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123 sittings in 2017; 30 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 60Wednesday, December 13, 2017 · sitting No. 251Commons advances bill to expunge unjust convictions for gay sexThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act. Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault told members that Canadians unjustly convicted because of whom they love are one step closer to clearing their names. New Democrat MP Randall Garrison and Green Party MP Elizabeth May pressed the government to include bawdy-house offences in the bill.1 vote · 7 bills moved
  2. 60Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · sitting No. 250Liberals advance salaries bill to equalize cabinet pay at third readingThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to third reading of Bill C-24, an act to amend the Salaries Act and the Financial Administration Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger told members the legislation would formalize a one-tier ministry and add eight new positions while giving governments flexibility to meet commitments. Conservative and New Democratic members said the measure was unnecessary and questioned why certain ministers should receive full cabinet pay.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 66Monday, December 11, 2017 · sitting No. 249House debates criminal code overhaul as longest itemGovernment orders on Bill C-51 consumed 38 per cent of the sitting as members continued debate on amendments to the Criminal Code. Marco Mendicino said the bill would make criminal law fairer and more compassionate while Daniel Blaikie raised concerns about provisions on consent.2 votes · 12 bills moved
  4. 47Friday, December 8, 2017 · sitting No. 248House debates bill to expunge unjust convictionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-66, the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act. Liberal MP Mark Holland told the House the bill would permit free expungement of records following the prime minister's apology to the LGBTQ2 community. NDP MP Sheri Benson pledged her party's support to move the bill forward quickly while asking whether fees for pardons would also be eliminated.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 45Thursday, December 7, 2017 · sitting No. 247Commons debates Salaries Act changes for most of dayThe House spent most of the sitting on report stage debate of Bill C-24, an act to amend the Salaries Act. Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara said the bill would not alter the operations of regional development agencies. Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren pressed for details on past grants in southwestern Ontario.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 68Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · sitting No. 246House begins debate on Anishinabek education self-government billGovernment Orders took the largest share of House time with second reading debate on Bill C-61, an act to implement the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement. The bill would establish a first nations-designed education system for participating Anishinabek communities in Ontario and now stands referred to committee after initial speeches.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  7. 62Tuesday, December 5, 2017 · sitting No. 245Liberals move time allocation on access to information billThe House devoted most of the sitting to a government motion to limit debate at third reading of Bill C-58, an act to amend the Access to Information Act. Conservative MP Peter Kent said the bill had been condemned across the spectrum and dismissed by the Information Commissioner as regressive. Liberal MP Scott Brison said the measure marked the first update to the act in 34 years and accepted committee amendments that strengthened the Information Commissioner's powers.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  8. 62Monday, December 4, 2017 · sitting No. 244Commons spends day on motion to prosecute returning ISIS fightersThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative opposition-day motion that condemned ISIS atrocities, called for the prosecution of returning fighters and insisted the government make security its priority over reintegration. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus moved the motion and defended it against questions from Liberal MP Larry Bagnell and NDP MP Matthew Dubé. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.18 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 32Friday, December 1, 2017 · sitting No. 243Commons debates budget bill as Liberals defend Morneau share saleThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Budget Implementation Act 2017 No 2 at second reading. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound said the bill would make the tax system fairer and more efficient while giving federally regulated workers the right to request flexible work arrangements. He added that the legislation would also end unpaid internships in the federal sphere.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

November

  1. 25Thursday, November 30, 2017 · sitting No. 242Conservatives accuse finance minister of insider knowledge in share saleQuestion period on ethics consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre asked whether the finance minister's father sold Morneau Shepell shares days before a tax announcement that reduced the company's value. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied that the opposition could not challenge the government's record on growth and tax relief and therefore resorted to unsubstantiated claims.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 59Wednesday, November 29, 2017 · sitting No. 241Scheer presses Trudeau on Morneau's rule compliance in ethics clashQuestion period opened with Conservative MP Andrew Scheer pressing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on whether Finance Minister Bill Morneau should remain in cabinet. Scheer cited the minister's failure to follow the rules on conflict of interest disclosures and his record of missing deficit targets while middle-class taxes rose. Trudeau replied that he retains full confidence in Morneau, pointing to job creation and tax changes that benefit middle-income families.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 65Tuesday, November 28, 2017 · sitting No. 240Liberals move time allocation on budget bill as ethics questions mountThe House devoted most of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-63. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion that would allot one further sitting day to report stage and one day to third reading of the second budget implementation act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre said the motion would rush the bill without adequate debate on its substance or the conduct of Finance Minister Bill Morneau. New Democrat MP Peter Julian said the government had brought in closure 25 per cent more often than the previous Conservative government.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 67Monday, November 27, 2017 · sitting No. 239Morneau pressed on ethics as opposition cites lost confidenceOral questions on ethics consumed the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Alain Rayes told the House that Liberal members had privately expressed embarrassment over Finance Minister Bill Morneau and had urged his reassignment. Morneau replied that he had sold his shares in his former company after consulting the Ethics Commissioner and that the economy had added 500000 jobs in two years.6 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 32Friday, November 24, 2017 · sitting No. 238Commons debates cannabis bill as opposition urges decriminalization firstThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders debating Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Conservative MP David Sweet said the legislation was rushed and questioned the July 1, 2018 deadline, while NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach pressed for decriminalization ahead of legalization to avoid criminal records for youth. Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld defended the bill as a means to keep marijuana from teenagers and reduce profits for criminal organizations.