Parliamentary Business

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 (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.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
21 3 2017
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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 Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Business of Supply
The process by which the government submits its projected annual expenditures for parliamentary approval.
Concurrence in Supplementary Estimates (C), 2016-17
Concurrence in Interim Supply
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.
Government Orders
Each sitting day, a substantial portion of the House’s time is devoted to the consideration of Government Orders, which include any item of business proposed by a Minister for consideration on a certain day.
Business of Supply
The process by which the government submits its projected annual expenditures for parliamentary approval.
Resuming debate interrupted at 2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Deferred Recorded Divisions
Recorded divisions which are not held at the close of debate, but at a later time pursuant to various provisions in the Standing Orders or by a special order of the House.
Canadian Forces tax benefit
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
Systemic racism and religious discrimination
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.
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 (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)

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.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
21 3 2017
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
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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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
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25
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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