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131 sittings in 2012; 26 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 0Friday, December 14, 2012 · sitting No. 197Commons advances budget bill after lengthy debate on pensionsThe House spent most of the day on report stage of Bill C-45, the second budget implementation bill. Members voted on dozens of amendments, most of which were defeated along party lines.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 61Wednesday, December 12, 2012 · sitting No. 197Commons advances RCMP accountability bill at report stage after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the report stage of Bill C-42, the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act. NDP MP Randall Garrison moved two amendments to delete clauses 1 and 22, arguing that the bill lacked sufficient measures to establish a national civilian investigation body as recommended by past inquiries. Conservative MP Candice Bergen defended the legislation as addressing core challenges identified through consultation with active police officers in the government caucus.11 votes · 8 bills moved
  3. 54Tuesday, December 11, 2012 · sitting No. 196Military justice overhaul debated amid NDP concerns over summary trialsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-15, the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act. NDP MP Craig Scott said only 28 of 88 recommendations from the 2003 Lamer report had been implemented and warned that summary trials continue to produce criminal records without counsel or appeal rights. Conservative and Liberal members acknowledged the need for modernization but differed on whether the bill should proceed to committee unchanged.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 66Monday, December 10, 2012 · sitting No. 195NDP motion seeks clearer foreign takeover rules under Investment Canada ActThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on a New Democratic Party motion concerning the Investment Canada Act. NDP MP Peter Julian moved that the House endorse recommendations from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce calling for a clarified net benefit test, reciprocity parameters, greater decision transparency and specific criteria for state-owned enterprises.11 votes · 5 bills moved
  5. 34Friday, December 7, 2012 · sitting No. 194Commons questions F-35 replacement after cabinet committee leaksOral questions on national defence took the largest share of House time as members pressed the government over reported cabinet committee decisions to abandon a sole-source F-35 purchase and restart the CF-18 replacement process. Conservative MP Jacques Gourde said the government would continue with its seven-point plan and examine the KPMG report before updating the public before the House recesses. NDP MP Jack Harris called for release of the KPMG report and an open competition.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  6. 40Thursday, December 6, 2012 · sitting No. 193Commons advances military justice bill amid opposition concerns over criminal recordsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-15, the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act, at second reading. NDP MP Jack Harris criticized the bill for retaining summary trial procedures that can produce criminal records without appeal or legal advice, warning that such outcomes would hinder veterans seeking civilian employment. Conservative MP Chris Alexander defended the legislation as necessary progress and accused the NDP of blocking committee study.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  7. 67Wednesday, December 5, 2012 · sitting No. 192Jobs and growth act advances unamended after report stage voteThe jobs and growth act 2012 advanced through report stage unamended after hours of votes forced by opposition members. The bill which implements the next phase of the government's economic plan will face a third reading vote later in the sitting.8 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 62Tuesday, December 4, 2012 · sitting No. 191Commons debates jobs and growth act amid opposition attacksThe House devoted most of the sitting to debate on Bill C-45, the jobs and growth act 2012. Conservative MP Chungsen Leung told the House the bill supports jobs and long-term prosperity after more than $63 billion in stimulus spending. NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach asked whether it is reasonable that less than 1 per cent of waterways will remain protected under the renamed navigation protection act.47 votes · 0 bills moved
  9. 67Monday, December 3, 2012 · sitting No. 190Commons allots five hours to report stage of budget billThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to a government motion by Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan to limit debate on Bill C-45, the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012, to five further hours at report stage and one sitting day at third reading. The motion passed after points of order from New Democrat members seeking to add specific lakes and rivers to the schedule of protected navigable waters.2 votes · 2 bills moved

