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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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117 sittings in 2007; 12 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 70Friday, December 14, 2007 · sitting No. 37Commons debates budget implementation bill amid opposition calls for changesThe House spent most of the sitting on report stage and third reading of Bill C-28, the budget implementation bill. Liberal MP John McCallum said the bill fails to address housing affordability while Conservative MP Ted Menzies defended its targeted tax relief measures. The bill remained at third reading at adjournment.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 66Thursday, December 13, 2007 · sitting No. 37House advances Canada-U.S. tax treaty update amid nuclear safety debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill S-2, the Canada-United States Tax Convention Act, 1984. Conservative MP Ted Menzies said the bill completes Canada's ratification of an updated tax treaty with the United States, which must still ratify the agreement before it enters into force. The measure advanced with broad procedural consent as members sought to conclude business before the Christmas adjournment.1 vote · 7 bills moved
  3. 60Wednesday, December 12, 2007 · sitting No. 36Commons advances budget bill amid limits on debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-28, the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved to curtail further debate and extend sitting hours until the bill passed, a step opposed by NDP members who argued the motion violated their right to vote on amendments.4 votes · 8 bills moved
  4. 62Tuesday, December 11, 2007 · sitting No. 35Commons advances budget bill after NDP concurrence motion stalls debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-28, the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007. Conservative MP Ted Menzies opened debate by urging quick passage of the tax measures from the fall economic statement and remaining 2007 budget items. New Democratic and Bloc Québécois members pressed for targeted relief for manufacturing and first nations post-secondary education.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  5. 64Monday, December 10, 2007 · sitting No. 34Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over climate and manufacturingThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Budget Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007. Members from all parties continued second-reading debate on the bill, with speakers addressing tax measures, support for the forest sector and corporate tax reductions.2 votes · 7 bills moved
  6. 29Friday, December 7, 2007 · sitting No. 33Commons debates deletion of corporate tax cuts from budget billThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act 2007. NDP MP Paul Dewar moved to delete clause 181 and thereby remove the corporate tax reductions contained in the bill. Conservative minister Gordon O'Connor defended the reductions as necessary to keep Canada competitive within the G-7.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 70Thursday, December 6, 2007 · sitting No. 32House debates permanent federal gas tax transfer to municipalitiesThe House devoted most of its time to debate of a Liberal motion calling for permanent sharing of the federal excise tax on gasoline with municipalities to fund local infrastructure. Liberal MP Paul Zed moved the motion and argued that cities drive the economy and require stable federal support, while Conservative MP Mike Wallace said municipalities have managed infrastructure needs for years without new permanent transfers.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 68Wednesday, December 5, 2007 · sitting No. 31Commons debates elections financing changes as Liberals object to debt rulesGovernment orders on Bill C-29, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act, consumed the largest share of the sitting as the House considered amendments on candidate loans and contribution rules. Peter Van Loan moved three amendments that would treat unpaid candidate debts as contributions and impose new deadlines for repayment. Keith Martin and Marcel Proulx argued the changes blurred conduct with accountability and that the Liberal Party had already advanced stricter financing limits in prior parliaments.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  9. 57Tuesday, December 4, 2007 · sitting No. 30Commons advances specific claims tribunal bill amid debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-30, the Specific Claims Tribunal Act. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl moved the bill and said it would replace prolonged litigation with an independent tribunal to settle claims worth less than $150 million. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay asked whether provinces could be bound by tribunal decisions without consent, and Strahl replied that provinces could participate voluntarily.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  10. 67Monday, December 3, 2007 · sitting No. 29Commons advances budget bill amid opposition attacks on broken promisesThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-28, the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007. Liberal MP Paul Szabo said the government had repackaged earlier legislation and broken its word on the Atlantic accord, while NDP MP Peter Stoffer and Liberal MP Paul Szabo both cited unfulfilled commitments to veterans and seniors.0 votes · 5 bills moved

