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Each sitting since 2006, scored for what it decided, how fully questions were answered, how much time went to the business at hand and how civil it was. Open any day for its account, who held the floor and the Question Period exchanges. Earlier sittings are added as the record is read back toward 2006.

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97 sittings in 2006; 10 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 64Wednesday, December 13, 2006 · sitting No. 97Petitions consume most time as commons debates prebudget reportMembers presented 34 petitions occupying 18 per cent of the sitting, the largest single item on the order paper. The petitions addressed issues including the age of consent, traditional marriage, literacy funding, religious persecution and automotive trade policy. The house also spent 15 per cent of its time on the finance committee prebudget report.0 votes · 10 bills moved
  2. 63Tuesday, December 12, 2006 · sitting No. 96House debates Wheat Board report as committee business takes most timeLiberal MP Wayne Easter moved concurrence in the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, which dealt with questions for a future plebiscite on the Canadian Wheat Board. The motion prompted extended discussion on governance, justice and fair play, with Easter accusing the government of enforcing its ideology on prairie grain farmers and restricting the board's ability to defend itself during elections.2 votes · 11 bills moved
  3. 66Monday, December 11, 2006 · sitting No. 95Commons debates budget bill and Vietnamese refugee resettlementThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Budget Implementation Act, 2006, No. 2 during government orders. NDP MP Dennis Bevington said the government must change the funding formula for northern territories to allow them to reach full potential. He identified four key issues blocking progress in the north.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  4. 28Friday, December 8, 2006 · sitting No. 94Commons advances budget bill amid rcmp accountability clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on third reading of Bill C-28, the Budget Implementation Act, 2006, No. 2. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy defended tax measures that remove 650,000 low-income Canadians from the tax rolls and reduce the GST burden on the poorest households. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr pressed the government on the fiscal imbalance and on the absence of changes to the child-care tax credit that would reflect Quebec's distinct system.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 64Thursday, December 7, 2006 · sitting No. 93Commons opens debate on bank act amendmentsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-37, an act to amend the law governing financial institutions. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty moved the bill and answered questions from Roy Cullen and Pierre Paquette on foreign bank access, consumer disclosure and the appointment of a federal ombudsman.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  6. 68Wednesday, December 6, 2006 · sitting No. 92Commons opens debate on motion to restore traditional definition of marriageThe House devoted the bulk of its sitting to debate on a government motion calling for legislation to restore the traditional definition of marriage without affecting civil unions or existing same-sex marriages. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson told members the motion honours an election commitment and leaves religious institutions free to set their own practices. The debate, conducted as a free vote, continues.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  7. 64Tuesday, December 5, 2006 · sitting No. 91Commons advances softwood lumber export bill to third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-24, the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006. Minister of International Trade David Emerson moved the bill and defended the agreement as the best available outcome after prolonged litigation. Opposition members questioned its terms, including effects on chapter 11 claims and long-term industry stability.2 votes · 7 bills moved
  8. 69Monday, December 4, 2006 · sitting No. 90Clean air bill heads to committee after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-30, Canada's Clean Air Act. Environment Minister Rona Ambrose moved that the bill be referred forthwith to a legislative committee, arguing it provides the country's first comprehensive approach to air pollution and greenhouse gases. Liberal MP John Godfrey challenged the minister on whether the legislation adequately distinguishes air pollution from climate change and pressed for stronger action on global warming.12 votes · 3 bills moved

November

  1. 28Wednesday, November 29, 2006 · sitting No. 89Commons debates softwood lumber export charge act at report stageThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-24, the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006. NDP MP Charlie Angus said the deal leaves Canadian mills without needed lines of credit and questioned why taxpayer funds flow only to companies that sign on. Conservative MP Helena Guergis said failure to pass the bill would trigger new U.S. duties of up to 27 per cent.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 66Tuesday, November 28, 2006 · sitting No. 88Opposition motion on health wait times dominates CommonsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla that the Conservative government has broken its promise to reduce medical wait times and provide the necessary funding and resources under the First Ministers' accord on health care renewal. The motion remained before the House at the end of the allotted time after exchanges involving Conservative MP Steven Fletcher, NDP MP Olivia Chow and Conservative MP Rob Merrifield.4 votes · 6 bills moved
  3. 70Monday, November 27, 2006 · sitting No. 87House debates motion to recognize Québécois as nationGovernment business No. 11, a motion to recognize the Québécois as a nation within a united Canada, consumed 51 per cent of the sitting. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Rob Nicholson moved closure on the debate. Several members questioned the need for time allocation while others supported the motion as presented.3 votes · 6 bills moved
