Parliamentary Business
Friday, December 15, 2023 (44th Parliament, 1st Session)Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.
Business Calendar
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Friday, December 15, 2023
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12
2023
- House Sitting Days
- House Publications
- Committee Meetings
- Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
In the House
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.
Past sitting
(Friday, December 15, 2023)
- Debates (Hansard) Full-length record of what is said in the House.
- Journals Official record of the decisions and other transactions of the House.
- Order Paper and Notice Paper Official agenda, listing all items that may be taken up on a particular sitting.
Agenda for Friday, December 15, 2023
Subject to change without notice.
10:00 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.
Government Bills (Senate)
Bills concerned with public policy sponsored by a Minister in the House, but first introduced in the Senate.
11:00 a.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
11:15 a.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.
12:00 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.
Government Bills (Senate)
Bills concerned with public policy sponsored by a Minister in the House, but first introduced in the Senate.
Resuming debate interrupted at 11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
Private Members' Business
Bills and motions sponsored by private Members, for which a period is devoted each sitting day.
C-321 ╼ concurrence at report stage
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders)
2:30 p.m.
Concurrence in Committee Reports
Report No. 12 - Merger of Royal Bank of Canada and HSBC Bank Canada - Standing Committee on Finance
Adjournment of the House
- House Publications All editions of the Debates, Journals, and Order Paper and Notice Paper.
- Status of House Business Cumulative information on the status of business before the House, updated after each sitting.
- Votes Listing of all recorded divisions, showing the names of those voting for and against a proposal.
- Bills (LEGISinfo) Research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament.
Committees
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.
Meetings
(Friday, December 15, 2023)
Science and Research (SRSR)
December 4, 2023 4:11 p.m. -
January 30, 2024 11:07 a.m. (EST)
Webcast
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Watch
Watch
Finance (FINA)
December 11, 2023 3:36 p.m. -
January 30, 2024 12:59 p.m. (EST)
In Camera
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
No broadcast available
Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM)
December 12, 2023 3:50 p.m. -
February 5, 2024 1:01 p.m. (EST)
Webcast
Studies and Activities
Adjourned
Watch
Watch
Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
December 13, 2023 4:36 p.m. -
January 31, 2024 6:41 p.m. (EST)
Webcast
Studies and Activities
- Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments
- Committee Business
- Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments
- Committee Business
- Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments
- Committee Business
- Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments
- Election of a Vice-Chair
- Election of Vice-Chairs
Adjourned
Watch
Watch
Webcast
Televised
Audio only
In Camera
Cancelled
Modified
Outside of Parliament Hill
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.
Events
(Friday, December 15, 2023)
No events were held on that date.