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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (No. 334)
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Private Members’ Business |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
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| M-109 — June 12, 2024 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston), seconded by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), — That: |
| (a) in the opinion of the House, |
| (i) the ability to propose amendments to the Standing Orders is essential to adapt and improve parliamentary procedures and to the rights of members, |
| (ii) it is crucial to maintain open and transparent debate on proposed changes to the Standing Orders, free from undue procedural restrictions by the government or a subset of members, |
| (iii) all Members of the House, not the government nor a subset of members, should be the final authority as to how long proposed changes to the Standing Orders should be considered; |
| (b) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to undertake a study on the advisability of amending the Standing Orders as follows: |
| (i) by adding, after Standing Order 56.1(1)(b), the following new Standing Order: |
| “56.1(1)(c) For greater certainty, this Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (ii) by adding, after Standing Order 57, the following new standing order: |
| “57(2) This Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders. For greater certainty, the question cannot be put on a motion pursuant to Standing Order 57 that would apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (iii) by adding, after Standing Order 61, the following new standing order: |
| “61(3) This Standing Order does not apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders. For greater certainty, the question cannot be put on a motion pursuant to Standing Order 61 that would apply to proceedings that propose amendments to the Standing Orders.”, |
| (iv) by adding, after Standing Order 66(2)(c), the following new section: |
| “66(2)(d) Notwithstanding any other standing order, a motion for the concurrence in a report from a standing or special committee wherein the report proposes amendments to the Standing Orders shall: |
| (i) in the first instance, be considered until no member wishes to speak, upon which the Speaker shall put all questions necessary to dispose of the motion without further debate or amendment, or until debate is adjourned or interrupted, or for three hours, whichever is earlier, upon which time debate on the motion shall be resumed at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on the day designated pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, and |
| (ii) in the second and any subsequent instances, be considered until no member wishes to speak, upon which the Speaker shall put all questions necessary to dispose of the motion without further debate or amendment, or until debate is adjourned or interrupted, or for an additional three hours, whichever is earlier, upon which time debate on the motion shall again be resumed at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on the day subsequently designated pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section.”, |
| (v) by adding, after Standing Order 81(13), the following new section: |
| “81(13)(b) If the motion proposes amendments to the Standing Orders, a question on the referral of the matter to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs is deemed put at the end of the debate and, if resolved in the affirmative, it shall become an order of reference to the committee to consider the motion and to report observations and recommendations on the motion back to the House not later than 75 sitting days after the referral”; |
| (vi) in Standing Order 93(1)(a), by adding, at the end, the following: “If the motion proposes amendments to the Standing Orders, a question on the referral of the matter to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs is deemed put at the end of the debate and, if resolved in the affirmative, it shall become an order of reference to the committee to consider the motion and to report observations and recommendations on the motion back to the House not later than 75 sitting days after the referral”; and |
| (c) the committee report its findings to the House no later than 75 sitting days following the adoption of this motion. |
| Recorded division — deferred until Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| C-323 — June 17, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services), be now read a third time and do pass. |
| Deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Melillo (Kenora), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word '“That” and substituting the following: |
| “Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services), be not now read a third time but be referred back to the Standing Committee on Finance for the purpose of reconsidering Clause 1 with the view to amend the clause so as to include massage therapy among the health services to be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax, and the committee be invited to consider reporting the bill back to the House within 15 sitting days following the adoption of this order.”. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris) — March 9, 2023 |
| Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — April 24, 2023 |
| Recorded division on the amendment — deferred until Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| Voting on the main motion — immediately after the amendment is disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| Statement by Speaker regarding voting at third reading stage — June 7, 2024 (See Debates). |
Items in the Order of Precedence |
| No. 1 |
| S-224 — May 23, 2024 — Mr. Carrie (Oshawa) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — November 28, 2022 |
| Committee report — presented on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-318. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions in amendment are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 2 |
| C-379 — May 2, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), seconded by Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal), — That Bill C-379, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — February 16, 2024 |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 3 |
| C-319 — March 19, 2024 — Ms. Larouche (Shefford) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Committee report — presented on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-398. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Statements by Speaker regarding royal recommendation — March 30 and May 11, 2023 (See Debates). |
| No. 4 |
| C-273 — May 8, 2024 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with an amendment. |
| 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 |
| Committee report — presented on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-433. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 6 |
| M-110 — May 10, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That: |
| (a) the House recognize that, |
| (i) over 20% of food produced in Canada goes uneaten and wasted, costing the Canadian economy tens of billions of dollars, |
| (ii) individuals, families, and communities across Canada face critical levels of food insecurity, |
| (iii) surplus food unfit for human consumption may serve as animal feed, supporting farmers and reducing national methane emissions, |
| (iv) in 2015, the United Nations set Sustainable Development Goals that included a commitment to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, |
| (v) national strategies have been developed across the world to reduce food waste by incentivizing food donations and preventing the destruction of unsold yet safe and edible food products; and |
| (b) in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and implement a national strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity to, |
| (i) establish a National Food Waste Hierarchy, |
| (ii) align municipal and provincial regulations concerning food waste reduction and food donations, |
| (iii) lead efforts to reduce the adverse environmental impact of unused food resources, |
| (iv) establish protocols and partnerships to facilitate food redistribution and rescue efforts, |
| (v) identify policy and fiscal incentives to reduce food waste, |
| (vi) raise public awareness regarding food waste, food insecurity, and associated government initiatives. |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 7 |
| S-245 — June 12, 2023 — Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn) — Consideration at report stage of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians), as reported by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration with amendments. |
