Parliamentary Business

Thursday, October 6, 2016 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)

Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.

Business Calendar

Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.

Thursday, October 6, 2016
6 10 2016
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House Sitting Day
House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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In the House

In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.

Agenda for Thursday, October 6, 2016
Subject to change without notice.
10:00 a.m.
Routine Proceedings
Business of a basic nature for which a daily period is set aside in the House.
Orders of the Day
Standing Orders and Procedure
The Standing Orders provide for a one-day special debate on the Standing Orders and procedures of the House and its committees early in each Parliament.
Motion —
Standing Orders and procedure of the House and its committees (S.O. 51(1))
2:00 p.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
2:15 p.m.
Oral Questions
A daily 45-minute period in the House during which oral questions are addressed to Ministers, and occasionally to committee chairs or members of the Board of Internal Economy.
3:00 p.m.
Business of the House - Weekly Statement
A statement normally made at the end of Question Period on Thursday, outlining the government business to be considered in the following week.
Orders of the Day
Standing Orders and Procedure
The Standing Orders provide for a one-day special debate on the Standing Orders and procedures of the House and its committees early in each Parliament.
Resuming debate interrupted at 2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
6:30 p.m.
Adjournment Proceedings
A 30-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily.
7:00 p.m.
Adjournment of the House

Committees

In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.

Committees

Meetings (Thursday, October 6, 2016)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.

Events (Thursday, October 6, 2016)

Business Calendar

Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.

Thursday, October 6, 2016
6 10 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
House Sitting Day
House Publications
2
3
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
4
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
5
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
6
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
7
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
8
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
9
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
10
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
11
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
12
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
13
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
14
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
15
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
16
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
17
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
18
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
19
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
20
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
21
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
22
23
24
25
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
26
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
27
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
28
29
30
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