November

  1. 30Friday, November 30, 2012 · sitting No. 189Commons debates nuclear terrorism bill amid calls for faster ratificationThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders debating Bill S-9, the Nuclear Terrorism Act. New Democrat MPs Sadia Groguhé, Tarik Brahmi, Jack Harris and François Choquette pressed the government on the seven-year delay since Canada signed the underlying conventions in 2005 and urged referral to committee for further study of radioactive-device provisions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 29Thursday, November 29, 2012 · sitting No. 188Commons opens report stage on jobs and growth act with 1,667 amendmentsThe House spent most of the sitting on government orders for the jobs and growth act 2012. The Speaker ruled on the selection of 1,667 motions in amendment at report stage of Bill C-45, excluding several that required a royal recommendation or ways and means motion.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 57Wednesday, November 28, 2012 · sitting No. 187Commons debates financial literacy bill amid points of order on C-45The House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Financial Literacy Leader Act. NDP MPs Tarik Brahmi and Mathieu Ravignat pressed amendments at report stage to create an advisory committee and require bilingual appointments, but all six proposals were defeated. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 67Tuesday, November 27, 2012 · sitting No. 186Commons advances First Nations transparency bill amid QP clashes on economyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Parliamentary secretary Greg Rickford told members the bill would apply to first nations' first complete financial year after royal assent and would require publication of audited statements within 120 days of fiscal year end.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  5. 63Monday, November 26, 2012 · sitting No. 185Commons opens debate on northern jobs and growth billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-47, the Northern Jobs and Growth Act. Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development John Duncan moved that the bill, which enacts the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act and the Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act, be read a second time and referred to committee. New Democrat MP Dennis Bevington raised concerns about combining two distinct acts in one bill and called for thorough committee study of land-use planning provisions.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 40Friday, November 23, 2012 · sitting No. 184Commons debates first nations financial transparency billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux asked whether the government had conducted adequate consultation with first nations before drafting the bill. NDP MP Carol Hughes replied that consultation had been insufficient on this measure and others affecting first nations, and that existing funding agreements already provided sufficient reporting.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  7. 67Thursday, November 22, 2012 · sitting No. 183Commons limits debate on first nations financial billThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Conservative MP Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to report stage and one sitting day to third reading. New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen called the motion the 29th use of closure by the government and accused it of hypocrisy on accountability.5 votes · 0 bills moved
  8. 62Wednesday, November 21, 2012 · sitting No. 182House debates fighter jet report amid Liberal-Alberta clashThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to committee business, including the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on replacing Canada's fighter jets. NDP MP David Christopherson presented the report and the committee requested a government response under Standing Order 109. NDP MP Mathieu Ravignat said the report failed to reflect evidence that the bidding process was flawed and not transparent.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 63Tuesday, November 20, 2012 · sitting No. 181Commons debates first nations financial transparency actThe House spent the majority of its sitting on the first nations financial transparency act at report stage. NDP MP Jean Crowder moved motions to delete clauses 1, 11 and 13, arguing the bill lacked proper consultation with first nations and that the government already held powers to release financial information. Conservative MP David Wilks countered that band members had testified to difficulties obtaining remuneration details and that committee appearances constituted engagement.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 26Monday, November 19, 2012 · sitting No. 180House advances bill to support families of murdered childrenLiberal MP Rodger Cuzner told the House that the Liberal Party supports the spirit and intent of Bill C-44. He said the legislation would help about 6,000 to 7,000 Canadians a year but added that a means test would leave part-time and seasonal workers exposed. NDP MP Chris Charlton said the bill is an important first step yet criticized the $6,500 earnings threshold required for eligibility.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 36Thursday, November 8, 2012 · sitting No. 179House advances bill to support parents of murdered or missing childrenThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the Helping Families in Need Act. Conservative MP Brad Butt told the House the legislation would deliver employment insurance benefits to parents of murdered or missing children. NDP MP Chris Charlton and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said their parties would support the bill at third reading.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 66Wednesday, November 7, 2012 · sitting No. 178Petitions take most house time amid clashes over economy and veteransPetitions occupied the largest share of sitting No. 178 at seven per cent of the day. Members tabled dozens of petitions on topics including Lyme disease strategy, access to generic medicines and a national housing strategy.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 63Tuesday, November 6, 2012 · sitting No. 177House debates time allocation on Canada-Panama trade billThe House spent most of the day on a motion by government house leader Peter Van Loan to allot no more than two further sitting days to third reading of Bill C-24, the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. New Democrat house leader Nathan Cullen said the motion marked the 29th use of closure since the last election and questioned its justification given that trade with Panama represents 0.03 per cent of Canada's total. Van Loan replied that exports to Panama reached more than $110 million last year and that Canadian workers compete against American and European rivals in that market.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  14. 60Monday, November 5, 2012 · sitting No. 176House refers procurement report back to committee after debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a motion to refer the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates back for further consideration. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski moved the referral after the committee had presented its findings on procurement practices. Liberal MP John McCallum said the committee had worked in a non-partisan manner and that all members including Conservatives had agreed on the recommendations.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  15. 30Friday, November 2, 2012 · sitting No. 175Commons debates Canada-Panama trade deal at third readingThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to third reading of the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. International Trade Minister Ed Fast moved the bill be read a third time and described it as part of the government's most ambitious trade plan. New Democrat MP Paul Dewar said the agreement and similar deals would not lift unemployment, which stood at 7 per cent.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  16. 29Thursday, November 1, 2012 · sitting No. 174Commons debates matrimonial rights bill for reserves as second reading continuesThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill S-2, the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. Minister for Status of Women Rona Ambrose moved the bill and defended it as closing a 25-year legislative gap that leaves aboriginal women on reserves without equal property rights after relationship breakdown. New Democrat MP Jean Crowder and Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett questioned the choice of committee and the adequacy of prior consultations.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