November

  1. 31Friday, November 30, 2007 · sitting No. 28House debates budget bill as Liberals tout past fiscal recordGovernment Orders on the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007, consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Bryon Wilfert said the Conservative government inherited a strong fiscal framework from Liberal management that eliminated the deficit and paid down debt. Conservative MP Ken Epp countered that the Liberals had inherited a deficit, not a debt, and that borrowing had increased under previous Conservative governments.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 49Thursday, November 29, 2007 · sitting No. 27Commons debates budget bill as surplus draws opposition fireThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of the Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act 2007. Conservative MP Garth Turner defended the government's record of tax cuts and debt reduction while Liberal MP Keith Martin urged long-term investments in infrastructure and education. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin accused both major parties of neglecting manufacturing and forestry workers.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 62Wednesday, November 28, 2007 · sitting No. 26Commons debates tackling violent crime act for most of dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the tackling violent crime act. Members heard speeches on sentencing provisions, youth justice and the reverse onus for dangerous offender designations during the second-reading debate.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  4. 63Tuesday, November 27, 2007 · sitting No. 25Heritage committee report on Quebec nation draws extended debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a motion to concur in the first report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Bloc Québécois MP Maria Mourani moved the motion and described culture as vital to every nation while defending Quebec's distinct identity. Conservative MP Keith Martin countered that the sum of Canada's parts makes the country stronger than its individual provinces.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 65Monday, November 26, 2007 · sitting No. 24Tackling Violent Crime Act advances at report stage amid opposition criticismThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-2, the Tackling Violent Crime Act. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the omnibus measure combined earlier bills already examined in committee and noted some improvements. Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête called the legislation a political move by the Conservatives to appear decisive on crime.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 29Friday, November 23, 2007 · sitting No. 23Commons advances crime bill amid clashes over death penalty and manufacturing aidThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-2, the tackling violent crime act. NDP MP Joe Comartin moved to delete the clause on dangerous offender designations, arguing that systemic discrimination affects aboriginal accused and that courts have long restricted the provision to rare cases. Conservative MP Ken Epp countered that three prior convictions already establish the pattern required for reverse onus.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 47Thursday, November 22, 2007 · sitting No. 22Commons debates youth justice reforms as opposition raises safety concernsThe House of Commons spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-27 to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht argued the changes would protect communities from a small number of repeat offenders while maintaining rehabilitation programs. Liberal MP Mario Silva and NDP MP Keith Martin questioned whether the bill would increase incarceration without reducing crime.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 64Wednesday, November 21, 2007 · sitting No. 21Commons debates youth justice reforms as premiers clash with OttawaThe House spent its longest portion of the day on second reading of Bill C-25 to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson told members the changes would let judges weigh deterrence and denunciation when sentencing young offenders. Opposition MPs raised concerns about the bill's impact during extended debate.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  9. 65Tuesday, November 20, 2007 · sitting No. 20Commons advances Donkin coal mine bill after extended debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-15, the Donkin Coal Block Development Opportunity Act. Conservative MP David Anderson introduced the bill to transfer regulatory authority over the Cape Breton mine to Nova Scotia and create jobs in the region. Liberal MP Alan Tonks questioned whether occupational health and safety standards would match federal rules after the transfer, and Conservative MP Michael Chong defended the measure as support for traditional industries.1 vote · 7 bills moved
  10. 69Monday, November 19, 2007 · sitting No. 19Commons debates security certificate bill amid opposition concernsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-3, which amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to address Supreme Court rulings on security certificates and the role of special advocates. Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie said the bill meets the court's concerns while allowing deportation of individuals who pose a threat. NDP MP Dawn Black and Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard raised objections over secret hearings, indefinite detention and the absence of trials in Canada for alleged offences.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  11. 64Friday, November 16, 2007 · sitting No. 18Senate tenure bill advances to second reading amid constitutionality debateGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved second reading of Bill C-19 to amend the Constitution Act 1867 on Senate tenure. The bill stands at the second-reading stage after initial debate.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  12. 44Thursday, November 15, 2007 · sitting No. 17Commons debates face covering at polls amid elections act overhaulThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders amending the Canada Elections Act to require voters to show their faces. Bloc Québécois MP Pierre Paquette argued the change would uphold equality between men and women, while Liberal MP John Godfrey said the measure addressed a nonexistent problem after only four veiled women voted in recent Quebec byelections.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 66Wednesday, November 14, 2007 · sitting No. 16Commons presses Harper on Mulroney inquiry scopeOral questions on the proposed public inquiry into the Mulroney-Schreiber affair consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion pressed Prime Minister Stephen Harper to ensure the inquiry would examine the actions of the current government and its justice department. Harper replied that independent adviser David Johnston would set the terms of reference and that the government would follow his recommendations.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 66Tuesday, November 13, 2007 · sitting No. 15Bloc motion on manufacturing and forestry aid leads supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois motion calling for immediate federal measures to assist the manufacturing and forestry sectors, including support for modernizing production facilities, research and development investments and the restoration of an economic diversification program for forestry regions. Ms. Paule Brunelle moved the motion during Government Orders and several members spoke to it before the House moved on.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  15. 38Friday, November 2, 2007 · sitting No. 14Commons debates Aeronautics Act as opposition voices safety concernsGovernment orders on the Aeronautics Act occupied the largest share of sitting time with 31 interventions. Members from the NDP raised repeated concerns about worker fatigue, training shortages and safety standards in the aviation sector.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 67Thursday, November 1, 2007 · sitting No. 13House debates motion to improve economic security for womenThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a supply motion calling on the government to present a strategy by February 1, 2008, to improve the economic security of all women. Liberal MP Maria Minna moved the motion after the Standing Committee on the Status of Women produced reports on pay equity and economic security. Members from the Liberal, New Democratic and Conservative parties exchanged views on maternity leave, child care and the effects of earlier program reductions.0 votes · 4 bills moved

