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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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99 sittings in 2011; 5 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 71Thursday, December 15, 2011 · sitting No. 68Commons debates citizen's arrest bill before adjourning until JanuaryThe House spent most of the day on second reading of Bill C-26, the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. New Democratic MP Mike Sullivan said the bill reprises the Lucky Moose private member's bill and redefines self-defence in the Criminal Code, while raising concerns about a grey area that could allow intervention by people not in immediate harm. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux asked whether the NDP would propose amendments at committee. The House agreed on division to deem the second-reading motion adopted at adjournment.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 65Wednesday, December 14, 2011 · sitting No. 67House opens debate on Canada-Jordan free trade dealThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-23, the Canada-Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy told members the agreement would expand access to new markets and support jobs tied to trade. Opposition members raised concerns about labour standards and human rights in Jordan during the opening exchanges.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  3. 58Tuesday, December 13, 2011 · sitting No. 66House advances fair representation act toward final voteThe House spent most of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-20, the fair representation act. Minister of State Tim Uppal told members the bill would correct under-representation of the fastest-growing provinces. Opposition members argued the measure still failed to protect other interests such as those of aboriginal peoples and women.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  4. 64Monday, December 12, 2011 · sitting No. 65Copyright bill takes up most House time as MPs clash in question periodThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Copyright Modernization Act. Members heard further speeches on the bill, which the government has introduced for the third time, with Paul Calandra noting extensive prior consultation and debate.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 46Friday, December 9, 2011 · sitting No. 64Commons advances fair representation act in lengthy debateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-20, the Fair Representation Act. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski told the chamber the measure would deliver fairer representation by population while respecting the Senate floor and grandfather clause. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said most Canadians opposed adding seats and recalled the Prime Minister's earlier call for a cap near 265 members.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 49Thursday, December 8, 2011 · sitting No. 63Commons debates Senate reform bill amid border and wheat board clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of the Senate Reform Act at the government orders stage. Members discussed provincial consultation methods, Senate origins of other bills and the merits of a referendum on abolition, with no vote recorded in the excerpts.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 63Wednesday, December 7, 2011 · sitting No. 62House limits debate on electoral boundaries billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative motion to allocate one more day at report stage and one day at third reading for Bill C-20, the Fair Representation Act. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved the motion. NDP House leader Joe Comartin said repeated use of time allocation undermined democratic process.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  8. 43Tuesday, December 6, 2011 · sitting No. 61Commons advances fair representation act after deleting clausesThe House spent most of the day in Government Orders debating Bill C-20, the Fair Representation Act. NDP MP David Christopherson moved Motion No. 1 to delete Clause 1, arguing the bill still fails to achieve fair representation from a historical and nation-building perspective. Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance moved Motions No. 2 and No. 7 to delete Clauses 2 and 4.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 67Monday, December 5, 2011 · sitting No. 60NDP motion urges climate leadership as Kyoto withdrawal loomsThe House spent the largest share of the day on an NDP motion moved by Megan Leslie that calls on the government to assume a leadership role at the Durban climate conference, honour Kyoto commitments and pursue a binding treaty to limit global temperature rise to two degrees. Several members spoke to the motion, with Ms. Leslie correcting Conservative claims on emission reductions and Ms. Kirsty Duncan highlighting the human costs of extreme weather.6 votes · 8 bills moved
  10. 38Friday, December 2, 2011 · sitting No. 59Commons debates omnibus crime bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of its time on third reading of Bill C-10, the safe streets and communities act. Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay told the House the bill fulfills a duty to protect citizens and that the time for debate has ended after extensive prior study. NDP MP Irene Mathyssen asked why only three hours were allotted at this stage, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said provinces and stakeholders remain opposed.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 44Thursday, December 1, 2011 · sitting No. 58Commons advances citizen's arrest bill amid Attawapiskat clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time debating Bill C-26, the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act, at second reading under government orders. Conservative MP Robert Goguen opened the debate by describing the bill as a responsible expansion of citizen powers and a simplification of self-defence rules. New Democrat MP Jack Harris and Bloc Québécois MP Anne-Marie Day pressed for clearer limits on the term reasonable and warned against weakening established common-law protections.0 votes · 1 bill moved

November

  1. 63Wednesday, November 30, 2011 · sitting No. 57Government moves time allocation on omnibus crime billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a government motion to limit further debate on Bill C-10 at report stage and third reading. Government House leader Peter Van Loan said one additional sitting day would be allotted for report stage and one for third reading. Opposition members from the NDP and Liberals criticized the motion as an excessive use of closure and questioned the bill's provisions.13 votes · 13 bills moved