October

  1. 64Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · sitting No. 173Commons advances financial literacy bill amid China investment clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on third reading of the Financial Literacy Leader Act. Conservative MP Ted Menzies moved the bill at third reading and noted the finance committee had completed its study earlier in the fall. NDP MP Glenn Thibeault asked whether bilingualism would be required of the financial literacy leader.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  2. 56Tuesday, October 30, 2012 · sitting No. 172Commons debates omnibus jobs bill as NDP presses on economyThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Jobs and Growth Act 2012. New Democratic MP Djaouida Sellah said the bill repeated the pattern of omnibus legislation that limited examination of its provisions. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the measure coincided with reductions in public service positions.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  3. 29Monday, October 29, 2012 · sitting No. 171Commons advances budget bill as NDP attacks omnibus approachThe House spent half the sitting on government orders for the jobs and growth act 2012. NDP MP Niki Ashton said the bill ignored Canadian priorities and democratic debate while continuing the approach of the earlier omnibus bill C-38. Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren said the legislation focused on long-term prosperity jobs and growth and had already produced hundreds of thousands of net new jobs since 2008.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 27Friday, October 26, 2012 · sitting No. 170Commons debates omnibus budget bill under time allocationThe House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading of the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012. NDP members Charmaine Borg, Hoang Mai and Claude Gravelle argued that the more than 400-page bill had received too little scrutiny and that time allocation prevented meaningful amendment. Conservative members Richard Harris and others countered that the budget measures had been public for months and that the NDP had never supported government legislation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 46Thursday, October 25, 2012 · sitting No. 169Conservatives move time allocation on budget billGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-45, the second act to implement the March 29 budget, to four further sitting days at second reading. Opposition members immediately challenged the move as an attempt to curtail scrutiny of an omnibus measure containing multiple policy changes.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  6. 38Wednesday, October 24, 2012 · sitting No. 168House begins debate on jobs and growth act after auditor general clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating the jobs and growth act 2012 to implement economic action plan 2012. Conservative parliamentary secretary Shelly Glover opened the debate by highlighting Canada's strong banking system and global reputation. NDP MP Peter Julian countered that manufacturing jobs have declined and real wages have fallen under the Conservatives.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 68Tuesday, October 23, 2012 · sitting No. 167Commons debates military justice reforms amid Auditor General criticismThe House spent the majority of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-15, the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act. New Democrat members including Mylène Freeman and Charlie Angus argued the bill falls short on summary trials, grievances and the Military Police Complaints Commission despite incorporating some recommendations from the 2003 Lamer report. Conservative Chris Alexander said further changes belong in committee.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  8. 36Monday, October 22, 2012 · sitting No. 166House spends most time on military justice reforms billThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to debate on Bill C-15, the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act, at second reading. Liberal MP John McKay said his party would support the measure but urged committee examination of several outstanding questions. Conservative MP Mark Strahl said the bill would give statutory guidance on sentencing objectives to military judges and presiding officers.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 62Friday, October 19, 2012 · sitting No. 165Commons debates Combating Terrorism Act as NDP signals oppositionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act. New Democrat MP Jean Crowder said her party would oppose the bill, noting that investigative hearings and recognizance with conditions had never been used when similar provisions were in force. She said existing Criminal Code measures were sufficient.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 36Thursday, October 18, 2012 · sitting No. 164NDP motion seeks Ritz ouster over XL Foods E. coli crisisThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by Malcolm Allen that called on the government to remove Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz over the XL Foods E. coli outbreak, reverse food-safety budget cuts and direct the Auditor General to audit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 64Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · sitting No. 163Commons debates anti-terrorism bill amid rights concernsThe House spent the largest share of the day on second reading of Bill S-7, the Combating Terrorism Act. New Democratic MPs argued the bill's provisions for investigative hearings and preventive arrests are unnecessary and infringe civil liberties, while government members maintained the measures are needed to address terrorism threats.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 62Tuesday, October 16, 2012 · sitting No. 162Liberals move to limit omnibus bills in supply-day debateLiberal MP Marc Garneau moved a supply motion that would instruct the procedure and House affairs committee to study limits on omnibus legislation after citing the former member for Calgary Southwest's 1994 criticism of the practice. The motion, which NDP MP Nathan Cullen and Green MP Bruce Hyer supported, remained before the House at adjournment.4 votes · 5 bills moved
  13. 52Monday, October 15, 2012 · sitting No. 161Commons debates nuclear terrorism bill while XL Foods crisis sparks calls for Ritz resignationGovernment orders consumed the largest share of the sitting with second reading debate on Bill S-9, the nuclear terrorism act. Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay told the House the bill would create four new Criminal Code offences to meet Canada's obligations under the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. NDP MP Françoise Boivin asked why the government had waited five years to bring the measures forward.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 41Friday, October 5, 2012 · sitting No. 160Commons debates bill to double victim surchargesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the Increasing Offenders’ Accountability for Victims Act. New Democratic Party MP Françoise Boivin said her party would support the bill at second reading and send it to committee. She warned that mandatory surcharges could burden offenders unable to pay.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 39Thursday, October 4, 2012 · sitting No. 159Commons debates faster removal of foreign criminals actThe House spent half the day debating Bill C-43 at second reading. NDP members Wayne Marston, Alexandre Boulerice, Hoang Mai and Isabelle Morin argued that the bill grants excessive discretionary power to the immigration minister and risks undermining due process for refugees and temporary residents. The bill remains before the House.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 54Wednesday, October 3, 2012 · sitting No. 158Commons holds emergency debate on XL Foods meat recallThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an emergency debate on food safety after the opposition forced the adjournment to examine the XL Foods E. coli contamination and recall. Liberal MP Frank Valeriote moved the motion, noting that 23 Canadians have fallen ill and that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency still lacks adequate resources four years after the listeriosis outbreak killed 22 people.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  17. 65Tuesday, October 2, 2012 · sitting No. 157NDP motion on Nexen takeover dominates supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP motion moved by Peter Julian that calls on the government to hold public consultations before any decision on the proposed CNOOC takeover of Nexen, to conduct hearings on foreign ownership in the energy sector and to define net benefit under the Investment Canada Act. Julian noted the 45-day review period is nearly over and accused the government of failing to act on its 2010 commitment.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  18. 39Monday, October 1, 2012 · sitting No. 156NDP motion on employment insurance pilot project dominates debateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an opposition day motion moved by NDP MP Anne-Marie Day that called on the government to fix the Working While on Claim pilot project immediately. The motion stated the project is not benefiting most employment insurance recipients who find work, creates a disincentive to accept part-time employment and leaves low-income Canadians worse off than before.0 votes · 1 bill moved