October

  1. 46Wednesday, October 31, 2007 · sitting No. 12Commons moves to end debate on aeronautics act changesGovernment orders on the Aeronautics Act occupied the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Ed Fast moved that the question be now put on Bill C-7 to advance it toward third reading. NDP MP Brian Masse warned that the bill would import U.S.-style security measures that threaten Canadian privacy on flights not bound for the United States.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  2. 70Tuesday, October 30, 2007 · sitting No. 11Nuclear liability bill advances to committee after second reading debateThe House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading of Bill C-5, the nuclear liability and compensation act. Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn told the House the bill would replace the 1976 Nuclear Liability Act and raise the operator liability limit from $75 million to $650 million. NDP MP Nathan Cullen questioned whether the proposed cap would cover damages from a major incident near populated areas.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  3. 65Monday, October 29, 2007 · sitting No. 10Bloc motion on spending power draws Conservative rebukeGovernment orders on a Bloc Québécois supply-day motion consumed the largest share of the sitting. The motion, moved by Vivian Barbot, called on the government to allow Quebec to opt out of any federal program in areas of provincial jurisdiction with full compensation and no conditions. Lawrence Cannon said the proposal would eliminate federal powers long used by Parliament and accused the Bloc of seeking to make Ottawa as powerless as itself.0 votes · 22 bills moved
  4. 64Friday, October 26, 2007 · sitting No. 9Commons debates tackling violent crime act as afghanistan mission draws fireThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-2, the tackling violent crime act. Conservative MP Rob Moore told the House the bill would build safer communities and cited underfunding of police under the previous Liberal government. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr said the measure was largely a publicity exercise and noted that several earlier justice bills had already passed or were ready for Senate approval.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 42Thursday, October 25, 2007 · sitting No. 8Liberals move supply day motion on productivity and taxesThe House spent most of the day on a Liberal opposition motion that called for investments in infrastructure, research, post-secondary education and immigrant skills while criticizing Conservative tax and income-trust policies. John McCallum moved the motion and argued that Liberal economic policy aims to build a richer Canada over the medium term, contrasting it with what he called Conservative cuts and NDP protectionism.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 40Wednesday, October 24, 2007 · sitting No. 7Bloc to oppose throne speech as MPs resume debateThe House resumed debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne, the item that consumed the largest share of sitting time. Bloc Québécois MP Pierre Paquette said the party would vote against the speech because it fails to meet five conditions set by the party and gives insufficient weight to issues such as poverty and the forestry crisis. NDP MP Jack Layton told the House the throne speech offers nothing for students, manufacturing or child care and sets the wrong direction for Canada.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  7. 53Tuesday, October 23, 2007 · sitting No. 6Commons spends half day resuming debate on throne speechThe House devoted half its sitting to the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Bloc Québécois MP Réal Ménard told the House the Bloc was disappointed with the speech and set out conditions on justice and Kyoto protocol commitments. He said the party had expected the government to confirm it would reduce greenhouse gases to 1990 levels.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 50Monday, October 22, 2007 · sitting No. 5House resumes debate on reply to throne speechThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner said the speech was innocuous and could have been a past Liberal document after a change of 25 words. He added that the government offered no hope for students and post-secondary education.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  9. 35Friday, October 19, 2007 · sitting No. 4Commons resumes debate on throne speech amid Conservative-Liberal clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Maxime Bernier told the House that the speech set out priorities for increasing prosperity, enhancing safety and promoting Canadian values in the Americas. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr said the speech misrepresented the government's approach to federal spending power.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 35Thursday, October 18, 2007 · sitting No. 3Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition presses ConservativesThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Monte Solberg opened the discussion by outlining elements of the speech related to crime and law and order while speaking as minister of human resources and social development. Liberal MP Geoff Regan questioned the minister about cuts to literacy funding and the absence of measures to address skills shortages.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  11. 48Wednesday, October 17, 2007 · sitting No. 2Throne speech debate opens with Liberals faulting vague prioritiesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion said the document was vague and full of holes while Conservative ministers defended its five priorities and its plan to limit federal spending power in provincial jurisdictions.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 70Tuesday, October 16, 2007 · sitting No. 1Commons opens debate on reply to throne speechThe House spent most of the day on the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Fabian Manning opened the debate by thanking the Governor General for reading the speech and by acknowledging his family and constituents in Avalon.0 votes · 43 bills moved

June

  1. 70Friday, June 22, 2007 · sitting No. 175Governor General grants royal assent to six billsThe Speaker told the House that when members attended Her Excellency the Governor General in the Senate chamber Her Excellency gave royal assent in Her Majesty's name to several bills. Bill C-12 on emergency management received chapter 15 while Bill C-294 amending the Income Tax Act for sports and recreation programs received chapter 16.0 votes · 16 bills moved
