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122 sittings in 2016; 26 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 0Thursday, December 15, 2016 · sitting No. 128Commons passes trade bill before rising for holidaysThe House spent most of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-30, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Liberal MP David Lametti said the bill would create jobs and increase exports. Conservative MP Gerry Ritz warned that dairy farmers needed stronger safeguards.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 64Wednesday, December 14, 2016 · sitting No. 128Commons passes budget bill after Senate amends consumer rulesGovernment orders on the Budget Implementation Act 2016 No 2 occupied the largest share of sitting No 128 as members debated Bill C-29 at third reading. The House adopted a motion allowing a minister to move concurrence in the Senate amendment to the bill before rising for the holidays.0 votes · 14 bills moved
  3. 66Tuesday, December 13, 2016 · sitting No. 127Canada-Ukraine free trade bill advances amid ethics clashes in CommonsThe House spent nearly half the day on second reading of Bill C-31 to implement the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland told members the measure would strengthen economic ties and send a united signal of support to Ukraine. Conservative MP Todd Doherty and NDP MP Tracey Ramsey welcomed the deal while questioning other government trade policies.8 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 65Monday, December 12, 2016 · sitting No. 126Commons debates CETA as NDP raises investor-state concernsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. NDP MP Brigitte Sansoucy said she would not support Bill C-30 because of unresolved questions on investor-state provisions and other issues while Conservative and Liberal members defended the accord.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 40Friday, December 9, 2016 · sitting No. 125Commons spends most time on CETA bill amid ethics and tax clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-30 to implement the Canada-European Union comprehensive economic and trade agreement. Conservative MP Bob Saroya said the agreement resulted from years of work and would expand Canada's trading options beyond the United States. NDP MP Guy Caron said his party had supported some trade deals and opposed others after reviewing their terms.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 28Thursday, December 8, 2016 · sitting No. 124Commons debates electoral reform report as Liberals defend surveyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a motion by NDP MP Nathan Cullen to concur in the second report of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform. Cullen said the government's online survey was flawed and open to manipulation. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that non-citizens also have an interest in electoral questions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 60Wednesday, December 7, 2016 · sitting No. 123Liberals defend CETA implementation bill as debate consumes most of sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of Bill C-30, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Liberal MP Mark Eyking said the agreement would open new markets and praised the work of the trade minister, while NDP MP Don Davies questioned the absence of geographic indications for Canadian products and Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon criticized the compensation formula for dairy producers.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 64Tuesday, December 6, 2016 · sitting No. 122Budget implementation bill advances through third reading debateThe House spent most of the day at third reading of the budget implementation act no 2. Liberal MP François-Philippe Champagne said the bill would deliver tax reductions for the middle class and investments in growth. Conservative MP Todd Doherty criticized the scale of proposed spending and warned it would burden future generations.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 64Monday, December 5, 2016 · sitting No. 121Liberals move time allocation on budget bill amid opposition protestsLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to report stage and one day to third reading of Bill C-29, a second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures. The motion also provided that proceedings would end fifteen minutes before the expiry of Government Orders on each allotted day. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the motion was disrespectful to the official opposition after only one hour of debate at report stage, while NDP MP Murray Rankin called the repeated use of such motions disturbing.5 votes · 6 bills moved
  10. 30Friday, December 2, 2016 · sitting No. 120Commons debates budget bill amendments as Liberals defend job recordThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the Budget Implementation Act 2016 No. 2. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux moved to delete Clause 1 while Conservative MP Gérard Deltell moved to delete Clauses 29 and 44 and Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie moved to delete 19 further clauses. Lamoureux told the House the bill redistributes wealth toward the middle class while Deltell questioned why the Liberals ran on a $10-billion deficit and delivered a $30-billion one.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 66Thursday, December 1, 2016 · sitting No. 119Opposition motion faults Trudeau remarks on Castro deathThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Peter Kent that rejected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement on the death of Fidel Castro and called for recognition of human rights abuses under his rule. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.7 votes · 5 bills moved