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 36Thursday, November 23, 2017 · sitting No. 237Conservatives press finance minister on asset disclosure in supply day debateThe House devoted most of its sitting to a Conservative opposition motion that calls on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to disclose all assets held in his private companies and trusts since taking office. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued that public scrutiny is required to determine whether the minister's financial interests have conflicted with his duties. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the minister has followed all rules set by the Ethics Commissioner and that the opposition attacks ignore his record on middle-class initiatives.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 61Wednesday, November 22, 2017 · sitting No. 236Morneau ethics under fire as opposition presses for asset disclosureThe House spent the largest portion of its time on oral questions about Finance Minister Bill Morneau's ethics. Conservative members challenged the minister over undeclared shares, a villa in France and Bill C-27, which they said could benefit his family company. Morneau replied that he had disclosed all assets to the ethics commissioner, sold his shares and donated the proceeds to charity.1 vote · 3 bills moved
  8. 68Tuesday, November 21, 2017 · sitting No. 235Commons allots one more day to cannabis bill report stageLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion that would give the House one further sitting day for report stage and two sitting days for third reading of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the bill would create some of the most relaxed marijuana laws in the world and warned of effects on young people and border issues. New Democrat MP Don Davies said his party supports legalization but wants careful implementation after broad consultation with provinces, municipalities and Indigenous governments.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 29Monday, November 20, 2017 · sitting No. 234National security bill referred to committee as opposition presses on ethicsPublic Safety Minister Ralph Goodale moved that Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters, be referred forthwith to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. The government described the overhaul as the most significant since the CSIS Act of 1984. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus and NDP MP Matthew Dubé questioned provisions on CSIS agents and CSEC mandates.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 40Thursday, November 9, 2017 · sitting No. 233Commons spends day debating cannabis legalization billThe House devoted most of its sitting to debate of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Liberal MP Ron McKinnon told the House the bill would create a strict national framework for controlling production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis. Conservative MP Ted Falk asked whether allowing four plants per household would minimize youth access, and McKinnon replied that parental responsibility would remain the key safeguard.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 65Wednesday, November 8, 2017 · sitting No. 232Commons advances budget bill amid paradise papers clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-63, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz said the bill delivers on middle-class priorities and responsible investments validated by the IMF. Conservative MP Guy Lauzon said the update projects another $100 billion in debt and rising interest costs that households cannot afford.9 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 39Tuesday, November 7, 2017 · sitting No. 231Commons debates budget bill amid opposition questions on tax havensThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating Bill C-63 at second reading under government orders. Liberal MP Kamal Khera said the bill implements measures from budget 2017 to help families and fight tax evasion. Conservative MP Richard Cannings said the bill lowers taxes only for upper-middle-income earners and does nothing for those earning $40,000 or less.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 35Monday, November 6, 2017 · sitting No. 230Budget bill debate dominates Commons as Liberals defend tax fairnessThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-63, the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2. Conservative MP Todd Doherty opened the debate by contrasting the government's record with that of the previous Conservative administration, while Liberal MP Filomena Tassi defended the bill's consultations and measures. Green Party MP Elizabeth May later urged members to focus on the bill's 275 pages and 11 divisions rather than unrelated rhetoric.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  14. 30Friday, November 3, 2017 · sitting No. 229Commons opens debate on tobacco packaging legislationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-5, which would introduce plain and standardized packaging for tobacco products and regulate vaping devices. Liberal MP Bill Blair opened the debate, noting the health risks of tobacco and the need for research on e-cigarettes. Conservative MP Diane Finley warned that the measures would expand the contraband market and leave consumers without brand information.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 39Thursday, November 2, 2017 · sitting No. 228Budget bill debate takes up half the sitting as ethics questions dominate QPThe House spent nearly half the day at second reading of Bill C-63, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound said the bill advances job creation and economic growth, with more than 450000 jobs added in two years and the unemployment rate at its lowest since 2008. Conservative MP Dan Albas said tax changes on work in progress would hurt lawyers on contingency fees and limit access to justice.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 63Wednesday, November 1, 2017 · sitting No. 227Trudeau faces opposition questions on finance minister ethics breachOral questions on ethics occupied the largest share of House time. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he learned that Finance Minister Bill Morneau failed to disclose his France corporation to the Ethics Commissioner. Trudeau answered that the commissioner ensures all rules are followed and protocols protect parliamentary integrity.3 votes · 1 bill moved

October

  1. 64Tuesday, October 31, 2017 · sitting No. 226House advances transportation bill amid finance ethics clashThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-49, the transportation modernization act. Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon said the bill balances the needs of enterprises and passengers after committee study. New Democrat MP Robert Aubin said major lobbies had shifted the bill away from consumer promises made in the election campaign.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  2. 67Monday, October 30, 2017 · sitting No. 225Liberals impose time allocation on transportation modernization actGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion limiting debate on Bill C-49 to one further sitting day at report stage and one day at third reading. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the government was shutting down debate because it disliked opposition arguments on the carbon tax. NDP MP Rachel Blaney called the bill an omnibus measure amending 13 acts and criticized its weak passenger rights provisions. Transport minister Marc Garneau replied that 90 per cent of the bill concerns the Canada Transportation Act and rejected the omnibus label.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 43Friday, October 27, 2017 · sitting No. 224Commons begins third reading of bill on impaired drivingJustice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved third reading of Bill C-46, which amends the Criminal Code on offences relating to conveyances. Conservative MP Steven Blaney pressed for a five-year minimum sentence for impaired driving causing death, citing Families for Justice. New Democrat MP Don Davies called for careful calibration of legal limits and drug screeners. Conservative MP Rob Nicholson questioned whether legalization of cannabis would increase impaired driving.