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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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119 sittings in 2010; 12 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 40Thursday, December 16, 2010 · sitting No. 119House debates democratic representation bill as session wrapsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-12, the democratic representation act. Steven Fletcher moved that the bill be read a second time and referred to committee. The bill aims to restore representation by population for faster-growing provinces.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 58Wednesday, December 15, 2010 · sitting No. 118Petitions consume most House time as members table dozens of requestsPetitions occupied 11 per cent of the sitting, the largest single block, with members from all parties presenting requests on issues ranging from horse slaughter to multiple sclerosis treatment access and guaranteed income supplement improvements.2 votes · 6 bills moved
  3. 67Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · sitting No. 117Commons debates bill to toughen sentences for white collar crimeGovernment orders on the Standing up for Victims of White Collar Crime Act occupied the largest share of the sitting as the House considered Bill C-21 at third reading. Mr. Daniel Petit said the bill would amend the Criminal Code to strengthen sentences in cases of fraud and noted that deception is the key element of the offence. Mr. Paul Szabo questioned an amendment on restitution orders while Mr. Joe Comartin said witnesses told the justice committee the bill would give prosecutors and police few new tools.4 votes · 18 bills moved
  4. 63Monday, December 13, 2010 · sitting No. 116RCMP modernization bill advances to second reading in CommonsThe House spent the largest portion of the day on second reading of Bill C-43, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Modernization Act. Minister of Public Safety Stockwell Day moved the bill and described the changes as necessary to update labour relations after a court ruling. Opposition members raised concerns about civilian members of the force and additional powers for the commissioner.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  5. 57Friday, December 10, 2010 · sitting No. 115Commons advances bill to end faint hope for future murderersGovernment orders on Bill S-6, the Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act, occupied the largest share of sitting time. Conservative MP Bev Oda moved amendments to restore the short title and delete a provision allowing extensions of the 90-day application window for faint hope reviews. The bill, reported back from the justice committee, would repeal the faint hope clause for offenders convicted after royal assent while tightening procedures for earlier cases.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 66Thursday, December 9, 2010 · sitting No. 114Liberals move motion praising Charter of Rights in supply debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal motion under Business of Supply that recognizes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and urges the government to reject Conservative criticisms of its impact. Liberal MP Brian Murphy moved the motion, which received some agreement before debate began with interventions from Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard and others.5 votes · 5 bills moved
  7. 58Wednesday, December 8, 2010 · sitting No. 113Opposition attacks Conservative environment record in question periodQuestion period on the environment took the largest share of House time as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff pressed the government over the environment commissioner's findings on drinking water, oceans and climate adaptation. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the government accepts the report and is acting on the matters raised while pursuing a binding international agreement that includes all major emitters.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 65Tuesday, December 7, 2010 · sitting No. 112Commons advances sex offender registry bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill S-2, the Protecting Victims From Sex Offenders Act. Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie told members the bill would give police more complete information on convicted sex offenders to prevent and investigate offences. Liberal MP Mark Holland pressed for a statutory review of the sex offender registry and noted the committee had agreed to schedule one.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 53Monday, December 6, 2010 · sitting No. 111House debates bill to align vehicle imports with NAFTAThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-5, which would amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 to permit importation of used vehicles from Mexico that meet Canadian standards. Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Peter Kent said the changes would bring Canada into compliance with NAFTA automotive provisions and that consultations showed no significant negative effects on the Canadian auto sector. The bill was referred to committee after debate.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 38Friday, December 3, 2010 · sitting No. 110House advances child predator bill amid pension and census clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-54, the Protecting Children from Sexual Predators Act. Conservative parliamentary secretary Bob Dechert opened debate by outlining mandatory minimum sentences and the removal of conditional sentences for child sexual offences. NDP MP Joe Comartin raised concerns over the bill's provisions on sexually explicit material used in grooming.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 44Thursday, December 2, 2010 · sitting No. 109NDP motion to ban oil tankers off B.C. coast dominates supply dayNew Democrat MP Nathan Cullen moved an opposition motion calling on the government to introduce legislation immediately to ban bulk oil tanker traffic in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. The motion, which seeks to protect the West Coast ecosystem and honour First Nations rights, occupied 42 per cent of the sitting and will see its vote deferred to Tuesday.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 60Wednesday, December 1, 2010 · sitting No. 108House concurs in committee reports amid clashes over seniors benefits and Taseko mineThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to routine proceedings on committees. Members concurred in the 23rd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs concerning committee memberships. They also considered a motion to concur in the first report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on the prison farm program.5 votes · 1 bill moved

November

  1. 62Tuesday, November 30, 2010 · sitting No. 107House debates budget bill as opposition attacks Conservative prioritiesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Sustaining Canada's Economic Recovery Act. New Democratic MP Thomas Mulcair said the Conservative government had decimated the manufacturing sector and produced one of the worst G20 economic performances. Liberal MP Paul Szabo and New Democratic MP Charlie Angus raised concerns over infrastructure deadlines and funding priorities.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  2. 30Monday, November 29, 2010 · sitting No. 106House debates bill to curb human smuggling as opposition warns of refugee impactThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-49, the Preventing Human Smugglers From Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act. NDP MP Peter Julian said the bill targets refugees rather than smugglers and imposes prison terms on children, while Conservative MP Paul Calandra said it delivers guaranteed minimum sentences to smugglers and safeguards Canadian sovereignty.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 30Friday, November 26, 2010 · sitting No. 105Commons debates military justice bill as pensions spark clashesGovernment orders took the largest share of the sitting as members considered the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act. Conservative MP Laurie Hawn told the House the bill would modernize the National Defence Act and align military justice more closely with the Criminal Code. NDP MP Jim Maloway pressed for statistics on charges and system size under the previous rules.