  2. 67Wednesday, June 20, 2007 · sitting No. 175Commons debates aeronautics act changes at report stageThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating amendments to Bill C-6, the Aeronautics Act, at report stage. NDP MP Brian Masse said the government had decided to remove several amendments that would have strengthened safety accountability for airlines. NDP MP Peter Julian said the changes would reduce public oversight of carriers such as Air Canada and WestJet.10 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 68Tuesday, June 19, 2007 · sitting No. 174Commons opens debate on bill to scrap long-gun registryThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-21, which would repeal most provisions of the Firearms Act and end registration of non-restricted firearms. Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz said the registry had cost more than $2 billion, produced unreliable data and imposed burdens only on law-abiding owners. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard replied that police forces across the country view the registry as a useful preventive tool and urged retention of its core elements.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  4. 51Monday, June 18, 2007 · sitting No. 173Commons committee endorses Afghan mission report as Senate amendments to elections bill advanceThe Standing Committee on National Defence presented its first report on the Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan, following a year of hearings and travel to bases in Canada and Afghanistan. Conservative MP Rick Casson tabled the document, which highlighted the dedication of the troops.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 45Friday, June 15, 2007 · sitting No. 172Commons debates income tax amendments bill on foreign trustsGovernment orders on Bill C-33, the Income Tax Amendments Act 2006, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Mike Wallace described the legislation as addressing taxation of non-resident trusts and foreign investment entities held by Canadians. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr noted that the finance committee had received complex last-minute amendments and chose to delay consideration to allow proper review.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 63Thursday, June 14, 2007 · sitting No. 171Commons holds emergency debate on Devils Lake diversionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an emergency debate about the Devils Lake diversion project, moved by NDP MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis. Members discussed the reopening of the outlet into Canadian waters and the absence of an installed filter to block invasive species and pollutants.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  7. 67Wednesday, June 13, 2007 · sitting No. 170Commons advances anti-camcording bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-59, which would make it an offence to record a movie in a theatre without authorization. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said the measure targets the main source of film piracy and responds to industry concerns. The bill was deemed read a second time and sent to committee after one speaker from each party.2 votes · 15 bills moved
  8. 66Tuesday, June 12, 2007 · sitting No. 169House allots one more day to budget bill third readingThe House spent nearly half the sitting on government orders for Bill C-52, the budget implementation act. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allocate one further sitting day to third reading. Liberal House leader Ralph Goodale questioned the lack of consultation with the official opposition under Standing Order 78.3 votes · 5 bills moved
  9. 44Monday, June 11, 2007 · sitting No. 168House extends sittings to June 21 to clear budget billThe House of Commons agreed to extend daily sittings until 10 p.m. from June 13 to June 21 to advance government legislation, including Bill C-52. Government House leader Peter Van Loan said the measure would allow delivery of election commitments on the budget and other files. NDP MP Libby Davies called the extension a sign of Conservative mismanagement of the legislative agenda.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 37Friday, June 8, 2007 · sitting No. 167Commons debates budget bill as g8 climate stance draws fireThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders debating the Budget Implementation Act, 2007. Conservative MP Ken Epp defended pension income splitting in Bill C-52 and called for tax fairness. Liberal MP Paul Szabo replied that the measure would not reach most seniors and questioned the government's approach to debate.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 69Thursday, June 7, 2007 · sitting No. 166Liberals move supply motion on broken Atlantic accords promisesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal opposition motion that accuses the government of failing to honour Prime Minister commitments on equalization and the Atlantic accords. Liberal MP Todd Russell opened debate on the motion, which remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  12. 52Wednesday, June 6, 2007 · sitting No. 165Budget bill advances to third reading as Atlantic accord sparks clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-52, the Budget Implementation Act, 2007. Parliamentary secretary Diane Ablonczy told the House the legislation would deliver tax relief and investments outlined in Advantage Canada. Liberal MP Michael Savage pressed Ablonczy on changes to the Atlantic accord and asked whether Nova Scotia would receive the full benefits promised in earlier agreements.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 66Tuesday, June 5, 2007 · sitting No. 164House debates immigration act changes as opposition attacks environment planThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on government orders for amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Parliamentary secretary Ed Komarnicki told members the changes would protect temporary foreign workers from abuse and human trafficking. Opposition MPs questioned the scope of the measures and whether immigration officers already held sufficient discretion to refuse permits.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  14. 37Monday, June 4, 2007 · sitting No. 163Commons debates budget bill amendments after committee ruling appealThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the Budget Implementation Act 2007 at report stage. Conservative MP Monte Solberg moved three amendments to delete or alter clauses on excise tax rebates and related provisions. Liberal MP John McCallum appealed a finance committee ruling that had declared an amendment on income trust taxation out of order, arguing the measure would have cut the rate from 31.5 per cent to 10 per cent for affected taxpayers.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  15. 55Friday, June 1, 2007 · sitting No. 162House advances bill granting automatic citizenship to adopted childrenThe House of Commons spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-14, an act to amend the Citizenship Act. The bill extends automatic citizenship to children born abroad and adopted by Canadian citizens. Members from the Bloc Québécois, Liberals and Conservatives spoke in support of the measure while noting it respects provincial jurisdiction over adoptions.0 votes · 3 bills moved