  2. 50Tuesday, November 29, 2011 · sitting No. 56Commons advances crime bill at report stage after rejecting fixesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage of Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act. NDP MP Jack Harris moved to delete clause 1 while Green Party MP Elizabeth May and Liberal MP Irwin Cotler proposed further amendments on terrorism definitions and civil liability for listed entities. Several government amendments were ruled out of order.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 65Monday, November 28, 2011 · sitting No. 55Grain marketing bill advances to third reading amid protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the marketing freedom for grain farmers act. Bill C-18 received third reading after Conservative MP David Anderson told members that more than 60 farmers had travelled to Ottawa at their own expense to witness the vote. NDP MP Wayne Easter raised a point of order alleging that government members had encouraged supporters to attend as "clappers," while Conservative MP Pat Martin urged the Speaker to enforce gallery rules against demonstrations.4 votes · 10 bills moved
  4. 44Friday, November 25, 2011 · sitting No. 54NDP motion calls for study of closure and time allocation rulesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a New Democratic motion to amend the Standing Orders on closure and time allocation. NDP MP Joe Comartin moved that the Speaker study requirements for ministers to justify such measures and report recommendations. Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz countered that no government bills had received royal assent this fall because the opposition had blocked progress, while Comartin replied that rapid passage of several bills this session had come at the initiative of the opposition.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 55Thursday, November 24, 2011 · sitting No. 53Commons debates copyright modernization act as main order of businessThe Copyright Modernization Act occupied the largest share of House time as members debated Bill C-11 at report stage. NDP MP Pat Martin said the bill was riddled with flaws and required further study while Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance said it allowed works to be used without compensation to creators. NDP MP Malcolm Allen and Bloc Québécois MP Marc-André Morin also criticized the measure for failing to protect creators and for favouring large corporations through digital locks.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 64Wednesday, November 23, 2011 · sitting No. 52Commons limits debate on wheat board bill amid protestsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a government motion to allocate one further day at report stage and one day at third reading for Bill C-18, which would end the Canadian Wheat Board's single-desk marketing authority. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved the motion, which passed. New Democrat House leader Joe Comartin and Liberal MP Wayne Easter condemned the move as an attack on farmers' right to a vote and on parliamentary debate.13 votes · 4 bills moved
  7. 69Tuesday, November 22, 2011 · sitting No. 51Commons debates Senate reform bill as NDP calls for referendumThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on Bill C-7, the Senate Reform Act. NDP MP François Pilon told the House the bill would cap terms at nine years for senators appointed after October 14 2008 and allow provinces to hold elections at their own expense, yet the prime minister would remain free to appoint anyone. NDP MP François Pilon said the measure would not alter appointments if the prime minister chose otherwise.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 65Monday, November 21, 2011 · sitting No. 50House advances jobs bill at third reading as opposition attacks spendingThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on third reading of the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. Conservative MP Shelly Glover said the bill responds to economic challenges and will create jobs, while NDP MP Peter Julian cited 72,000 full-time job losses in October and accused the government of ignoring hardship. Liberal MP Wayne Easter pointed to a 22 per cent rise in federal spending since the Prime Minister took office.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  9. 28Friday, November 18, 2011 · sitting No. 49Grain marketing bill draws most debate as MPs move clause deletionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. NDP MP Pat Martin moved amendments to delete clauses 2, 3, 7, 9 and 12, while Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved to delete clause 6. Martin said the bill threatened the integrity of parliamentary institutions and reduced the Canadian Wheat Board board from 15 to five members. Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the government had already hurt parliamentary integrity by overriding section 47.1 of the existing act and removing farmers' right to a plebiscite.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 47Thursday, November 17, 2011 · sitting No. 48Commons backs motion urging clean water for first nations by spring 2012The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal motion calling on the government to address the lack of clean running water in some first nations communities, with work to begin no later than spring 2012. Conservative MP John Duncan said the government would support the motion while noting past investments and criticizing previous Liberal inaction. Liberal MP Bob Rae acknowledged shortcomings across governments and urged all parties to focus on solutions rather than partisan blame.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 64Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · sitting No. 47Commons limits debate on budget bill as opposition protests repeated closureThe House devoted its longest stretch of the sitting to a government motion to allocate one further day for report stage and one day for third reading of Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. Government House Leader Peter Van Loan moved the motion after earlier agreement on a short defence bill, prompting NDP House Leader Joe Comartin to note it was the sixth such measure in 33 sitting days. The motion passed on division.6 votes · 5 bills moved