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 47Thursday, November 25, 2010 · sitting No. 104Bloc motion condemns Afghan mission extension to 2014The House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the business of supply. Bloc Québécois MP Claude Bachand moved a motion that condemned the government's decision to extend the Canadian mission in Afghanistan to 2014 and accused it of breaking two prior parliamentary promises on the matter. The motion remained before the House at the end of the day with a recorded division deferred to November 30.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 56Wednesday, November 24, 2010 · sitting No. 103House advances bill to curb online child sexual exploitationThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-22, the Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act. Parliamentary secretary Daniel Petit said the legislation would require internet service providers to preserve evidence of child pornography for 21 days and would position Canada as the first country to consolidate such measures across the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The bill remained at second reading.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 53Tuesday, November 23, 2010 · sitting No. 102House advances spam-fighting bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-28, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act. Liberal MP Marc Garneau told members the bill addresses a problem that costs the global economy about $130 billion and noted Canada is the last G8 country to act. Conservative and New Democratic members pressed on enforcement powers for the CRTC, the Competition Bureau and the Privacy Commissioner.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  7. 49Monday, November 22, 2010 · sitting No. 101Commons advances bill to end gender bias in Indian Act registrationThe House devoted the largest share of its time to Government Orders on Bill C-3, the gender equity in Indian registration act. Conservative MP Shelly Glover told members the bill responds to a British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that found certain registration provisions of the Indian Act discriminatory under the Charter and that Parliament must amend the sections before the suspension of the decision expires.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 43Friday, November 19, 2010 · sitting No. 100Commons debates Senate term limits bill amid calls for abolitionGovernment orders on the Constitution Act 2010 Senate term limits bill occupied the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Paul Szabo said the bill would limit new senators to eight-year terms and called it a modest measure. NDP MP Charlie Angus said the unelected Senate had defeated a climate change bill and argued the measure did not address the chamber's core problems.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 57Thursday, November 18, 2010 · sitting No. 99Liberals press motion to scrap untendered F-35 dealThe House spent half the sitting on an opposition motion moved by Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc that calls on the government to cancel its plan to buy F-35 fighter jets without a competitive tender and to hold an open competition instead. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 66Wednesday, November 17, 2010 · sitting No. 98Debate opens on bill to limit Senate terms to eight yearsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-10, the Constitution Act 2010 that would cap new senators at eight-year non-renewable terms. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin said the change still requires provincial consent under the Constitution and warned it would not address the chamber's core defects. Conservative minister Steven Fletcher replied that the measure mirrors the 1967 shift from life tenure to age 75 and enjoys 71 per cent support in Quebec.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  11. 67Tuesday, November 16, 2010 · sitting No. 97House debates bill to end old age benefits for federal prisonersThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-31, the Eliminating Entitlements for Prisoners Act. Conservative MP Ed Komarnicki told the House the bill would suspend old age security and guaranteed income supplement payments for inmates serving sentences of two years or longer in federal institutions. Liberal MP Mark Holland questioned the government on cuts to victims programs while Conservative MP Jim Maloway asked about provincial participation.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 41Monday, November 15, 2010 · sitting No. 96House debates bill ending parole discounts for multiple murderersGovernment orders on Bill C-48, Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Daniel Petit told the House the measure would let judges lengthen the time multiple murderers must serve before parole eligibility. New Democrat MP Joe Comartin and Liberal MP Michael Savage questioned whether the short title and policy choices amounted to political posturing rather than measured justice reform.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 65Friday, November 5, 2010 · sitting No. 95Commons advances auto-theft bill after extended debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime). Conservative MP Daniel Petit said the bill gives police needed tools and has cross-party support. Liberal MP Brian Murphy and NDP MP Jim Maloway debated provincial measures in Manitoba and federal resourcing of prosecutors.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  14. 57Thursday, November 4, 2010 · sitting No. 94NDP motion on foreign investment review dominates supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the NDP opposition motion moved by Jack Layton that calls for amendments to the Investment Canada Act to require public hearings and greater transparency in foreign takeover reviews. The motion, which targets the Potash Corporation bid among other cases, remained before the House at the end of the day with a recorded division deferred to November 16.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  15. 34Wednesday, November 3, 2010 · sitting No. 93Commons debates economic recovery bill as potash takeover decision nearsThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of the Sustaining Canada's Economic Recovery Act. Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie said the government ignored rising long-term unemployment and a Parliamentary Budget Officer report showing slim odds of meeting deficit targets. Conservative MP Gordon Brown defended the coming corporate tax cut and asked why the Liberals proposed to reverse it.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 43Tuesday, November 2, 2010 · sitting No. 92Copyright modernization bill opens second reading debateIndustry Minister Tony Clement moved second reading of Bill C-32, the Copyright Modernization Act, which occupied 29 per cent of the sitting. Clement said the bill would modernize the Copyright Act for the digital age, protect jobs and promote innovation. He told the House the legislation aims to be technologically neutral rather than address specific devices such as iPods.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  17. 57Monday, November 1, 2010 · sitting No. 91Debate on economic recovery bill takes up most of Commons timeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating Bill C-47, the sustaining Canada's economic recovery act, at second reading. Liberal MP Mario Silva said the bill overlooked needed social and physical infrastructure. NDP MP Chris Charlton pressed for scaling back corporate tax cuts to fund other priorities, while Liberal MP Mark Eyking recalled unaddressed riding requests from 2008.0 votes · 3 bills moved

October

