Parliamentary Business

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 (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.

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House Sitting Day
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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, April 19, 2016
Subject to change without notice.
10:00 a.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.
Business of Supply
The process by which the government submits its projected annual expenditures for parliamentary approval.
Political fundraising activities
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.
Ways and Means
The process by which the government obtains the necessary resources to meet its expenses.
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.
Ways and Means
The process by which the government obtains the necessary resources to meet its expenses.
Motion to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures
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.
Government Business
Motions initiated by a Minister or Parliamentary Secretary.
Government Business No. 4 ╼ 
Instruction to FINA regarding Bill C-2
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.
Resuming debate interrupted at 2:00 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
C-221 ╼ second reading
Safe and Regulated Sports Betting 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 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)

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, April 19, 2016
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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Committee Meetings House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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