  12. 56Tuesday, November 15, 2011 · sitting No. 46Commons debates jobs bill as trade and F-35 clashes erupt in question periodThe House spent most of the day on government orders debating amendments to Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. NDP MP Peter Julian moved to delete Clause 162, arguing the government had broken an election promise on Supreme Court matters, while Conservative MP Shelly Glover defended the bill as the next phase of the economic action plan that would create conditions for business growth.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 63Monday, November 14, 2011 · sitting No. 45Commons debates Senate Reform Act as opposition seeks abolitionThe Senate Reform Act occupied the largest share of House time under government orders. New Democrat MP Don Davies said the bill would not achieve independence because senators continue to attend party caucuses. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said a reformed Senate still offers value and cited past Senate reports on mental health and palliative care.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 63Friday, November 4, 2011 · sitting No. 44Commons debates military judges bill after consent motion failsGovernment orders on the Security of Tenure of Military Judges Act occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Chris Alexander told the House the measure addresses an urgent need to ensure the proper functioning of the military justice system amid a legal circumstance that places additional pressure on all members. The House refused unanimous consent to a motion that would have allowed one member from each recognized party and the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands to divide her time with the member for Richmond—Arthabaska during second reading of Bill C-16.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  15. 62Thursday, November 3, 2011 · sitting No. 43House limits debate on fair representation bill to one dayThe House devoted most of the sitting to a government motion to allot one further sitting day to second-reading debate on Bill C-20, the Fair Representation Act. Peter Van Loan moved the time-allocation motion and said opposition reasoned amendments showed the debate was already over. Joe Comartin said the motion continued a pattern of limiting debate, while David Christopherson and Massimo Pacetti questioned the reduction to a single day.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  16. 45Wednesday, November 2, 2011 · sitting No. 42Commons advances fair representation bill amid provincial concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of the Fair Representation Act. Government House leader Tom Lukiwski told members the bill would deliver representation by population while respecting the constitutional floor for smaller provinces. Opposition members including Stéphane Dion and Alexandrine Latendresse argued the measure would increase the size of the House without sufficient consultation and could set provinces against one another.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  17. 66Tuesday, November 1, 2011 · sitting No. 41Commons debates end to long-gun registry amid opposition attacksThe House spent most of the day on government orders considering the Ending the Long-gun Registry Act. New Democrat MP Claude Gravelle told the House the bill would endanger public safety by destroying records that police rely on. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux pressed for details on what an NDP government would do with the data.3 votes · 6 bills moved

October

  1. 40Monday, October 31, 2011 · sitting No. 40New Democrats press asbestos ban in supply day motionThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a New Democratic opposition motion on asbestos that called for an end to its use and export, addition of chrysotile to the Rotterdam Convention list, a just transition plan for workers and dedicated employment insurance measures for older workers. Mr. Claude Gravelle moved the motion during government orders and urged all parties to support it on grounds of worker safety and international obligations.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 38Friday, October 28, 2011 · sitting No. 39Commons debates long-gun registry abolition as opposition seeks data accessThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Orders on the Ending the Long-gun Registry Act. NDP MP Philip Toone said the registry has reduced conjugal-violence murders by half and is used daily by police to protect women, while Conservative MP Richard Harris replied that registration does not prevent crimes and that the data are inaccurate and must be destroyed.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 70Thursday, October 27, 2011 · sitting No. 38Commons sets time limit on long-gun registry debateGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allocate no more than three further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act. The motion would require all questions necessary for disposal of the stage to be put 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders on the third allotted day. Debate on the motion consumed the largest share of the sitting.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  4. 58Wednesday, October 26, 2011 · sitting No. 37House opens debate on bill to end long-gun registryThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-19, the Ending the Long-gun Registry Act. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews moved the bill and said the measure would finally scrap a 17-year-old system of waste imposed by the previous Liberal government.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 45Tuesday, October 25, 2011 · sitting No. 36NDP motion calls for farmer vote on Canadian Wheat BoardThe House spent half the sitting on an opposition day motion moved by NDP MP Niki Ashton that would require the government to set aside legislation abolishing the Canadian Wheat Board single desk and to hold a full vote of current board members on the issue. Ashton said the motion recognized farmers' democratic right to determine the future of their supply management tools. Conservative MP Mike Lake countered that the Conservative platform had promised to work with western grain farmers to give them marketing freedom and that the NDP had promised during the election to maintain the single desk.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 71Monday, October 24, 2011 · sitting No. 35Grain marketing bill dominates Commons debateThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to debate of the marketing freedom for grain farmers act at second reading. Conservative MP Merv Tweed said the bill would give western Canadian farmers the right to market wheat, durum and barley independently or through a voluntary pool. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MP Pat Martin pressed the government on a plebiscite that showed majority support for retaining the Canadian Wheat Board single desk.