  1. 51Friday, October 29, 2010 · sitting No. 90Commons advances consumer product safety bill through third readingLeona Aglukkaq moved third reading of Bill C-36, An Act respecting the safety of consumer products. The minister said the legislation would modernize the 40-year-old Hazardous Products Act and enable evidence-based mandatory recalls. Luc Malo questioned the breadth of regulatory powers in clause 37, and Carolyn Bennett asked why the bill had not been reintroduced until June after prorogation.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 28Thursday, October 28, 2010 · sitting No. 89Commons advances debate on bill targeting human smugglersThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-49, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act. Members examined provisions for mandatory detention of up to one year and longer waits for permanent residence after refugee claims are accepted. New Democratic MP Olivia Chow warned that genuine refugees, including children, could face eight years of family separation. Conservative MP Ed Fast said the measures target smugglers while protecting the integrity of the system for those who follow the rules.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 60Wednesday, October 27, 2010 · sitting No. 88Commons opens debate on bill to deter human smugglersThe House spent the largest single portion of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-49, an Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act and the Marine Transportation Security Act. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney moved the bill and said its purpose is to combat human smuggling while preserving Canada's tradition as a destination for migrants. Debate continued with questions from Liberal MP Alan Tonks, Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr and NDP MP Olivia Chow on regional protection frameworks, political timing and processing queues for refugees.19 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 65Tuesday, October 26, 2010 · sitting No. 87Commons debates aviation security bill as NDP raises privacy concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the Strengthening Aviation Security Act, with New Democrat MPs Bill Siksay, Jack Harris, Jim Maloway and Don Davies criticizing provisions that would require airlines to share passenger data with United States authorities even on flights that merely overfly American airspace and lack adequate privacy safeguards.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 67Monday, October 25, 2010 · sitting No. 86Commons passes fairness at the pumps act after third reading debateThe House of Commons concurred in Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act, at third reading. Conservative MP Mike Wallace said the legislation establishes fair business practices in industries that measure or weigh products and enhances consumer protection. Liberal MP Marc Garneau said the bill has very little substance and amounts to window dressing that shifts costs to taxpayers.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  6. 31Friday, October 22, 2010 · sitting No. 85House debates Canada-Panama free trade agreementThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada-Panama Free Trade Act. Conservative MP Gerald Keddy said rules-based trading would improve the existing relationship between the two countries. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise called for a tax information exchange agreement before ratification, citing Panama's status on the OECD grey list of tax havens.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 48Thursday, October 21, 2010 · sitting No. 84Bloc motion on federal spending power dominates commons debateThe opposition motion by Bloc Québécois MP Jean Dorion calling on the government to end federal spending power in areas of provincial jurisdiction and transfer tax points took up nearly half the sitting. The motion remained before the House at the end of the day with a recorded division deferred to Tuesday.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 63Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · sitting No. 83Commons debates Canada-Panama free trade act amid tax-haven concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Canada-Panama Free Trade Act. Bloc Québécois members supported an NDP amendment that would delay the bill, arguing that Panama remains a tax haven listed by France and the OECD and that Ottawa should not conclude a trade deal with such a jurisdiction.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 44Tuesday, October 19, 2010 · sitting No. 82Commons advances bill to end early prisoner release as aviation security measure followsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-39, the Ending Early Release for Criminals and Increasing Offender Accountability Act. The bill would expand categories of offenders ineligible for accelerated parole review and strengthen requirements for offender participation in correctional plans. Debate continued without a vote.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 56Monday, October 18, 2010 · sitting No. 81House advances anti-spam bill amid foreign affairs clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of Bill C-28, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act, at second reading. Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance said the legislation is needed to protect the viability of the Internet as a means of communication and noted that Canada remains the only G8 country without anti-spam rules. Liberal MP Paul Szabo said the government's failure to send the bill to committee immediately after tabling showed it has no intention of advancing its legislation.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  11. 39Friday, October 8, 2010 · sitting No. 80Commons debates economic recovery act as ndp assails spendingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on the Sustaining Canada's Economic Recovery Act. NDP MP Charlie Angus accused the Conservative government of reckless spending and of enabling claims such as Vito Gallo's $355-million suit against taxpayers. Conservative MP Richard Harris rose on a point of order to say the remarks had little relevance and later described them as rhetorical rantings.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 48Thursday, October 7, 2010 · sitting No. 79Commons opens debate on economic recovery bill amid opposition attacks on spendingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-47, the sustaining Canada's economic recovery act. Conservative MP Ted Menzies opened debate by presenting the bill as a continuation of the economic action plan and budget 2010 measures. Liberal MP John Cannis and NDP MP Charlie Angus immediately challenged the legislation, citing high household debt and government choices on fighter jets and prisons.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 64Wednesday, October 6, 2010 · sitting No. 78Commons debates auto theft bill amid contract probe questionsThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill S-9, the Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act. Members noted that the bill is identical to legislation from the previous session that died when Parliament was prorogued. Speakers described regional differences in theft patterns and called for a comprehensive approach that includes enforcement against organized crime.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 58Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · sitting No. 77Commons advances bill to end faint hope parole for murderersThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-6, the Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act. Conservative parliamentary secretary Bob Dechert said the bill would repeal the faint hope regime that allows those convicted of murder to seek parole after 15 years. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said his party would support sending the bill to committee for study while questioning its impact on rehabilitation.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  15. 59Monday, October 4, 2010 · sitting No. 76Commons debates bill to protect children from online sexual exploitationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-22, the Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act. Conservative MP Mark Warawa told the House the bill would give police the tools and funding they need as internet child pornography grows and evolves, and said the measure would move quickly to committee with support from all parties. NDP MP Jim Maloway pressed the government to follow Sweden and Germany by blocking sites outright rather than spending another $42 million on enforcement.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  16. 62Friday, October 1, 2010 · sitting No. 75Natural resources minister refers access meddling to information commissionerThe House spent the largest share of the day on oral questions concerning ministerial responsibility. Liberal MP Marcel Proulx pressed Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis over an assistant's resignation after meddling in access to information requests and asked whether the minister would accept accountability for the actions of his staff. Paradis replied that he had accepted the resignation and referred the matter to the Information Commissioner through the Minister of Public Works and Government Services.0 votes · 4 bills moved

