Parliamentary Business

Thursday, March 23, 2017 (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.

Thursday, March 23, 2017
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Publications
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House Sitting Day
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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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 Thursday, March 23, 2017
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.
Ways and Means
The process by which the government obtains the necessary resources to meet its expenses.
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. 5 - Extension of time to consider Bill C-243, An Act respecting the development of a national maternity assistance program strategy and amending the Employment Insurance Act (maternity benefits) - Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
Systemic racism and religious discrimination
Business of the House - Weekly Statement
A statement normally made at the end of Question Period on Thursday, outlining the government business to be considered in the following week.
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.
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.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Thursday, March 23, 2017)

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.

Thursday, March 23, 2017
23 3 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
2
House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
3
House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Committee Meetings Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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House Sitting Day
Parliamentary Diplomacy Events House Publications
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
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