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 60Friday, October 21, 2011 · sitting No. 34Commons debates copyright bill amid clashes over crime costsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the copyright modernization bill. NDP MP Tyrone Benskin said the legislation attempts to strike a balance between consumers and stakeholders yet misses an opportunity to support creators because the private copy levy would no longer be available. NDP MP Dennis Bevington raised concerns about musicians' revenue while Conservative MP Paul Calandra said the bill protects video game creators from piracy.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  8. 40Thursday, October 20, 2011 · sitting No. 33Commons allots two days to debate wheat board billGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-18, An Act to reorganize the Canadian Wheat Board and to make consequential and related amendments to certain Acts. The motion provides that proceedings will be interrupted 15 minutes before the expiry of Government Orders on the second allotted day. NDP MP Joe Comartin asked how many more time allocation motions the government would bring forward after 25 sitting days and four such motions already.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  9. 38Wednesday, October 19, 2011 · sitting No. 32Commons opens debate on bill to end Canadian Wheat Board monopolyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz told members the bill would give western wheat and barley growers the same marketing choices long enjoyed by farmers in Ontario and Quebec. Opposition members argued the measure violates existing statute because producers had not approved the change in a referendum.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  10. 49Tuesday, October 18, 2011 · sitting No. 31Copyright bill advances to committee after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act. Industry Minister Christian Paradis moved the bill and said it balances the interests of consumers, creators and rights holders after extensive consultations. Opposition members including Charlie Angus and Geoff Regan argued that digital-lock provisions favour corporations over users and consumers.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 56Monday, October 17, 2011 · sitting No. 30Commons debates economy bill as labour dispute draws fireThe House devoted most of the sitting to debate on Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. New Democratic MP Megan Leslie said the bill lacked a strategic vision for a green economy and failed to address long-term needs such as continued funding for northern research facilities. Conservative MP Phil McColeman countered that targeted stimulus investments, including a research centre at Wilfred Laurier University, had already supported innovation and local economic activity.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  12. 57Friday, October 7, 2011 · sitting No. 29Commons debates economic growth bill amid opposition criticismThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan told the House that jobs remain a priority in Etobicoke North and that the government missed opportunities in the stimulus package for green jobs. Conservative MP John Weston replied that the economic action plan has created 600,000 new jobs since the recession.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 69Thursday, October 6, 2011 · sitting No. 28Conservatives move to limit debate on budget implementation billPeter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than three further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. The Conservative House leader said the bill contains a hiring tax credit for small businesses and other measures to support jobs and growth. Thomas Mulcair of the NDP called the motion an act of contempt for Parliament and said the bill is outdated given the worsening global economy. Marc Garneau of the Liberals said the bill discriminates against lower-income Canadians through its use of non-refundable tax measures.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  14. 64Wednesday, October 5, 2011 · sitting No. 27Commons opens debate on budget implementation billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-13, the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act. Minister of State Ted Menzies opened the debate by presenting the bill as the next phase of the economic action plan and a response to current global challenges. NDP MP Pierre Dionne Labelle and Liberal MP John McCallum pressed the government on family debt levels and the exclusion of low-income Canadians from non-refundable tax credits.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  15. 65Tuesday, October 4, 2011 · sitting No. 26Commons debates suicide prevention motion as supply day dominatesLiberal MP Bob Rae moved a supply day motion calling on the government to establish and fund a National Suicide Prevention Strategy in cooperation with provinces, territories and Indigenous organizations. The motion, which occupied 56 per cent of the sitting, received support across party lines during extended debate but remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  16. 67Monday, October 3, 2011 · sitting No. 25House debates immigration bill as NDP urges job planGovernment orders on Bill C-4, an act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related statutes, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Debate continued on measures targeting human smuggling and refugee claims, with no vote recorded by the end of the day.2 votes · 13 bills moved

September

  1. 60Friday, September 30, 2011 · sitting No. 24Senate reform bill opens second reading with NDP calling changes inadequateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-7, the Senate Reform Act. Minister Tim Uppal said the bill would impose nine-year non-renewable terms and require provinces to hold Senate nominee elections. NDP MP David Christopherson said the measures fell short of democratic accountability because senators could not seek re-election.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 66Thursday, September 29, 2011 · sitting No. 23NDP supply motion on jobs pensions and infrastructure dominates commonsNew Democratic Party MP Peggy Nash moved a supply motion calling on the government to promote job creation address high unemployment ensure stable pensions and make strategic infrastructure investments. The motion which took up 58 per cent of the sitting remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 11 bills moved
  3. 64Wednesday, September 28, 2011 · sitting No. 22House debates crime bill amid economy and G8 clashes in question periodThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate of the Safe Streets and Communities Act in government orders. The bill, which sets mandatory minimum sentences for several offences including drug trafficking and sexual exploitation of children, remained before the House at adjournment.2 votes · 9 bills moved
