Parliamentary Business

Monday, April 20, 2020 (43rd 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 Monday, April 20, 2020
Subject to change without notice.
11:00 a.m.
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.
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.
Resuming debate interrupted at 2:00 p.m.
Statements by Ministers
Under Routine Proceedings, a Minister may, if he or she desires, make a short factual announcement or statement of government policy. Spokespersons of recognized opposition parties are given an opportunity to comment.
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.
Committee of the whole
Consideration of matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Government Business
Motions initiated by a Minister or Parliamentary Secretary.
Motion
COVID-19 pandemic
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 (Monday, April 20, 2020)

No meetings were held on that date.

Parliamentary Diplomacy

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

Events (Monday, April 20, 2020)

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.

Monday, April 20, 2020
20 4 2020
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
May Jun. Jul. Aug.
Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.