  4. 29Friday, November 24, 2006 · sitting No. 86Commons backs motion recognizing Québécois as nation within CanadaGovernment orders on the motion to recognize the Québécois as a nation within a united Canada occupied the largest share of the sitting. Minister of Transport Infrastructure and Communities Lawrence Cannon moved the resolution on behalf of the Prime Minister and received statements of support from Liberal MP Paul Szabo and Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 58Thursday, November 23, 2006 · sitting No. 85Bloc motion on Quebec nation dominates Commons debateThe House spent half the day on a Bloc Québécois supply motion moved by Gilles Duceppe that the House recognize Quebeckers form a nation. Duceppe said the motion simply states a fact already accepted by Quebec's National Assembly and carries no conditions. Conservative MP Jacques Gourde said a majority of Quebeckers want a fresh start within Canada.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 65Wednesday, November 22, 2006 · sitting No. 84Commons debates softwood lumber bill as Liberals press on transfersThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act 2006 at second reading. Opposition members including NDP MP Pat Martin and NDP MP Nathan Cullen argued the bill cedes Canadian sovereignty and leaves more than a billion dollars on the table while Conservative members defended the measure as necessary to end litigation.4 votes · 9 bills moved
  7. 65Tuesday, November 21, 2006 · sitting No. 83Softwood lumber bill advances through report stage amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-24, the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006. The Speaker ruled on the selection of 95 motions in amendment and several New Democratic Party members moved deletions of specific clauses. Debate focused on the impact of mill closures in northern Ontario and British Columbia.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 29Monday, November 20, 2006 · sitting No. 82Commons backs most Senate changes to accountability actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Federal Accountability Act. Minister John Baird moved concurrence in a message to the Senate that accepts most but not all of the upper chamber's amendments to Bill C-2.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 38Friday, November 10, 2006 · sitting No. 81Liberals accuse Conservatives of misleading House on environment recordOral questions on the environment consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale charged that the minister's officials and the environmental auditor had confirmed the government gave false information about spending on international carbon credits. Conservative MP Rob Nicholson rejected the premise and said the previous Liberal government had done nothing on the file for 13 years.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 40Thursday, November 9, 2006 · sitting No. 80Commons spends most of day on dangerous offenders billThe House devoted the largest share of its time to third reading debate on Bill C-27, which would designate an offender convicted of three serious crimes as a dangerous offender unless the person proves otherwise. Bloc Québécois MP Guy André said the bill further criminalizes offenders and that the Criminal Code already contains the needed elements. Conservative MP Myron Thompson said the legislation properly focuses on victims rather than offenders.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 63Wednesday, November 8, 2006 · sitting No. 79Opposition attacks environment plan in lengthy Commons exchangeQuestion period debate on the environment consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Bill Graham pressed the government over its climate change approach that he said would delay action for decades, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended the clean air act as the first national regulatory scheme covering both pollution and greenhouse gases.4 votes · 4 bills moved
  12. 64Tuesday, November 7, 2006 · sitting No. 78Commons debates pay equity report as environment row erupts in question periodThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating a motion to concur in the fourth report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. New Democrat MP Irene Mathyssen moved concurrence in the report, which urges the government to introduce pay equity legislation based on the 2004 task force recommendations. Conservative MP David Tilson and Liberal MP Judy Sgro questioned the cost of a proposed tribunal and the meaning of equality in wages.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 49Monday, November 6, 2006 · sitting No. 77House sends fixed-date elections bill to third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-16, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act to establish fixed election dates. Conservative MP Rob Nicholson moved the bill to third reading after report stage and said the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs had reviewed it with input from the Chief Electoral Officer and academic experts. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 37Friday, November 3, 2006 · sitting No. 76Commons debates amended bill to toughen criminal penaltiesGovernment orders on Bill C-9 to amend the Criminal Code occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Rob Moore told the House that all parties had campaigned on getting tough on crime yet the bill had been altered from its original form. Liberal MP Lloyd St. Amand replied that Liberals shared the goal of safer streets and pointed to thirteen years of Liberal government as evidence that Canada remained one of the safest countries.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 42Thursday, November 2, 2006 · sitting No. 75NDP motion on veterans benefits takes up nearly half the Commons dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP opposition motion calling for immediate changes to assist Canadian Forces members, veterans and their families. The motion, moved by Peter Stoffer, seeks to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act to give second spouses pension rights and to extend the Veterans Independence Program to all widows regardless of when the veteran died.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 67Wednesday, November 1, 2006 · sitting No. 74Commons debates human resources estimates in committee of the wholeThe House spent most of the sitting in committee of the whole on the estimates for Human Resources and Skills Development under Standing Order 81(4)(a). Members from all parties questioned ministers on program cuts, tax measures for seniors and labour market supports during the four-hour general debate.3 votes · 4 bills moved

October