May

  1. 59Thursday, May 31, 2007 · sitting No. 161House spends quarter of day on committee reports and concurrence motionsCommittees of the House business occupied 26 per cent of the sitting as members presented reports from finance, transport and international trade committees. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin moved concurrence in the ninth report of the international trade committee on water exports and faced questions from NDP MP Olivia Chow on fisheries legislation and water protection.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  2. 64Wednesday, May 30, 2007 · sitting No. 160Commons debates bill to expand voting opportunitiesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-55, which would amend the Canada Elections Act to create expanded voting opportunities. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved the bill and described the measure as a means to increase turnout. Opposition members questioned aspects of the proposal during the opening exchanges.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  3. 63Tuesday, May 29, 2007 · sitting No. 159Commons debates Fisheries Act replacement amid environmental concernsThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-45, the Fisheries Act, 2007. Robert Thibault said the current act is flawed and requires replacement, but warned that a tribunal process could revive intimidation in defining core fishers. Loyola Hearn said fishing provinces want the bill sent to committee for changes, while Olivia Chow said it lets corporate polluters avoid criminal records.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 66Monday, May 28, 2007 · sitting No. 158Commons debates mandatory gun sentences in Criminal Code billThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-10, which would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offences. Bloc Québécois MP Réal Ménard said the bill was inconsistent with the party's long-standing support for a public gun registry. Liberal MP Larry Bagnell questioned why the government and NDP were ignoring committee evidence that lengthy mandatory sentences could make society more dangerous.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  5. 44Friday, May 18, 2007 · sitting No. 157Supply day motion seeks prompt debate on clean air billThe largest share of the sitting was taken up by a supply motion moved by NDP MP Nathan Cullen that called on the government to bring Bill C-30 to report stage and second reading without further delay. Cullen said the government had reduced debate time and was unwilling to confront air quality and climate change. Conservative MP Richard Harris replied that earlier NDP-backed environmental policies in British Columbia had contributed to the pine beetle infestation.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 64Thursday, May 17, 2007 · sitting No. 156Commons examines rising Afghanistan mission costs in supply debateThe House devoted most of the sitting to committee of the whole on the business of supply. Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor said incremental costs of the Afghanistan mission to date stand at $2.6 billion and projected costs to the end of February 2009 stand at $4.3 billion.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  7. 48Wednesday, May 16, 2007 · sitting No. 155Commons debates Canadian Heritage spending in committee of the wholeThe House spent most of the day in committee of the whole examining all votes under Canadian Heritage. Liberal MP Tina Keeper opened the debate by questioning why Minister Bev Oda had not protected programs for artists, women, youth and museums from cabinet cuts. Conservative Minister Bev Oda replied that the government had accomplished much in a year and a half and had settled the aboriginal school agreement.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 63Tuesday, May 15, 2007 · sitting No. 154Commons advances investment disputes bill amid official languages clashThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-53, An Act to implement the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Helena Guergis told the House the measure would protect Canadian businesses abroad while respecting international obligations. Liberal MP Roy Cullen raised concerns about possible nationalization of Canadian assets by foreign state enterprises.5 votes · 6 bills moved
  9. 48Monday, May 14, 2007 · sitting No. 153Commons debates tax amendments to block havens and evasionThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-33, the Income Tax Amendments Act, 2006. Liberal MP John McKay said the bill prevents circumvention of tax rules and tax evasion through havens, adding that it copies a Liberal initiative from 1999-2005 and that his party will support it. Bloc Québécois MP Claude Bachand said his party backs the measure because it advances tax fairness.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 31Friday, May 11, 2007 · sitting No. 152House debates report on undocumented workers in longest proceedingThe House spent the largest share of its time on a motion to concur in the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. New Democratic MP Olivia Chow moved concurrence and argued that deportation practices continue to separate families and harm industries such as construction. Conservative MP Ed Komarnicki replied that the report was produced without evidence and that a full study remains scheduled for the fall.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 31Thursday, May 10, 2007 · sitting No. 151Liberal motion on income trusts and interest deductibility leads supply dayLiberal Leader Stéphane Dion moved a supply motion calling on the government to withdraw its interest non-deductibility proposal and address vulnerabilities created by its income-trust policies. The motion argued that the measures hinder Canadian businesses internationally and increase risks of foreign takeovers. Debate on the motion consumed half the sitting.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  12. 63Wednesday, May 9, 2007 · sitting No. 150House debates loans accountability bill as second-reading stage opensThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans). Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved the bill and outlined its measures to bar political entities from relying on large personal loans. NDP MP Pat Martin and Liberal MP Stephen Owen pressed for earlier implementation and questioned disclosure gaps.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 66Tuesday, May 8, 2007 · sitting No. 149Bloc motion to probe gas prices leads supply day debateThe House spent most of the day on a Bloc Québécois supply motion calling for an amendment to the Competition Act to give the Commissioner of Competition power to investigate gasoline prices and refining margins. Bloc MP Pierre Paquette moved the motion and argued that refining margins have tripled in recent years while consumers pay the cost. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  14. 64Monday, May 7, 2007 · sitting No. 148Senate consultations bill takes up nearly half of Commons sittingGovernment Orders on Bill C-43, the Senate Appointment Consultations Act, occupied 49 per cent of the sitting. Conservative MP Scott Reid told the House the bill skirts the constitution by limiting itself to consultations rather than direct elections of senators. Liberal MP Larry Bagnell pressed Reid on conflicting constitutional opinions about the measure.8 votes · 0 bills moved
  15. 51Friday, May 4, 2007 · sitting No. 147Commons advances bill on repeat violent offendersGovernment orders on amendments to the Criminal Code occupied the largest share of sitting time. Parliamentary secretary Ed Komarnicki said the bill would strengthen dangerous offender and peace bond provisions to address problems with serious repeat offenders. Liberal MP Marlene Jennings questioned the reverse onus mechanism and noted concerns raised by some provincial attorneys general.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  16. 61Thursday, May 3, 2007 · sitting No. 146Commons advances bill on mandatory sentences for gun crimesThe House spent most of its time at report stage of Bill C-10, which would impose minimum sentences for firearms offences. Bloc Québécois MP Guy André said the bill adopts an American ideological approach unsupported by studies and ignores prevention. Conservative MP Ken Epp asked whether increased enforcement resources would deter crime if offenders believed capture was likely.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  17. 63Wednesday, May 2, 2007 · sitting No. 145Commons spends most of day debating bill to raise gun crime sentencesGovernment orders on Bill C-10 consumed 24 per cent of the sitting as the House considered amendments that would raise minimum sentences for firearms offences. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski opened the debate by urging all members to support the bill as part of a broader effort to get tough on crime. Bloc Québécois MP Bernard Bigras replied that the bill's approach was flawed because it relied on mandatory minimums rather than prevention and rehabilitation.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  18. 59Tuesday, May 1, 2007 · sitting No. 144House debates apology to residential school survivorsThe House spent the largest part of the sitting on a supply day motion calling for an apology to survivors of Indian residential schools. Liberal MP Gary Merasty moved the motion, which asked Parliament to apologize for trauma caused by assimilation policies that led to loss of aboriginal culture and left a legacy of abuse. Conservative MP Ron Cannan said the government does not condone past dealings with first nations and hopes lessons have been learned.2 votes · 1 bill moved

