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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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81 sittings in 2015; 9 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 23Friday, December 11, 2015 · sitting No. 7Commons resumes debate on reply to throne speechThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to resuming debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. New Democrat MP Gord Johns outlined pressures on forestry jobs and indigenous access to resources in Courtenay—Alberni. Liberal MP Wayne Long pointed to the Canada child benefit as a measure to reduce child poverty.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 69Thursday, December 10, 2015 · sitting No. 6Conservatives press Liberals to keep CF-18s in ISIS missionThe House devoted most of the day to an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Tony Clement that calls on the government to maintain the air-combat mission of CF-18 fighter jets against ISIS and to meet obligations to NATO partners.5 votes · 11 bills moved
  3. 55Wednesday, December 9, 2015 · sitting No. 5Commons debates supplementary estimates on Syrian refugeesThe House devoted the bulk of its sitting to a general debate on supplementary estimates, with the official opposition opening questions on funding for the Syrian refugee initiative. Parliamentary secretary Arif Virani detailed allocations of $280.2 million, including $178 million in operating expenditures and $99.9 million in grants and contributions for the resettlement assistance program.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  4. 50Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · sitting No. 4Commons resumes debate on throne speech with focus on deficitsThe House spent most of the day on the resumption of debate on the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Alain Rayes said local organizations in his riding need support and argued that deficits should be avoided when the economy is strong. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned why Conservatives now oppose deficits after running them in government.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  5. 59Monday, December 7, 2015 · sitting No. 3Commons resumes throne speech debate as Liberals take powerThe House spent the largest share of its time on the resumption of debate on the Speech from the Throne. Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose opened the resumed debate by marking the anniversary of the Montreal massacre and pledging her party's cooperation on ending violence against women while criticizing the size of past Liberal and current government spending. Liberal MP Scott Brison replied that the previous Conservative government ran the largest cabinet and advertising budget in history and added $150 billion to the national debt.0 votes · 11 bills moved
  6. 0Friday, December 4, 2015 · sitting No. 2Commons takes up speech from the throneThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the speech from the throne. Governor General David Johnston delivered the address. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved that the speech be considered later in the day and the motion carried.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 0Thursday, December 3, 2015 · sitting No. 1Commons opens 42nd Parliament with election of SpeakerThe House of Commons spent the sitting on the election of a Speaker for the 42nd Parliament. The Acting Clerk of the House invited Louis Plamondon, member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, to preside over the election under Standing Order 3.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score

June

  1. 61Friday, June 19, 2015 · sitting No. 235House debates life means life act amid final-day farewellsThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-53, the life means life act. Conservative MP Rick Dykstra said the bill would ensure offenders convicted of the most serious murders serve life without parole eligibility. NDP MP Denis Blanchette and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned whether the measure added any tools beyond those already held by the Parole Board of Canada.0 votes · 8 bills moved
  2. 61Thursday, June 18, 2015 · sitting No. 234House debates bill on incorporation by reference in regulationsGovernment orders on Bill S-2 consumed the largest share of the sitting. Parliamentary secretary Bob Dechert told the House that the legislation clarifies when federal regulations may incorporate external documents by reference and that it would enshrine accessibility requirements for the first time. Opposition members questioned the absence of clear accessibility standards and the potential cost to Canadians of documents incorporated by reference.3 votes · 8 bills moved
  3. 65Wednesday, June 17, 2015 · sitting No. 233House advances digital privacy bill amid clashes over military conductThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the digital privacy act. Conservative MP Joe Daniel told the House that the legislation would give Canadians confidence their personal information will be protected as the digital economy grows. The bill forms part of the government's digital Canada 150 plan.8 votes · 26 bills moved
  4. 61Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · sitting No. 232Commons debates bill on forced marriage and polygamy at third readingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to third reading debate on Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander said the legislation reforms immigration and criminal law to address forced marriage, polygamy and related practices. New Democrat MP Ève Péclet said the bill risks criminalizing victims and could discourage reporting.1 vote · 7 bills moved
  5. 63Monday, June 15, 2015 · sitting No. 231Commons debates budget bill at third reading amid opposition attacksThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-59, the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1. Conservative MP Kevin Sorenson moved the bill and defended retirement measures including expanded pension options. NDP MP Nathan Cullen and Liberal MP Mark Eyking pressed the government on pension shortfalls, retirement age changes and cuts to farm business risk management programs.7 votes · 6 bills moved
  6. 24Friday, June 12, 2015 · sitting No. 230Commons debates zero tolerance bill at report stageThe House spent the largest share of its time at report stage on Bill S-7, the zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act. New Democrat MP Matthew Kellway opposed the main motion and backed his party's amendments, saying the bill duplicates existing Criminal Code provisions and ignores needed social supports for families facing violence. Conservative MP Jim Eglinski defended the bill, saying its changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Civil Marriage Act and the Criminal Code would give added protection to women and children.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 65Thursday, June 11, 2015 · sitting No. 229Commons debates bill to protect service animals at third readingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to third reading debate on Bill C-35, the justice for animals in service act, also known as Quanto's law. Conservative MP Costas Menegakis said the bill would create a specific offence for killing or injuring law enforcement, service or military animals. Liberal MP Sean Casey and New Democrat MP Ève Péclet both said their parties would support the measure while questioning whether further steps were needed.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 63Wednesday, June 10, 2015 · sitting No. 228Conservatives impose time allocation on budget bill for 100th timeThe House spent most of the day on government orders for Bill C-59, the budget implementation bill. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot one further sitting day for report stage and one day for third reading. The motion passed after opposition members protested the 100th use of time allocation since the Conservatives took power.13 votes · 8 bills moved
  9. 63Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · sitting No. 227Commons debates deletions from budget bill at report stageGovernment orders on Bill C-59, the economic action plan 2015 act no. 1, occupied the largest share of the sitting. New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen moved multiple motions to delete the long title and numerous clauses. Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved further motions to delete additional clauses including the short title.2 votes · 6 bills moved
  10. 66Monday, June 8, 2015 · sitting No. 226Commons debates NDP motion to ringfence employment insurance premiumsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a supply-day motion moved by New Democratic Party MP Robert Aubin that would require employment insurance premiums to finance only benefits for unemployed workers. The motion calls on the government to shield premiums from political interference, improve accessibility and abandon its plan to set rates unilaterally. Debate on the motion remained ongoing at adjournment.13 votes · 10 bills moved
  11. 38Friday, June 5, 2015 · sitting No. 225Yukon bill advances to third reading after time allocation limits debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill S-6, the Yukon and Nunavut Regulatory Improvement Act. Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt moved third reading and said the bill stems from a seven-year consultation process and has support from the Yukon legislature while respecting the Umbrella Final Agreement. NDP MP Murray Rankin said time allocation had again cut off debate and that four amendments had drawn opposition from Yukon first nations.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 48Thursday, June 4, 2015 · sitting No. 224House debates motion to overhaul Nutrition North subsidy programThe House spent most of the day on a motion by New Democrat MP Dennis Bevington that calls on the government to expand Nutrition North Canada to 50 additional fly-in communities, conduct a comprehensive review with northern partners, and improve support for traditional foods. Conservative MP Mark Strahl said the New Democrats had offered inconsistent numbers of communities and had opposed infrastructure projects that would lower costs. Bevington replied that criteria for eligibility had left communities such as Nahanni Butte with high food prices despite winter-road access.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 67Wednesday, June 3, 2015 · sitting No. 223Conservatives limit debate on Yukon and Nunavut regulatory billThe House spent the largest share of its time on a time allocation motion for Bill S-6, the Yukon and Nunavut Regulatory Improvement Act. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved to limit report stage to one further sitting day and third reading to one sitting day. NDP MP Dennis Bevington and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux opposed the measure, arguing that it bypassed first nations consultation in Yukon.5 votes · 5 bills moved
  14. 63Tuesday, June 2, 2015 · sitting No. 222Health committee marijuana report debated as privacy bill advancesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a motion to concur in the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Health. Conservative MP Terence Young moved the motion and warned of lasting health risks from marijuana use by youth. NDP MP Libby Davies called the underlying study one-sided and said it ignored evidence on medical uses, while Liberal MP Ted Hsu questioned the report's focus on the Liberal leader.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  15. 38Monday, June 1, 2015 · sitting No. 221NDP motion to ban bank pay-to-pay fees wins government supportGovernment orders consumed the largest share of the sitting as NDP MP Andrew Cash moved a supply motion calling on the government to enact a mandatory financial code of conduct banning pay-to-pay practices by banks. Conservative finance minister Joe Oliver said the government would support the motion and include the measure in a financial consumer protection framework promised in economic action plan 2015.1 vote · 0 bills moved

May

  1. 35Friday, May 29, 2015 · sitting No. 220Commons debates firearms licensing changes as economy shrinksThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-42, the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act. Mrs. Maria Mourani said the bill would give the minister of public safety power over firearms classification and would change rules on licences, transport and marking of weapons. Mrs. Cathy McLeod said every imported firearm already carries unique identifiers and the United States has not ratified the arms trade treaty.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 55Thursday, May 28, 2015 · sitting No. 219House advances fisheries treaty bill amid time allocation on privacy measureThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of the Port State Measures Agreement Implementation Act. Conservative MP Patricia Davidson outlined the bill's measures to combat illegal fishing through port controls and international cooperation. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MPs Megan Leslie and Linda Duncan pressed for details on inland fisheries impacts, ratification timelines with trading partners and Arctic enforcement resources.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  3. 54Wednesday, May 27, 2015 · sitting No. 218Commons debates rail safety bill as opposition presses Harper on ethics and pensionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating the safe and accountable rail act at report and third reading. Conservative MP Robert Goguen said the bill would strengthen safety management systems and impose liability insurance requirements on railways. NDP MP Mike Sullivan questioned Transport Canada's inspection record while Liberal MP Geoff Regan asked why shippers would not share responsibility.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  4. 54Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · sitting No. 217Liberals move motion to end muzzling of federal scientists in supply debateLiberal MP Ted Hsu moved a supply motion calling on the government to rescind rules that muzzle federal scientists and to create a chief science officer position. The motion states that research paid for by taxpayers must serve the public interest in protecting the environment and the health and safety of Canadians. Debate on the motion occupied 49 per cent of the sitting.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  5. 55Monday, May 25, 2015 · sitting No. 216NDP proposes deleting clauses from Yukon regulatory billNew Democratic MP Dennis Bevington moved six amendments to Bill S-6, the Yukon and Nunavut Regulatory Improvement Act, that would delete the long title and five clauses on Monday. The bill amends the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act. Conservative MP Mark Strahl defended the legislation as part of devolution to territorial governments and said northerners are best placed to make decisions affecting their lands.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 27Friday, May 15, 2015 · sitting No. 215Commons debates budget bill as veterans benefits spark clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act No. 1. Debate on the bill, which contains measures from Bill C-58 on veterans benefits, continued through multiple interventions and is scheduled to move to committee after the break week.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 40Thursday, May 14, 2015 · sitting No. 214Time allocation moved on budget bill C-59 amid manufacturing job lossesThe government moved a motion to allocate no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-59, the budget implementation act. The motion, introduced by government House leader Peter Van Loan, would end debate at a fixed time on the second allotted day. New Democrat House leader Peter Julian called the step the 96th use of time allocation or closure in the Parliament and said it showed arrogance.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  8. 70Wednesday, May 13, 2015 · sitting No. 213Commons debates omnibus budget bill amid clashes over taxes and defenceThe House spent the largest share of its time debating Bill C-59, the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1, at second reading. Conservative parliamentary secretary Andrew Saxton said the measures would extend the tax-free savings account and support the mining sector. NDP MP Nathan Cullen called the bill an omnibus measure that hid contentious provisions, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said it favoured the wealthiest Canadians.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  9. 64Tuesday, May 12, 2015 · sitting No. 212House debates digital privacy bill amendments as NDP and Greens seek deletionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the digital privacy act. NDP MP Charmaine Borg and Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved motions to delete the long title and multiple clauses of Bill S-4. The NDP said the bill fails to protect personal information online and opposed it after committee study produced no improvements.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 51Monday, May 11, 2015 · sitting No. 211NDP motion on veterans' covenant leads supply day debateThe House spent the largest part of the day on a motion moved by New Democrat MP Fin Donnelly that would recognize a standalone covenant requiring the government to provide equitable compensation and support services to injured or deceased members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their dependants. Conservative MP Laurie Hawn questioned the mover's record on the file while Liberal MP Frank Valeriote criticized the scope of the new critical injury benefit. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  11. 50Friday, May 8, 2015 · sitting No. 210New Democrats press to remove GST from feminine hygiene productsNew Democrat MP Irene Mathyssen moved an opposition day motion calling on the government to remove the GST from feminine hygiene products. The motion, which occupied the largest share of the sitting, argued that the tax treats an essential health item as a luxury while other necessities remain exempt.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 61Thursday, May 7, 2015 · sitting No. 209House debates bill to implement port state measures against illegal fishingGovernment orders on the Port State Measures Agreement Implementation Act consumed the largest share of the sitting as members considered Bill S-3 to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Conservative MP Randy Kamp said the legislation would complement commitments to sustainable fisheries and support economic opportunities for Canadian fishermen. NDP MP Fin Donnelly questioned cuts to Fisheries and Oceans Canada resources and changes to the Fisheries Act made through an omnibus bill.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  13. 65Wednesday, May 6, 2015 · sitting No. 208Pipeline safety bill draws support and criticism in lengthy Commons debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating Bill C-46, the pipeline safety act, which would amend the National Energy Board Act and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act. Liberal MP Geoff Regan said the bill represents progress but leaves too much to the discretion of the National Energy Board and cabinet. NDP MP Chris Charlton and Conservative MP Joan Crockatt also spoke during the extended discussion.5 votes · 4 bills moved
  14. 44Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · sitting No. 207Commons opens third reading debate on anti-terrorism billThe House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on Bill C-51, the anti-terrorism act. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney moved third reading and argued the legislation would equip police with necessary tools after recent attacks. Opposition members, including NDP MP Randall Garrison, rejected the claim that critics were unconcerned about terrorism and insisted the bill threatened rights without adequate oversight.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 64Monday, May 4, 2015 · sitting No. 206Commons advances anti-terrorism bill amid opposition attacks on oversightThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015. Members from the NDP and Liberal benches argued that Bill C-51 grants excessive powers to CSIS without adequate independent oversight. Conservative MPs countered that the legislation includes sufficient review mechanisms and is needed to protect Canadians from terrorism threats.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  16. 30Friday, May 1, 2015 · sitting No. 205Commons debates citizen voting act at second readingThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the citizen voting act. Conservative MP Scott Armstrong said Bill C-50 would reinforce the integrity of the special ballot system and ensure fairness for resident and non-resident voters alike. New Democratic MP Mike Sullivan questioned the elimination of the international voters list and limits placed on the Chief Electoral Officer.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

April

  1. 66Thursday, April 30, 2015 · sitting No. 204Commons limits debate on anti-terrorism bill to one more dayConservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved a time allocation motion that will give the House one further sitting day at report stage and one day at third reading for Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015. The motion, debated under government orders, drew immediate criticism from New Democrat MP Randall Garrison, who said the government had already restricted committee hearings and was now cutting debate for the 94th time in the Parliament. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the repeated use of time allocation showed a lack of respect for House procedures.5 votes · 0 bills moved
  2. 69Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · sitting No. 203Commons holds take-note debate on Ukraine situationThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a government motion to take note of the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Members from all parties addressed the conflict and Canada's response during the extended discussion that consumed 38 per cent of the day.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 50Tuesday, April 28, 2015 · sitting No. 202Commons spends day on budget as NDP amendment draws fireThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the budget. Members debated the NDP amendment, with speakers from the NDP, Liberals and Conservatives exchanging views on economic growth, infrastructure and tax measures.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  4. 54Monday, April 27, 2015 · sitting No. 201Liberals move to require third-party review of all government advertisingLiberal MP David McGuinty moved a supply-day motion calling on the government to submit all advertising to third-party review before approval. The motion cites nearly $750 million spent on advertising since 2006 and argues much of it served partisan rather than public purposes. Debate on the motion consumed the largest share of the sitting.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  5. 47Friday, April 24, 2015 · sitting No. 200Commons advances anti-terrorism bill after NDP deletion motionsGovernment orders on the Anti-Terrorism Act 2015 consumed the largest share of the sitting. NDP MP Rosane Doré Lefebvre moved multiple motions to delete the long title, short title and clauses 2 through 51 of Bill C-51. Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved narrower amendments to clause 2 and clause 42 that would limit information sharing and restrict enforcement powers to those already held by the RCMP.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 55Thursday, April 23, 2015 · sitting No. 199Commons spends day debating 2015 budgetThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to debate on the 2015 budget under government orders. Members discussed tax measures, infrastructure spending and the use of contingency funds, with Mr. Guy Caron noting a gap between Conservative claims and the bill's actual effects and Mr. Kevin Lamoureux arguing the plan benefits higher-income Canadians most.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 61Wednesday, April 22, 2015 · sitting No. 198Commons debates budget as opposition attacks tax measures and future debtThe House devoted the largest share of its time to the budget. Finance Minister Joe Oliver tabled economic action plan 2015, which the government said would balance the books for the first time since the recession. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau used question period to challenge the plan's tax cuts for higher earners and its omission of climate measures.2 votes · 7 bills moved
  8. 47Tuesday, April 21, 2015 · sitting No. 197Commons debates drug-free prisons bill with NDP supportThe House spent most of its sitting debating Bill C-12, an act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. NDP MPs Jinny Jogindera Sims and Jean Crowder said the party supports the legislation while criticizing its short title as misleading and calling for harm-reduction measures alongside enforcement.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 67Monday, April 20, 2015 · sitting No. 196NDP motion on coast guard cuts after Vancouver spill dominates supply dayNDP MP Fin Donnelly moved a supply motion calling on the government to reverse cuts to marine safety by reopening the Kitsilano Coast Guard station, the Ucluelet Marine Communication and Traffic Service Centre and halting planned closures of other centres. The motion cited the recent toxic bunker fuel spill in Vancouver Harbour as evidence of the need for restored capacity. Conservative MP Randy Kamp said the Kitsilano station was a search-and-rescue facility with limited spill-response equipment and would not have been tasked with the incident. NDP MP Peter Julian described the closures as reckless and quoted former coast guard commander Fred Moxey on response times.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 52Thursday, April 2, 2015 · sitting No. 195Commons advances firearms licensing bill amid budget and jobs clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-42, the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act. Conservative MP Larry Maguire told the House the bill would punish lawbreakers while cutting red tape for lawful owners. NDP MP Jinny Jogindera Sims said the measure would not achieve its stated goals and pointed to repeated gun incidents in her Surrey riding. The bill will return for further debate before the Easter adjournment.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  11. 58Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · sitting No. 194Commons limits debate on firearms licensing bill to two daysThe government moved a time allocation motion to limit debate on Bill C-42, the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, to two further sitting days at second reading. Peter Van Loan moved the motion, which would interrupt proceedings 15 minutes before the end of government orders on the second allotted day. Steven Blaney told the House that positions of the main parties were already known and the bill should proceed to committee for clause-by-clause study.5 votes · 5 bills moved

March

  1. 52Tuesday, March 31, 2015 · sitting No. 193House debates rail safety bill as NDP urges quick passageThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Safe and Accountable Rail Act. NDP MP Matthew Kellway said the bill arrived two years after the Lac-Mégantic disaster and warned that one inspector now covers far more tanker cars than before the growth in oil shipments. Conservative MP Jeff Watson asked the NDP to stop delaying the bill so it could reach committee without further debate.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  2. 67Monday, March 30, 2015 · sitting No. 192Commons curtails debate on ISIL mission extension after opposition protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on Government Business No. 17, a motion to extend Canada's military contribution against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion for time allocation after one day of debate, which passed. New Democratic Party house leader Peter Julian called the move the 92nd instance of time allocation or closure by the government and said the decision to send troops into combat deserved fuller debate.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  3. 55Friday, March 27, 2015 · sitting No. 191House debates tougher penalties for child predators actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-26, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act. NDP MP François Pilon said the NDP would support the bill but argued it lacked prevention measures and resources for police and social workers. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the legislation would fix serious problems in the justice system.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 47Thursday, March 26, 2015 · sitting No. 190Commons debates year-long extension of anti-ISIL missionThe House spent most of the day debating government Motion No. 17 to extend Canada's military contribution against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant for another year. Minister of Foreign Affairs Rob Nicholson said the government had been open and transparent by bringing the matter before Parliament. New Democrat MP Jack Harris said the mission had no end and the government had shifted from an advisory role to combat operations. Liberal MP Joyce Murray said the proposed combat mission in Syria lacked focus and an exit strategy.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 66Wednesday, March 25, 2015 · sitting No. 189Commons advances child predator penalties bill amid Syria legal clashThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-26, an act to amend the Criminal Code and related statutes to impose tougher penalties for child sexual offences and create a high-risk child sex offender database. Members from the NDP and Liberals questioned whether the bill's measures would be effective without corresponding increases in enforcement funding and prevention programs.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 69Tuesday, March 24, 2015 · sitting No. 188NDP motion calls for ban on microbeads in consumer productsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP supply day motion calling for immediate measures to add microbeads to the list of toxic substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999. NDP MP Megan Leslie moved the motion and argued that the time had come to protect the environment from the tiny plastic particles found in everyday products. Conservative MP Colin Carrie questioned the evidence of human health impacts and asked for studies to be tabled.9 votes · 7 bills moved
  7. 50Monday, March 23, 2015 · sitting No. 187House debates zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act under time allocationThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill S-7, the zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act. Conservative MP Joan Crockatt said the bill protects immigrant girls and women by making forced marriage and related practices criminal offences and by ending the defence of provocation. New Democrat MP Robert Aubin said the bill focuses on punishment after the fact and asked what prevention and education measures it contains.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  8. 38Friday, March 13, 2015 · sitting No. 186Commons debates respect for communities act on injection sitesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-2, the respect for communities act. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod told the House the bill would give communities, local governments and police a direct voice on any proposed supervised injection site and would establish consistent criteria for Health Canada exemptions. NDP MP Jamie Nicholls asked whether McLeod had consulted groups such as ASK Wellness and the Phoenix Centre in her riding; she replied that the legislation would ensure those groups could speak to any application.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 47Thursday, March 12, 2015 · sitting No. 185Time allocation limits debate on bill targeting barbaric cultural practicesGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill S-7, the zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act. NDP House leader Peter Julian said the motion marked the 91st use of time allocation in the Parliament, twice the record of any previous government. Conservative minister Chris Alexander said the bill would deliver results for Canadian women and newcomers by strengthening protections against forced marriage and other practices.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  10. 65Wednesday, March 11, 2015 · sitting No. 184House limits debate on northern regulatory overhaul after 90th time allocationThe largest portion of the sitting was spent on a motion by Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan to limit further debate on Bill S-6 at second reading. The bill amends the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act. NDP MP Peter Julian called the motion the 90th use of time allocation and said only eight members had spoken on the measure so far.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  11. 41Tuesday, March 10, 2015 · sitting No. 183NDP motion on jobs leads commons debateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a supply day motion moved by NDP MP Nathan Cullen that called on the government to make job creation and protection the first priority of Budget 2015 and to drop its income-splitting proposal. Cullen cited sustained high unemployment since 2008 and a long-term decline in job quality. Conservative MP Scott Armstrong questioned how the NDP would deliver a national daycare program in rural and shift-work settings.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 70Monday, March 9, 2015 · sitting No. 182Commons advances pipeline safety bill amid NDP calls for higher liabilityThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-46, the Pipeline Safety Act. NDP MP Jasbir Sandhu said the legislation is a small step forward yet fails to ensure the polluter pays because the absolute liability cap remains at one billion dollars. Conservative MP Kelly Block asked whether the NDP would support the bill.3 votes · 1 bill moved

February

  1. 28Friday, February 27, 2015 · sitting No. 181Commons advances respect for communities act amid clashes over security bill and aboriginal inquiryThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the respect for communities act, Bill C-2. Conservative MP Jim Eglinski told the House the bill would give communities a say in decisions about supervised consumption sites and that police and municipal officials needed to share street-level information with the minister of health. NDP MP Jamie Nicholls pressed Eglinski on whether he would attend harm-reduction seminars in West Yellowhead and consider amendments if local groups raised concerns.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 39Thursday, February 26, 2015 · sitting No. 180Pipeline safety act takes up most of commons sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of the Pipeline Safety Act. New Democrat MP Linda Duncan said the bill expands the polluter pays principle but limits compensation powers to the federal crown and questioned whether the National Energy Board would pursue claims. Conservative minister Greg Rickford cited a 99.999 per cent safety record for federally regulated pipelines and accused the member of voting against increased inspections.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  3. 71Wednesday, February 25, 2015 · sitting No. 179Commons advances bill to toughen penalties for child predatorsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-26, the tougher penalties for child predators act. Finance Minister Joe Oliver told the House the legislation denounces the grave nature of child sexual exploitation and forms part of the government's ongoing efforts to protect the most vulnerable. NDP justice critic Françoise Boivin noted that mandatory minimum sentences have formed part of several prior Conservative measures since 2006, while Liberal MP Sean Casey questioned their effectiveness in reducing victims.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  4. 70Tuesday, February 24, 2015 · sitting No. 178Liberals move motion on physician-assisted dying as court deadline nearsThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on a Liberal motion calling for a special committee to consult experts and recommend a legislative response to the Supreme Court ruling striking down the prohibition on physician-assisted dying. Justin Trudeau moved the motion and defended it against Conservative questions about committee powers and jurisdiction. The government indicated it would not support the motion and pointed instead to the justice committee.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  5. 67Monday, February 23, 2015 · sitting No. 177Commons debates anti-terrorism bill as NDP challenges its scopeThe House spent most of the day on second reading of Bill C-51, the anti-terrorism act 2015. NDP MP Jack Harris said the bill would let CSIS override Charter rights in secret and called it unconstitutional. Conservative ministers defended the measure as necessary to counter jihadist threats.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 41Friday, February 20, 2015 · sitting No. 176Victims bill of rights advances to third reading amid funding debateJustice Minister Peter MacKay moved third reading of Bill C-32, the victims bill of rights act. MacKay said the bill would deliver a quantum leap forward for victims and their families. NDP MP Françoise Boivin pressed MacKay on the need for dedicated funding beyond what the bill provides, noting the physical and psychological harm victims endure.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 63Thursday, February 19, 2015 · sitting No. 175House limits debate on anti-terrorism bill after 88th time allocationGovernment House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015. The motion passed, placing the bill at second reading under time allocation after only three speeches. Conservative and New Democrat members clashed over whether the measure schedules or curtails debate.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 44Wednesday, February 18, 2015 · sitting No. 174Commons opens second reading debate on anti-terrorism billThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney moved the bill and said the government was delivering on its commitment to protect Canadians from jihadist terrorists. New Democrat MP Randall Garrison asked whether the minister would ensure a full debate and committee hearings that would hear expert concerns about effectiveness and constitutionality. Conservative MP Roxanne James said information sharing between agencies was necessary because threats had evolved since the original CSIS Act was passed.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 46Tuesday, February 17, 2015 · sitting No. 173Commons debates zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-7, the zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander moved the bill and described its principles against forced marriage and honour crimes. New Democrat MP Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe and Liberal MP Sean Casey questioned aspects of the legislation while expressing support for its core aims.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 71Monday, February 16, 2015 · sitting No. 172Commons moves to end debate on parliamentary security integrationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 14, a motion to integrate parliamentary security forces under a unified command that includes the RCMP. Peter Van Loan moved to end further debate on the motion, prompting objections from opposition members who said caucuses had not yet discussed the measure.5 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 43Friday, February 6, 2015 · sitting No. 171Commons debates RCMP-led security integration for Parliament HillGovernment whip John Duncan moved a motion calling on the Speaker to invite the RCMP to lead operational security throughout the parliamentary precinct and Parliament Hill grounds. The motion recognizes the need for integrated security following the October 22 2014 attack and the Auditor General's 2012 recommendations. NDP MP Nycole Turmel said the party supports integration but raised concerns over possible staff reductions through attrition and lack of clarity on replacements.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 30Thursday, February 5, 2015 · sitting No. 170NDP motion on economy takes up half of Commons dayNew Democratic Party MP Peggy Nash moved a supply day motion calling on the government to extend the accelerated capital cost allowance by two years, reduce the small business income tax rate from 11 per cent to 10 per cent immediately and then to 9 per cent when finances permit, and introduce an innovation tax credit. The motion was debated for most of the sitting under government orders. It remained before the House when proceedings adjourned.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  13. 67Wednesday, February 4, 2015 · sitting No. 169House allots one more day to victims bill amid time allocation clashThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a government motion to allocate one further sitting day to report stage and one day to third reading of Bill C-32, the victims bill of rights act. Justice Minister Peter MacKay told the House that extensive consultations had already taken place and that the bill had received thorough committee study. New Democratic MP Françoise Boivin called the 86th use of time allocation especially troubling on a measure presented as a victims charter.9 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 49Tuesday, February 3, 2015 · sitting No. 168Commons debates citizen voting act at second readingThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-50, the citizen voting act. Minister Pierre Poilievre moved the bill and outlined its aims to bar non-citizens from voting, require overseas voters to prove identity and prior residence, and apply uniform rules to all external ballots. Debate continued with questions from Craig Scott, Scott Simms and Elizabeth May on identification rules, family voting rights and residence provisions.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  15. 67Monday, February 2, 2015 · sitting No. 167NDP motion demands Ottawa honour $400-million fisheries promise to NewfoundlandThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a supply-day motion moved by NDP MP Ryan Cleary that calls on the federal government to deliver the promised $400 million to Newfoundland and Labrador through the Fisheries Investment Fund on a 70-30 cost-share basis in return for the removal of minimum processing requirements under the Canada-European Union trade agreement.2 votes · 2 bills moved

January

  1. 37Friday, January 30, 2015 · sitting No. 166Commons advances antiterrorism bill amid opposition concerns over rightsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act. Conservative MP LaVar Payne said the bill would help keep Canadians safe from terrorist threats and that the international jihadist movement had declared war on Canada. NDP MP Rosane Doré Lefebvre pressed the government on the bill's constitutionality, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux raised concerns about the availability of materials that could be used to make explosives.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 32Thursday, January 29, 2015 · sitting No. 165Liberals move supply day motion for annual first ministers conferencesThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to a Liberal opposition motion that the prime minister hold annual first ministers conferences. Liberal MP Stéphane Dion presented the motion and said regular collective meetings are required to address economic uncertainty and falling oil prices. NDP MP Jonathan Tremblay endorsed the call and said the prime minister has a duty to meet premiers as a group.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 63Wednesday, January 28, 2015 · sitting No. 164Commons allots one more day to anti-terror bill amid opposition protestsThe House spent the largest share of its time on a government motion to limit debate on Bill C-44, the Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act, to one further sitting day at report stage and one day at third reading. Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan moved the time allocation, the 85th such measure in the session, prompting NDP House leader Peter Julian to denounce the repeated use of closure.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 40Tuesday, January 27, 2015 · sitting No. 163NDP motion demands immediate economic update and new budgetThe House devoted most of its sitting to a supply day motion moved by New Democrat Nathan Cullen that calls on the government to present an immediate economic and fiscal update and to prepare a budget that creates full-time jobs and encourages diversification. The motion remained before the House after several hours of debate that included exchanges between Cullen and Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 44Monday, January 26, 2015 · sitting No. 162House orders written answers to 125 questions after lengthy tablingRoutine proceedings consumed the largest share of sitting No. 162 as the government tabled answers to dozens of order-paper questions and converted 125 more into orders for returns. The process occupied 50 per cent of the day and left the questions listed for immediate tabling.1 vote · 1 bill moved