September

  1. 60Thursday, September 30, 2010 · sitting No. 74Commons debates Canada-Panama free trade deal as economy stallsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-46, the Canada-Panama free trade agreement. Liberal MP Bryon Wilfert said Canada needs new trading relationships because exports exceed 80 per cent of goods produced and the country now runs a significant trade deficit. Conservative MP Ed Fast defended the government's record and criticized the previous Liberal government for failing to conclude an approved destination status agreement with China. NDP MP Jim Maloway noted two-way trade with Panama totalled only $132 million in 1999 and warned that Panama had been blacklisted by the OECD as an unco-operative tax haven.0 votes · 9 bills moved
  2. 65Wednesday, September 29, 2010 · sitting No. 73Commons debates Panama trade deal as census dispute and summit costs dominateThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-46 to implement the Canada-Panama free trade agreement and parallel labour and environment accords. International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan said the measures would open new markets and create jobs while parallel agreements would require respect for International Labour Organization standards and environmental commitments. New Democratic MP Jim Maloway questioned Panama's status as a tax haven and cited U.S. congressional concerns.6 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 54Tuesday, September 28, 2010 · sitting No. 72Liberals move to restore long-form census in supply debateLiberal MP Marc Garneau moved a supply motion calling on the government to reinstate the mandatory long-form census immediately and to remove imprisonment provisions from the Statistics Act. The motion, which dominated the day's proceedings, also drew interventions from Conservative MP Steven Blaney and Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett, who criticized the government's decision-making process and its impact on data reliability.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 68Monday, September 27, 2010 · sitting No. 71Spam bill advances as MPs clash over economy and infrastructure spendingGovernment orders on Bill C-28, the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act, occupied the largest portion of the sitting as Industry Minister Tony Clement moved second reading and referral to the industry committee. Clement said the bill would regulate activities that discourage electronic commerce while protecting privacy. Members from several parties questioned its impact on small business and enforcement timelines.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  5. 35Friday, September 24, 2010 · sitting No. 70House debates long form census reinstatement in committee reportThe House spent the largest share of the day on a motion to concur in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Industry Science and Technology which calls for reinstatement of the mandatory long form census. NDP MP Brian Masse moved the motion and argued that the voluntary replacement would produce unreliable data particularly for aboriginal and official language minority communities. Conservative MP Royal Galipeau defended the change and noted that the short form census would reach one household in three.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 46Thursday, September 23, 2010 · sitting No. 69House debates bill to crack down on crooked immigration consultantsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-35, the Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act. Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj said the immigration system had become Kafkaesque and called for a statutory oversight body. NDP MP Charlie Angus recalled his own family's immigrant experience and warned that anti-circumvention rules could harm format shifting by librarians and creators.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 56Wednesday, September 22, 2010 · sitting No. 68House debates bill to crack down on crooked immigration consultantsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-35, the Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise and Liberal MP Robert Oliphant both said their parties would support sending the measure to committee for further study and possible improvement.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 29Tuesday, September 21, 2010 · sitting No. 67House debates bill to regulate immigration consultantsGovernment orders on Bill C-35, the Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Minister of Citizenship Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney moved second reading and said the bill would strengthen rules for those providing paid immigration advice. Bloc Québécois MP Thierry St-Cyr raised jurisdictional concerns for Quebec while New Democrat MP Olivia Chow questioned the proposed regulatory structure.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 30Monday, September 20, 2010 · sitting No. 66Terrorism bill advances after second reading debateThe Combating Terrorism Act occupied the largest share of House time as Justice Minister Rob Nicholson moved second reading of Bill C-17 and referred it to committee. The bill restores investigative hearings and recognizance with conditions, provisions that expired in 2007. Liberal MP Mark Holland noted the government had delayed action on the file for more than a year while NDP MP Joe Comartin questioned whether the measures were needed at all.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 65Thursday, June 17, 2010 · sitting No. 65Liberals move to create special committee on prorogation rulesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal motion to establish a special committee to study the use and potential misuse of prorogation. Ralph Goodale moved that the committee examine circumstances in which prorogation requests would be appropriate or inappropriate and consider rule changes to prevent future misuse. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.10 votes · 27 bills moved
  2. 61Wednesday, June 16, 2010 · sitting No. 64Commons debates mandatory reporting of online child pornographyThe House spent the largest single block of its sitting on debate of Bill C-22, the Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the bill would require internet service providers to report child pornography to police and preserve evidence. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard questioned how providers should handle material after reporting it and whether the obligations comply with the Charter.2 votes · 14 bills moved
  3. 65Tuesday, June 15, 2010 · sitting No. 63Commons advances refugee reform and sex offender billsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government bills amending the Criminal Code for sex offender tracking and reforming the refugee determination process. Bill S-2, which updates the national sex offender registry and related acts, received second-reading debate. Bill C-11, the balanced refugee reform act, moved through report stage and third reading after unanimous consent to deem amendments adopted.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  4. 64Monday, June 14, 2010 · sitting No. 62Commons advances bill to restrict pardons for serious crimesThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-23, the Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay said the Criminal Records Act already protects victims adequately and that justice must remain individualized. The bill was later deemed read a second time and referred to committee of the whole by unanimous consent.2 votes · 11 bills moved