September

  1. 29Friday, September 28, 2012 · sitting No. 155House advances bill tightening rules on political loansThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-21, the Political Loans Accountability Act. Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski said the measure would end the practice of unpaid debts at the riding level by making associations and parties responsible for candidate loans. NDP MP Libby Davies asked whether loopholes remained, while Conservative minister Tim Uppal welcomed cross-party support to send the bill to committee.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 45Thursday, September 27, 2012 · sitting No. 154Helping families in need act advances at second readingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-44, the helping families in need act, at second reading. New Democratic Party MP Peggy Nash said the bill would amend the Canada Labour Code, the Employment Insurance Act and the Income Tax Act to allow workers leave and benefits when a child suffers a serious illness, disappears or dies as a result of crime. Conservative Minister of Labour Lisa Raitt said the changes would support families at the most difficult times.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 66Wednesday, September 26, 2012 · sitting No. 153Helping Families in Need Act advances to committee after broad supportThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-44, the Helping Families in Need Act. Conservative MP Diane Finley said the bill would deliver new income supports to parents of critically ill children and parents of murdered or missing children. NDP MP Chris Charlton and Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner both said their parties would support the bill at this stage, and it was referred to committee.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 47Tuesday, September 25, 2012 · sitting No. 152Liberals move motion to cut income inequality in supply debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Liberal motion calling for immediate steps to reduce income inequality. Liberal MP Bob Rae moved that the government roll back recent Employment Insurance premium hikes, end the new clawback of benefits, make the Family Caregiver Tax Credit refundable and take other listed actions. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  5. 42Monday, September 24, 2012 · sitting No. 151House debates faster removal of foreign criminals billGovernment orders on the faster removal of foreign criminals act occupied the largest share of the sitting as members debated Bill C-43. Parliamentary secretary Rick Dykstra said the bill would end repeated appeals by convicted non-citizens and protect public safety while New Democrat MP Jinny Jogindera Sims warned that expanded ministerial powers would bypass judicial oversight.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 30Friday, September 21, 2012 · sitting No. 150Commons advances bill to raise victim surchargesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-37, the Increasing Offenders' Accountability for Victims Act. NDP MP Djaouida Sellah said the bill would double victim surcharges to 30 per cent of fines or set amounts of $100 and $200, and she expressed concern that it would remove judicial discretion in exceptional cases involving mental illness. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux noted public support for surcharges that aid victims but called for additional general revenue funding.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 37Thursday, September 20, 2012 · sitting No. 149NDP motion on economic risks takes up nearly half of Commons sittingThe House devoted 48 per cent of its sitting to an opposition motion moved by NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair that called on the government to acknowledge economic risks, recognize recent job losses and commit to a meeting with premiers in Halifax in November. The motion remained before the House at the end of the day with all questions deemed put and a recorded division deferred to September 25.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 62Wednesday, September 19, 2012 · sitting No. 148Commons debates RCMP accountability bill amid job and trade clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-42, the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act. NDP members said the measure would not fix systemic problems including sexual harassment, while government members defended the creation of a new civilian review body. The bill remained before the House at adjournment.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 33Tuesday, September 18, 2012 · sitting No. 147RCMP accountability bill advances at second reading as NDP seeks changesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act. Members debated Bill C-42 at second reading, with the NDP stating its support while calling for amendments to strengthen oversight and address internal RCMP policies.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 25Monday, September 17, 2012 · sitting No. 146House receives answers to 123 order paper questionsRoutine proceedings consumed the largest share of the sitting as the government tabled responses to 123 questions on the order paper and made 102 others orders for returns. Gerald Keddy told the House that the answers would be provided immediately.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 70Thursday, June 28, 2012 · sitting No. 145Commons advances budget implementation bill after extended debateThe House spent most of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-38, the budget implementation bill. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved time allocation, which passed on division after opposition protests.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 61Thursday, June 21, 2012 · sitting No. 145Commons marks National Aboriginal Day amid clashes over F-35s and housingOral questions on aboriginal affairs consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Bob Rae pressed the government on the unresolved Haldimand Tract claim tied to Six Nations support during the War of 1812. Prime Minister Stephen Harper replied that negotiations continue and cited recent specific-claims settlements.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  3. 61Wednesday, June 20, 2012 · sitting No. 144Petitions take up largest share of Commons sitting as trade and accountability spark clashesRoutine proceedings consumed the largest portion of the sitting, with 38 interventions on petitions representing 12 per cent of the day. Members from all parties presented petitions on subjects including official languages support for periodicals, the definition of a human being, funding for the CBC/Radio-Canada, a proposed Drive Change Day, amendments to the Criminal Code, and the Experimental Lakes Area research station.7 votes · 10 bills moved
  4. 57Tuesday, June 19, 2012 · sitting No. 143House debates Panama trade deal amid omnibus bill concernsThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act at second reading. Conservative MP Ed Holder said the agreement would deliver benefits similar to the recent Jordan deal while New Democrat MP Dennis Bevington criticized Panama's record on tax evasion and money laundering. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux pressed the government on its handling of other trade files including the Korea agreement and its impact on Manitoba pork producers.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 62Monday, June 18, 2012 · sitting No. 142Commons advances budget bill at third reading amid QP clashesThe House spent most of the day on third reading of Bill C-38, the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. Conservative parliamentary secretary Shelly Glover said the bill would secure jobs and long-term prosperity while finance committee members heard nearly 70 hours of testimony. New Democrat MP Peggy Nash said the measure would worsen unemployment and cut services.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 37Friday, June 15, 2012 · sitting No. 141Copyright bill advances to third reading as opposition voices concernsGovernment orders on the copyright modernization act occupied the largest share of the sitting. Industry Minister Christian Paradis moved that Bill C-11 be read the third time and passed, citing years of consultation and committee review. NDP MP Charlie Angus criticized the bill's handling of digital locks and clause 47, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned its effects on consumers at public events.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 58Wednesday, June 13, 2012 · sitting No. 140Commons debates budget bill amid marathon votes on amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of its time on the concurrence motion for the third report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates concerning support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Liberal MP John McCallum moved concurrence and defended the report's recommendations on productivity and innovation. Conservative MP Bernard Trottier countered that the budget makes the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program permanent with added funding.100 votes · 3 bills moved
  8. 63Tuesday, June 12, 2012 · sitting No. 139Government moves time allocation on omnibus budget billConservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than 10 further hours at report stage and eight hours at third reading for Bill C-38, the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. The motion would end debate at the expiry of those hours. NDP House leader Nathan Cullen said the motion marked the 26th use of time allocation by the government and described the bill as a Trojan Horse that alters more than 70 acts.3 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 62Monday, June 11, 2012 · sitting No. 138Commons opens report stage on budget bill C-38The House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. Members moved dozens of amendments to delete or alter clauses of Bill C-38, with Marc Garneau proposing the deletion of clauses 1, 2, 7 through 11 and 13 and Peggy Nash proposing the deletion of clauses 4 and 6. Elizabeth May moved amendments to clause 7 that would redefine political activity for charities.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 25Friday, June 8, 2012 · sitting No. 137Commons debates refugee bill as opposition raises environment and ethics concernsThe House devoted its longest single block Friday to government orders on Bill C-31, the protecting Canada's immigration system act. Conservative MP Rick Dykstra told the House that committee hearings on the bill and on Bill C-38 had been extensive and that the legislation would speed decisions for genuine refugees while deterring human smuggling. New Democrat MP Sadia Groguhé asked why the bill would create two classes of refugees and bar some from family reunification for five years, while New Democrat MP Alain Giguère said every legal expert had warned that ministerial discretion over safe-country designations should be removed.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 45Thursday, June 7, 2012 · sitting No. 136Commons limits debate on pooled pension plans billThe House spent the largest share of its time on a government motion to allocate no more than five further hours to third reading of Bill C-25, the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved the motion, which would end debate and force successive votes without further amendment. NDP House leader Nathan Cullen and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux condemned the move as the 24th use of time allocation this session.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  12. 64Wednesday, June 6, 2012 · sitting No. 135NDP motion urges reversal of Coast Guard search and rescue closuresNew Democrat MP Jack Harris moved an opposition day motion calling on the government to reverse the closure of the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centres in St. John’s and Quebec City and the Kitsilano Coast Guard station in Vancouver. The motion states that saving lives is the top priority for search and rescue services and that local service and knowledge are essential. The motion remained before the House at the end of the day.15 votes · 13 bills moved
  13. 28Tuesday, June 5, 2012 · sitting No. 134NDP motion on muzzling scientists leads supply day debateNew Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart moved an opposition motion calling on the government to end the muzzling of scientists, reverse cuts to research programs at several federal departments and agencies, and cancel the closures of the National Council of Welfare and the First Nations Statistical Institute. The motion, debated during government orders as the largest item of the day, remained unresolved at adjournment.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 63Monday, June 4, 2012 · sitting No. 133House debates pooled pension plans bill amid opposition criticismThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre told the House the measure would allow small businesses to offer employees a voluntary low-cost retirement option without forcing participation. NDP MP Raymond Côté said the bill would push Canadians into risky private funds with uncertain management quality.23 votes · 3 bills moved
  15. 28Friday, June 1, 2012 · sitting No. 132Commons debates immigration bill amendments as opposition seeks changesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage debate on Bill C-31, the protecting Canada's immigration system act. Conservative MP David Anderson said the bill would make the asylum system faster and fairer and warned that NDP and Liberal amendments would produce negative consequences by delaying passage. NDP MP Dennis Bevington replied that the bill reverses compromises reached in the previous Parliament on former Bill C-11.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