| Committee report — presented on Monday, June 12, 2023, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-288. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 8 |
| C-376† — February 12, 2024 — Mr. Melillo (Kenora) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (orders prohibiting the possession of weapons). |
| No. 9 |
| C-322 — June 3, 2024 — Mr. Cormier (Acadie—Bathurst) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program, as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. Sidhu (Brampton South) — September 25, 2023 |
| Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) — October 30, 2023 |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — November 1, 2023 |
| Committee report — presented on Monday, June 3, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-460. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 10 |
| C-380 — April 18, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Tochor (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (plastic manufactured items), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — February 16, 2024 |
| Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex) and Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan) — March 21, 2024 |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 11 |
| C-378 — June 5, 2024 — On or after Thursday, June 20, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mrs. Vien (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), — That Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 12 |
| S-205 — February 26, 2024 — Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul) — Resuming consideration at report stage of Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders), as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
| Resuming debate on the motions in Group No. 1. |
| Committee report — presented on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-383. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Report stage motions — see “Report Stage of Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| Report stage concurrence motion — question to be put immediately after the report stage motions in amendment are disposed of, pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Voting for report stage and third reading — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4). |
| No. 14 |
| C-234 — June 10, 2024 — Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce) — Resuming consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. |
| Senate message — see Journals of Wednesday, December 13, 2023. |
| Text of motion — see “Motions Respecting Senate Amendments to Bills” in today's Notice Paper. |
| No. 15 |
| C-316 — June 13, 2024 — Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam) — Consideration at report stage of Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program), as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City) — April 4, 2023 |
| Committee report — presented on Thursday, June 13, 2024, Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-469. |
| Report and third reading stages — limited to two sitting days, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| Motion for third reading — may be made in the same sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 98(2). |
| No. 16 |
| M-111 — June 14, 2024 — On or after Monday, September 23, 2024 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. MacDonald (Malpeque), seconded by Mr. Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate the first day in October every year as National Canadian Seafood Day in recognition of the significant contributions of Canada’s fish harvesters and their families from coast to coast to coast, all the processors who help deliver world-class products that are enjoyed domestically and internationally, and all those who work in the seafood industry, which is a vital employment and economic driver in so many coastal communities across Canada. |
| Debate — one hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1). |
| No. 17 |
| C-373 — February 5, 2024 — Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-373, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred or antisemitism). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 18 |
| C-372 — February 5, 2024 — Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Health of Bill C-372, An Act respecting fossil fuel advertising. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) — February 6, 2024 |
| Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) — February 26, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 19 |
| C-391 — May 28, 2024 — Ms. Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (possession of weapons and drugs in hospitals). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 20 |
| C-390 — May 22, 2024 — Ms. Bérubé (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-390, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (provincial medical assistance in dying framework). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York) — May 28, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 21 |
| C-396 — June 12, 2024 — Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (carbon pollution pricing). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard) — June 17, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 22 |
| C-394 — June 12, 2024 — Mr. Moore (Fundy Royal) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (importing, exporting and producing certain substances). |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country) — June 12, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 23 |
| C-392 — May 30, 2024 — Mr. Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-392, An Act to amend the Criminal Code to address the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Jordan. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 24 |
| C-/M-/P- — Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East) |
| Item to be determined pursuant to Standing Order 87. |
| No. 25 |
| C-395 — June 12, 2024 — Ms. Chagger (Waterloo) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers). |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 26 |
| C-400 — June 13, 2024 — Mr. Falk (Provencher) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-400, An Act to establish a framework for the continued access to and use of cash in Canada and to make related amendments to other Acts. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Leslie (Portage—Lisgar) — June 17, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 27 |
| M-125 — June 10, 2024 — Ms. Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the invaluable contributions made by orthotic and prosthetic professionals to the health and well-being of Canadians and commemorate their dedication and expertise by declaring September 19 of every year as National Orthotics and Prosthetics Day. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 28 |
| C-405 — June 14, 2024 — Mr. Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) — Second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of Bill C-405, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Parliament of Canada Act. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 29 |
| M-123 — June 5, 2024 — Mrs. Roberts (King—Vaughan) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should designate March 21 of every year as National Down Syndrome Awareness Day, to align with World Down Syndrome Day, to recognize Canadians with Down syndrome and to celebrate their exceptional ability to bring joy, positivity and love to those around them. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 30 |
| C-397 — June 12, 2024 — Mr. Coteau (Don Valley East) — 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-397, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Department of Employment and Social Development Act. |
| Pursuant to Standing Order 86(3), jointly seconded by: |
| Mr. Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora) — June 13, 2024 |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
| No. 31 |
| M-126 — June 11, 2024 — Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: |
| (a) recognize that Canada is home to more than 1.2 million Spanish-speaking Canadians with rich and diverse cultures and that the Spanish language holds profound significance, serving as a vital link to their heritage, identity and traditions, and uniting 21 countries and Spanish speakers worldwide; and |
| (b) further recognize the importance of Hispanic and Latin American heritage, education and culture for current and future generations by declaring April 23, every year, as Spanish Language Day. |
| Motion may not be moved, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(1). |
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Items outside the Order of Precedence |
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List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business |
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