Parliamentary Business

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (44th Parliament, 1st Session)

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

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 6, 2023
Subject to change without notice.
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.
Concurrence in Committee Reports
Proceedings on a motion to agree with a committee report, including the conclusions and recommendations it contains.
Report No. 26 - Greening Government Strategy - Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Privilege
Speaker’s participation at a provincial party convention
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
C-219 ╼ second reading
Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights
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.
Speaker’s participation at a provincial party convention
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
S-209 ╼ concurrence at report stage
Pandemic Day Act
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 6, 2023)

Natural Resources (RNNR)

October 30, 2023 11:00 a.m. -
December 13, 2023 5:27 p.m. (EDT)
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Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Natural Resources Natural Resources
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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 6, 2023)