Parliamentary Business

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 (44th Parliament, 1st Session)

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

Business Calendar

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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, May 9, 2023
Subject to change without notice.
Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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
Privilege
Parliamentary privilege is the sum of the rights and immunities enjoyed by a Member, necessary for the carrying out of parliamentary duties. A privilege motion can be moved to examine a case where privilege appears to have been breached.
Intimidation campaign against members of Parliament
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.
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.
Orders of the Day
Privilege
Parliamentary privilege is the sum of the rights and immunities enjoyed by a Member, necessary for the carrying out of parliamentary duties. A privilege motion can be moved to examine a case where privilege appears to have been breached.
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.
5:30 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
C-311 ╼ second reading
Violence Against Pregnant Women Act
6:30 p.m.
Orders of the Day
Privilege
Parliamentary privilege is the sum of the rights and immunities enjoyed by a Member, necessary for the carrying out of parliamentary duties. A privilege motion can be moved to examine a case where privilege appears to have been breached.
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.
12:00 a.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.
12:30 a.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 (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)

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, May 9, 2023
9 5 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
May Jun. Jul. Aug.
Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.