  1. 62Tuesday, October 31, 2006 · sitting No. 73Commons advances dangerous offender bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders debating Bill C-27 to amend the Criminal Code on dangerous offenders. Justice Minister Vic Toews told the House the bill would impose reverse onus on repeat offenders convicted of designated offences and would ensure consistency across jurisdictions. New Democrat MP Peter Stoffer and Bloc Québécois MP Réal Ménard pressed the minister on the length of the primary offences list and the presumption of innocence.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 67Monday, October 30, 2006 · sitting No. 72House debates bill to raise age of consent from 14 to 16The House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-22, which would raise the age of consent to sexual activity from 14 to 16. Justice Minister Vic Toews said the measure would better protect children from exploitation. Liberal MP Sue Barnes said her party would support the bill at second reading and send it to committee. NDP MP Joe Comartin said his party was not opposed in principle but planned to propose amendments.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  3. 41Friday, October 27, 2006 · sitting No. 71Budget bill debate dominates Commons as opposition attacks ConservativesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the Budget Implementation Act, 2006, No. 2. Liberal MP Jim Peterson said the government had pursued divisive policies including GST cuts that raised personal income taxes, a limited baby bonus instead of child care spaces, cancellation of the Kelowna accord and rejection of the Kyoto protocol. Conservative MP Myron Thompson asked why the previous Liberal government had not raised the age of consent or eliminated child pornography.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 31Thursday, October 26, 2006 · sitting No. 70Commons debates budget bill as opposition presses on legislation and aidThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-28, the budget implementation act. NDP MP Olivia Chow said the bill failed to lower tuition or increase pensions and called for renewed investment in early childhood education. Conservative MP James Rajotte defended the bill's tax credits for workers, tradespeople and students.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 67Wednesday, October 25, 2006 · sitting No. 69Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over cuts and decorumThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Budget Implementation Act 2006 No 2 which remained before the chamber at the end of the day.4 votes · 12 bills moved
  6. 61Tuesday, October 24, 2006 · sitting No. 68Commons moves to entrench provisional standing ordersThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on routine proceedings concerning committees. Liberal MP Karen Redman moved concurrence in the 17th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to make permanent the standing orders in effect on October 5, including provisional orders adopted in the previous Parliament. Conservative MP Scott Reid and Liberal MP Paul Szabo raised points on the implications for future review and the need for broader member input.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 37Monday, October 23, 2006 · sitting No. 67House spends longest stretch on committee reports on Arar and museumsThe longest portion of the sitting was devoted to routine proceedings on committee business. The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security presented its second report recommending a formal apology and compensation for Maher Arar and his family. The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage saw a motion to maintain funding for the Museums Assistance Program at prior-year levels, which prompted exchanges over government arts spending.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 49Friday, October 20, 2006 · sitting No. 66Commons advances money laundering bill as decorum row eruptsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-25, which amends the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. Conservative parliamentary secretary Diane Ablonczy said the measures would expand reporting requirements to gemstone and precious-metal dealers and would keep Canada's regime current. Liberal MP John McKay and Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise raised concerns about privacy protections and about gaps that could allow proceeds from the construction industry and other sectors to be laundered.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 41Thursday, October 19, 2006 · sitting No. 65Liberals move supply motion on spending cuts as government tables clean air actThe House spent the largest share of its time on a Liberal opposition motion moved by John McCallum that the government had inherited a strong fiscal position and had not justified its expenditure reductions. The motion, which targets cuts said to affect vulnerable groups, was debated at length under government orders. A procedural motion by Ralph Goodale deferred all questions on the motion to a recorded division at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 54Wednesday, October 18, 2006 · sitting No. 64House concurs in committee reports on aboriginal affairs and financeThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to routine proceedings on committees. Rob Nicholson designated time for debate on concurrence in the first report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Gary Goodyear presented and secured concurrence in the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on committee memberships. Jay Hill secured consent to defer a recorded division on concurrence in the third report of the Standing Committee on Finance regarding Bill C-294.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  11. 54Tuesday, October 17, 2006 · sitting No. 63Commons debates softwood lumber bill amid opposition attacksThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act 2006. Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant said the agreement returns more than $4.4 billion U.S. to industry and prevents further litigation. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia said the deal amounts to cutting and running from court victories. NDP MP Peter Julian said the government invoked closure because it is embarrassed by the agreement.