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 42Thursday, October 26, 2017 · sitting No. 223Commons debates salaries act changes as ethics questions dominate QPThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage of Bill C-24, an act to amend the Salaries Act. Conservative MP Candice Bergen moved four amendments to delete clauses 1, 2, 3 and 6. She said the bill would have a detrimental effect on the House and on cabinet operations. Liberal MP Chris Bittle asked why ministers of state had been paid less than full ministers if they held an equal voice at the cabinet table.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  5. 62Wednesday, October 25, 2017 · sitting No. 222House debates amendments to transportation modernization actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-49, the transportation modernization act. Conservative MP Kelly Block moved to delete clause 14 and several later clauses including 69, 73 and 74. NDP MP Robert Aubin moved to delete clauses 61 through 67 and 70 through 72.7 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 48Tuesday, October 24, 2017 · sitting No. 221Commons advances impaired driving bill after lengthy debate on marijuana rulesThe House spent most of the day on government orders debating Bill C-46, which amends the Criminal Code on impaired driving. Members heard testimony on alcohol's impact in northern Saskatchewan from Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette and questions on roadside testing for marijuana from NDP MP Richard Cannings. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the sitting.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  7. 49Monday, October 23, 2017 · sitting No. 220NDP motion accuses finance minister of ethics breach over Morneau Shepell stakeGovernment orders on a supply-day motion consumed nearly half the sitting as New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen moved that the House condemn Finance Minister Bill Morneau for misleading Canadians about placing his Morneau Shepell shares in a blind trust, using a loophole in the Conflict of Interest Act to shelter them instead, and introducing Bill C-27 in a manner expected to profit the company and the minister. Conservative MP Dan Albas and NDP MP Guy Caron joined the debate, pressing the point that the minister stood to gain millions from the legislation.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 56Friday, October 20, 2017 · sitting No. 219House debates Green amendments to impaired driving billThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders considering Bill C-46, an act to amend the Criminal Code on impaired driving. Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved two amendments, one deleting clause 15 and another requiring a report on differential impacts of the provisions. Debate centred on mandatory minimum sentences, with Conservative MP Mark Warawa criticizing the existing $1,000 fine for impaired driving causing death and May arguing that mandatory minimums distort judicial discretion.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 68Thursday, October 19, 2017 · sitting No. 218Conservatives move supply day motion on softwood lumberThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to a Conservative opposition motion on the softwood lumber industry. Conservative MP Alain Rayes moved the motion that criticized the government's failure to secure a new agreement and highlighted foreign-funded campaigns against the sector. Debate continued through the afternoon with interventions from both sides and the motion remained before the House at adjournment.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 61Wednesday, October 18, 2017 · sitting No. 217Finance minister under fire over holdings as commons ethics debate dominatesQuestion period on ethics consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on when he learned that Finance Minister Bill Morneau retained direct control of personal investments including shares in Morneau Shepell. Trudeau replied that Morneau had consulted the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner upon election and recently wrote to seek further guidance.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 63Tuesday, October 17, 2017 · sitting No. 216Opposition motion demands finance minister table ethics documentsThe House devoted most of its sitting to a Conservative supply motion that called on the finance minister to table all documents he submitted to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner between November 4, 2015, and July 18, 2017. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre argued that the minister's family business, Morneau Shepell, could benefit from proposed tax changes and that greater disclosure was required. Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes countered that the government was focused on economic growth and job creation rather than the minister's affairs.3 votes · 7 bills moved
  12. 44Monday, October 16, 2017 · sitting No. 215House committees table reports amid extended debate on instructionsRoutine proceedings on committees of the house occupied the largest share of sitting time as members tabled the government response to the sixth report of the standing committee on national defence and the 15th report of the standing committee on justice and human rights on Bill C-46. Conservative MP Mark Strahl moved an instruction to the standing committee on transport infrastructure and communities regarding Bill C-48 that would allow travel for testimony across Canada for up to 45 sitting days.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 58Friday, October 6, 2017 · sitting No. 214House debates sustainable development act amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said the changes would make decision-making more transparent, promote coordination across government and respect Canada's domestic and international obligations. Conservative MP Ed Fast said a recent report by the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development amounted to a scathing indictment of the minister's performance.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 44Thursday, October 5, 2017 · sitting No. 213NDP pharmacare motion debated as division deferred to October 17The House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on an NDP opposition motion calling for negotiations with the provinces by October 1 2018 to establish a universal pharmacare program. New Democrat MP Don Davies moved the motion and Conservative MP Bill Casey and NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach spoke during the debate. A procedural motion adopted by consent deferred all questions on the motion to October 17 at the expiry of government orders.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 66Wednesday, October 4, 2017 · sitting No. 212Liberals move time allocation on oil tanker moratorium billThe government used a motion to limit debate to one more sitting day on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, at second reading. House leader Bardish Chagger said the bill fulfilled an election promise, while Conservative House leader Candice Bergen objected that an earlier agreement to avoid time allocation had been broken and Transport Minister Marc Garneau defended sending the measure to committee.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  16. 71Tuesday, October 3, 2017 · sitting No. 211Conservatives demand longer consultations on private corporation tax changesThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion calling on the government to extend consultations on proposed tax changes for private corporations until January 31 2018. Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued the changes would harm small and medium-sized businesses while sparing the wealth of the prime minister and finance minister. Andrew Scheer said the measures would hurt local businesses and their employees and urged the government to listen to premiers and its own caucus members who oppose the plan.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  17. 35Monday, October 2, 2017 · sitting No. 210Commons opens debate on northern B.C. oil tanker moratoriumThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-48, the oil tanker moratorium act. Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the legislation would protect a 400-kilometre stretch of coastal temperate rainforest by banning crude and persistent oil tankers from Hecate Strait, Dixon Entrance and Queen Charlotte Sound. Conservative MP Kelly Block questioned why the government would legislate a voluntary ban already in place since the 1980s.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

