Wednesday, March 3, 2010 · sitting No. 1

House opens with throne speech debate after committee and calendar votes

The address in reply to the Speech from the Throne occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Bernard Généreux opened the debate by praising the government's agenda and the recent Olympic performance of Canadian athletes. Liberal MP Marlene Jennings called the speech a thin rehash of the 2008 version that offered no new measures for workers.

Bloc Québécois MP Pierre Paquette said the December prorogation had been a manoeuvre to shield the government from questions on the economy, the environment and Afghan detainees. Conservative MP Bernard Généreux replied that Bloc members had voted against the government's economic action plan.

Decided that day

S-201, S-202, S-203, C-486 and C-374 introduced
C-290, C-300, C-304, C-308, C-309, C-393, C-395, C-442 and C-464 given second reading

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Who held the floor · 2010-03-03

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OATHS OF OFFICE

Liberal MP Michael Ignatieff sought unanimous consent for a motion affirming the supremacy of the House of Commons over the government on the question of prorogation.

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The Budget

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty designated Thursday, March 4 at 4 p.m. for the presentation of the budget speech.

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House of Commons Calendar

Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor moved that the House sit during the weeks of March 15 to 19 and April 12 to 16.

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Committees of the House

Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor moved changes to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs and authorized the clerk to convene a meeting later that day.

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Committees of the House

Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor proposed a special committee on the Canadian mission in Afghanistan with 12 members drawn from all parties.

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Paralympic Flame Torchbearers

Conservative MP Jay Hill moved that the House resolve into committee of the whole to welcome torchbearers carrying the Paralympic flame.

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