Parliamentary Business

Friday, May 12, 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.

Friday, May 12, 2017
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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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 Friday, May 12, 2017
Subject to change without notice.
10:00 a.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.
Government Bills (Commons)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
11:00 a.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
11:15 a.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.
12:00 p.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.
Government Bills (Commons)
Bills concerned with public policy introduced by a Minister in the House.
1:30 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
2:30 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 (Friday, May 12, 2017)

No meetings were held on that date.

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Friday, May 12, 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.

Friday, May 12, 2017
12 5 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
2
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
3
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
4
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
5
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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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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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
28
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
29
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
30
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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