May

  1. 59Thursday, May 31, 2012 · sitting No. 131NDP motion calls on government to drop employment insurance changesThe House spent nearly half the day on an NDP opposition motion that called on the government to abandon plans to further restrict access to employment insurance. New Democrat MP Chris Charlton moved the motion and said the changes would force workers who followed the rules to choose between a pay cut of up to 30 per cent or loss of benefits. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht countered that accepting work at 80 per cent of previous wages was preferable to remaining on benefits that pay only 55 per cent.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 68Wednesday, May 30, 2012 · sitting No. 130Liberals move supply day motion for co-operatives committeeLiberal MP Mauril Bélanger moved a supply day motion to appoint a special committee on the status of co-operatives in Canada. The motion calls for recommendations on their strategic role in the economy, capitalization issues and possible updates to the Canada Cooperatives Act. Debate on the motion occupied 20 per cent of the sitting.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  3. 67Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · sitting No. 129Tories move to end CP Rail strike with back-to-work billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government legislation ordering an end to the strike at Canadian Pacific Railway. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Peter Van Loan moved to curtail further debate on the measure. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt told the House that prolonged work stoppages were harming the national economy and that the parties had failed to reach a voluntary agreement despite months of talks.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 65Monday, May 28, 2012 · sitting No. 128House debates Canada-Panama free-trade bill as rail back-to-work measure advancesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-24, the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. New Democratic MP Jack Harris said the agreement was negotiated too quickly without adequate consultation and would not increase Canadian exports. Conservative MP Steven Fletcher asked which free-trade deals the NDP had ever supported and whether an NDP government would withdraw from existing agreements.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 28Friday, May 18, 2012 · sitting No. 127NDP motion seeks official apology for 1914 Komagata Maru incidentNew Democrat MP Jasbir Sandhu moved a supply motion calling on the government to issue an official apology in the House for the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. The motion, which would require the government to apologize to the South Asian community and those affected, occupied the largest share of the sitting as members debated its merits and historical context.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 31Thursday, May 17, 2012 · sitting No. 126Commons debates immigration bill as NDP seeks to delete clausesThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act. New Democrat MP Jinny Jogindera Sims moved multiple motions to delete clauses from the bill, arguing that it creates a two-tier refugee system based on arrival method rather than claim merits.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 66Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · sitting No. 125NDP motion on budget bill's environmental changes leads supply debateThe House devoted the largest share of the day to a supply motion moved by NDP MP Megan Leslie condemning the budget legislation for weakening environmental assessment and fisheries protections while shifting costs to provinces and territories. Leslie said the bill puts lakes, rivers and ecosystems at risk. Conservative MP David Anderson replied that the government pursues innovation, stewardship and sustainable development and that the legislation receives thorough examination.5 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 69Tuesday, May 15, 2012 · sitting No. 124Commons debates environment spending amid copyright time allocationThe House spent the largest portion of the day on a general debate on all votes under Environment in the business of supply. The debate followed usual rotation rules with members allocated 15 minutes each for speeches and questions.24 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 51Monday, May 14, 2012 · sitting No. 123Copyright modernization act amendments debated in lengthy house sessionGovernment orders on the Copyright Modernization Act consumed 34 per cent of the sitting as members considered multiple motions to delete clauses and add regulatory definitions. Mr. André Bellavance moved to delete clauses 1, 2, 49 and 62 while Ms. Elizabeth May proposed amendments on education and lesson reproduction. Mr. Pierre Nantel and Mr. Charlie Angus pressed the government on royalty rights and moral rights for creators.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 35Friday, May 11, 2012 · sitting No. 122Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over defence costs and patronageThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the jobs growth and long term prosperity act. Conservative MP Larry Miller said the bill would stimulate the economy through jobs and growth while ensuring long term prosperity. New Democrat MP Kirsty Duncan raised concerns that repeal of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act would destroy 50 years of environmental safeguards.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 34Thursday, May 10, 2012 · sitting No. 121Commons devotes half day to debate on omnibus budget billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Jobs Growth and Long Term Prosperity Act. Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth defended the bill as a plan for jobs and future prosperity while NDP MP Pat Martin questioned the repeal of the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act. Liberal MP Ted Hsu challenged the government record on deficits before the recession.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  12. 70Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · sitting No. 120MPs debate snow crab report as opposition questions budget bill changesThe House spent the largest share of its time on a motion to concur in the first report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. New Democratic MP Fin Donnelly moved concurrence in the report on the snow crab fishery in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. Members from both sides discussed quota decisions, scientific advice and industry sustainability during the debate.6 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 41Tuesday, May 8, 2012 · sitting No. 119Commons spends most of day debating budget implementation billThe House spent 51 per cent of its time on government orders debating the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. Conservative MP Jim Hillyer said the 2012 budget supports southern Alberta and reflects a balanced approach to deficit reduction. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the government failed to protect aerospace jobs in several provinces.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 41Monday, May 7, 2012 · sitting No. 118Commons debates budget bill as NDP seeks to split itThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its time to second reading debate of Bill C-38, the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. Conservative MP James Rajotte described the measure as the next step after two years of stimulus spending toward deficit reduction while preserving transfers to provinces and persons. New Democratic Party MP Scott Simms and NDP MP Laurin Liu questioned the impact of employment insurance changes on workers in Newfoundland and the decision not to renew funding for Sustainable Development Technology Canada.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 29Friday, May 4, 2012 · sitting No. 117Commons debates budget bill as closure invoked for 18th timeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the jobs growth and long-term prosperity act. Members continued second reading of Bill C-38, the omnibus measure that implements budget 2012 and alters dozens of statutes. The government again moved time allocation, limiting further debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  16. 48Thursday, May 3, 2012 · sitting No. 116Commons sets six more days for budget bill debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-38, the Jobs Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act. Conservative MP Ted Menzies moved a motion to allocate no more than six further sitting days at second reading, with proceedings to be interrupted 15 minutes before expiry on the sixth day. New Democratic MP Nathan Cullen called the measure and the bill's contents a travesty, while Conservative MP Ted Menzies defended the additional time and a planned subcommittee to hear witnesses.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  17. 28Wednesday, May 2, 2012 · sitting No. 115Commons opens debate on budget bill amid dispute over text versionsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act. Liberal MP Scott Brison raised a point of order that opposition members had received two versions of Bill C-38, one with 421 pages and one with 425 pages. Government House leader Peter Van Loan said the official bill tabled with Journals includes a table of contents and that the versions are identical in substance.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  18. 63Tuesday, May 1, 2012 · sitting No. 114Railway safety bill advances to third reading as MPs debate F-35 costsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill S-4, the safer railways act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre told the House the bill would improve oversight and transparency after the Auditor General's recommendations. NDP MP Pat Martin questioned the bill's origin in the Senate and the government's handling of railway safety data.0 votes · 4 bills moved

April

  1. 59Monday, April 30, 2012 · sitting No. 113Liberals move supply day motion condemning budget cutsLiberal MP Bob Rae moved a supply day motion that, in the opinion of the House, the government has failed to learn the lessons of Walkerton and has introduced a budget that repeats those mistakes by cutting food inspection and search and rescue operations. The motion condemns the government for putting Canadians in danger. Rae said the motion reminds Canadians of the painful lessons from Walkerton that cuts to essential services protecting health and safety are reckless.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 35Friday, April 27, 2012 · sitting No. 112Commons debates seniors protection bill amid F-35 and environment clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-36, the Protecting Canada's Seniors Act. Conservative MP Robert Goguen told the House the bill responds to growing abuse of elderly Canadians and court recognition of the trend in cases such as Regina v. Foubert. Liberal MP Sean Casey questioned the bill's focus on Criminal Code expansion while the government raises the eligibility age for old age security, and NDP MP Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet asked what steps would help seniors navigate the justice system before charges are laid.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 41Thursday, April 26, 2012 · sitting No. 111NDP motion rejects raising old age security eligibility ageThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on an opposition day motion from NDP MP Irene Mathyssen that rejects the government's plan to raise the age of eligibility for old age security and the guaranteed income supplement from 65 to 67. The motion asserts that the current system remains financially sustainable at the present eligibility age. Debate focused on the impact on seniors' independence and dignity and on the absence of consultation with the provinces.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 64Wednesday, April 25, 2012 · sitting No. 110Commons advances citizen's arrest bill after lengthy debateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-26, the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. Members completed second-reading debate and the bill was referred to the public safety committee. Conservative and opposition speakers differed on whether the changes properly balanced expanded citizen powers against risks of vigilantism.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 59Tuesday, April 24, 2012 · sitting No. 109Commons advances citizen arrest bill as F-35 costs draw fireThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-26, the citizen's arrest and self-defence act. Parliamentary secretary Robert Goguen told the House the justice committee had held six sessions and heard more than 15 witnesses. NDP MP Françoise Boivin asked whether the amended wording resolved concerns raised by the Canadian Bar Association and the Barreau du Québec over the balance of objective and subjective criteria.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  6. 61Monday, April 23, 2012 · sitting No. 108Commons debates immigration overhaul as bill C-31 advancesGovernment orders on Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, consumed 38 per cent of the sitting as members debated reforms to the refugee determination process. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer said the measures would deliver a faster and fairer system while increasing annual refugee resettlement to 14,500 people. NDP MP Craig Scott, in his maiden speech, criticized the bill's provisions on safe-country designations and the removal of an advisory panel for the minister.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 37Thursday, April 5, 2012 · sitting No. 107Commons debates railway safety bill as F-35 costs dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act. NDP MP François Choquette told the House the bill takes a step in the right direction but urged greater investment in rail infrastructure and a national public transit policy. NDP MP Claude Patry asked whether the bill addresses pedestrian safety at level crossings.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 62Wednesday, April 4, 2012 · sitting No. 106Budget debate leads Commons as NDP attacks cuts to jobs and servicesGovernment orders on the budget consumed the largest share of the sitting. Opposition members said the plan would eliminate thousands of public service positions and scale back services across the country while increasing the retirement age.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 67Tuesday, April 3, 2012 · sitting No. 105Budget debate consumes most of sitting as NDP attacks spending cutsThe House spent the largest share of its time on the budget, with New Democratic MP Peter Julian continuing debate on the government's fiscal plan and reading constituent messages critical of job losses and program reductions. Conservative ministers defended the measures as necessary for long-term growth and noted net job gains since the recession.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  10. 26Monday, April 2, 2012 · sitting No. 104Budget debate leads Commons as opposition presses on pensions and health transfersGovernment orders on the budget occupied 40 per cent of the sitting as New Democrat MP Peter Julian opened the third hour of debate by reading tweets, Facebook comments and emails from across the country that criticized the plan.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

March

  1. 29Friday, March 30, 2012 · sitting No. 103Commons opens budget debate as opposition attacks pension and health changesGovernment orders business on the budget consumed the largest share of sitting time. NDP MP Peter Julian opened the debate by reading public reactions and accusing the government of broken promises on jobs and spending. The debate continues.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 28Thursday, March 29, 2012 · sitting No. 102House debates Canada-Panama trade deal as budget day unfoldsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. New Democrat MP Jinny Jogindera Sims said the agreement would send jobs out of the country and criticized the government for failing to protect workers or address tax havens. Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the deal could improve human rights and economic conditions once a trading relationship is established.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 65Wednesday, March 28, 2012 · sitting No. 101Commons advances financial system review bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill S-5, the financial system review act. Conservative MP Colin Carrie said the bill would reinforce stability in the financial sector, fine-tune consumer protection and adjust the regulatory framework. NDP MP Peter Julian said the government had rushed consultations and prevented thorough committee study, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned the decision to introduce the bill first in the Senate.3 votes · 6 bills moved
  4. 50Tuesday, March 27, 2012 · sitting No. 100House devotes half day to financial system review actThe House spent half the sitting on the Financial System Review Act. NDP MP Peter Julian moved an amendment to delete clause 212, which would shield the superintendent and staff of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions from being compelled as witnesses in civil proceedings. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned NDP claims on banking regulation while Conservative members defended the bill's framework.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 49Monday, March 26, 2012 · sitting No. 99Commons advances debate on refugee system overhaul billGovernment orders on Bill C-31, the protecting Canada's immigration system act, occupied the largest share of the sitting as members debated changes to refugee claims and safe country designations. Conservative MP LaVar Payne said the bill would stop queue jumping by bogus claimants from Europe and save money on social programs. New Democrat MP Ève Péclet said the Conservatives had removed amendments accepted in the previous Parliament to secure unanimous support.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 25Friday, March 16, 2012 · sitting No. 98Commons debates immigration overhaul as opposition cites prior reformsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act. Conservative MP Joe Daniel said the bill would close gaps left by the earlier Bill C-11 and bar claims from countries without persecution. NDP MP Mike Sullivan asked why the government sought to replace an agreed reform already scheduled for implementation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 46Thursday, March 15, 2012 · sitting No. 97Commons debates immigration bill as Conservatives push changesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act. Members from the NDP and the Bloc Québécois criticized the bill for expanding ministerial discretion and undermining refugee protections, while Public Safety Minister Vic Toews defended the measures as necessary to maintain an orderly system that welcomes more than 250,000 newcomers annually.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 59Wednesday, March 14, 2012 · sitting No. 96Commons concurs in supply estimates after drug-shortage debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders dealing with supply. Members debated and adopted an NDP motion calling on the government to work with provinces, territories and industry on a nationwide strategy to manage shortages of essential medications. The motion was moved by NDP MP Libby Davies.13 votes · 11 bills moved
  9. 64Tuesday, March 13, 2012 · sitting No. 95Government introduces back-to-work bill for Air Canada workersThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government legislation aimed at ending labour disputes at Air Canada. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt moved second reading of Bill C-33, An Act to provide for the continuation and resumption of air service operations, after the airline and its unions failed to reach agreements despite extended mediation.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 62Monday, March 12, 2012 · sitting No. 94House limits debate on immigration bill after 18th time allocation motionThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government motions to allocate time for second reading of Bill C-31, the protecting Canada's immigration system act. Peter Van Loan moved the motion and Jason Kenney defended it as necessary to deliver on an election commitment, while Joe Comartin and Kevin Lamoureux condemned it as an unprecedented restriction on debate.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 39Friday, March 9, 2012 · sitting No. 93House debates safe streets bill as Senate amendments return itThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the safe streets and communities act. Debate continued on the bill as returned from the Senate by way of amendment with members focusing on its effects on aboriginal people and those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The parliamentary secretary for justice told the House that the final vote will take place next Monday.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 50Thursday, March 8, 2012 · sitting No. 92Commons backs NDP motion to strengthen Elections Canada powersThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on an opposition motion by NDP MP David Christopherson that calls on the government to introduce amendments to the Elections Canada Act within six months. The proposed changes would give the chief electoral officer power to demand all necessary documents from parties, require telecom firms offering voter contact services to register with Elections Canada, and ensure those firms identify their clients. The motion received support from all parties and is expected to pass.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 57Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · sitting No. 91Commons limits debate on crime bill Senate changesGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a time allocation motion to restrict further debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, to one sitting day. The motion came after the bill returned from the Senate with changes on terrorism financing that originated with Liberal MP Irwin Cotler.7 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 63Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · sitting No. 90Immigration reform bill advances after second reading debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-31, an act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related statutes. Minister of Citizenship Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney said the measures would deter human smuggling and speed processing of genuine claims while increasing resettlement of United Nations convention refugees. New Democrat MP Don Davies and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned the bill's provisions on detention and five-year bars on permanent residence for certain arrivals.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  15. 57Monday, March 5, 2012 · sitting No. 89NDP motion urges government to shield veterans affairs from budget cutsThe House spent nearly half the day on an opposition day motion moved by New Democratic Party MP Peter Stoffer that called on the government to commit in the upcoming budget to no cuts at Veterans Affairs Canada and to deliver programs and services to military and RCMP veterans and their families in a timely manner. Stoffer said the motion would honour veterans and their families. Several New Democrats and Liberals spoke in support while Conservative members defended the government's record on veterans' services.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 37Friday, March 2, 2012 · sitting No. 88Opposition presses Conservatives on election call probes in CommonsQuestion period on allegations of fraud in the 41st general election consumed the largest share of House time. NDP MP Joe Comartin asked why the Conservative Party was reviewing tapes of illegal calls from Thunder Bay. Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro replied that Elections Canada had received contacts rather than complaints and that all Conservative records had already been supplied to investigators.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  17. 37Thursday, March 1, 2012 · sitting No. 87Commons debates Canada-Jordan trade deal amid election fraud claimsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of the Canada-Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. New Democratic Party MP Raymond Côté said Canada must demand strong labour and human rights guarantees before approving any free trade agreement with Jordan. New Democratic Party MP Jean Rousseau asked whether Canadian standards on workers rights should be harmonized with those of trading partners.0 votes · 1 bill moved

February

  1. 59Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · sitting No. 86Conservatives grilled on election calls as opposition alleges fraudNDP Leader Nycole Turmel pressed Prime Minister Stephen Harper on conflicting statements about whether the Conservative Party is investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2011 vote. Harper said the party has provided all information to Elections Canada and accused the NDP of conducting a smear campaign without basis.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 47Tuesday, February 28, 2012 · sitting No. 85Liberals move opposition day motion on privacy and online surveillanceGovernment orders consumed most of the sitting as Liberal MP Bob Rae moved an opposition day motion that affirmed Canadians' rights to freedom of speech, communication and privacy and condemned warrantless collection of personal data. The motion criticized Bill C-30 and called for limits, rules and judicial oversight on government access to online information. Debate continued through numerous interventions with no vote recorded by the end of the day.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  3. 54Monday, February 27, 2012 · sitting No. 84Senate reform bill dominates House debateThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-7, the Senate Reform Act, at second reading. Liberal MP Ted Hsu said the bill does not achieve regional representation or establish a conflict-resolution mechanism between the Commons and an elected Senate. NDP MP Jamie Nicholls asked Hsu whether the Liberals favour an elected upper chamber.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  4. 30Friday, February 17, 2012 · sitting No. 83Commons holds rare debate on standing orders as members review House rulesThe House devoted its longest portion of the day to a special debate on the Standing Orders under orders of the day. Conservative MP Scott Reid opened by describing the three precedent-based systems that shape Commonwealth institutions and noted that parliamentary practices form the third. NDP MP Chris Charlton said members had invoked the 1982 rule for such a debate only twice before in 30 years, underscoring how seldom the procedure is used.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 67Thursday, February 16, 2012 · sitting No. 82NDP motion on first nations education takes up supply dayNew Democrat MP Jonathan Genest-Jourdain moved an opposition motion calling on the government to adopt Shannen's Dream and commit to equal high-quality education for first nation children. The motion requires the government to provide funding that brings reserve schools in line with provincial schools and to work with first nation leaders on transparent school construction and maintenance standards. Debate on the motion occupied the largest share of the sitting.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  6. 93Wednesday, February 15, 2012 · sitting No. 81Commons votes to scrap long-gun registry after extended debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-19, the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act. Members debated the measure at third reading before a final vote that ended the registry.6 votes · 5 bills moved
  7. 65Tuesday, February 14, 2012 · sitting No. 80Commons limits debate on financial institutions billGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a time allocation motion to limit second reading debate on Bill S-5, An Act to amend the law governing financial institutions and to provide for related and consequential matters, to one further sitting day. The motion passed after 54 per cent of the sitting was consumed by the measure and related exchanges. New Democratic Party house leader Joe Comartin said the motion was the 16th such order since the 41st Parliament began and accused the government of abusing power.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  8. 65Monday, February 13, 2012 · sitting No. 79Commons debates bill to end long-gun registry at third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate at third reading of Bill C-19, the ending the long-gun registry act. Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz opened the debate by saying the bill would end the need for law-abiding Canadians to register firearms. NDP MP Matthew Dubé and others argued that the registry saves lives and that the government should transfer data to Quebec rather than destroy it.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 30Friday, February 10, 2012 · sitting No. 78Commons advances copyright bill amid time limit disputesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act. Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth told the House the bill offers a balanced, technologically neutral approach that respects creators' commercial rights while allowing limited exceptions to digital locks. NDP MP Pierre Nantel said the government had already imposed time limits on debate for the 15th time and questioned whether the bill adequately protects Quebec and Canadian culture.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 67Thursday, February 9, 2012 · sitting No. 77NDP motion on foreign takeovers and job losses leads supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by NDP MP Irene Mathyssen that condemned the closures of the Electro-Motive Diesel plant in London, Ontario and the Papiers White Birch plant in Quebec City and called on the government to table draft amendments to the Investment Canada Act within 90 days. The motion remained before the House at adjournment with all questions deemed put and a recorded division deferred until Monday, February 13 at the end of government orders.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  11. 44Wednesday, February 8, 2012 · sitting No. 76Conservatives move time allocation on copyright billGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act, to two further sitting days. NDP House leader Joe Comartin said the motion marked the 15th use of closure or time allocation in 73 sitting days. Industry Minister James Moore said the bill would go to a dedicated legislative committee for full examination.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  12. 65Tuesday, February 7, 2012 · sitting No. 75Commons debates time allocation for long-gun registry billGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a time allocation motion for Bill C-19, the Ending the Long-gun Registry Act, allotting one further day at report stage and two sittings days at third reading. The motion interrupted proceedings 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders on each allotted day.12 votes · 0 bills moved
  13. 52Monday, February 6, 2012 · sitting No. 74Commons advances bill to scrap long-gun registry amid clause deletionsGovernment orders on Bill C-19, Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act, occupied half the sitting as opposition members moved to delete multiple clauses. NDP MP Jack Harris proposed deleting Clause 1 and Clause 19 while Bloc Québécois MP Maria Mourani sought removal of Clauses 2, 3 and 11; Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved to delete Clauses 4 and 23.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  14. 40Friday, February 3, 2012 · sitting No. 73Commons opens debate on financial system review actThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-5, the financial system review act. Conservative MP Shelly Glover opened debate by stressing the bill's mandatory five-year review cycle and its role in preserving the soundness of federally regulated financial institutions. NDP MP Robert Chisholm questioned the decision to introduce the bill in the Senate first and asked whether time allocation would again be applied.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 46Thursday, February 2, 2012 · sitting No. 72NDP motion on seniors poverty takes up supply dayNew Democrat MP Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe moved a supply day motion that the House reject calls by the Prime Minister to balance the deficit by raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security and instead make reduction of seniors poverty a budget cornerstone. The motion, debated through much of the sitting, called on the government to protect current benefits while ensuring long-term viability.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  16. 66Wednesday, February 1, 2012 · sitting No. 71Commons debates pooled pension plans amid pension security clashesThe House spent the largest share of the day on second reading of Bill C-25, the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act. Conservative MP Ted Opitz told the House the measure would give self-employed workers and employees of small firms access to low-cost retirement savings. NDP MP Bruce Hyer said the voluntary plan amounted to another risky marketplace vehicle that would not deliver secure pensions.3 votes · 3 bills moved

January

  1. 59Tuesday, January 31, 2012 · sitting No. 70Commons allots two days for pooled pension bill amid NDP protestsGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a time allocation motion that will limit second reading debate on Bill C-25, the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act, to two further sitting days. The motion, which passed, drew immediate criticism from NDP MP Chris Charlton who called the move an absolute disgrace on an issue of retirement security.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  2. 32Monday, January 30, 2012 · sitting No. 69Pension bill debate takes up most of Commons sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading of Bill C-25, the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act. Conservative MP Ted Menzies moved the bill and described it as a step to expand retirement savings options for Canadians without workplace pensions. NDP MP Wayne Marston and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux pressed the government on the need for broader Canada Pension Plan enhancements and criticized the absence of employer cost details.0 votes · 1 bill moved