September

  1. 30Friday, September 29, 2017 · sitting No. 209Commons debates oceans protection bill as Liberals defend small-business tax changesThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating amendments to the Oceans Act. New Democrat MP Gord Johns said Canada has protected only 1.5 per cent of its marine areas and called on the government to support volunteers cleaning debris from beaches in coastal ridings. Conservative MP Martin Shields and New Democrat MP Rachel Blaney also spoke about the importance of marine ecosystems to their constituents.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 34Thursday, September 28, 2017 · sitting No. 208Commons debates arms trade treaty bill amid gun owner concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-47, which would bring Canada into the Arms Trade Treaty. Liberal MP Francis Drouin told the House that the bill would not amend the Firearms Act and that existing controls already meet or exceed treaty standards. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif pressed the government on whether the treaty would impose new obligations on licensed firearm owners.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 63Wednesday, September 27, 2017 · sitting No. 207Liberals defend tax changes amid Conservative attacks on small businessQuestion period was dominated by exchanges over the government's proposed tax changes for small businesses and professionals. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer said experts had confirmed the measures would stall innovation and hurt the middle class while shielding the Prime Minister's family fortune. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied that the rules inherited from the Conservatives favour the wealthy and that the government is acting to make the system fair.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 24Tuesday, September 26, 2017 · sitting No. 206Commons holds emergency debate on Myanmar crisisThe House spent the largest part of its sitting on an emergency debate on the situation in Myanmar. Members called for stronger Canadian action to protect Rohingya people and pressed the government to review aid and diplomatic ties with Burma.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 38Monday, September 25, 2017 · sitting No. 205Access to information bill advances amid Conservative criticismThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-58, which amends the Access to Information Act. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the bill falls short on openness for the Prime Minister's Office and ministers' offices, while Liberal MP Filomena Tassi said the legislation eliminates the five-dollar fee and extends coverage to those offices and parliamentary support bodies.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 44Friday, September 22, 2017 · sitting No. 204Commons debates access reforms as opposition presses on taxesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-58, an act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. President of the Treasury Board Scott Brison told members the bill grants the Information Commissioner order-making power and imposes a 30-day response period once an order is issued. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec said the legislation would not end blacked-out responses or reveal the cost of the carbon tax to middle-class families.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 32Thursday, September 21, 2017 · sitting No. 203Commons advances arms trade treaty bill amid tax reform clashesThe House spent most of the day debating Bill C-47 to implement the Arms Trade Treaty through amendments to the Export and Import Permits Act. Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey said the legislation would regulate conventional arms to prevent their use in terrorism, organized crime and human rights abuses. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the treaty risked creating an automatic firearms registry and harming law-abiding owners.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 32Wednesday, September 20, 2017 · sitting No. 202Conservatives press Liberals on small-business tax changes in question periodThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to oral questions on the government's proposed tax reforms for small businesses, professionals and family farms. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said the changes would reduce jobs, wages and investment by making it harder for owners to save for downturns. Government House leader Jim Carr countered by demanding that Scheer denounce a sexist remark made by the member for Battlefords—Lloydminster against the environment minister.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 32Tuesday, September 19, 2017 · sitting No. 201Motor vehicle safety bill advances after second reading debateLiberal MP Marc Garneau moved second reading of Bill S-2, the strengthening motor vehicle safety for Canadians act, which occupied 44 per cent of the sitting. The minister said the legislation would give Transport Canada new powers to negotiate consent agreements and enter administrative agreements rather than always proceeding to court. Conservative MP Kelly Block and NDP MP Robert Aubin questioned differences from earlier Bill C-62 and the Auditor General's findings on oversight.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 27Monday, September 18, 2017 · sitting No. 200Commons opens debate on customs act amendmentsLiberal MP Ralph Goodale moved second reading of Bill C-21, an act to amend the Customs Act, and referred the bill to committee. The minister said the legislation would allow the Canada Border Services Agency to receive entry and exit data from the United States in real time. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus asked about marijuana declarations at the border, and the minister replied that import and export of the drug would remain illegal in both directions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 66Wednesday, June 21, 2017 · sitting No. 199Preclearance legislation takes most time as taxes dominate question periodThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the Preclearance Act 2016 at third reading. Liberal MP Mark Holland said the bill would expand preclearance to rail marine and other modes and that all committee amendments had been accepted. He noted 12 million travellers already use the system at airports.8 votes · 13 bills moved
  2. 69Tuesday, June 20, 2017 · sitting No. 198House spends day debating standing order changesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on amendments to the standing orders. Debate continued without a vote as members from multiple parties examined proposals on prorogation, omnibus bills and family-friendly sittings.4 votes · 7 bills moved
  3. 64Monday, June 19, 2017 · sitting No. 197House debates standing order changes as opposition questions processThe largest share of the sitting was devoted to government orders on amendments to the Standing Orders. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved changes that would require ministers to table reasons for prorogation and alter rules on the handling of certain bills.1 vote · 6 bills moved
  4. 40Friday, June 16, 2017 · sitting No. 196House debates transportation modernization bill in lengthy sessionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act. Liberal MP Iqra Khalid said the bill would deliver a safe, secure and green transportation system that supports trade and economic growth. Conservative MP Luc Berthold questioned the scope of changes across 13 statutes, while NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach urged the government to split the legislation.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 71Thursday, June 15, 2017 · sitting No. 195Commons debates elections financing changes amid cash-for-access concernsThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-50, which would require parties to advertise fundraisers costing more than $200 and attended by leaders, ministers or leadership candidates. Conservative MP John Brassard said the bill does nothing to end cash-for-access practices, while NDP MP Nathan Cullen cited the Prime Minister’s own pledge against preferential access.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  6. 68Wednesday, June 14, 2017 · sitting No. 194Commons debates main estimates as Liberals defend Norsat sale and registry plansThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the main estimates for 2017-18, with the government moving concurrence in Vote 1 for Privy Council Office program expenditures. Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould outlined plans to improve voter access and gender balance in the Commons while fielding questions on identification rules and candidate recruitment.16 votes · 9 bills moved
  7. 49Tuesday, June 13, 2017 · sitting No. 193NDP motion proposes independent process for officers of ParliamentThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion by NDP MP Nathan Cullen to replace Standing Order 111.1 with a new process for appointing officers of Parliament. The proposal would refer proposed appointments to a subcommittee of the procedure and house affairs committee for up to 30 days of review before any House vote.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  8. 66Monday, June 12, 2017 · sitting No. 192Opposition motion condemns Liberal economic management as vote deferredThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP James Bezan that accused the government of mismanaging the economy through its failure to secure a softwood-lumber agreement, its carbon tax and its handling of the energy sector. The motion remained before the House at adjournment, with the recorded division deferred until the following day.4 votes · 5 bills moved
  9. 44Friday, June 9, 2017 · sitting No. 191Commons debates budget bill under time allocation as opposition protestsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage debate on Bill C-44, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor said the bill would deliver targeted investments to create jobs and grow the middle class. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif questioned why personal income tax revenue was projected to rise 7 per cent in 2018 if taxes were being cut.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 63Thursday, June 8, 2017 · sitting No. 190NDP nuclear disarmament motion dominates supply dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the NDP opposition motion concerning nuclear disarmament. At the conclusion of debate all questions necessary to dispose of the motion were deemed put, a recorded division was deemed requested and the vote was deferred until Monday, June 12 at the expiry of oral questions.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 48Wednesday, June 7, 2017 · sitting No. 189Liberals move time allocation on salaries bill as debate opensThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-24, an act to amend the Salaries Act. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate to five more hours, prompting Conservative House leader Candice Bergen and NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to object that the measure would prevent proper scrutiny of changes to ministerial salaries and regional development agencies.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 68Tuesday, June 6, 2017 · sitting No. 188House debates motion to reaffirm Paris agreement supportThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 15, a motion to reaffirm Canada's commitment to the Paris agreement following the United States withdrawal. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to end debate, prompting Conservative House leader Candice Bergen to criticize the government's management of House time and NDP MP Matthew Dubé to note the motion's limited scope compared with other foreign-policy concerns.18 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 40Monday, June 5, 2017 · sitting No. 187Liberals limit debate on budget bill amid opposition protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate at report stage of Bill C-44, the budget implementation act, after the government moved a time-allocation motion that allowed five further hours at that stage and one sitting day for third reading. Government House leader Bardish Chagger defended the limits by citing prior debate time and committee hearings, while opposition members including Conservative House leader Candish Bergen and NDP MP Murray Rankin objected that the omnibus bill still contained unresolved elements such as the infrastructure bank.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  14. 31Friday, June 2, 2017 · sitting No. 186Liberals defend Meilleur appointment as opposition attacks patronageQuestion period was dominated by opposition attacks on the appointment of Madeleine Meilleur as official languages commissioner. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the former Liberal cabinet minister and donor could not objectively investigate the Prime Minister or heritage minister. Liberal MP Sean Casey replied that Meilleur's experience and integrity had been recognized by the francophone community.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 32Thursday, June 1, 2017 · sitting No. 185Opposition motion backs Trans Mountain pipeline as debate continuesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion that declared the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project has social licence, is critical to the economy, and should proceed with federal support. Conservative MP Mark Strahl moved the motion and Conservative and Liberal members defended the project across the country. New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen questioned whether social licence exists given lawsuits and local opposition. The motion will be deemed adopted or defeated after a recorded division deferred to June 6.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

May

  1. 66Wednesday, May 31, 2017 · sitting No. 184House debates impaired-driving bill as Liberals defend Meilleur appointmentThe House spent the largest share of its time debating Bill C-46, which amends the Criminal Code to address offences relating to conveyances. Liberal MP Chris Bittle told the House the bill would strengthen measures against drug- and alcohol-impaired driving and would complement the government's cannabis legalization plans, while New Democrat MP Don Davies raised concerns about testing methods for THC impairment and the treatment of medicinal cannabis users.1 vote · 5 bills moved
  2. 64Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · sitting No. 183Commons opens debate on cannabis legalization billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved the bill and said it would keep cannabis out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals. Conservative MP Rob Nicholson and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor pressed the minister on medical evidence and the decision to legalize rather than decriminalize.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 40Monday, May 29, 2017 · sitting No. 182Liberals move to extend house sitting hours until June 23Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to extend daily sittings until midnight on most days through June 23 to clear legislative business. The motion would also alter rules on recorded divisions and committee sittings during the extended period.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 33Friday, May 19, 2017 · sitting No. 181House advances impaired driving bill to committee after second reading debateJustice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould moved second reading of Bill C-46, an act to amend the Criminal Code offences relating to conveyances. The bill seeks to reduce deaths and injuries from impaired driving. It received second reading and was referred to committee.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 40Thursday, May 18, 2017 · sitting No. 180Commons debates autism partnership on supply day motionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative opposition motion calling for a Canadian autism partnership to coordinate services and research. Conservative MP Mike Lake moved the motion, which calls for federal leadership while respecting provincial jurisdiction, and debate continued through the day with no vote taken.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 67Wednesday, May 17, 2017 · sitting No. 179Commons debates estimates in supply day focused on ChinaThe House spent most of the day in committee of the whole examining government estimates under business of supply. Conservative MP Peter Kent questioned Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on the Canada-China national security dialogue and human rights issues including extrajudicial detention and organ harvesting. Freeland replied that Canada is not negotiating an extradition treaty with China and raises human rights at every opportunity.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 66Tuesday, May 16, 2017 · sitting No. 178Liberals move time allocation on public service labour billThe House spent nearly half the sitting on a government motion to limit further debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-7, which would amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act. President of the Treasury Board Bardish Chagger introduced the allocation motion, which drew immediate criticism from Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie for cutting short consideration of complex changes.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 69Monday, May 15, 2017 · sitting No. 177Commons approves time allocation on drug bill amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Senate amendments to Bill C-37, an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion under Standing Order 78(2) to limit debate, which passed after a recorded vote. One Bloc Québécois member later corrected an erroneous vote against the motion.4 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 41Friday, May 12, 2017 · sitting No. 176House weighs Senate changes to drug and RCMP billsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders dealing with Senate amendments to Bill C-37, an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound told the House the bill would save lives by easing rules for supervised consumption sites. Conservative MP Colin Carrie said the government had used its majority to limit debate on injection-site provisions.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 33Thursday, May 11, 2017 · sitting No. 175NDP motion on infrastructure bank takes up nearly half the dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP opposition motion that condemns the Canada Infrastructure Bank as a vehicle for private profit at public expense. NDP MP Matthew Dubé moved the motion, which asserts that the bank will raise costs, create conflicts of interest and saddle taxpayers with risk. At the close of debate the House deemed all questions put and deferred the recorded division until May 16 after oral questions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 60Wednesday, May 10, 2017 · sitting No. 174Ethics commissioner talks dominate question period as opposition grills TrudeauOral questions on ethics took up the largest share of the sitting as opposition members pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the number of meetings he has held with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. Conservative MP Jacques Gourde and Conservative MP Candice Bergen asked repeatedly whether Trudeau had met the commissioner and how many times, while Trudeau said he was pleased to work with the commissioner on any questions she may have.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 65Tuesday, May 9, 2017 · sitting No. 173Liberals move time allocation on budget billLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit second reading debate on Bill C-44 to one further sitting day. The bill, which implements the March 22 budget and other measures, would then move to committee. Conservative MP Candice Bergen and NDP MP Murray Rankin criticized the move, noting the bill exceeds 300 pages and arguing that only 39 members had spoken.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 32Monday, May 8, 2017 · sitting No. 172House debates non-confidence motion in defence ministerThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative motion declaring that it had lost confidence in the Minister of National Defence because he had misrepresented his military service on multiple occasions. Conservative MP James Bezan moved the motion and said the minister had given misleading information to the House. The motion was still before the House when the sitting ended.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 41Friday, May 5, 2017 · sitting No. 171Liberals push budget bill as opposition attacks infrastructure bankThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of Bill C-44, the budget implementation act. Conservative MP Kelly McCauley said the bill would add $100 billion in debt for future generations while delivering little relief to middle-income families. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the measures would create thousands of jobs through pipeline approvals and infrastructure spending.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  15. 33Thursday, May 4, 2017 · sitting No. 170Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over defence minister and parliamentary budget officerThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-44, the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1. Conservative MP Candice Bergen opened the debate by criticizing reductions in the parliamentary budget officer's powers and the infrastructure bank provisions. Liberal MP Arif Virani defended the bill's job-creation measures and the 1-cent-per-bottle excise-tax increase on wine, while NDP MP Tracey Ramsey warned the tax would harm Canadian wineries.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  16. 65Wednesday, May 3, 2017 · sitting No. 169Defence minister under fire in question period over veteransOral questions on national defence accounted for the largest share of House time. Conservative MP Rona Ambrose said the Prime Minister shows no respect for the military by keeping the defence minister in place and noted the minister cancelled a planned apology to Afghanistan veterans at a fundraiser. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied that the previous Conservative government underfunded the military for ten years and that the current minister is delivering needed equipment and support.6 votes · 4 bills moved
  17. 44Tuesday, May 2, 2017 · sitting No. 168Liberals seek to curtail privilege debate on MP accessThe House spent the largest portion of the day on a question of privilege concerning members' access to the parliamentary precinct. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved closure on the debate, prompting opposition members to accuse the Liberals of attempting to limit discussion on a matter already referred to the procedure and house affairs committee.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  18. 43Monday, May 1, 2017 · sitting No. 167House spends most time on privilege debate over rule changesThe largest portion of the sitting addressed a privilege motion arising from government proposals to amend the Standing Orders, with the matter left unresolved when the House adjourned.1 vote · 1 bill moved

April

  1. 60Thursday, April 13, 2017 · sitting No. 166Commons debates privilege ruling on access to ParliamentThe House spent the largest share of its time on a question of privilege concerning members' unfettered access to Parliament buildings. Conservative MP Bernard Généreux said the matter interrupted debate on proposed changes to the Standing Orders. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said all members recognize the importance of access and urged that the issue not be politicized.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 34Wednesday, April 12, 2017 · sitting No. 165Ethics commissioner probes Trudeau private-island vacationQuestion period was dominated by repeated exchanges on the prime minister's family vacation to a private island, which cost taxpayers more than $130,000. Conservative MP Denis Lebel and Conservative MP Michelle Rempel pressed Justin Trudeau on the use of a helicopter and cargo transport, noting that the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner had opened an investigation. Trudeau replied that the trip was a personal family visit with a long-time friend and that he would cooperate fully with the commissioner.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 63Tuesday, April 11, 2017 · sitting No. 164Privilege motion on MP movement referred to procedure committeeThe House referred a question of privilege on the free movement of members within the parliamentary precinct to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs after the Speaker ruled the matter in order. Conservative MP John Nater moved the referral and said the interruption of the debate set a new precedent. NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault called the government's action a historic first.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 67Monday, April 10, 2017 · sitting No. 163House debates Yukon assessment act changes as justice delays spark clashesGovernment orders on Bill C-17 consumed the largest share of the sitting as the House considered amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act at second reading. Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett told the House the bill would reverse earlier irritants and could be implemented immediately. Conservative MP John Barlow raised a point of order about events on Friday while NDP MP Romeo Saganash asked whether the legislation could move faster with cross-party support.3 votes · 8 bills moved
  5. 27Friday, April 7, 2017 · sitting No. 162Commons spends day on privilege after access rulingThe House devoted its longest stretch of the sitting to a question of privilege arising from the Speaker's finding of a prima facie breach involving members' access to the precinct. Conservative MP John Nater argued that the government had treated the ruling in a reckless manner and warned of dangerous consequences if the matter were referred to committee without a clear motion. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the member had not established a question of privilege and cited procedural authorities to support resuming debate on a motion to adjourn.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 59Thursday, April 6, 2017 · sitting No. 161Commons refers privilege question on MP access to procedure committeeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a question of privilege raised by Conservative MP Lisa Raitt concerning temporary barriers to members' access to the parliamentary precinct on March 22. Speaker ruled a prima facie breach had occurred and Raitt moved that the matter be sent to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the motion was being used for partisan purposes and urged members to focus on the Speaker's findings rather than the Prime Minister's motorcade.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 59Wednesday, April 5, 2017 · sitting No. 160House debates budget as Liberals defend Quebec investmentsThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on the budget under Government Orders. Liberal MP Fayçal El-Khoury told the House that the government is investing in green infrastructure, affordable housing and seniors while fighting for Quebec interests every day. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and NDP MP Robert Aubin questioned the absence of immediate projects such as the Montréal réseau électrique métropolitain and the high-frequency train.6 votes · 0 bills moved
  8. 64Tuesday, April 4, 2017 · sitting No. 159Budget debate consumes half of Commons sittingThe House devoted most of its time to debate on the budget. Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell described Budget 2017 as a historic document that invests in skills, innovation and infrastructure while creating a fairer tax system. Conservative MP Dianne L. Watts pressed on the timing of infrastructure bank funding and asked why the government was not using the existing P3 Canada process.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 39Monday, April 3, 2017 · sitting No. 158Liberals face opposition over proposed changes to house rulesThe longest debate of the day centred on concurrence in the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale moved concurrence and warned that the government was attempting to ram through changes to the Standing Orders without opposition consent. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government sought only to modernize Parliament and that members already work full weeks.0 votes · 1 bill moved

March

  1. 49Friday, March 24, 2017 · sitting No. 157Commons debates national security oversight bill for quarter of sittingThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on government orders for the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill corrects flaws in the Harper government's Bill C-51 and reflects work by the standing committee to prevent the chair from holding a double vote. NDP MP Randall Garrison said time allocation prevented proper debate and that the bill fails to deliver on Liberal promises to repeal problematic elements of Bill C-51.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 64Thursday, March 23, 2017 · sitting No. 156Commons devotes largest share of sitting to budget debateThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on the budget debate. Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose said the measures raise taxes on bus passes, beer and rideshares while Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the plan cuts taxes for middle-class Canadians and funds transit improvements. NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice said the budget favours elites and ignores commitments on Indigenous child welfare and CEO stock-option taxation.5 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 36Wednesday, March 22, 2017 · sitting No. 155Commons debates Liberal plan to change standing ordersThe House spent the largest share of its time on a Liberal discussion paper proposing changes to the standing orders. Conservative MP Rona Ambrose said the plan would let the Prime Minister answer questions only once a week and would shut down debate. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the proposals aimed to improve House efficiency and work-life balance for members with young families.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  4. 62Tuesday, March 21, 2017 · sitting No. 154Conservatives move supply motion calling for balanced budget and no new taxesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative supply motion moved by Rona Ambrose. The motion called on the government to present a 2017 budget that would avoid further tax increases, introduce immediate measures to address youth unemployment, return to balance by 2019, and reject any plan to sell Canadian airports.11 votes · 6 bills moved
  5. 67Monday, March 20, 2017 · sitting No. 153Liberals move time allocation on bill to create national security oversight committeeGovernment 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-22, which would establish the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians. The motion followed committee consideration of the bill and came after more than 40 speeches at second reading.9 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 39Friday, March 10, 2017 · sitting No. 152Commons advances bill creating national security oversight committeeThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-22 to establish the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. Liberal MP Joyce Murray told the House the bill would enable parliamentarians to scrutinize security agencies as Canada's Five Eyes partners have done for years and would help keep Canadians safe while safeguarding rights and freedoms. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau asked why the government was removing tools such as unfettered access and subpoena powers that had been included in an earlier private member's bill supported by several Liberal ministers.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 44Thursday, March 9, 2017 · sitting No. 151House debates tax relief for troops fighting ISISThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to an opposition motion that calls on the government to restore monthly tax relief of $1,500 to $1,800 to Canadian Armed Forces members deployed against ISIS and to make the payment retroactive for those at Camp Arifjan after September 1, 2016. Conservative MP James Bezan moved the motion and Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus spoke in support during the supply day.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 69Wednesday, March 8, 2017 · sitting No. 150Commons debates national security oversight bill at report stageThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-22, which would create a National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved amendments to adjust the committee's size and access provisions. Opposition members including Elizabeth May and Murray Rankin proposed deletions of clauses on ministerial discretion and review powers.6 votes · 6 bills moved