April

  1. 57Monday, April 30, 2007 · sitting No. 143House advances bill restoring mandatory minimums for gun crimesGovernment orders on the Criminal Code took the largest share of the sitting as the House considered amendments to Bill C-10. Conservative MP Rob Moore moved motions to restore the long title, preamble and clauses that impose minimum penalties for offences involving firearms. The motions were received and the bill proceeded in that form.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  2. 29Friday, April 27, 2007 · sitting No. 142Commons approves protocol for deputy ministers at public accounts committeeThe House of Commons concurred in the 13th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Friday after Liberal MP Judy Sgro moved the motion. The report establishes a protocol setting ground rules for deputy ministers and agency heads when they appear before the committee to account for the management of public money. Sgro said the protocol clarifies that officials answer to Parliament for financial administration while ministers retain constitutional responsibility.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 30Thursday, April 26, 2007 · sitting No. 141NDP motion condemns Afghanistan mission as supply debate takes most of dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a supply-day motion moved by NDP Leader Jack Layton that condemns the government's counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan and calls for immediate notice to NATO of Canada's intention to begin withdrawal. Conservative MP Jay Hill and Secretary of State Helena Guergis challenged Layton's assessment of the mission's progress and international support, while Layton and NDP MP Dawn Black defended the call for a new approach focused on development and diplomacy.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 55Wednesday, April 25, 2007 · sitting No. 140Afghan detainee reports dominate question period exchangesQuestion period focused on Afghan detainees after opposition members questioned the government's handling of reports on torture risks. Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion said officials had warned of high risks of torture and extrajudicial executions yet the Prime Minister claimed no evidence existed. Prime Minister Stephen Harper replied that embassy reports since 2002 noted general concerns and that access decisions rest with lawyers under the law.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 67Tuesday, April 24, 2007 · sitting No. 139Commons debates Kyoto targets and Montreal carbon exchange on opposition dayThe House spent most of the sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply day motion calling on the government to set fixed greenhouse gas reduction targets to meet Kyoto Protocol objectives and establish a carbon exchange in Montreal as soon as possible. Mr. Bernard Bigras moved the motion and defended the choice of Montreal over Toronto on the basis of a 1999 agreement among Canadian exchanges. Mr. Mark Warawa responded for the government that Canadians want real action on climate change and cleaner air.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 29Monday, April 23, 2007 · sitting No. 138Commons debates budget bill as opposition faults manufacturing silenceThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Orders on Bill C-52, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP John McKay said the measure would handicap Canadian firms competing abroad by restricting interest deductibility on foreign acquisitions. NDP MP Chris Charlton said the bill offered no help to the manufacturing sector or seniors facing higher living costs.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 44Friday, April 20, 2007 · sitting No. 137Commons opens debate on Senate Appointment Consultations ActGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved second reading of Bill C-43, the Senate Appointment Consultations Act, and said the measure would let electors express preferences for Senate appointments while advancing the government's Senate reform agenda. Liberal MP Stephen Owen said the bill merely allows consultation and does not provide for election of senators, noting the bill had sat for four months before debate began.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 55Thursday, April 19, 2007 · sitting No. 136Liberals move opposition day motion on Afghanistan missionThe House spent most of the day debating a Liberal opposition motion on the future of Canada's military mission in Afghanistan. Denis Coderre moved the motion calling for an end to the combat role in Kandahar by February 2009 and immediate notice to NATO. The motion remained before the House at adjournment with a recorded division deferred to April 24.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 65Wednesday, April 18, 2007 · sitting No. 135Commons debates budget implementation bill at lengthThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the Budget Implementation Act 2007. Members continued second-reading debate on the bill with Conservative MP Garth Turner defending its measures and criticizing past Liberal policy on income trusts while other members raised constituency concerns about its effects.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 69Tuesday, April 17, 2007 · sitting No. 134Commons advances bill to end CN rail strike after closure voteThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-46, the Railway Continuation Act, 2007. Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn said the legislation was required after 19 months of talks and a rejected tentative agreement because the CN strike had already cost the economy $1 billion in February exports. The bill received second reading and was referred to committee.4 votes · 5 bills moved
  11. 60Monday, April 16, 2007 · sitting No. 133Commons debates budget bill as Liberals and Bloc press Afghanistan withdrawalThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on the budget implementation act at second reading. Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête opened the discussion as the party's new finance critic and defended the measure's benefits for Quebec while Liberal MP Michael Savage criticized its regional effects and Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro defended its national impact.0 votes · 3 bills moved

March