  4. 54Tuesday, September 27, 2011 · sitting No. 21House allots two more days to debate crime bill at second readingGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act. NDP House leader Thomas Mulcair said the motion showed contempt for Parliament and asked whether the government would also limit debate in committee. Justice minister Rob Nicholson replied that 295 witnesses had already been heard over 58 committee days and 123 hours.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  5. 50Monday, September 26, 2011 · sitting No. 20Commons backs three-month Libya mission extensionConservative MP Peter MacKay moved a government motion to extend Canadian Armed Forces involvement in Libya with NATO for up to three months under a new UN Security Council resolution. The motion stood in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya and noted ongoing attacks on civilians by remaining regime forces. NDP MP Jack Harris questioned whether conditions had changed enough since March to alter Canada's role, while Liberal MP John McKay thanked officials for briefings.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  6. 65Friday, September 23, 2011 · sitting No. 19Commons debates refugee bill as opposition assails two-tier systemThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-4, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act. Liberal MP Mark Eyking told the House the measure would give the minister power to designate irregular arrivals and create a two-tiered refugee system. NDP MP John Rafferty asked why Ottawa seeks to bar designated refugees from applying for permanent residence and family reunification for five years.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  7. 36Thursday, September 22, 2011 · sitting No. 18Commons debates safe streets bill as NDP and Liberals press on costsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders debating the Safe Streets and Communities Act. New Democrat MP Don Davies said the bill contains no prevention measures and ignores addiction treatment needs while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned the lack of resources for community policing and after-school programs.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 72Wednesday, September 21, 2011 · sitting No. 17Commons opens debate on omnibus crime bill as second reading beginsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson moved the bill and said the measures would stand up for victims of crime. New Democrat public safety critic Joe Comartin and Liberal MP Geoff Regan pressed the government to disclose the projected costs to federal and provincial budgets.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 46Tuesday, September 20, 2011 · sitting No. 16Commons debates bill to deter human smugglers amid rights concernsThe House spent most of the day on government orders debating the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act. NDP MP Jinny Jogindera Sims urged the government to refer the bill to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and warned that it would bar designated persons from humanitarian and compassionate appeals for five years. Green Party MP Elizabeth May questioned government claims about Canada's refugee support relative to Germany and the United States.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 61Monday, September 19, 2011 · sitting No. 15Commons debates refugee bill as Layton tributes open sessionThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders for the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia said the bill treats victims as criminals, creates categories of refugees and is likely unconstitutional. New Democrat MP Don Davies said the measure violates international conventions and will not stop smugglers.0 votes · 12 bills moved

June

  1. 0Sunday, June 26, 2011 · sitting No. 14Commons advances budget bill amid opposition protestsThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on report stage of the budget implementation bill, with several amendments defeated and the bill remaining on track for third reading.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 68Thursday, June 23, 2011 · sitting No. 14Government moves to end Canada Post lockout with back-to-work billThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on government legislation to resume and continue postal services after Canada Post locked out its workers. Conservative MP Peter Van Loan moved to limit debate on the measure, which sets wage rates below those offered by the employer during talks.8 votes · 14 bills moved
  3. 69Wednesday, June 22, 2011 · sitting No. 13Commons considers supply estimates amid opposition attacks on spendingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the business of supply, advancing estimates measures before a scheduled vote at 6:30 p.m.10 votes · 17 bills moved
  4. 68Tuesday, June 21, 2011 · sitting No. 12Commons advances postal back-to-work bill amid NDP objectionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 3, a motion to limit debate and force passage of legislation ordering an end to the Canada Post labour dispute. The motion, moved by Peter Van Loan, sets out a timetable that prevents adjournment until the bill receives third reading and refers the measure to a committee of the whole after second reading.4 votes · 13 bills moved
  5. 67Monday, June 20, 2011 · sitting No. 11NDP motion calls for higher GIS to end seniors' povertyThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an NDP opposition motion urging the government to raise the guaranteed income supplement enough to eliminate seniors' poverty. NDP MP Irene Mathyssen moved the motion and described cases such as mechanic Cliff Stafford of Oshawa who depends on food banks. Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance said the Bloc would support the motion and asked whether fighter-jet spending showed the government's priorities were misplaced.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  6. 67Thursday, June 16, 2011 · sitting No. 10House debates bill to speed megatrials as air canada dispute endsThe House spent the largest share of its time in second reading debate on Bill C-2, the Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act. Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay said the measure would reduce delays in complex cases. NDP MP Peter Julian noted the bill originated from proposals by NDP MP Brian Masse.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  7. 70Wednesday, June 15, 2011 · sitting No. 9Harper defends job record amid NDP attacks on labour disputesOral questions on employment occupied the largest share of House time. NDP Leader Jack Layton pressed Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper on manufacturing job losses and the lack of a growth strategy. Harper replied that Canada leads the industrialized world in job creation and that the budget supports a private-sector recovery.1 vote · 15 bills moved
  8. 65Tuesday, June 14, 2011 · sitting No. 8Commons debates extension of Libya missionThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on a government motion to extend Canada's military involvement in Libya for 90 days under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird moved the motion and defended the balance of military, diplomatic and humanitarian efforts. Opposition members including New Democrat Paul Dewar and Liberal leader Bob Rae pressed for stronger diplomatic steps and recognition of the Libyan national council.3 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 68Monday, June 13, 2011 · sitting No. 7Commons opens budget debate with focus on pensions and seniorsThe House devoted more than half its sitting to government orders on the budget. NDP MP Andrew Cash said the proposed increase in seniors benefits amounts to less than two dollars a day and will not lift anyone out of poverty. Conservative MP Devinder Shory said the plan provides new support for seniors, students and family caregivers.2 votes · 6 bills moved
  10. 56Thursday, June 9, 2011 · sitting No. 6Commons opens budget debate as opposition presses on G8 spendingThe House spent most of the day on the budget under Government Orders. New Democratic Party members questioned the absence of measures on retirement security and criticized limits on student loan forgiveness for nurses in Quebec while Conservative members asked for positive comments on research funding.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 67Wednesday, June 8, 2011 · sitting No. 5Commons opens budget debate with opposition pressing on jobsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the budget, with Conservative MP Mark Strahl defending the June 6 plan in his maiden speech and promising continued increases to provincial health transfers. New Democrat MP Peter Julian challenged the government over a $100-million corporate tax break to Imperial Oil, asking what jobs had resulted.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  12. 42Tuesday, June 7, 2011 · sitting No. 4Commons spends most of day debating budgetGovernment Orders on the budget occupied 62 per cent of the sitting as members debated the next phase of Canada's economic action plan. NDP Leader Jack Layton said the government missed an opportunity to work with others and that 60 per cent of voters chose another party. Conservative MP Shelly Glover asked how the leader of the opposition would explain to seniors a vote against the budget that includes GIS increases.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 44Monday, June 6, 2011 · sitting No. 3Finance minister tables budget focused on jobs and growthThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to the budget. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the document as the next phase of Canada's economic action plan and moved that the House approve its general budgetary policy.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 0Friday, June 3, 2011 · sitting No. 2Throne speech opens 41st Parliament as members take seatsThe House devoted most of its opening sitting to consideration of the Speech from the Throne. The Governor General delivered the address, congratulating parliamentarians and outlining the government's priorities for the Forty-first Parliament.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 0Thursday, June 2, 2011 · sitting No. 1Commons opens with Speaker election under wayThe House devoted nearly the entire sitting to the election of a Speaker. The Presiding Officer announced that Justin Trudeau had withdrawn his candidacy after earlier written efforts to decline the role. The list of candidates was then revised and the House proceeded to candidate speeches in alphabetical order.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

March

  1. 57Friday, March 25, 2011 · sitting No. 149House debates contempt motion as government faces non-confidence voteThe House devoted its main proceedings to government orders on a motion by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff that the House agree with the procedure and house affairs committee finding of government contempt of Parliament and that it has lost confidence in the government. The motion stands before the House after committee review of withheld documents on fighter jets, prisons and corporate tax measures.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  2. 58Thursday, March 24, 2011 · sitting No. 148Commons spends largest share of day debating budget amid opposition attacksThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to debate on the budget. Liberal MP Scott Brison said the government had cut $418 million from Agriculture Canada's budget and offered nothing to compensate farmers. He added that the budget contained no money for affordable housing and that the proposed increase to seniors' pensions was insulting.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  3. 58Wednesday, March 23, 2011 · sitting No. 147House debates contempt finding as budget vote loomsLiberal MP Scott Brison moved concurrence in the 27th report of the procedure and House affairs committee, which found the government in contempt of Parliament for refusing to disclose costs of proposed legislation. The motion, which took up the largest share of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  4. 68Tuesday, March 22, 2011 · sitting No. 146Commons debates representation bill as budget tabledThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Democratic Representation Act. Bloc Québécois MP Christiane Gagnon said the bill would reduce Quebec's political weight below its demographic share and reject recognition of the Quebec nation. Conservative minister Steven Fletcher said the measure keeps Quebec's seat count constant while votes retain greater weight there than in other provinces.0 votes · 14 bills moved