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 63Monday, October 16, 2006 · sitting No. 62House advances hazardous materials bill amid softwood lumber clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-2 to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act. Parliamentary secretary Steven Fletcher told members the changes would improve disclosure processes for workers and employers while protecting trade secrets. Opposition members including Ruby Dhalla and Brian Masse raised questions about enforcement and border procedures.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 34Friday, October 6, 2006 · sitting No. 61Commons debates softwood lumber export charge act amid opposition criticismThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act 2006. New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus said the government rushed into a deal with the United States without proper industry consultation and ignored legal victories already secured in court. Liberal MP Roy Cullen added that some industry participants backed the agreement only because the government threatened to withhold further support if it failed.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 40Thursday, October 5, 2006 · sitting No. 60Opposition motion on older worker support deferred to Oct. 16The House devoted half its sitting to an opposition motion on income support for older workers. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Lessard moved that the House call on the government to create a program applying to all older workers in every sector and region. The House agreed to defer the vote until Oct. 16.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 67Wednesday, October 4, 2006 · sitting No. 59Commons opens debate on bill to amend Criminal Code proceduresThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-23, which would update Criminal Code provisions on procedure, language of the accused and sentencing. Justice Minister Vic Toews told the House the measures would strengthen protections for law-abiding Canadians and that the government would continue to bring forward similar legislation.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  16. 45Tuesday, October 3, 2006 · sitting No. 58Commons debates softwood lumber bill amid opposition criticismThe House devoted its longest stretch to second reading debate of Bill C-24, the softwood lumber products export charge act. New Democratic MP Brian Masse called the measure a sellout that undermines Canadian jobs and trade rules, while Liberal MP Paul Szabo questioned the sudden industry reversal and the loss of a billion dollars to the United States. Members noted that the bill would alter dispute-resolution mechanisms under existing agreements with the United States.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  17. 55Monday, October 2, 2006 · sitting No. 57Commons debates street racing bill at second readingGovernment orders took the largest share of the sitting with debate on Bill C-19, an act to amend the Criminal Code on street racing. Justice minister Vic Toews moved second reading and said the bill would create a separate offence to denounce the conduct and increase minimum driving prohibitions. Liberal MP Lloyd St. Amand said existing provisions on dangerous driving already cover the activity.0 votes · 3 bills moved

September

  1. 35Friday, September 29, 2006 · sitting No. 56Commons committee debates Kelowna accord report amid literacy and Arar clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on concurrence in the first report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Liberal MP Gary Merasty moved concurrence and criticized the government's decision to abandon the Kelowna accord. Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge defended increased departmental spending and pointed to new consultations on matrimonial real property.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 42Thursday, September 28, 2006 · sitting No. 55Liberals move supply motion on women's programs as Arar apology soughtThe House devoted most of its sitting to a Liberal opposition motion moved by Maria Minna that condemns the government's cuts to federal support for women's programs and services. The motion asserts that the government fails to recognize the many roles of women in Canadian society and objects to what it calls partisan and discriminatory cuts. At the conclusion of debate all questions necessary to dispose of the motion were deemed put with a recorded division deferred to 3 p.m. on Tuesday October 3.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 38Wednesday, September 27, 2006 · sitting No. 54Commons debates softwood lumber bill as cuts spark opposition attacksThe House spent the largest share of its time debating the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006 at the government orders stage. NDP MP Peter Julian said the bill forces British Columbia communities to surrender half a billion dollars in duties. Liberal MP Robert Thibault said the agreement returns only 81 per cent of duties that tribunals awarded to Canadian producers.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  4. 37Tuesday, September 26, 2006 · sitting No. 53Commons debates softwood lumber bill as opposition calls it a selloutThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to debate of the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006 at second reading. NDP MP Catherine Bell said the measure was a sellout that returned only half the disputed duties to Canadian producers and could be terminated by the United States after 18 months. Conservative MP Colin Carrie replied that the agreement enjoyed support from major producing provinces and most of the industry and would bring stability to communities hit by mill closures.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 39Monday, September 25, 2006 · sitting No. 52Softwood lumber bill advances as Emerson faces questions on refundsInternational Trade Minister David Emerson moved second reading of Bill C-24 to implement the softwood lumber agreement with the United States. He told the House the measure would return roughly $1 billion in duties while ending years of litigation that had failed to resolve the dispute.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 54Friday, September 22, 2006 · sitting No. 51House debates access to information memo in lengthy question period exchangeOral questions on access to information consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Stephen Owen pressed the government over a Privy Council Office memo on requester identities under the Access to Information Act. Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Jason Kenney said the practice predated the Conservative government and tabled the document after repeated requests.