  1. 49Friday, March 30, 2007 · sitting No. 132Commons opens debate on budget implementation billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of the budget implementation bill. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy introduced the measure and said spending growth would average 4.1 per cent from 2005-06 to 2008-09. Liberal MP Charles Hubbard called the budget a salt-and-pepper document that raised federal spending by $10 billion while short-changing research and low-income tax relief.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 63Thursday, March 29, 2007 · sitting No. 131Income tax amendments act debate leads commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-33, an act to amend the Income Tax Act with respect to foreign investment entities and non-resident trusts. Liberal MP Massimo Pacetti said the bill updates rules first proposed in 1999 and opened for comment in 2005. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise asked whether the Liberal Party supports or opposes measures to curb tax avoidance.0 votes · 11 bills moved
  3. 64Wednesday, March 28, 2007 · sitting No. 130Commons debates wheat board report as accountability questions dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of its time debating a concurrence motion on the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food concerning the Canadian Wheat Board barley plebiscite. Liberal MP Anita Neville opened the debate by repeating her question period query on the validity of the vote and was followed by Conservative MP Leon Benoit who defended the results and attacked opponents of marketing choice.11 votes · 8 bills moved
  4. 68Tuesday, March 27, 2007 · sitting No. 129Commons spends most of day debating budget amid provincial complaintsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the budget under Government Orders. Conservative MP Gary Lunn defended the measures as balanced and supportive of infrastructure and tax relief for families while New Democratic MP Catherine Bell questioned incentives for British Columbia's forest sector and Liberal MP Anthony Rota said the document failed northern Ontario.2 votes · 6 bills moved
  5. 39Monday, March 26, 2007 · sitting No. 128Commons debates budget as opposition criticizes tax measuresThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on Government Orders debating budget 2007. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski told the House the budget works well for all Canadians and dispels myths about the equalization program in Saskatchewan. Liberal MP Garth Turner and NDP MP Dennis Bevington questioned the impact on regions and the fiscal imbalance.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  6. 40Friday, March 23, 2007 · sitting No. 127Commons debates gun crime bill at second readingThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders debating Bill C-35, an act to amend the Criminal Code. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said the Liberal Party had already advanced anti-gang legislation and noted that crime rates fell during the previous Liberal government. Conservative MP Ken Epp said several justice bills required committee amendments and expressed pleasure that Liberals now supported law-and-order measures. The bill remained at second reading.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 62Thursday, March 22, 2007 · sitting No. 126Liberals move supply day motion on Atlantic accords and equalizationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal opposition day motion under government orders that expressed regret over the Conservative government's abandonment of principles on the Atlantic accords, equalization and non-renewable resource revenues. Liberal MP Scott Simms moved the motion and argued that the government had broken commitments made in a 2005 House motion, drawing support from some members and sharp exchanges with Conservative MPs.1 vote · 9 bills moved
  8. 64Wednesday, March 21, 2007 · sitting No. 125Commons spends day on budget questions and debateQuestion period on the budget consumed the largest share of sitting time as Liberal MP Stéphane Dion pressed Prime Minister Stephen Harper on resource-revenue promises to Newfoundland and Labrador and on the lack of new child-care spaces. Harper replied that the Atlantic accords remain intact and that a business tax credit plus provincial transfers will create spaces.7 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 37Tuesday, March 20, 2007 · sitting No. 124Commons spends most of day on budget debate as Liberals pledge oppositionThe House devoted 52 per cent of its time to the budget. Liberal MP John McCallum told the House the budget does little for average Canadians and offers no plan to build a better Canada. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy replied that the Liberals mismanaged equalization and failed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  10. 48Monday, March 19, 2007 · sitting No. 123Afghan detainee handling dominates question period as opposition faults defence ministerQuestion period focused on the government's handling of Afghan detainees after Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor corrected earlier statements on the International Committee of the Red Cross role. Liberal MP Stéphane Dion pressed the prime minister on continued confidence in the minister, citing repeated inaccurate information on prisoner oversight and human rights obligations. Conservative MP Peter Van Loan replied that Canada maintains agreements with Afghan authorities and the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission to ensure compliance with the Geneva conventions.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 49Friday, March 2, 2007 · sitting No. 122Committees report on dna identification bill and status of women privilegeThe House spent the largest portion of its time on committee business. The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights reported Bill C-18 without amendment. The Standing Committee on the Status of Women presented a report on a potential breach of privilege and the House authorized travel for the fisheries and veterans affairs committees.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 39Thursday, March 1, 2007 · sitting No. 121Bloc motion on Boeing contract spin-offs deferred to March 20The House spent half the day on an opposition motion moved by Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête that denounced the government's negotiations with Boeing, regretted Quebec's share of economic spin-offs from the contract and called for fair regional distribution of future contracts. After unanimous consent, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion were deemed put and a recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, March 20 at the expiry of government orders.0 votes · 1 bill moved