November

  1. 67Wednesday, November 30, 2016 · sitting No. 118Commons debates Canada Pension Plan enhancements at second readingThe House spent much of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-26 to enhance the Canada Pension Plan. Liberal MP François-Philippe Champagne said the changes would strengthen retirement security for middle-class Canadians while noting the government's recent consultations across the country. Conservative MP Luc Berthold objected to the use of time allocation for the ninth time this Parliament.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 64Tuesday, November 29, 2016 · sitting No. 117Liberals impose time allocation on Canada pension plan billLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-26 at report stage and third reading. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the move shut down debate in the middle of the bill's progress. Finance Minister Bill Morneau said eight days of debate had already allowed nearly 70 members to speak.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 54Monday, November 28, 2016 · sitting No. 116Commons spends day on Canada Pension Plan amendmentsConservative MP Gérard Deltell moved ten amendments to delete every clause of Bill C-26, which would expand the Canada Pension Plan. The motions remained before the House at adjournment. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the changes as a reversal of the previous government's decision to raise the age of eligibility for old age security.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 40Friday, November 25, 2016 · sitting No. 115Commons advances Rouge park bill amid ethics and softwood clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the Rouge National Urban Park Act. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht said the previous Conservative government created the park and heard extensive witness testimony on balancing preservation with sustainable farming. He noted Ontario Liberals had demanded $100 million and pushed for an ecological-integrity clause before transferring land.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 49Thursday, November 24, 2016 · sitting No. 114House debates Rouge national urban park bill at second readingThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-18, which amends the Rouge National Urban Park Act, the Parks Canada Agency Act and the Canada National Parks Act. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna told the House the legislation would protect ecological integrity in the park and complete a land transfer agreed with farmers and the Ontario government. New Democrat MP Linda Duncan supported the ecological provisions but questioned the excision of land from Wood Buffalo National Park.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 29Wednesday, November 23, 2016 · sitting No. 113Commons debates Ceta bill as dairy and cheese sectors raise alarmsThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Bloc Québécois members argued that Quebec dairy and cheese producers face unfair competition from subsidized European imports and called for compensation promised in an earlier unanimous motion.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 42Tuesday, November 22, 2016 · sitting No. 112Commons advances CETA bill as opposition questions process and ethicsThe House spent most of the sitting on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. NDP MP Alistair MacGregor said the government was ramming the bill through without proper oversight and highlighted concerns over pharmaceutical costs and investor-state dispute resolution. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the agreement as progressive and accused the NDP of opposing trade deals.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 48Monday, November 21, 2016 · sitting No. 111CETA implementation bill tabled as Commons begins second reading debateInternational Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland moved second reading of Bill C-30 to implement the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The debate occupied 42 per cent of the sitting and followed a private member's motion on German heritage. Freeland said the agreement would deliver 0.7 per cent GDP growth and new jobs for middle-class Canadians.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 39Friday, November 18, 2016 · sitting No. 110Commons debates bill to add gender identity protections to human rights actThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-16 to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act. Liberal MP Sean Casey said the legislation is necessary and responded to claims that existing federal discrimination law already provides sufficient protection for transgender people. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 67Thursday, November 17, 2016 · sitting No. 109Liberals impose time allocation on Canada pension plan billThe House spent most of the day on a Liberal motion to limit debate at second reading of Bill C-26, which would amend the Canada Pension Plan. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved the motion shortly after routine proceedings. Conservative MP Dan Albas and NDP MP Matthew Dubé criticized the move as undemocratic, while Employment Minister Jean-Yves Duclos defended the bill's benefits for seniors and workers.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 68Wednesday, November 16, 2016 · sitting No. 108Finance committee report debate dominates Commons sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on concurrence in the second report of the Standing Committee on Finance. Conservative MP Phil McColeman said the government had broken its promise of modest deficits followed by a return to balance. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the report reflected work on tax fairness and the Canada child benefit.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  12. 69Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · sitting No. 107Liberals impose time limit on budget bill debateGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-29, the budget implementation act. The motion provides for proceedings to be interrupted 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders on the allotted day. Conservative House leader Candice Bergen said the move ended a productive working relationship and prevented many members from speaking. NDP MP Murray Rankin and Conservative MP Todd Doherty also objected to the use of time allocation after six days of debate.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 33Monday, November 14, 2016 · sitting No. 106House advances budget bill while debating pension changesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the budget implementation bill. Debate continued on the legislation without a vote being recorded in the excerpts.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 33Friday, November 4, 2016 · sitting No. 105Commons advances Canada pension plan bill amid Conservative criticismThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-26 to expand the Canada Pension Plan. Liberal MP Robert Nault defended the changes as necessary to help Canadians who live paycheque to paycheque save for retirement. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and others argued the measures would take money from workers and businesses while harming job creation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 41Thursday, November 3, 2016 · sitting No. 104Conservatives move to give Ethics Commissioner power over cash-for-access rulesThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion that would authorize the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to oversee and enforce the directives to ministers contained in the document Open and Accountable Government. Conservative MP Blaine Calkins said the change would end preferential access granted to donors. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that federal fundraising rules are already among the strictest in the country.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 64Wednesday, November 2, 2016 · sitting No. 103Commons opens budget bill debate as Liberals defend deficit planThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-29, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP David de Burgh Graham opened the debate by contrasting the bill with previous Conservative omnibus legislation. Conservative MP Mark Strahl replied that the government had already exceeded its deficit target by more than three times and left no path back to balance.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  17. 42Tuesday, November 1, 2016 · sitting No. 102House debates budget bill as Conservatives assail deficit growthThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of Bill C-29, the budget implementation act. Conservative MP Bernard Généreux said the deficit would exceed $30 billion in the first year rather than the promised $10 billion and accused the government of abandoning its election commitments. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound cited International Monetary Fund advice that infrastructure spending at low interest rates should be copied elsewhere.1 vote · 0 bills moved

October

  1. 59Monday, October 31, 2016 · sitting No. 101Budget bill debate dominates Commons as Liberals defend infrastructure planThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-29, the budget implementation act, with Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara defending measures for infrastructure investment and common reporting standards while New Democratic MP Scott Duvall and Conservative MP Dan Albas questioned the approach to privatization and credit union rules.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 32Friday, October 28, 2016 · sitting No. 100Budget bill debate leads Commons day as opposition attacks deficits and jobsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2. Liberal MP François-Philippe Champagne described middle-class tax cuts and the Canada child benefit as key measures to help families and stimulate growth. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and NDP MP Guy Caron questioned the scale of the deficit and the decision to index the benefit only after a parliamentary budget officer report.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 29Thursday, October 27, 2016 · sitting No. 99Commons debates first nations child welfare motion as liberals face ethics queriesThe House spent most of the day on an opposition motion moved by NDP MP Charlie Angus that calls on the government to comply with a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling by immediately investing an additional $155 million in First Nations child welfare and implementing the full definition of Jordan's Principle. Liberal MP Yvonne Jones said the government supports overhauling the system and has begun that work. NDP MP Charlie Angus replied that the government has not done great work on the file and is fighting indigenous children in court.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 64Wednesday, October 26, 2016 · sitting No. 98Commons opens debate on corporate board diversity reformsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-25, an act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act, the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and the Competition Act. Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains told members the bill would require federally incorporated firms to disclose the diversity of their boards and senior management on a comply-or-explain basis. Conservative MP Luc Berthold and NDP MP Brian Masse pressed the minister on whether the approach would produce faster results for women and other underrepresented groups.5 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 68Tuesday, October 25, 2016 · sitting No. 97Commons spends half day debating Canada pension plan changesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-26 to expand the Canada Pension Plan. Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes said the changes would begin in 2019 and reach an extra $43 a month by 2025 for someone earning $50,000. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht questioned whether higher premiums would lead firms to reduce hiring.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 51Monday, October 24, 2016 · sitting No. 96Liberals defend Canada pension plan expansion as Conservatives warn of tax hikes and deficitsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-26, legislation that would expand the Canada Pension Plan. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told members the changes would deliver historic improvements after years of Conservative inaction. Conservative MP John Barlow replied that the measure amounted to a new payroll tax that would raise costs for employers and slow hiring.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 44Friday, October 21, 2016 · sitting No. 95Commons advances Canada pension plan bill amid ethics and economy clashesFinance minister Bill Morneau moved second reading of Bill C-26 to enhance the Canada pension plan and referred the measure to committee. The bill occupied 32 per cent of the sitting as members from the Conservatives, New Democrats and Liberals questioned the minister on its effects for current retirees, small businesses and death benefits.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 31Thursday, October 20, 2016 · sitting No. 94Commons debates motion to recognize ISIS genocide against YazidisThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative opposition motion calling on the government to recognize that ISIS is committing genocide against the Yazidi people and to provide a plan to address the crisis. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel moved the motion, which also endorses recommendations from a United Nations report. Liberal MP Arif Virani asked whether parties could work collaboratively on the issue, and Rempel replied that failure to do so would fail both the Yazidi people and the country.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 69Wednesday, October 19, 2016 · sitting No. 93Liberals advance bill to equalize cabinet ministers' payThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-24, an act to amend the Salaries Act. Conservative MP Luc Berthold said the bill would eliminate dedicated ministers for regional economic development agencies and centralize power in Ottawa. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the measure would end a two-tier system and give all cabinet ministers equal standing.6 votes · 5 bills moved
  10. 68Tuesday, October 18, 2016 · sitting No. 92Commons advances bill to protect transgender Canadians from discriminationJustice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved second reading of Bill C-16, which would add gender identity and gender expression as prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act and amend the Criminal Code on hate crimes. The bill, introduced in May, received support from NDP MP Randall Garrison and Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu during initial debate.3 votes · 4 bills moved
  11. 42Monday, October 17, 2016 · sitting No. 91Supply motion on softwood lumber takes up nearly half the sittingConservative MP Gerry Ritz moved an opposition motion that called on the government to negotiate a softwood lumber agreement with the United States to protect 400,000 forestry jobs. The motion remained before the House at the end of the day after several hours of debate. Liberal MP David Lametti defended the government's approach to consultations while Conservative MP Gerry Ritz pressed for action before further job losses.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 30Friday, October 7, 2016 · sitting No. 90Liberals open second reading on salaries act to equalize cabinetThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-24, which would amend the Salaries Act to formalize equal status for all ministers. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told the House the changes would fulfill a commitment made by the Prime Minister when the cabinet was sworn in last November and would provide flexibility for future ministries.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  13. 31Thursday, October 6, 2016 · sitting No. 89House debates standing orders overhaul amid carbon tax clashesThe House spent most of the day debating a motion that the House take note of the Standing Orders and procedure of the House and its committees. Liberal MP Larry Bagnell outlined proposals including electronic voting and improved decorum while Conservative MP Martin Shields recalled past practices that encouraged cross-party socializing.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 66Wednesday, October 5, 2016 · sitting No. 88Commons debates Paris climate accord as carbon tax dominates question periodThe House spent the largest portion of the day debating government orders on ratification of the Paris agreement. Liberal MP John Oliver said the accord would limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius while pursuing efforts to reach 1.5 degrees. Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant and Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon pressed the government on reference years and job impacts.8 votes · 4 bills moved
  15. 66Tuesday, October 4, 2016 · sitting No. 87Commons debates Paris climate accord as carbon pricing draws fireThe House devoted most of the sitting to government orders on the Paris Agreement. New Democrat MP Charlie Angus said Canada lacked credibility on climate action because successive governments had failed to meet targets. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the government would introduce a price on carbon pollution to meet obligations.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  16. 45Monday, October 3, 2016 · sitting No. 86Commons backs Paris climate pact as Trudeau sets carbon price floorPrime Minister Justin Trudeau moved a motion that the House support ratification of the Paris Agreement and the Vancouver declaration on clean growth. The motion dominated the sitting as members debated targets, carbon pricing and federal-provincial relations.0 votes · 1 bill moved

September

  1. 42Friday, September 30, 2016 · sitting No. 85Commons debates bill to create parliamentary security committeeThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-22 to establish a national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi said the bill fulfills a campaign promise and modernizes Canada's security framework after consultations with opposition leaders and the Senate. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht questioned the appointment of the chair by the Prime Minister before the committee exists.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 58Thursday, September 29, 2016 · sitting No. 84NDP motion seeks oversight of arms exports amid Saudi concernsThe House spent most of the day on an opposition motion moved by NDP MP Hélène Laverdière that calls for a new standing committee to review arms exports and recognizes concerns over sales to countries with human rights records including Saudi Arabia. Debate concluded after interventions from Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and others, with all questions deemed put and a recorded division deferred to October 4.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 71Wednesday, September 28, 2016 · sitting No. 83House debates national security oversight bill in longest sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill would fulfill a commitment to create parliamentary oversight of security agencies and strike a balance between rights and security. NDP MP Peter Julian criticized the prime minister's appointment powers and lack of an independent chair, while Bloc Québécois MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault questioned whether the body qualified as a true parliamentary committee given the prime minister's veto over reports.4 votes · 5 bills moved
  4. 67Tuesday, September 27, 2016 · sitting No. 82Commons opens debate on bill to create national security oversight committeeThe House spent nearly half the sitting on second reading of Bill C-22, which would establish a committee of parliamentarians to review federal security and intelligence agencies. Government House leader Bardish Chagger said the measure would give parliamentarians structured access to classified information while balancing security and rights. Conservative MP David Tilson questioned the pre-emptive naming of a chair and the size of the stipend attached to the post.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  5. 58Monday, September 26, 2016 · sitting No. 81House debates bill to repeal Conservative labour lawsGovernment orders on Bill C-4 consumed 51 per cent of the sitting as members debated repeal of Bill C-525 and Bill C-377. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the legislation restores fairness to collective bargaining after violations by the previous government. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif said the prior bills followed extensive committee review.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 41Friday, September 23, 2016 · sitting No. 80House advances labour code bill to third readingLiberal MP MaryAnn Mihychuk moved third reading of Bill C-4, which would repeal two Conservative labour relations measures. The bill seeks to restore previous certification and financial disclosure rules for unions. Debate consumed 29 per cent of the sitting.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 32Thursday, September 22, 2016 · sitting No. 79Commons debates Supreme Court regional representation on supply dayThe House spent half the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion calling on the government to respect the custom of regional representation when appointing a replacement for retiring Supreme Court justice Thomas Cromwell. Rob Nicholson moved the motion and Murray Rankin questioned whether the convention must apply automatically in every case. Rob Nicholson replied that representation from all regions has been an important component of the court's composition.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 65Wednesday, September 21, 2016 · sitting No. 78Liberals advance bill to repeal Harper-era public service sick leave powersThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-5, which repeals Division 20 of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1. President of the Treasury Board Scott Brison told the House the measure ends the previous government's authority to impose a sick leave regime unilaterally and restores collective bargaining. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre asked whether federally regulated workers should retain a secret-ballot vote on union representation.4 votes · 0 bills moved
  9. 59Tuesday, September 20, 2016 · sitting No. 77House debates trade facilitation bill in longest sessionGovernment orders on amendments to the Food and Drugs Act occupied 52 per cent of the sitting as members considered Bill C-13 to ratify the World Trade Organization trade facilitation agreement. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and NDP MP Brian Masse questioned the scope of prior consultations while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said two-thirds of WTO members must approve the deal signed in 2013. The bill remained at second reading with the NDP indicating support to send it to committee.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  10. 30Monday, September 19, 2016 · sitting No. 76House spends largest share of day on written questions as orders for returnThe House devoted the greatest share of its sitting to routine proceedings in which dozens of written questions were made orders for return and answers were tabled immediately. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux moved the motion covering questions 191 through 352 and starred questions 224, 225 and 253.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 64Friday, June 17, 2016 · sitting No. 75Commons debates income tax act changes amid opposition attacks on middle-class cutsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-2, an act to amend the Income Tax Act. Conservative MP Karen Vecchio said the bill reduces the annual TFSA contribution limit and warned that other tax increases will offset any middle-class relief. Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon replied that nine million Canadians will receive a tax cut and that the changes put money back in middle-class pockets.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  2. 69Thursday, June 16, 2016 · sitting No. 74Commons debates Senate amendments to assisted-dying billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders dealing with Senate amendments to Bill C-14. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved a motion that accepted some Senate changes while proposing alterations to others on eligibility criteria. Conservative MP Harold Albrecht and New Democrat MP Murray Rankin pressed the minister on whether the bill meets the Supreme Court of Canada parameters set out in Carter.2 votes · 7 bills moved
  3. 63Wednesday, June 15, 2016 · sitting No. 73House advances trade bill and reviews committee reportsRoutine proceedings and government orders on Bill C-13 consumed the largest share of sitting time as members presented 11 committee reports and debated amendments to the Food and Drugs Act needed to implement the World Trade Organization trade facilitation agreement. Parliamentary secretary David Lametti said the bill would maintain domestic health and safety standards while removing non-tariff barriers.2 votes · 5 bills moved
  4. 66Tuesday, June 14, 2016 · sitting No. 72Commons debates constitutional right to interprovincial tradeThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a supply day motion moved by Conservative MP Dan Albas that affirms Canadians' constitutional right to trade across provincial borders under Section 121 of the Constitution Act 1867 and calls for a Supreme Court reference on the recent Comeau decision in New Brunswick. The motion received support from Green Party MP Elizabeth May who noted the economic harm caused by remaining provincial barriers.12 votes · 11 bills moved
  5. 51Monday, June 13, 2016 · sitting No. 71Commons debates decriminalizing marijuana possession as supply motion advancesThe House spent half the day on a New Democrat supply motion calling for immediate decriminalization of simple marijuana possession. Murray Rankin moved the motion and argued that criminal records for an act the government plans to legalize are unacceptable. Bill Blair and Jody Wilson-Raybould replied that decriminalization alone would not keep the product out of the hands of children or profits out of the hands of criminals.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  6. 35Friday, June 10, 2016 · sitting No. 70Commons spends most of day debating budget billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Orders on the Budget Implementation Act 2016 No 1. Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs said the measures would raise taxes on low-income families and reduce resources for charities while Liberal MP Wayne Long asked what the previous government had done for people living in poverty. New Democrat MP Gord Johns said two-thirds of Canadians would receive no benefit from the middle-class tax cut.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 73Thursday, June 9, 2016 · sitting No. 69Commons debates motion declaring ISIS crimes genocideThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion that called on Parliament to declare that crimes by ISIS against Christians, Yazidis, Shia Muslims and other minorities in Syria and Iraq constitute genocide. Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose moved the motion and argued that Canada should join the United States, Britain and the European Parliament in making the declaration. Liberal parliamentary secretary Pam Goldsmith-Jones replied that any such determination must come from an independent judicial investigation rather than a political vote.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 71Wednesday, June 8, 2016 · sitting No. 68Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over refugees and fighter jetsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the budget implementation act at third reading. Liberal MP François-Philippe Champagne defended the bill's investments in families and infrastructure while Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and NDP MP Guy Caron pressed the government on the retirement age and tax fairness.5 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 54Tuesday, June 7, 2016 · sitting No. 67Budget bill leads Commons as Liberals defend spending plansThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the budget implementation act. Liberal MP Scott Simms outlined measures that would reverse previous policies and deliver platform commitments, with emphasis on projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. Conservative MP Mel Arnold challenged the projected deficit and rising GST revenues over five years.3 votes · 0 bills moved
  10. 32Monday, June 6, 2016 · sitting No. 66House advances budget bill as opposition presses for referendum on electoral reformThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the budget implementation act. Liberal MP François-Philippe Champagne outlined tax cuts for nine million Canadians and a historic $120-billion infrastructure plan over ten years. Conservative MP Dianne L. Watts questioned the scale of new spending and NDP MP Erin Weir noted that projected health transfers fall below previous Conservative levels.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 68Friday, June 3, 2016 · sitting No. 65Liberals defend electoral reform committee plan as Conservatives push referendumQuestion period on democratic reform consumed the largest share of House time. Conservative MP Kevin Sorenson repeatedly demanded a national referendum on any change to the voting system. Liberal MP Mark Holland defended the all-party committee process agreed the previous day and said it would allow broad public input.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  12. 32Thursday, June 2, 2016 · sitting No. 64House debates special committee on electoral reform as supply day takes most timeThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an NDP opposition motion calling for a special committee to study alternatives to the first-past-the-post system, mandatory voting and online voting. The motion directs the committee to invite every member to hold a constituency town hall and to report by December 1. A procedural motion deferred the vote on the main motion to June 7.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  13. 67Wednesday, June 1, 2016 · sitting No. 63Liberals use closure to advance Air Canada bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-10, an act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act. Conservative MP Luc Berthold told the House the bill threatened maintenance jobs in Winnipeg and Montreal and accused the government of breaking its word to workers. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the measure would allow Air Canada to compete while preserving jobs.2 votes · 4 bills moved

May

  1. 66Tuesday, May 31, 2016 · sitting No. 62Commons advances medical assistance in dying bill amid opposition criticismThe House spent half the sitting on third reading of Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould told members the government was working to meet the Supreme Court of Canada deadline of June 6 and had incorporated conscience protections for medical practitioners. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the bill still lacked clear language to protect the conscience rights of health care providers.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 67Monday, May 30, 2016 · sitting No. 61House debates finance estimates as opposition challenges deficitThe House spent the largest share of the sitting in committee of the whole examining all votes under Finance in the main estimates for 2016-17. Conservative MP Lisa Raitt pressed Finance Minister Bill Morneau on revenues and program spending, while Morneau defended the government's investment approach to growth.11 votes · 4 bills moved
  3. 32Friday, May 20, 2016 · sitting No. 60Commons debates assisted-dying bill under time allocation as report stage endsGovernment orders on Bill C-14 consumed the largest share of sitting No. 60. Liberal MP Kim Rudd said the legislation supplies a necessary framework while Conservatives and New Democrats pressed for more time and broader access. Debate on the bill concluded after a time-allocation motion, leaving the measure at report stage with third reading expected next week.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 47Thursday, May 19, 2016 · sitting No. 59Commons debates prime minister's conduct after chamber altercationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a question of privilege arising from an altercation involving the Prime Minister the previous evening. Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose said the Prime Minister's behaviour was unbecoming of his office and that it was a problem for him to fix. NDP MP Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet said the incident showed a government that acts like a bully and elbows its way around.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 54Wednesday, May 18, 2016 · sitting No. 58Privilege debate dominates after Trudeau clashes with opposition whipThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege debate that followed an incident in which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau crossed the floor and made physical contact with Conservative whip Gord Brown during proceedings on a government motion to extend hours and limit debate on Bill C-14.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 67Tuesday, May 17, 2016 · sitting No. 57Commons debates assisted dying bill at report stageThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Speaker ruled that two motions proposing changes to the definition of a grievous and irremediable medical condition were inadmissible because similar proposals had already been defeated in committee. Several other motions in amendment were moved, including requirements for palliative care consultation and psychiatric examination in certain cases.4 votes · 5 bills moved
  7. 41Monday, May 16, 2016 · sitting No. 56House advances Air Canada bill to overhaul centres amid Quebec concernsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-10, which amends the Air Canada Public Participation Act to remove requirements that the airline maintain operational and overhaul centres in Winnipeg, Montreal and Mississauga. Liberal MP Jean-Yves Duclos told the House the changes would modernize the legislation while preserving jobs. Conservative MP Kelly Block pressed the government on why it had rejected a request from Quebec to delay the bill until litigation against Air Canada is complete.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  8. 30Friday, May 13, 2016 · sitting No. 55House debates Conservative motion on conscience rights for assisted dyingThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to a motion moved by Conservative MP Arnold Viersen that calls on the government to protect the freedom of conscience of medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other health care professionals who object to participating in medical assistance in dying. The motion asserts that section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees freedom of conscience and religion and warns that any regime requiring effective referrals could infringe those rights. Debate on the motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 51Thursday, May 12, 2016 · sitting No. 54Conservatives press Liberals on TPP during supply day debateThe House spent most of the day on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Ed Fast that called on the government to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership and to oppose growing protectionism. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 69Wednesday, May 11, 2016 · sitting No. 53Liberals move time allocation on RCMP labour bill amid opposition protestsGovernment House leader Dominic LeBlanc moved a time allocation motion on Bill C-7, which amends the Public Service Labour Relations Act to give RCMP members collective bargaining rights. The motion limits report stage to one further sitting day and third reading to one sitting day, with the deadline set by a Supreme Court ruling for May 16. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie objected that the government was rushing debate on a bill with flaws remaining from committee stage.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 68Tuesday, May 10, 2016 · sitting No. 52Liberals move time allocation on budget billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the budget implementation act. Dominic LeBlanc moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-15. Andrew Scheer said two days of debate were insufficient and accused the government of saddling Canadians with debt. Bill Morneau said the time provided exceeded that given by the previous government to similar bills.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 36Monday, May 9, 2016 · sitting No. 51Commons advances budget bill amid debate on spending and science fundingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-15, the budget implementation act. Members debated provisions on research funding, indirect costs and the appointment of a chief science officer, with the bill remaining before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  13. 34Friday, May 6, 2016 · sitting No. 50Liberals press budget bill as opposition targets PM travel costsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of the budget implementation bill. Liberal MPs David de Burgh Graham, Kevin Lamoureux and Rémi Massé defended the measure as an investment in the middle class and rural communities while Conservatives and New Democrats attacked its deficit and tax measures.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 74Thursday, May 5, 2016 · sitting No. 49Commons opens debate on budget bill as Fort McMurray crisis dominatesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-15, an act to implement certain provisions of the March 22 budget and other measures. Finance Minister Bill Morneau moved the bill and told members the measures would raise economic growth by 0.5 per cent this year and 1 per cent next year while creating 43,000 jobs in 2016 and 100,000 in 2017. Conservative MP Lisa Raitt pressed Morneau on whether the government had examined the effect of the Canada child benefit on young women's workforce participation.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  15. 70Wednesday, May 4, 2016 · sitting No. 48House limits debate on medical assistance in dying billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a government motion to allot one further day to second-reading debate on Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Government House leader Dominic LeBlanc said the measure was needed to meet the Supreme Court deadline of June 6. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer, NDP MP Peter Julian and Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould clashed over the decision to curtail further speeches.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 69Tuesday, May 3, 2016 · sitting No. 47Commons debates assisted-dying bill amid opposition attacks on spendingThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on government orders debating Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Liberal MP Kim Rudd told members the legislation strikes a balance after Supreme Court of Canada rulings and public consultations, while acknowledging further work on advance directives. Conservative MP Dianne L. Watts pressed on the absence of dedicated palliative-care funding in the budget, and NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach questioned the exclusion of advance directives for patients with degenerative diseases.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  17. 44Monday, May 2, 2016 · sitting No. 46Commons advances medical assistance in dying bill in lengthy debateGovernment orders on Bill C-14 consumed most of the sitting as members debated medical assistance in dying at second reading. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the legislation lacks meaningful safeguards and allows mistaken beliefs to excuse non-compliance while Liberal MP Robert Oliphant pressed for support of the Supreme Court ruling in Carter.0 votes · 1 bill moved

April

  1. 42Friday, April 22, 2016 · sitting No. 45Commons opens debate on medical assistance in dying billJustice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved second reading of Bill C-14, which would create a federal framework for medical assistance in dying, and said the legislation responds to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Carter while remaining charter compliant. Conservative MP Scott Reid said the term reasonably foreseeable death is undefined and creates ambiguity. NDP MP Murray Rankin questioned whether the bill strikes the proper balance between listening to Canadians and the court.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 53Thursday, April 21, 2016 · sitting No. 44NDP dairy motion leads lengthy supply day in CommonsThe House devoted more than half the sitting to an NDP opposition motion on the dairy industry. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau moved the motion, which calls on the government to enforce existing laws against diafiltered milk imports, compensate producers for losses and maintain supply management. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government recognizes the importance of supply management to the economy.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 64Wednesday, April 20, 2016 · sitting No. 43Liberals move time allocation on Air Canada maintenance overhaulGovernment House leader Dominic LeBlanc moved a motion to limit second-reading debate on Bill C-10 to one further sitting day. The bill amends the Air Canada Public Participation Act to remove the requirement that maintenance be performed in the Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver areas. Conservative MP Kelly Block and NDP leader Thomas Mulcair objected that the change would allow jobs to leave those centres.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 59Tuesday, April 19, 2016 · sitting No. 42Commons debates motion urging justice minister to follow fundraising guidelinesThe House spent most of the day on government orders under business of supply debating a motion by Conservative MP Michael Cooper that urges the minister of justice to follow guidelines in Open and Accountable Government 2015 to avoid any appearance of preferential access from political fundraising. The motion remained before the House at the end of the sitting after interventions from Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Conservative MP Michael Cooper, NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice and Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu.3 votes · 0 bills moved
  5. 35Monday, April 18, 2016 · sitting No. 41House debates Air Canada maintenance rules as Liberals advance privatization changesThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on second reading of a government bill to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act. Liberal MP David de Burgh Graham told the House the changes would allow the airline to maintain aircraft outside the Montreal urban community and Winnipeg while remaining competitive. Conservative MP Kelly Block asked what savings the legislation would produce and how many Canadian jobs would be lost.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 30Friday, April 15, 2016 · sitting No. 40Liberals open debate on Air Canada overhaul centres billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-10, which would amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act to remove requirements that the airline maintain operational and overhaul centres in specific Canadian cities. Liberal MP Kate Young told the House the changes would let the carrier respond to market conditions while supporting skilled aerospace jobs. Debate on the bill continued through the afternoon.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 71Thursday, April 14, 2016 · sitting No. 39Commons opens debate on first Liberal budget as opposition faults transparencyThe House spent nearly half the sitting on Government Orders debating the first budget of the Liberal government. Robert Nault said the budget made historic investments in northern Ontario and rural Canada. Francesco Sorbara called it a middle-class growth budget that would revitalize the economy.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  8. 66Wednesday, April 13, 2016 · sitting No. 38Liberals defend budget spending amid Conservative criticism on jobs and deficitsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating the budget. Liberal members defended the measures as necessary investments in growth and the middle class while Conservative members attacked the projected deficit and warned of future tax increases.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  9. 52Tuesday, April 12, 2016 · sitting No. 37Commons spends day on budget debate amid opposition attacks on spendingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the budget, with Liberal MP Marwan Tabbara defending measures that he said would deliver more child benefits to nine in ten families and lift 300000 children from poverty. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu countered that middle-class households would lose more from the end of income splitting and tax credits than they would gain from the new child benefit and tax cut.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  10. 46Monday, April 11, 2016 · sitting No. 36Conservatives assail Liberal budget for deficit and broken promisesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the budget. Conservative MP Rona Ambrose said the previous government had left a balanced budget and surplus, while the current government broke its promise of the same within 30 days. She said the debt burden poses a moral issue for future generations.0 votes · 1 bill moved

March

  1. 67Thursday, March 24, 2016 · sitting No. 35House debates RCMP union bill as budget draws fireThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-7, which would allow RCMP members to engage in collective bargaining. New Democrat MP Karine Trudel praised the force's work across the country while noting the daily risks officers face. The bill remained before the House when the sitting adjourned.0 votes · 13 bills moved
  2. 0Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · sitting No. 34Commons pays tribute to Jim Hillyer after sudden deathThe House of Commons devoted the day to tributes for Conservative MP Jim Hillyer of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner, who died suddenly that morning. Leaders from every party expressed shock and extended condolences to his wife Livi and their four children.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score
  3. 33Tuesday, March 22, 2016 · sitting No. 33House debates RCMP collective bargaining bill amid Brussels attacksThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of Bill C-7, which would allow RCMP members and reservists to choose a bargaining agent for collective bargaining. Liberal MP Joyce Murray said the bill upholds the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of RCMP members to engage in meaningful collective bargaining and reflects priorities identified in consultations with 17,000 regular members. Conservative MP John Barlow asked why the bill does not include a secret ballot for unionization votes.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 74Monday, March 21, 2016 · sitting No. 32Commons debates renewal of religious freedom office as supply votes passThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders concerning the Office of Religious Freedom. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved a motion that called on the government to renew the office's current mandate, citing its work within Global Affairs Canada. Liberal MP Raj Grewal said the government would review the mandate and expand it to cover freedom of conscience and belief within a broader human rights framework.12 votes · 9 bills moved
  5. 34Friday, March 11, 2016 · sitting No. 31Liberals press ahead with middle-class tax cut as debate consumes CommonsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-2, an act to amend the Income Tax Act. Liberal MP Darrell Samson told members the changes would deliver tax relief to nine out of ten Canadians and lift more than 315,000 children from poverty. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif and NDP MP Guy Caron challenged the claim, arguing that only about 30 per cent of taxpayers would gain and that higher earners would receive the largest reduction.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 50Thursday, March 10, 2016 · sitting No. 30Citizenship act changes dominate commons as Liberals defend billThe House spent most of its time on second reading of government changes to the Citizenship Act. Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey told the House the measures would end divisiveness created by the previous Conservative government. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis accused Liberals of spreading misinformation about residency rules in the earlier bill.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 68Wednesday, March 9, 2016 · sitting No. 29Liberals pressed on residential school records in Question PeriodOral questions on Indigenous affairs consumed the largest share of the sitting as opposition MPs challenged the government over withheld documents in residential school cases. New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash said Justice Department lawyers knowingly withheld records from a St. Anne's residential school survivor, while New Democrat MP Charlie Angus accused officials of suppressing evidence about a serial pedophile at the same school and then questioning victims' credibility.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  8. 70Tuesday, March 8, 2016 · sitting No. 28Conservatives move supply day motion on Bombardier and Billy Bishop airportThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion concerning Bombardier and expansion of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Conservative MP Kelly Block moved the motion that acknowledged the company's economic role, recognized a market solution and called for support of the airport expansion. Debate concluded with a recorded division deferred until the following day after oral questions.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 71Monday, March 7, 2016 · sitting No. 27Commons spends day debating income tax changesThe House devoted most of its time to Government Orders on the Income Tax Act. Liberal MP Chandra Arya defended the government's plan to invest in the middle class through a new Canada child benefit and higher old age security payments. Conservative MP Dan Albas and Conservative MP John Barlow pressed Arya on whether the pre-budget consultations ignored public support for a larger tax-free savings account, which Bill C-2 would reverse.3 votes · 1 bill moved

February

  1. 69Friday, February 26, 2016 · sitting No. 26Commons debates repeal of labour relations laws in lengthy sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to Government Orders on Bill C-4, which would repeal two earlier statutes on labour relations. Liberal MP Marc Serré said the bill would restore fairness and balance after changes that harmed workers and employers. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod asked whether provincial secret-ballot systems should also be overturned and whether card-check certification in small workplaces was equitable.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  2. 70Thursday, February 25, 2016 · sitting No. 25NDP motion seeks universal 360-hour employment insurance thresholdThe House spent the largest share of its time on a New Democratic motion that calls on the government to create a single 360-hour qualifying threshold for employment insurance benefits across the country. Ms. Karine Trudel moved the motion and argued that successive Liberal and Conservative cuts have left too many workers without access to benefits they paid into. Liberal MP MaryAnn Mihychuk and NDP MP Peter Julian questioned the member on regional impacts and training support.0 votes · 10 bills moved
  3. 68Wednesday, February 24, 2016 · sitting No. 24Commons debates shift in Canada's ISIL mission as opposition presses for combat roleThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating a government motion on Canada's contribution to the effort to combat ISIL. Conservative MP Rona Ambrose and Conservative MP James Bezan questioned whether allies had been properly consulted on the withdrawal of CF-18 jets and pressed the government to restore the combat mission. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan said the new approach, focused on training and ground support, had the support of coalition commanders.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  4. 55Tuesday, February 23, 2016 · sitting No. 23Commons debates Liberal ISIL plan as opposition assails economic recordThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Orders on Canada's contribution to the effort to combat ISIL. New Democrat members criticized the motion for lacking measurable objectives and for maintaining combat involvement through refuelling and expanded training.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 68Monday, February 22, 2016 · sitting No. 22Commons debates shift in ISIL mission as Liberals defend training focusThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Canada's contribution to the fight against ISIL. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told the chamber that removing CF-18s would not reduce air cover because other coalition partners would provide it and that training would triple. Conservative MP Dan Albas countered that Canadian command of the CF-18s had allowed immediate support during an attack near Mosul.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  6. 49Friday, February 19, 2016 · sitting No. 21Commons debates shift in Canada's ISIL missionThe House spent the largest part of its sitting on Government Orders debating the motion to alter Canada's military contribution to the campaign against ISIL. Liberal MP John McKay told the chamber that the government would maintain air cover through allied sorties while refocusing efforts on training and intelligence. Conservative MP Guy Lauzon said withdrawing Canadian fighter jets would leave ground troops without sufficient protection.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 37Thursday, February 18, 2016 · sitting No. 20Conservatives move motion to reject BDS campaign against IsraelThe House spent the majority of its sitting on a Conservative opposition motion that called on the government to reject the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel. Tony Clement moved the motion and said it reflected Canadian values and interests. Stéphane Dion and Hélène Laverdière questioned whether the motion was partisan or limited freedom of expression.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 63Wednesday, February 17, 2016 · sitting No. 19Commons debates motion to end CF-18 combat mission against ISILThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on a government motion to broaden Canada's role against ISIL by ending airstrikes, expanding training and intelligence support, and increasing humanitarian aid. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved the motion, which remains before the House.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 53Tuesday, February 16, 2016 · sitting No. 18Liberals press labour code overhaul as Conservatives decry lost union transparencyThe House spent most of the sitting on government orders debating Bill C-4, which would amend the Canada Labour Code to alter union certification and financial reporting rules. Conservative MP Mark Strahl said the bill rolls back accountability measures introduced in the Federal Accountability Act and removes secret-ballot requirements for union votes. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the legislation corrects wrongs imposed through prior private members' bills and restores balance for workers.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  10. 42Friday, February 5, 2016 · sitting No. 17Commons opens debate on labour code changes to union rulesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on the Canada Labour Code. Conservative MP Kellie Leitch defended private members' bills C-525 and C-377, arguing that secret-ballot votes are essential for union certification and decertification and that the measures ensure transparency. NDP MP Guy Caron and Liberal MP Dan Vandal countered that the bills represented unwarranted interference in union operations and imposed needless red tape.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 62Thursday, February 4, 2016 · sitting No. 16Conservatives move supply motion affirming fiscal surplusThe House spent most of the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion under government orders that thanks Finance Department officials for their work and notes the $1-billion surplus recorded in the April-to-November 2015 period. Lisa Raitt moved the motion and argued the previous government had managed the economy prudently. Scott Brison replied that the Conservatives had inherited and then squandered a larger surplus, while Peter Julian said both major parties had poor records on deficits.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 63Wednesday, February 3, 2016 · sitting No. 15Liberals introduce bill to repeal union transparency measuresThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-4, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code and related statutes. Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk told members the measure restores balance in labour relations by repealing certification and financial-disclosure rules imposed by the previous government. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the bill attacks transparency and accountability.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  13. 42Tuesday, February 2, 2016 · sitting No. 14NDP motion calls on government to enact pay equity legislationNew Democrat MP Sheila Malcolmson moved an opposition day motion that would require the government to implement the 2004 Pay Equity Task Force recommendations and create a special committee to propose a plan for adoption. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux noted previous Liberal efforts on the file while New Democrat MP Karine Trudel said the issue should have been resolved decades ago. Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu questioned the need for a new committee given the status of women committee's existing mandate.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 44Monday, February 1, 2016 · sitting No. 13House debates income tax act changes for middle-class familiesThe House spent most of the sitting on government orders debating Bill C-2 to amend the Income Tax Act. Liberal MP Salma Zahid said the changes have already begun helping nine million Canadians and will benefit nine out of ten families when combined with the Canada child benefit. Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant said the measures would leave the government in a fiscal hole and would not offset rising hydro costs in Ontario.1 vote · 0 bills moved

January

  1. 36Friday, January 29, 2016 · sitting No. 12Commons opens second reading of middle-class tax cut billFinance Minister Bill Morneau moved second reading of Bill C-2, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, the main business of the sitting that consumed 41 per cent of the day. The bill would enact tax reductions that took effect on January 1 for nine million Canadians. Morneau told the House the measure forms the first step in a plan to strengthen the middle class and grow the economy.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 69Thursday, January 28, 2016 · sitting No. 11Commons spends day on Conservative motion backing Energy EastThe House devoted most of its time to a Conservative opposition motion on energy and pipelines. Conservative MP Candice Bergen moved the motion that recognized the energy sector's importance, stated that pipelines are the safest way to transport oil and expressed support for the Energy East project. The motion remained before the House at the end of the sitting.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  3. 43Wednesday, January 27, 2016 · sitting No. 10House resumes throne speech debate as opposition presses on jobs and IranThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Bloc Québécois MP Marilène Gill said the speech omitted the word region and failed to address the needs of remote communities such as her own in Manicouagan. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government is investing more in infrastructure than any previous administration.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  4. 35Tuesday, January 26, 2016 · sitting No. 9Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition presses on pipelines and IsisThe House spent most of the day on the resumed debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Dan Albas told the House the largest single void in the speech was the absence of any mention of the need to prioritize a new Canada-United States softwood lumber agreement. Liberal MP Kim Rudd replied that the Minister of Natural Resources is consulting stakeholders coast to coast on modernization of the National Energy Board.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 52Monday, January 25, 2016 · sitting No. 8Commons resumes throne speech debate amid clashes over economy and resourcesThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin said the party would defend Quebec interests and criticized the proposed Canada child benefit as less helpful to low-income families than the universal child care benefit. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the benefit as the most generous plan to reduce child poverty.2 votes · 1 bill moved