The House of Commons: Report to Canadians 2015
Report to Canadians 2015
Members' Activities: In the Chamber
27
Government bills introduced
Topics included:
- Creation of a bill of rights for victims of crimes
- Services, assistance and compensation for members and veterans of the Canadian Forces
- Railway safety
- Adjustments to the names of federal electoral districts
- Establishment of an urban national park in the Toronto area
- Implementation of a trade agreement with South Korea
- Welfare of animals serving alongside armed forces and peace officers
96
Private Members' bills introduced
Topics included:
- Criminal Code (16 bills)
- Environment (12 bills)
- Heritage and culture (5 bills)
- Income tax and excise tax (6 bills)
- Transportation (5 bills)
- Compensation, pension and employment insurance (4 bills)
- Health (4 bills)
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128Sitting days in 2014–2015
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40Average number of questions asked during Question Period each sitting day
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710Written questions submitted
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9Rulings by the Speaker in response to points of order raised in the Chamber
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8Rulings by the Speaker in response to questions of privilege raised in the Chamber
Documents tabled during routine proceedings
2,397
Tabling a document is a formal way of presenting information and putting it on the official public record. A variety of documents must be tabled in the House by the government, including reports on studies conducted by government task forces and commissions, annual reports for a number of federal institutions, corporate plans, performance reports, and other papers concerning matters related to the administrative responsibilities of the government. Committees present reports to the House further to their studies and can request that the government respond to those reports. Collectively, these documents are referred to as sessional papers.