February

  1. 46Wednesday, February 28, 2007 · sitting No. 120Commons debates Canada Transportation Act changesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-11 amending the Canada Transportation Act. Parliamentary secretary Brian Jean said the bill improves on the previous Liberal version by splitting it into focused parts and incorporating committee input on noise and vibration issues. Liberal MP Joseph Volpe said the government had opposed an earlier version of the legislation and questioned why it took so long to advance similar measures.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  2. 64Tuesday, February 27, 2007 · sitting No. 119Bank act amendments advance after committee reviewThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-37, an act to amend the Bank Act. Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy introduced the bill and said the five-year review of financial institutions legislation would strengthen consumer disclosure while avoiding unnecessary red tape. Liberal MP Paul Szabo questioned an amendment allowing cabinet to exempt certain accounts from disclosure requirements.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 17Monday, February 26, 2007 · sitting No. 118Commons debates extension of anti-terrorism act provisionsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on orders of the day concerning the Anti-terrorism Act. Members considered a government motion to extend for three years the preventive arrest and investigative hearing provisions due to sunset at the end of the month.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 39Friday, February 23, 2007 · sitting No. 117House opens debate on Fisheries Act overhaulGovernment Orders on the Fisheries Act 2007 took the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Randy Kamp opened second reading debate on Bill C-45. The bill proposes the most extensive revisions to the act in more than a century and keeps the prohibition on harmful alteration of fish habitat while adding new provisions for sustainable development. Liberal MP Jean-Claude D'Amours and Bloc Québécois MP Raynald Blais questioned whether the changes would adequately protect habitat near industrial projects such as the Belledune incinerator.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 33Thursday, February 22, 2007 · sitting No. 116Liberals move opposition motion on immigrant servicesThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to a Liberal opposition motion stating that immigrants to Canada and persons seeking citizenship are poorly served by the government. Liberal MP Omar Alghabra moved the motion under government orders. Conservative MP Ed Komarnicki replied that backlogs and funding freezes originated under previous Liberal governments and that the present government is reversing them.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 63Wednesday, February 21, 2007 · sitting No. 115House debates transportation act changes as Dion challenges judicial appointmentsThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on Bill C-11, an act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act. Liberal MP Joseph Volpe described the bill as a continuation of earlier Liberal policy work while Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise attributed delays in prior versions to internal Liberal divisions over VIA Rail. The legislation remained before the House at second reading.5 votes · 4 bills moved
  7. 69Tuesday, February 20, 2007 · sitting No. 114NDP motion on national anti-poverty strategy dominates CommonsNDP MP Tony Martin moved a supply day motion calling on the government to implement a national anti-poverty strategy that would begin by reinstating a federal minimum wage of $10 per hour. The motion, which occupied 51 per cent of the sitting, received support from Liberal MP Paul Szabo who cited homelessness and mental illness among Toronto's homeless population. Martin replied that the federal government had failed by eliminating the Canada assistance plan and that all parties must work together on a comprehensive approach.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 55Monday, February 19, 2007 · sitting No. 113NDP seeks textile import safeguards in longest debate of the dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a motion by New Democratic MP Peter Julian to concur in the fifth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade. The report calls on the government to impose limits on the growth of Chinese clothing imports to protect Canadian apparel jobs. Debate on the motion continued without a vote.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 32Friday, February 16, 2007 · sitting No. 112Commons debates Canada Elections Act amendments at third readingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to third reading debate on Bill C-31, which amends the Canada Elections Act and the Public Service Employment Act. Liberal MP Stephen Owen opened the discussion by tracing the bill to recommendations in the Chief Electoral Officer's report on the 2006 election. Conservative MP Jay Hill and NDP MP Dawn Black followed with exchanges on voter registration rules and their potential effect on vulnerable citizens.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 46Thursday, February 15, 2007 · sitting No. 111Liberals move wide-ranging opposition motion on judges Kyoto and crimeThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to a Liberal opposition motion moved by Liberal MP Michael Ignatieff. The motion accused the government of imposing a narrow-minded socially conservative ideology on judicial appointments refusing to honour Kyoto obligations and failing on child care aboriginal issues and the Wheat Board. Debate on the motion continued at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 65Wednesday, February 14, 2007 · sitting No. 110Commons debates dangerous offenders bill amid job loss concernsThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on second reading debate of Bill C-27, which amends the Criminal Code to alter the process for designating dangerous offenders. Conservative MP Bradley Trost said the bill targets repeat violent and sexual offenders and responds to calls from provincial attorneys general and police. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay argued that Supreme Court decisions require sentences to fit individual circumstances and warned that parts of the bill could face constitutional challenges.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 59Tuesday, February 13, 2007 · sitting No. 109House committees advance sports tax bill and security certificate reportThe largest share of sitting time went to routine proceedings on committees of the House. The finance committee presented its tenth report on Bill C-294, an act to amend the Income Tax Act for sports and recreation programs. The citizenship and immigration committee considered concurrence in its tenth report on issues raised by security certificates under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 47Monday, February 12, 2007 · sitting No. 108House debates committee reports on aboriginal education and women's fundingRoutine proceedings on committees of the House occupied the largest share of sitting time as members presented reports including one on aboriginal post-secondary education and debated concurrence in a report on funding for women's groups. Conservative MP Joy Smith defended the government's response to the recommendations while NDP MP Irene Mathyssen criticized cuts to Status of Women Canada.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 21Friday, February 9, 2007 · sitting No. 107Commons debates three-year extension of anti-terrorism provisionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a government motion to extend for three years the investigative hearing and preventive arrest provisions in the Criminal Code under the Anti-terrorism Act. Conservative parliamentary secretary Rob Moore told the House that the measures remain necessary tools for police and prosecutors. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard and NDP MP Joe Comartin questioned the continued need for the unused provisions and warned against their potential misuse.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 41Thursday, February 8, 2007 · sitting No. 106Bloc motion seeks $328 million for Quebec Kyoto planThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply-day motion calling on the government to transfer $328 million to Quebec to meet Kyoto targets. Debate on the motion began in the afternoon and will conclude with a recorded division next Tuesday.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 30Wednesday, February 7, 2007 · sitting No. 105House debates bill to repeal section 67 of human rights actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating Bill C-44, which would repeal section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and extend full protections against discrimination to residents of first nations communities. Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge told members the change would end an unjust exemption that had lasted 30 years. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay questioned the government's consultation process with first nations before introducing the measure.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  17. 70Tuesday, February 6, 2007 · sitting No. 104Commons debates payday loan rules in criminal code billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders debating Bill C-26, which would allow provinces to regulate payday loan interest rates under the Criminal Code. Mr. Tony Martin said the measure would protect vulnerable borrowers after banks withdrew from low-income neighbourhoods, while Ms. Peggy Nash noted rising poverty in Toronto had increased reliance on such lenders. Mr. Lloyd St. Amand questioned whether the bill would still permit excessive rates.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  18. 44Monday, February 5, 2007 · sitting No. 103Commons debates payday lending bill as longest itemGovernment orders on Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate), occupied the largest share of sitting time. Conservative parliamentary secretary Rob Moore told the House the measure would regulate an industry that charges some borrowers effective annual rates above 1000 per cent. Liberal MP Charles Hubbard and Bloc Québécois MP Paul Crête pressed for details on provincial fee caps and Quebec's existing 35 per cent ceiling.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  19. 35Friday, February 2, 2007 · sitting No. 102Commons advances elections act changes after unanimous Scouts Canada billThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders for Bill C-31 to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Public Service Employment Act. Liberal MP Mark Eyking described the bill as responding to a procedure committee report and recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer. NDP MP Jean Crowder and Conservative MP Joy Smith questioned aspects of voter identification and access for first nations communities during the debate.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  20. 47Thursday, February 1, 2007 · sitting No. 101Liberals move Kyoto motion as supply day debate dominates CommonsLiberal MP Stéphane Dion moved an opposition motion calling on the government to honour the Kyoto Protocol in full, publish a credible emissions reduction plan and establish a cap and trade system. The motion, debated throughout government orders, remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved

January

  1. 53Wednesday, January 31, 2007 · sitting No. 100Harper and Dion clash over climate record during question periodQuestion period on the environment consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Stéphane Dion pressed Prime Minister Stephen Harper repeatedly on past statements that questioned the science of climate change and on a 2002 fundraising letter that described the Kyoto protocol as a socialist scheme. Harper replied that the government accepts the science and is acting through the clean air act, while accusing Dion of denying Canada's emissions record.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  2. 50Tuesday, January 30, 2007 · sitting No. 99Commons debates sales tax amendments as Liberals assail environment recordThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-40, the Sales Tax Amendments Act, 2006. Conservative MP James Bezan opened the debate by outlining measures to update the excise tax system and remove certain charges on charitable air travel. Liberal MP Larry Bagnell and Bloc Québécois MP Robert Carrier questioned the bill's effects on breweries and air security charges.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 31Monday, January 29, 2007 · sitting No. 98Pension changes advance amid clashes over climate and aerospace contractsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-36, which would amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act. Human Resources Minister Monte Solberg moved the bill and said the changes would strengthen both programs and ensure more seniors receive the guaranteed income supplement automatically. The bill received support from opposition parties and was referred to committee.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere