Parliamentary Business

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (42nd Parliament, 1st Session)

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

Business Calendar

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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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 Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Subject to change without notice.
Pursuant to Order made Thursday, November 29, 2018
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.
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.
Opposition Motion
Motion moved by a Member of the opposition on an allotted day under business of supply. Such a motion may relate to any matter within Parliament’s jurisdiction.
Failed economic policies of the government
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.
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2018-19
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.
Concurrence in Committee Reports
Proceedings on a motion to agree with a committee report, including the conclusions and recommendations it contains.
Report No. 18 - Road to Recovery: Resettlement Issues of Yazidi Women and Children in Canada - Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
National strategy to combat plastic pollution
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
C-316 ╼ concurrence at report stage
An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ donors)
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 (Wednesday, December 5, 2018)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Wednesday, December 5, 2018)

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.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
5 12 2018
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
May Jun. Jul. Aug.
Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.