  5. 35Friday, June 11, 2010 · sitting No. 61Commons advances Canada-Colombia trade deal to third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Peter Van Loan moved third reading of Bill C-2, which would enact the free trade agreement along with side accords on labour and the environment. Debate continued through the afternoon with Conservative and New Democrat members exchanging arguments over human rights provisions and export performance under prior bilateral deals.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 60Thursday, June 10, 2010 · sitting No. 60Bloc motion on securities regulator dominates supply dayThe House spent the largest share of its time on the opposition motion moved by Bloc Québécois MP Daniel Paillé that denounced the federal government's plan for a national securities regulator as an intrusion on Quebec jurisdiction. Paillé argued that the existing provincial system works well and is recognized internationally. Conservative MP Ted Menzies replied that repeated efforts to preserve separate regulators had already failed.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  7. 58Wednesday, June 9, 2010 · sitting No. 59Commons sets time limit on Colombia trade deal after closure motionThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-2, the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement implementation act. Government House leader Jay Hill moved a motion to allocate one further sitting day for report stage and one day for third reading. The motion passed after extended debate.9 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 64Tuesday, June 8, 2010 · sitting No. 58Commons debates jobs bill as Liberals attack G8 spendingThe House spent nearly half the day debating the jobs and economic growth act. Conservative MP Kelly Block said the bill implements remaining stimulus measures and would help secure economic recovery. New Democrat MP Jim Maloway said the legislation raises the air travellers security charge by 50 per cent and makes Canadian airlines less competitive.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  9. 98Monday, June 7, 2010 · sitting No. 57Commons advances bill to restrict pardons for serious crimesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-23, the Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act. Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie told members the bill would replace the term pardon with record suspension and bar such relief for those convicted of sexual offences against children. Liberal MP Mark Holland said the measure went too far by removing judicial discretion in minor cases.7 votes · 5 bills movedProvisional score
  10. 39Friday, June 4, 2010 · sitting No. 56Commons debates omnibus budget bill as opposition attacks closureThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. NDP MP Jim Maloway said the 880-page bill buried unpopular measures and that closure prevented proper debate on the privatization of AECL. Conservative MP Ted Menzies said the bill contained necessary economic measures and accused opposition members of fearmongering.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 51Thursday, June 3, 2010 · sitting No. 55Commons debates report stage of jobs and economic growth actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-9, the jobs and economic growth act. New Democrat MP Peter Julian described the legislation as a monster bill that bundles unrelated measures and criticized the government's use of closure. Liberal MP Scott Simms and New Democrat MP Jim Maloway raised concerns about the absence of pension security provisions and the proposed increase in the air traveller security charge.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 64Wednesday, June 2, 2010 · sitting No. 54Points of order take most House time after Bloc protests remarksPoints of order consumed the largest share of sitting time as Bloc Québécois MP Michel Guimond challenged statements by Conservative MP Daniel Petit. Guimond cited a May 31 Speaker's ruling and quoted earlier remarks by Petit that he said violated Standing Orders by accusing the Bloc of siding with criminals over victims.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  13. 59Tuesday, June 1, 2010 · sitting No. 53Opposition motion seeks detailed G8 and G20 security budget breakdownLiberal MP Mark Holland moved an opposition motion calling on the government to provide a detailed breakdown of security costs for the G8 and G20 summits after those costs rose above $1 billion. Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro defended the spending by noting the summits would host more delegates than the Olympics and citing expert analysis from University of Toronto professor John Kirton. NDP MP Jim Maloway and Liberal MP Scott Simms joined the debate to question the choice of urban venues and the scale of military presence in Toronto.2 votes · 1 bill moved

May

  1. 59Monday, May 31, 2010 · sitting No. 52Commons advances budget bill amid opposition attacks on tax cutsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. New Democrat MP Wayne Marston said the bill delivers tax breaks for corporations while eroding the fiscal capacity needed for social programs. Liberal MP Paul Szabo and New Democrat MP Jim Maloway also criticized the bill's size and contents during the debate.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  2. 30Friday, May 28, 2010 · sitting No. 51Commons debates oil and gas rules after Gulf spillThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a New Democrat motion that calls on the government to review and revise all federal laws, regulations and policies on unconventional oil and gas development, including oil sands, deepwater recovery and shale gas. Ms. Linda Duncan moved the motion and said Canada has deregulated offshore and unconventional drilling far more than the United States. Mr. Bernard Bigras said the weakening of environmental assessments began under the previous Liberal government in 2005.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 35Thursday, May 27, 2010 · sitting No. 50House debates budget bill amid clashes over G20 costs and maternal healthThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. New Democratic Party MP Nathan Cullen told the House the nearly 900-page measure buries unpopular provisions on nuclear sales, environmental assessments and employment insurance accounting that deserve separate votes. Conservative ministers defended the bill as essential to job creation and said the finance committee had already examined it thoroughly.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 54Wednesday, May 26, 2010 · sitting No. 49House spends longest on committee reports and estimatesStanding committees presented 29 reports on main estimates and other matters, accounting for the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger moved concurrence in the first report of the official languages committee, which calls on the government to introduce legislation extending the Official Languages Act to Air Canada subsidiaries and partners.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 63Tuesday, May 25, 2010 · sitting No. 48Commons advances gender equity bill on Indian registrationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-3, the gender equity in Indian registration act. Minister Bev Oda moved two amendments to clause 3.1 and to restore clause 9. Conservative MP Greg Rickford told the House the bill responds directly to the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling in McIvor v. Canada and urged members to support it.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  6. 33Friday, May 14, 2010 · sitting No. 47Commons approves committee reports and travel after lengthy debateThe House devoted the largest share of its time to committee business, with the procedure and house affairs committee tabling its tenth report on private members' business and the finance committee reporting Bill C-9 without amendment. Members also authorized travel by the status of women committee to five communities for its study of violence against Aboriginal women.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 64Thursday, May 13, 2010 · sitting No. 46House debates tax treaty bill as opposition presses government on climateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-3, the Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 2010. Conservative MP Ted Menzies opened debate by linking the measure to international tax fairness and the situation in Greece. New Democrat MP Jim Maloway pressed for figures on revenue recovered under existing treaties, while Liberal MP John Cannis questioned provisions affecting income trusts.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 55Wednesday, May 12, 2010 · sitting No. 45House holds lengthy take-note debate on east coast shellfish industryThe House spent the largest part of the sitting in a take-note debate on the importance of the east coast shellfish industry. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea said quota decisions rest on science to protect stocks for future generations of fishers. Opposition members including Liberal MP Lawrence MacAulay faulted the government for mismanagement that produced a 63 per cent cut in total allowable catch for snow crab.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 64Tuesday, May 11, 2010 · sitting No. 44Bloc motion on Quebec powers dominates supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply motion declaring that federalism cannot be renewed because Quebec still lacks powers to appoint Supreme Court justices, opt out of federal programs with compensation, exercise a real constitutional veto and see its nation status recognized in the Constitution. Mr. Pierre Paquette moved the motion and Mr. Bernard Bigras, Mr. Yves Lessard and Ms. Christiane Gagnon spoke in support, arguing that successive Liberal and Conservative governments have rejected every National Assembly consensus on greater autonomy.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  10. 45Monday, May 10, 2010 · sitting No. 43House spends most of day debating fairness at the pumps actGovernment orders on the fairness at the pumps act occupied the largest share of House time. Conservative MP Mike Lake outlined how the bill addresses inaccurate gas pumps that cost consumers up to $20 million a year. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia questioned the scale of savings and pressed for action on retail gasoline price volatility.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 32Friday, May 7, 2010 · sitting No. 42Military families bill takes up most of commons timeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-13, the Fairness for Military Families (Employment Insurance) Act. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Laframboise said the measure should have been adopted long ago to protect parental benefits for soldiers sent on missions. Conservative minister Steven Fletcher said members of the forces serve for Queen and country rather than simply as a job.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 46Thursday, May 6, 2010 · sitting No. 41Commons advances military families employment insurance bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-13, the Fairness for Military Families (Employment Insurance) Act. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley told the House the bill would assist roughly 60 soldiers' families each year at an annual cost of about $600,000 and said the government would consider reasonable amendments. Bloc Québécois MP Christian Ouellet asked whether the measure would apply retroactively to families of members already returned from deployment.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 60Wednesday, May 5, 2010 · sitting No. 40Commons debates criminal code bill on conditional sentencesThe House devoted the largest portion of the sitting to government orders on a bill amending the Criminal Code to restrict conditional sentences. Liberal MP Larry Bagnell said studies show such sentences reduce recidivism and argued the changes would increase incarceration without improving safety. Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay asked about specific effects in the Yukon.7 votes · 5 bills moved
  14. 57Tuesday, May 4, 2010 · sitting No. 39Liberals urge closure of lobbying loophole for parliamentary secretariesThe House spent most of the day on a Liberal motion calling on the government to close a loophole in the Lobbying Act that excludes parliamentary secretaries from the definition of designated public office holders. Ms. Siobhan Coady moved the motion during government orders and said the gap allows parliamentary secretaries to avoid the same rules that apply to ministers. Several members from all parties spoke to the motion before it stood at the end of the allotted time.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  15. 68Monday, May 3, 2010 · sitting No. 38House debates bill to end house arrest for serious crimesMembers spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-16, which would restrict conditional sentences for property and violent offences. Conservative MP Brent Rathgeber opened debate by arguing that serious offenders must serve time in custody rather than at home. Liberal MP Brian Murphy and Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard pressed for data on added provincial prison costs and noted that conditional sentences remain suitable in some cases.0 votes · 4 bills moved

April

  1. 40Friday, April 30, 2010 · sitting No. 37Commons debates Senate term limits bill amid opposition concernsGovernment Orders on the Constitution Act 2010 Senate term limits bill occupied the largest share of sitting time. Liberal MP Andrew Kania said the bill must be logical democratic and constitutional and faulted the government for failing to consult the provinces. Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro pressed for immediate term limits and accused opponents of blocking democratic change.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 36Thursday, April 29, 2010 · sitting No. 36Commons debates refugee reform bill amid opposition concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate at second reading of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act. New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen said the New Democrats have concerns with the fundamentals of Bill C-11 and sought to move the bill to committee before it received the recommendation of the House in principle. Conservative minister Jason Kenney said the bill reflects a broad political consensus favourable toward immigration and the protection of refugees.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 60Wednesday, April 28, 2010 · sitting No. 35NDP motion urges stronger review of foreign takeoversThe House spent the largest share of its time on an NDP motion calling for immediate changes to the Investment Canada Act to protect workers and key sectors from foreign takeovers. The motion, moved by Claude Gravelle, proposes lower review thresholds, public hearings and parliamentary oversight. It remains before the House.4 votes · 4 bills moved
  4. 33Tuesday, April 27, 2010 · sitting No. 34NDP motion seeks wider changes to gender equity bill on Indian statusNew Democrat MP Jean Crowder moved an instruction to the Aboriginal affairs committee to expand the scope of Bill C-3 during its study so that a grandchild born before 1985 with a female grandparent would receive the same entitlement to status as a grandchild of a male grandparent born in the same period. The motion, which occupied 27 per cent of the sitting, drew support from Liberal MP Larry Bagnell and Bloc Québécois MP Marc Lemay, who both noted widespread testimony on residual discrimination. Conservative MP John Duncan said the government had offered officials and warned that further amendments would create unintended consequences.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  5. 57Monday, April 26, 2010 · sitting No. 33Refugee reform bill advances amid debate on timelines and fairnessThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-11, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney moved that the bill be read a second time and referred to committee. He said the measure would speed protection for genuine refugees while maintaining procedural fairness through a new refugee appeal division.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 37Friday, April 23, 2010 · sitting No. 32Commons debates youth justice bill as Jaffer affair dominates question periodGovernment orders took the largest share of the sitting as members continued debate on Bill C-4, Sébastien's Law, which amends the Youth Criminal Justice Act to redefine violent and serious offences and alter rules on sentencing, publication and custody. NDP MP Jim Maloway said the party supports sending the bill to committee to strengthen youth-adult separation provisions while addressing drafting concerns. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard questioned why the government has ignored Quebec's lower youth crime rates and successful approach.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 55Thursday, April 22, 2010 · sitting No. 31House spends most of day debating youth justice reforms in Bill C-4The House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading debate on Bill C-4, Sébastien's law, which would end house arrest for certain violent young offenders. Liberal MP Judy Sgro said the bill begins a needed discussion but warned against treating 15-year-olds like adults and called for early learning investments instead. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht said the measure focuses on protecting society and responds to constituent concerns about the current Youth Criminal Justice Act.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  8. 67Wednesday, April 21, 2010 · sitting No. 30Commons debates bill tightening rules on offender transfersThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate of Bill C-5, an Act to amend the International Transfer of Offenders Act. Members from the Bloc Québécois and New Democratic Party argued that the measure would hinder rehabilitation by limiting transfers to Quebec and other regions, while government members maintained that public safety required stricter ministerial discretion.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 51Tuesday, April 20, 2010 · sitting No. 29Bloc motion on Quebec seats takes up nearly half of Commons dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Bloc Québécois motion moved by Mr. Pierre Paquette that denounced government legislation reducing Quebec's relative representation and called for Quebec members to hold at least 25 per cent of seats. Mr. Paquette said the measure recognized the Quebec nation while Mr. David Tilson said representation by population required additional seats for Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The motion remained before the House when the sitting ended.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 66Monday, April 19, 2010 · sitting No. 28Commons debates Canada-Colombia trade deal amid rights concernsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-2, the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, at second reading. Conservative MP Ed Fast said the agreement would open opportunities for Canadian businesses and support peace in Colombia. Bloc Québécois MP Robert Carrier and NDP MP Jim Maloway said the deal would reward a government with a record of human rights abuses and shift focus from labour and environmental protections.3 votes · 6 bills moved
  11. 42Friday, April 16, 2010 · sitting No. 27House allots one more day to Colombia free trade billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on a motion to limit further consideration of Bill C-2, the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement implementation bill, to one additional sitting day. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan said the motion would allow full airing of views after 35 speeches from Bloc members and 38 from New Democrats. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale asked when the allotted day would occur and whether an amendment from MP Scott Brison would be accepted.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 57Thursday, April 15, 2010 · sitting No. 26Commons debates budget bill as opposition presses on Afghan detainees and ethicsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-9, the jobs and economic growth act. Bloc Québécois MP Luc Malo continued debate on the measure, arguing it ignored middle-class priorities and failed to address bank tax havens. NDP MP Peter Julian said the bill favoured banks and big business over communities, while Liberal MP Scott Brison called the title a misnomer because it contained no measures for future jobs and growth.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 64Wednesday, April 14, 2010 · sitting No. 25Liberals move supply-day motion on climate inactionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal opposition-day motion that accused the government of failing to use its powers to cut greenhouse-gas emissions and meet science-based targets. Liberal MP David McGuinty moved the motion, which remains before the House.5 votes · 9 bills moved
  14. 49Tuesday, April 13, 2010 · sitting No. 24Commons spends day on budget implementation bill debateThe House devoted 43 per cent of its time to debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the bill showed a glaring absence of policy for Atlantic Canada. Conservative MP David Tilson defended the measures as applying nationwide and noted Canada's low debt-to-GDP ratio among G7 nations.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  15. 40Monday, April 12, 2010 · sitting No. 23House debates budget bill as Liberals signal supportThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin said the Bloc Québécois opposes the bill because it fails to meet the needs of Quebeckers and Canadians and spares wealthy taxpayers. Liberal MP Bryon Wilfert recalled past Liberal efforts to eliminate the deficit and reduce debt.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 40Thursday, April 1, 2010 · sitting No. 22House debates jobs and economic growth act amid recovery disputesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-9, the jobs and economic growth act. Liberal MP John McKay said the government had virtually nothing to do with economic recovery and that its friends at the Fraser Institute had contradicted its claims. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht replied that Statistics Canada had reported five straight months of GDP growth and that the government had created conditions for that expansion.0 votes · 1 bill moved

March

  1. 56Wednesday, March 31, 2010 · sitting No. 21Opposition presses government on Afghan policy and G8 plansQuestion period took up the largest share of the sitting as opposition members repeatedly challenged the government over its handling of Afghanistan, the Arctic and maternal health ahead of the G8 summit. Liberal MP Bob Rae asked why Canada had suffered diplomatic setbacks with allies including the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Prime Minister Stephen Harper replied that Canada sets its own policies on Afghanistan, Arctic sovereignty and foreign aid.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 65Tuesday, March 30, 2010 · sitting No. 20Commons debates Colombia trade deal and aboriginal healing fundThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. NDP MP Thomas Mulcair said the accord would allow fines rather than prosecutions for the killing of labour activists. NDP MP Peter Julian and NDP MP Thomas Mulcair accused the Liberals of a sellout after a reported amendment that would rely on Colombian self-reporting of human rights conditions.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  3. 64Monday, March 29, 2010 · sitting No. 19House debates Jordan trade deal at second reading as Liberals attack tax cutsGovernment orders on the Canada-Jordan free trade act occupied 31 per cent of the sitting as members spoke at second reading. Parliamentary secretary Gerald Keddy said the agreement would benefit Canadians and Jordanians by opening markets in challenging economic times. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin and NDP MP Peter Julian pressed for committee study while questioning government sequencing with the Colombia deal.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  4. 32Friday, March 26, 2010 · sitting No. 18Commons debates extending music levy to digital devicesThe House spent the largest share of the day on a concurrence motion for the first report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Bloc Québécois MP Carole Lavallée moved adoption of the report, which recommends amending the Copyright Act so the definition of audio recording medium includes devices with internal memory and the levy on copying music applies to digital music recorders. Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro opposed the measure, calling it a tax on technology that would hinder innovation.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 30Thursday, March 25, 2010 · sitting No. 17Commons spends most time on Canada-Colombia trade billThe House devoted its longest stretch to debate on the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement implementation act at second reading. New Democratic Party MP Peter Julian and others pressed the government on human rights violations in Colombia, including the killing of labour activists, while noting similar agreements have stalled elsewhere. No vote was taken and the bill remains before the House.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 68Wednesday, March 24, 2010 · sitting No. 16Commons begins debate on Canada-Colombia free trade agreementThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-2, the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement implementation act. Trade Minister Peter Van Loan moved the bill and said the government places priority on free trade to help Canadian businesses compete. Liberal MP Scott Brison said his party would support the bill only with an amendment requiring annual human rights reports to Parliament from both countries.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  7. 68Tuesday, March 23, 2010 · sitting No. 15Commons debates Liberal motion on G8 maternal health initiativeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal supply motion concerning the government's G8 maternal and child health initiative. Liberal MP Bob Rae moved that the initiative must include the full range of family planning options including contraception and be based on scientific evidence. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.10 votes · 8 bills moved
  8. 47Monday, March 22, 2010 · sitting No. 14Commons resumes throne speech debate as MPs clash over rights agencyThe House spent nearly half its sitting on the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren praised the government's economic response and plans for an ombudsman for veterans while Liberal MP John Cannis pressed for more specific programs to address post-traumatic stress disorder.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 30Friday, March 19, 2010 · sitting No. 13Youth crime bill advances after second-reading debateGovernment Orders on Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson moved second reading and referral to committee, citing the need for stronger accountability measures for violent young offenders. Liberal MP John Cannis and Bloc Québécois MP Guy André questioned the minister on youth crime statistics and Quebec's rehabilitation programs, while Nicholson replied that violent youth crime had risen and that the bill supports rehabilitation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 27Thursday, March 18, 2010 · sitting No. 12Commons resumes debate on reply to throne speechThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Members discussed security certificates, child care, nuclear disarmament and infrastructure spending during the 61 interventions that filled 23 per cent of the day.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 51Wednesday, March 17, 2010 · sitting No. 11NDP motion to limit prorogation debated as longest itemThe House spent the largest share of its time on an NDP motion moved by Jack Layton that would bar the prime minister from advising the Governor General to prorogue Parliament for more than seven days without a House resolution. Layton said the motion targets abuse of prorogation to avoid accountability. Conservative House leader Jay Hill said prorogation is a standard tool used by governments of all parties and asked whether the motion would apply to past NDP provincial governments.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 64Tuesday, March 16, 2010 · sitting No. 10Bloc motion on Quebec federalism leads supply dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply motion moved by Pierre Paquette that the government had shown in the Speech from the Throne and budget that federalism does not meet Quebec's needs. The motion cited the absence of commitments on QST-GST harmonization payments, forestry and aerospace aid, environmental measures and assistance for the less fortunate. Paul Szabo said the Liberal Party agreed the government was not investing enough in those areas but argued it was the Conservative government rather than federalism that had failed Quebec.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 38Monday, March 15, 2010 · sitting No. 9Liberals move supply motion to cut partisan ads and cabinet sizeThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to a Liberal opposition motion urging the government to reduce spending on partisan advertising, ministerial aircraft, external consultants and the size of cabinet, the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office. Wayne Easter moved the motion, which would also direct the Board of Internal Economy to end the production of ten percenters. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 27Friday, March 12, 2010 · sitting No. 8Commons holds take-note debate on economy as opposition challenges job forecastsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a take-note debate on the economy under Government Orders. Liberal MP John McCallum said the session underlined that prorogation had been unnecessary and that the government lacked legislation or a real agenda. Conservative MP James Lunney replied that the economy remained the central concern for Canadians seeking work.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 55Thursday, March 11, 2010 · sitting No. 7Commons resumes throne speech debate amid opposition attacksThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to resuming debate on the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said the speech contained no vision or plan and criticized cuts to research funding. Conservative MP Gordon O'Connor said the opposition had offered no alternative vision or costings.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  16. 62Wednesday, March 10, 2010 · sitting No. 6Commons debates budget as opposition demands Afghan inquiryThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the budget under Government Orders. Conservative MP Lois Brown said the plan leads on jobs and growth while Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie and NDP MP Bruce Hyer questioned payroll tax effects and corporate tax rates. The bill remains before the House.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  17. 61Tuesday, March 9, 2010 · sitting No. 5Commons debates budget as opposition presses on jobs and deficitsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the budget. Conservative MP James Bezan told the House the economic action plan is expected to create or maintain 220,000 jobs by the end of 2010. Liberal MP Paul Szabo warned that crime, health and social demands would rise as unemployment increased.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  18. 67Monday, March 8, 2010 · sitting No. 4Commons spends day debating budget as Liberals vow to oppose itThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the budget, with debate stretching across government orders and private members' business. Liberal MP John McCallum told the House the Liberals would vote against the budget because it is a bad budget, yet would do so in a manner that avoids an election. Conservative MP Bev Shipley and Bloc Québécois MP Daniel Paillé pressed the Liberals on past records and on deficits affecting women.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  19. 28Friday, March 5, 2010 · sitting No. 3Commons opens budget debate after Iacobucci named to review Afghan documentsThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating the budget. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said the government was improvising on the terms of reference for former justice minister Frank Iacobucci's review of Afghan detainee documents and called for terms that would restore the authority of the House. Conservative MP Richard Harris accused the Liberals of hypocrisy given their record in office.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score
  20. 27Thursday, March 4, 2010 · sitting No. 2House debates economy as finance minister tables budgetThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a government motion noting that Canada's recovery from the global recession remains tentative and that jobs and economic growth remain the top priority for Canadians. Conservative MP Rob Merrifield opened the debate by reporting on town-hall meetings in his riding and stressing the need to diversify trade beyond the United States. Liberal MP Judy Sgro responded by highlighting constituent concerns over retirement security and pension shortfalls at Nortel and in the forestry sector.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  21. 70Wednesday, March 3, 2010 · sitting No. 1House opens with throne speech debate after committee and calendar votesThe address in reply to the Speech from the Throne occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Bernard Généreux opened the debate by praising the government's agenda and the recent Olympic performance of Canadian athletes. Liberal MP Marlene Jennings called the speech a thin rehash of the 2008 version that offered no new measures for workers.0 votes · 14 bills moved