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 36Thursday, September 21, 2006 · sitting No. 50House debates emergency management bill as Arar apology calls mountThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-12, the Emergency Management Act. Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie said the bill clarifies federal roles and responsibilities during major emergencies while respecting provincial autonomy under clause 6(3). Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête warned of possible federal encroachment on provincial jurisdiction despite the consent requirement.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 58Wednesday, September 20, 2006 · sitting No. 49Commons debates transport bill changes amid ethics clashesThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on debate of Bill C-11, an act to amend the Canada Transportation Act. Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the bill included a new provision that would destroy an agreement reached with the Farmers Rail Car Coalition to limit railway freight charges for western grain. Conservative MP Leon Benoit said the previous Liberal government had harmed farmers through repeated changes to the transportation system.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  9. 47Tuesday, September 19, 2006 · sitting No. 48House advances transport act changes after 28 per cent of sittingTransport Minister Lawrence Cannon moved second reading of Bill C-11, an act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act. The bill addresses railway noise complaints, final-offer arbitration and security at ports and airports. Cannon said the measures select high-priority items from earlier omnibus bills that failed to pass.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  10. 49Monday, September 18, 2006 · sitting No. 47House opens debate on fixed election dates legislationGovernment House leader Rob Nicholson moved second reading of Bill C-16 to amend the Canada Elections Act and set fixed election dates. The minister said the measure would improve fairness, transparency and voter turnout while ending the advantage of calling snap elections. Debate continued through government orders, which consumed the largest share of the sitting.0 votes · 2 bills moved

June

  1. 57Thursday, June 22, 2006 · sitting No. 46Commons advances international bridges bill amid softwood and defence clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the International Bridges and Tunnels Act. Parliamentary secretary Brian Jean told members the bill sets standards for the 24 crossings and protects federal authority over border infrastructure. NDP MP Brian Masse pressed for stronger local consultation requirements while Conservative and Bloc members exchanged views on older structures and provincial roles.0 votes · 12 bills moved
  2. 69Wednesday, June 21, 2006 · sitting No. 45Commons advances accountability bill amid Kelowna accord clashesThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to the federal accountability act. Members approved amendments by unanimous consent, including one that adds bands under the Indian Act to the definition of government institutions.8 votes · 10 bills moved
  3. 71Tuesday, June 20, 2006 · sitting No. 44Commons advances federal accountability act amendmentsThe House spent most of the day on government orders for the federal accountability act. Conservative MP John Baird moved two technical amendments to Bill C-2 on conflict of interest rules and definitions. Liberal MP Stephen Owen said the amendments were not merely technical and required debate in proper groupings. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre described the changes as fixes for minor problems left by committee.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 66Monday, June 19, 2006 · sitting No. 43Liberals press for Kelowna accord as supply day motion leads debateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an opposition motion on aboriginal affairs moved by Liberal MP Anita Neville. The motion called for immediate government action on health, water, housing, education and economic opportunities, and full implementation of the Kelowna accord. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay said his party would support the motion.0 votes · 13 bills moved
  5. 35Friday, June 16, 2006 · sitting No. 42Commons debates public health agency bill as opposition challenges procurementThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-5, an act to establish the Public Health Agency of Canada. Liberal MP Nancy Karetak-Lindell said the legislation must improve coordination of public health measures, including aboriginal health services, and warned against separate treatment of first nations and Inuit populations. Bloc Québécois MP Nicole Demers and Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner pressed for stronger federal action and ownership by affected communities.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 45Thursday, June 15, 2006 · sitting No. 41Commons spends day debating NDP motion for seniors charterThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an NDP motion that called on the government to create a seniors charter guaranteeing income security, housing and wellness measures. Chris Charlton of the New Democratic Party moved the motion and defended it against questions from Sukh Dhaliwal of the Liberal Party, Paule Brunelle of the Bloc Québécois and Laurie Hawn of the Conservative Party.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 42Wednesday, June 14, 2006 · sitting No. 40Commons debates property acquisition report as decorum row eruptsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a motion to concur in the second report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates. Liberal MP Marcel Proulx told the House the report recommends that the government not proceed with acquisition of a significant property in the national capital region without further committee study. Conservative MP Colin Mayes presented an unrelated report from the aboriginal affairs committee on a United Nations draft declaration.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 63Tuesday, June 13, 2006 · sitting No. 39Heritage committee report on CBC mandate draws extended debateLiberal MP Mauril Bélanger moved concurrence in the first report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, which calls on the minister to respect a previous House motion on terms of reference before reviewing the CBC mandate. Conservative MP Jim Abbott said the motion was untimely because cooperation with the committee was already under way. Bélanger replied that members have the right to move such motions during routine proceedings and accused the government of ignoring the will of the House.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 35Monday, June 12, 2006 · sitting No. 38House advances committee reports on citizenship and transport billsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to committee business. Members presented reports from the citizenship and immigration committee on main estimates and from the transport committee on Bill C-3 respecting international bridges and tunnels. The industry committee also reported on its review of a proposed merger involving Xstrata and Falconbridge.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 26Friday, June 9, 2006 · sitting No. 37House agrees to extend sitting hours for final weeks of sessionGovernment House leader Rob Nicholson moved a motion under Standing Order 27(1) to extend House sittings until midnight from June 19 to June 22. The motion, intended to complete government business before summer recess, passed after debate. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale questioned the necessity, noting opposition cooperation on several files.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 48Thursday, June 8, 2006 · sitting No. 36Liberals move opposition motion on economic growth with division deferredThe House spent nearly half the day on a Liberal opposition motion moved by Liberal MP Geoff Regan calling for measures to ensure future Canadian economic growth amid rising dollar value, energy costs and demographic change. The motion was debated at length under government orders. A procedural motion agreed to by all parties deferred all questions necessary to dispose of the motion until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 54Wednesday, June 7, 2006 · sitting No. 35Commons debates bill for mandatory minimum sentences on gun crimesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders debating Bill C-10, which would impose mandatory minimum sentences for several offences involving firearms. NDP MP Joe Comartin said his party would support the bill at second reading so it could proceed to committee for further study.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  13. 71Tuesday, June 6, 2006 · sitting No. 34Commons debates budget measures in take-note session after bill passageThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the Budget Implementation Act, 2006. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy reviewed measures in the government's first budget during the take-note debate. The bill had received third reading earlier in the day.3 votes · 5 bills moved
  14. 62Monday, June 5, 2006 · sitting No. 33House debates fisheries committee report on small craft harboursThe House spent the largest portion of the day debating a motion to concur in the second report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Liberal MP Lawrence MacAulay moved the concurrence motion and criticized past funding shortfalls for small craft harbours. Conservative MP Gerald Keddy interjected during the exchange.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  15. 30Friday, June 2, 2006 · sitting No. 32Commons debates conditional sentencing reforms in Criminal Code billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-9, which would restrict conditional sentences for certain offences. Liberal MP John Maloney said the previous Liberal government had introduced Bill C-70 to prevent conditional sentences for serious personal injury offences. Conservative MP Richard Harris recalled opposition warnings against allowing conditional sentences for violent crimes when the provisions were first enacted.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  16. 29Thursday, June 1, 2006 · sitting No. 31Bloc motion on gas prices dominates Commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time debating a Bloc Québécois opposition motion that calls on the government to impose a surtax on major oil companies' profits, create a petroleum monitoring agency and strengthen the Competition Act. Bloc MP Paul Crête moved the motion and defended it against questions from Conservative MP Larry Miller and Liberal MP Paul Szabo. A procedural motion by Bloc MP Michel Guimond was adopted to defer the final vote until June 6.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

May

  1. 46Wednesday, May 31, 2006 · sitting No. 30Commons debates bill restricting conditional sentences for serious crimesGovernment orders on Bill C-9 took the largest share of the sitting as members debated changes to the Criminal Code that would restrict conditional sentences. Bloc Québécois MP Réal Ménard said the bill reflected an ideological shift unsupported by evidence and noted the high cost of incarceration compared with community supervision. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the John Howard Society had denounced the measure and accused the government of pursuing a political goal.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 64Tuesday, May 30, 2006 · sitting No. 29House debates motion to uphold cultural diversity rulesLiberal MP Mauril Bélanger moved a supply day motion that the House insist the government maintain Canadian content requirements, foreign ownership restrictions and public broadcasting funding after Canada ratified the UNESCO convention on cultural expressions. The motion, which took up 51 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  3. 68Monday, May 29, 2006 · sitting No. 28Commons advances bill to bar conditional sentences for serious crimesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-9, an act to eliminate conditional sentences for serious offences. Conservative parliamentary secretary Rob Moore said the measure targets violent and serious drug crimes that carry maximum penalties of ten years or more. NDP justice critic Joe Comartin and Liberal MP Keith Martin pressed the government on whether the bill would also capture many non-violent offences carrying the same maximum sentence.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  4. 56Friday, May 19, 2006 · sitting No. 27Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over Kyoto and gun registryThe House spent the largest share of its time on the budget implementation act under government orders. Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the budget was dishonest, visionless and mean-spirited, especially toward farmers and rural Canada. Conservative MP Joy Smith countered that the member had voted against earlier farm aid measures.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 55Thursday, May 18, 2006 · sitting No. 26Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over Afghanistan and KyotoThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on the Budget Implementation Act, 2006. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr said the party would support the bill because it promises to correct the fiscal imbalance, while NDP MP Bill Siksay and Liberal MP Dan McTeague questioned its environmental provisions and subsidies to the oil and gas sector.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 64Wednesday, May 17, 2006 · sitting No. 25Commons debates Afghanistan mission extension for half the sittingThe House spent most of the day on a government motion to extend Canada's military and development role in Afghanistan until 2009. Prime Minister Stephen Harper told members the vote would cover an extension of existing commitments plus one new element, Canadian command of the International Security Assistance Force for one year. Opposition members questioned the short notice and limited information supplied before the evening vote.1 vote · 20 bills moved
  7. 69Tuesday, May 16, 2006 · sitting No. 24NDP motion to ban pesticides near homes dominates supply dayNew Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton moved a supply motion that would ban pesticides regulated under the Pest Control Products Act inside homes, on adjacent land, near schools and hospitals and on public land used by the public. The motion, which occupied 52 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment after exchanges with Liberal MP Larry Bagnell, Conservative MP Ron Cannan and NDP MP Denise Savoie.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 63Monday, May 15, 2006 · sitting No. 23Commons opens budget bill debate as Kyoto role draws fireThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-13, the Budget Implementation Act, 2006. Conservative MP Ken Epp opened the debate by praising the government's family measures and tax cuts that he said would remove 600,000 families from the tax rolls. Liberal MP Paul Szabo and Liberal MP Larry Bagnell countered that the child benefit changes and bracket adjustments would hurt low-income households, citing the Caledon Institute analysis.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  9. 65Friday, May 12, 2006 · sitting No. 22Budget implementation bill introduced amid tax cut debateConservative parliamentary secretary Diane Ablonczy introduced Bill C-13, the budget implementation act, to enact measures from the May 2 budget speech. The bill focuses on tax relief, with Ablonczy stating it delivers twice the relief promised by the previous Liberal government. Liberal MP John McCallum cited a constituent complaint that income tax rates would rise for some despite the budget's claims, while NDP MP Pat Martin questioned corporate tax fairness and loopholes.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  10. 67Thursday, May 11, 2006 · sitting No. 21Bloc motion on Kyoto protocol takes up more than half of Commons sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on an opposition motion moved by Bloc Québécois MP Bernard Bigras that calls on the government to meet Canada's Kyoto greenhouse gas targets through an equitable plan that respects provincial jurisdictions and includes a bilateral agreement with Quebec. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  11. 72Wednesday, May 10, 2006 · sitting No. 20House debates budget as Bloc signals support for fiscal imbalance fixThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating the budget. Bloc Québécois members said they would support the measures because they recognize fiscal imbalance and provide some relief for Quebec, while criticizing the absence of new Kyoto funding and the elimination of prior environmental programs.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  12. 65Tuesday, May 9, 2006 · sitting No. 19Commons devotes day to budget debate as opposition attacks tax and spending plansThe House spent most of the day on the budget presented May 2. Liberal MP Navdeep Bains said the budget lacks vision and leadership and is not in the best interests of his constituents in Mississauga--Brampton South. Conservative MP Barry Devolin said there is no national child care program and never was one under previous Liberal governments.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  13. 64Monday, May 8, 2006 · sitting No. 18Commons spends majority of day on budget debate amid opposition attacksThe House devoted 52 per cent of its time to Government Orders on the budget. Members from all parties exchanged views on spending priorities, environmental measures and crime policy during the extended debate.4 votes · 10 bills moved
  14. 68Friday, May 5, 2006 · sitting No. 17Commons debates public health agency bill amid provincial jurisdiction concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada. Bloc Québécois MP Claude DeBellefeuille said the bill would create structural duplication and overlap with provincial authorities that already manage epidemics effectively. Conservative MP Steven Fletcher replied that pandemics cross borders and accused the Bloc of misrepresenting the need for federal coordination.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  15. 67Thursday, May 4, 2006 · sitting No. 16Opposition motion on child care system takes up most of Commons dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on an opposition motion moved by Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett that calls for a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with continued income supports and more high-quality spaces. The motion states that the present government has made less progress than its predecessor. A motion to defer the vote until the end of government orders on Monday was adopted by consent.0 votes · 9 bills moved
  16. 66Wednesday, May 3, 2006 · sitting No. 15House debates Norad renewal as budget draws opposition fireThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a special debate supporting ratification of the North American Aerospace Defense Agreement. Minister Peter MacKay moved the motion and argued that adding a maritime dimension would address a key continental vulnerability while preserving the command's existing functions.0 votes · 12 bills moved
  17. 33Tuesday, May 2, 2006 · sitting No. 14Commons debates Public Health Agency of Canada Act for largest share of sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders considering the Public Health Agency of Canada Act. Members from the Bloc Québécois, Conservatives and New Democrats examined Bill C-5, which would formalize the agency and reallocate existing ministerial powers.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  18. 72Monday, May 1, 2006 · sitting No. 13Commons debates international bridges bill as opposition urges quick passageThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-3, the international bridges and tunnels act. Conservative MP Brian Jean said the measure fills a long-standing gap in legislation and gives Canada the ability to protect critical infrastructure. Liberal MP Charles Hubbard called on the government to seek unanimous consent to send the bill immediately to committee.0 votes · 9 bills moved

April

  1. 43Friday, April 28, 2006 · sitting No. 12House opens debate on international bridges and tunnels billTransport Minister Lawrence Cannon moved second reading of Bill C-3, an act respecting international bridges and tunnels, and referred it to committee. The bill aims to establish federal authority over such structures and includes new provisions on St. Lawrence River crossings and ownership transactions.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 66Thursday, April 27, 2006 · sitting No. 11Commons devotes nearly half day to federal accountability act debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of the federal accountability act. Liberal MP Judy Sgro opened the resumed debate by thanking her York West constituents. Bloc Québécois MP Yvan Loubier pressed for a stronger parliamentary budget officer and greater transparency for foundations while Liberal MP Roy Cullen challenged Loubier's forecasting claims.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  3. 64Wednesday, April 26, 2006 · sitting No. 10Commons opens debate on federal accountability actThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the federal accountability act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre told the House the bill would create an independent tribunal of judges to hear whistleblower cases and would remove cover-up clauses inserted by the previous Liberal government. Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête said his party supports the bill in principle but needs time to study its many provisions and will insist on changing the French title to remove an anglicism.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  4. 66Tuesday, April 25, 2006 · sitting No. 9Commons opens debate on federal accountability actThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-2, the federal accountability act. Conservative MP John Baird moved the bill and defended it against criticism from Liberal members who blamed public servants for past scandals. Debate continued through much of the day with no vote taken.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 59Monday, April 24, 2006 · sitting No. 8Commons resumes throne speech debate amid clashes over appointments and farm aidThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to resuming debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj argued that Canada's peacekeeping commitments have slid while missions such as the one in Afghanistan cannot be described as peacekeeping. Conservative MP Mark Warawa said the new government is already lowering taxes and fulfilling election pledges.0 votes · 10 bills moved
  6. 29Tuesday, April 11, 2006 · sitting No. 7Commons resumes throne speech debate after accountability bill tabledThe House spent most of the sitting on the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Members from the NDP, Conservative and Liberal parties spoke on issues including crime prevention, military involvement in Afghanistan and health care access.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 67Monday, April 10, 2006 · sitting No. 6Commons resumes throne speech debate as child care clashes eruptThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Members from all parties exchanged views on the government's economic and fiscal record, with the debate scheduled to conclude at 6:15 p.m. when an amendment would be deemed adopted.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  8. 32Friday, April 7, 2006 · sitting No. 5Throne speech debate leads Commons sitting amid QP clashes on Kyoto and softwoodThe House devoted the largest share of its time to the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy opened with remarks on the government's five priorities and a one-point GST cut, while Liberal MP John Cannis criticized past Conservative governments and recent fiscal records. The debate continued later with Conservative MP Leon Benoit addressing the federal accountability act and agriculture support programs.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 68Thursday, April 6, 2006 · sitting No. 4Agriculture debate consumes third of commons sittingThe House spent the largest portion of its time in a committee of the whole take-note debate on agricultural issues. Prime Minister Stephen Harper told members that immediate action was required after years of Liberal inaction and that the first $750 million in aid cheques were already arriving. Opposition members pressed for further immediate measures and criticized the lack of long-term supports.0 votes · 15 bills moved
  10. 30Wednesday, April 5, 2006 · sitting No. 3Commons opens throne speech debate as opposition targets farm aid shortfallsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to resuming debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP Bill Graham opened the opposition response by criticizing the document for omitting education, training, infrastructure, social housing and arts funding while allocating scant attention to agriculture. He pressed the government to honour existing child-care agreements and to explain cabinet appointments that placed unelected ministers in charge of major departments.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 70Tuesday, April 4, 2006 · sitting No. 2House opens debate on reply to throne speechThe address in reply to the speech from the throne occupied the largest share of the sitting. Pierre Lemieux opened the debate by thanking the Governor General for reading the speech and by congratulating the Speaker on his re-election.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  12. 0Monday, April 3, 2006 · sitting No. 1Commons opens 39th Parliament with election of speakerThe House of Commons spent the day on the election of a speaker for the 39th Parliament. The clerk first invited Mr. Blaikie to preside over the secret ballot process recommended by the 1985 McGrath committee.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere