organizations furthering active living, (ii) continuing to invest in local community infrastructure, such as parks, trails and recreational facilities, encouraging active transportation, (iii) supporting research and data collection to strengthen access and opportunities for all Canadians to incorporate physical activity into their lives.

Notices of Motions (Papers)

P-1 — April 6, 2022 — Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil) — That an order of the House do issue for a copy of all documents, signed or unsigned, related to the negotiation of the coalition agreement between the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party, or what the Prime Minister refers to as a "supply and confidence agreement", including any documents which record or demonstrate an understanding between the parties as to how the coalition commitments will be interpreted.
P-13 — March 29, 2023 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — That an order of the House do issue for copies of the transcripts concerning the member for Don Valley North, which were reviewed by the Office of the Prime Minister, as reported by The Globe and Mail on March 24, 2023.

List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business

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