  5. 66Monday, March 21, 2011 · sitting No. 145Commons debates Libya mission after UN resolutionThe House spent the largest share of its time in a take-note debate on the March 17 United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing action to protect civilians in Libya. After routine proceedings the House moved into committee of the whole to consider a motion noting Canada's contribution to the mission. Defence Minister Peter MacKay told the committee that Canadian CF-18s had already conducted their first patrols off the Libyan coast and returned safely.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  6. 64Friday, March 11, 2011 · sitting No. 144House advances bill to boost veterans compensationVeterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn moved third reading of Bill C-55 to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and the Pension Act. The bill would increase lump-sum payments, index benefits to the cost of living and expand support for families of injured soldiers. Blackburn told the House the changes would take effect five or six months after Senate passage.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  7. 66Thursday, March 10, 2011 · sitting No. 143Bloc motion denouncing government conduct dominates house debateThe house devoted most of its sitting to an opposition day motion moved by Bloc Québécois MP Pierre Paquette that denounced the government's disregard for democracy and its use of public funds for partisan purposes including the economic action plan and the 2006 election campaign. Paquette and other members argued that only Conservative expenses were rejected by Elections Canada and that ministers should resign over rulings on document disclosure.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  8. 54Wednesday, March 9, 2011 · sitting No. 142Speaker rules government breached privilege by withholding crime bill costsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a question of privilege raised by Liberal MP Scott Brison over the government's refusal to supply documents on the costs of criminal justice legislation ordered by the finance committee. Speaker ruled that a prima facie breach had occurred and the matter was referred to the procedure and house affairs committee for further examination.4 votes · 6 bills moved
  9. 59Tuesday, March 8, 2011 · sitting No. 141Liberals move supply day motion on Conservative in-and-out financing schemeLiberal MP Dominic LeBlanc moved a motion stating that the Conservative Party of Canada's in-and-out electoral financing scheme was an act of electoral fraud and calling on the Prime Minister to order repayment of rebates and remove charged individuals from positions. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski raised a point of order arguing the motion violated the sub judice convention by passing judgment on a matter before the courts. NDP MP David Christopherson and Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc continued the debate on the motion during the supply day proceedings.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 66Monday, March 7, 2011 · sitting No. 140Commons advances citizen's arrest bill amid election fraud accusationsThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-60, the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. New Democrat MP Don Davies said the bill fills a gap in the law that allows arrests only during a crime. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill has support but requires committee review of its provisions.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  11. 37Friday, March 4, 2011 · sitting No. 139Commons debates citizen arrest changes as Liberals press financing allegationsThe House spent the largest share of its time on oral questions about political financing. Liberal MP Marc Garneau asked why the Prime Minister had not acted against two senators and two advisers facing charges over more than one million dollars in election fraud across 67 ridings. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre replied that the party had followed the rules and would defend its case in court.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 58Thursday, March 3, 2011 · sitting No. 138NDP motion on Senate abolition and proportional representation dominates CommonsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the NDP opposition motion moved by David Christopherson that called for a referendum at the next general election on abolishing the Senate and for a special committee to examine proportional representation and other democratic reforms. Steven Fletcher said abolition would require provincial agreement and constitutional talks that are not realistic, while Christopherson replied that the government must consult Canadians on modernizing Parliament.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  13. 61Wednesday, March 2, 2011 · sitting No. 137Commons sends veterans bill to committee after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-55, the Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act. After limited further speeches the bill was deemed read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 37Tuesday, March 1, 2011 · sitting No. 136Aviation security bill leads Commons sitting as Liberals press on election chargesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-42, the Strengthening Aviation Security Act. NDP MP Jim Maloway argued that the bill would transfer passenger data to U.S. security agencies without reciprocity or anonymity protections. Liberal MP Judy Foote said the government had introduced the measure without serious intent to meet its original deadline.1 vote · 0 bills moved

February

  1. 46Monday, February 28, 2011 · sitting No. 135Aviation security bill takes up most of commons timeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-42, the Strengthening Aviation Security Act. New Democratic MP Irene Mathyssen said the bill should be defeated because it permits airlines to transmit personal passenger data to United States authorities and amounts to data mining by foreign security services. Conservative members defended the measure as necessary for aviation safety.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  2. 37Friday, February 18, 2011 · sitting No. 134House debates aviation security bill as NDP raises privacy fearsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Strengthening Aviation Security Act. NDP MPs Chris Charlton, Jack Harris, Peter Julian and Megan Leslie argued that Bill C-42 would hand passenger data to foreign governments without adequate safeguards and would undermine Canadian sovereignty. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 39Thursday, February 17, 2011 · sitting No. 133Opposition motion on document production dominates Commons dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a supply-day motion moved by Liberal MP Ralph Goodale that ordered the government to produce uncensored documents on the costs of corporate tax cuts and justice programs. Goodale said the government's refusal breached the privileges of Parliament. Conservative MP Gary Goodyear replied that the opposition was using the motion to conceal its plans to raise taxes.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 66Wednesday, February 16, 2011 · sitting No. 132Commons holds take-note debate on Iran's human rights recordThe House devoted its longest sitting segment to a take-note debate on the alarming deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon opened the discussion by recalling the 2009 protests and recent events in Tunisia and Egypt. Members from all parties endorsed recommendations from the foreign affairs committee calling for stronger international action against Iranian authorities.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 58Tuesday, February 15, 2011 · sitting No. 131Commons advances bill to end early parole for white-collar offendersThe House spent nearly half the sitting debating the Abolition of Early Parole Act at second reading under government orders. Conservative MP Paul Calandra said the bill would restore balance to the justice system and protect victims while Liberal MP Mark Holland called the government's rhetoric dishonest because the measure targets first-time non-violent offenders.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  6. 68Monday, February 14, 2011 · sitting No. 130Commons advances bill to end early parole for white-collar offendersGovernment Business No. 10 to abolish accelerated parole occupied 55 per cent of the sitting as Justice Minister Rob Nicholson moved closure on debate. The measure targets first-time non-violent offenders serving sentences for large-scale fraud and similar crimes. Opposition members questioned the sudden urgency after years of Liberal and Bloc calls for similar changes.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 63Friday, February 11, 2011 · sitting No. 129Commons limits debate on bill to end early parole for fraudThe government moved a motion to allot one sitting day to second reading of Bill C-59, which would abolish accelerated parole review under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Debate on the motion took the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie said the change would hold white-collar offenders to account, while Liberal MP Marlene Jennings said Liberals had already sought the same reform at committee.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  8. 64Thursday, February 10, 2011 · sitting No. 128Commons debates apology for Forillon park expropriationsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a supply motion calling for an official apology to families whose land was expropriated for Forillon Park. Bloc Québécois MP Raynald Blais moved the motion, which asks the Speaker to send a copy of the Journals to the affected families and their descendants. Liberal MP Paul Szabo and NDP MP Jim Maloway questioned the timing and scope of the request during the debate.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  9. 62Wednesday, February 9, 2011 · sitting No. 127Aviation security bill advances after committee studyThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the Strengthening Aviation Security Act. The bill, sponsored by Conservative MP Brian Jean, reached third reading after the transport committee heard from witnesses including the Privacy Commissioner. Members from the Liberals and NDP questioned aspects of data sharing with the United States but the measure proceeded.16 votes · 5 bills moved
  10. 40Tuesday, February 8, 2011 · sitting No. 126Liberals press to reverse corporate tax cuts in supply debateThe House spent most of the day on a Liberal supply-day motion that calls on the government to reverse planned cuts to the corporate tax rate for large companies and restore the 2010 rate in the next budget. Liberal MP Scott Brison opened the debate by arguing that the reductions, pursued amid record deficits, would erode the fiscal capacity needed for investments in health care and support for seniors and middle-income families. Conservative MP Colin Carrie countered that higher corporate taxes would deter investment and cited Brison's past statements against rate increases.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 63Monday, February 7, 2011 · sitting No. 125Panama free trade bill takes up most of Commons dayThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-46, the Canada-Panama free trade agreement. New Democrat MP Alex Atamanenko warned that Panama remains one of the world's worst tax havens and questioned whether any small agricultural gains could justify the deal. Conservative MP Brad Trost countered that the agreement would benefit Canadian agricultural producers because the two countries grow different crops.6 votes · 0 bills moved
  12. 41Friday, February 4, 2011 · sitting No. 124Commons advances Canada-Panama trade bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-46, the Canada-Panama free trade agreement. Liberal MP Paul Szabo said tax evasion issues were not addressed in the bill and called on the government to include information-sharing measures in future trade deals. NDP MP Paul Dewar echoed concerns raised by the OECD about banking secrecy and tax havens in Panama.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 40Thursday, February 3, 2011 · sitting No. 123Commons debates aviation security and Panama trade billsThe House spent most of its time on government orders for the Strengthening Aviation Security Act and the Canada-Panama Free Trade Act. NDP MP Libby Davies warned that the aviation security bill would erode civil liberties through unchecked data collection on travellers. NDP MP Peter Julian proposed deleting several clauses from the trade bill, citing Panama's record on money laundering.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 59Wednesday, February 2, 2011 · sitting No. 122Commons holds emergency debate on Egypt crisisThe House devoted its largest block of time to an emergency debate on the situation in Egypt. Liberal MP Bob Rae moved the adjournment motion and urged support for an immediate transition to democracy amid street violence. Members from several parties discussed consular assistance for Canadians and Canada's stance on reforms.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  15. 51Tuesday, February 1, 2011 · sitting No. 121Commons debates bill to end multiple-murder sentence discountsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-48, the Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act. Conservative MP Daniel Petit told the House the amendments would let judges impose consecutive parole-ineligibility periods for multiple first- or second-degree murders. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard asked how the measure would apply to multiple second-degree murders, and Liberal MP Alan Tonks raised the role of the National Parole Board in protecting victims' rights.0 votes · 2 bills moved

January

  1. 39Monday, January 31, 2011 · sitting No. 120House devotes most of day to order paper questionsRoutine proceedings on questions on the order paper and questions passed as orders for return occupied 65 per cent of sitting No. 120. Government House leader Tom Lukiwski tabled answers to dozens of written questions and moved that 175 others become orders for return, a step approved by the House.0 votes · 1 bill moved