  9. 49Tuesday, March 7, 2017 · sitting No. 149NDP motion on tax loopholes and havens dominates Commons sittingThe opposition motion moved by NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice on tax measures that benefit the wealthy and on action against tax havens occupied 53 per cent of the sitting. The motion, which calls on the government to cap the stock option deduction and tighten rules on shell companies and tax treaties, remained before the House when proceedings ended.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  10. 67Monday, March 6, 2017 · sitting No. 148Liberals impose time allocation on preclearance bill at second readingGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion to limit further debate on Bill C-23, an act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States, to one additional sitting day at second reading. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said more than 10 hours of debate and 18 speeches had already occurred and that detailed examination belongs in committee. Conservative MP Tony Clement and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor objected that the measure curtails members' ability to represent constituents.3 votes · 1 bill moved

February

  1. 49Friday, February 24, 2017 · sitting No. 147Commons debates preclearance bill amid U.S. border concernsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the Preclearance Act, 2016. Debate on Bill C-23 focused on an amendment moved by the member for Beloeil-Chambly and on whether new powers for U.S. officers on Canadian soil would increase risks of profiling.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 43Thursday, February 23, 2017 · sitting No. 146Opposition motion demands carbon tax cost data from finance departmentThe House spent most of the day on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre that calls on the government to release all data and calculations on the impact of a carbon tax on Canadian families broken down by income quintile. The motion cites the Liberal platform commitment to open government by default and notes that finance department documents already exist showing the cascading price effects. Debate continued at second reading with no vote taken.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 53Wednesday, February 22, 2017 · sitting No. 145House debates pre-clearance bill as opposition presses on China deal and sentencingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the Preclearance Act, 2016. Liberal MP Peter Fonseca told members the bill would expand pre-clearance arrangements with the United States at land, rail, marine and air ports. Conservative MP James Bezan said the measure carried forward an agreement reached under the previous government.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  4. 40Tuesday, February 21, 2017 · sitting No. 144Commons advances Rouge park bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the Rouge National Urban Park Act under government orders. Liberal MP John McKay said the bill would bring disparate interests together under a commitment to ecological integrity that satisfies Ontario. NDP MP Wayne Stetski asked how the government would meet or exceed existing provincial protections once the park management plan is in place.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  5. 34Friday, February 17, 2017 · sitting No. 143House advances Rouge park bill to Senate amid carbon tax clashesEnvironment Minister Catherine McKenna moved third reading of Bill C-18 to amend the Rouge National Urban Park Act. She thanked the environment committee for its review and urged support so the bill could proceed to the Senate. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale raised concerns about long-term leases for farmers and the phrase ecological integrity.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 37Thursday, February 16, 2017 · sitting No. 142Commons debates opposition motion on religious discrimination after rejecting Islamophobia termThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion moved by David Anderson that recognizes a climate of hate exemplified by the Quebec City mosque attack, condemns systemic racism and religious intolerance against multiple faiths, and instructs the Canadian Heritage committee to study a whole-of-government approach to eliminating discrimination. The motion stands referred to the committee after debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 62Wednesday, February 15, 2017 · sitting No. 141Health minister advances bill on controlled drugs and substances to third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-37, an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Health Minister Jane Philpott moved the bill and thanked members of all parties for expediting its progress through committee.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 68Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · sitting No. 140House allots one day for report stage of bill amending drug lawsGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion under Standing Order 78(2) to limit debate on the report stage and third reading of Bill C-37 to one sitting day. The motion followed an agreement among a majority of recognized parties. Colin Carrie then moved to delete clause 42 of the bill.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 33Monday, February 13, 2017 · sitting No. 139Commons debates Ceta bill as opposition presses on justice and tradeThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Conservative MP Peter Van Loan told the House the deal would deliver an annual economic boost of some $12 billion. NDP MP Richard Cannings said the New Democrats support trade agreements that benefit Canadians but hold strong concerns about certain provisions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 35Friday, February 10, 2017 · sitting No. 138Commons advances Canada-Ukraine free trade bill at third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement implementation act. Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne told members the agreement reduces tariffs and non-tariff barriers while adding chapters on transparency and anti-corruption. NDP MP Wayne Stetski said his party supports the bill at third reading because it contains labour and environment provisions and omits investor-state dispute settlement.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 43Thursday, February 9, 2017 · sitting No. 137NDP motion on broken electoral reform promise debated for half the dayThe House devoted nearly half the day to an NDP opposition motion that accused the government of misleading Canadians on its platform commitment that 2015 would be the last federal election under the first-past-the-post system. Alexandre Boulerice moved the motion, which called on the government to apologize for breaking the promise. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  12. 62Wednesday, February 8, 2017 · sitting No. 136House debates job losses in energy sector as Liberals defend recordThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a take-note debate about job losses in the energy sector. Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr said the government had approved three pipeline projects expected to create thousands of jobs while acknowledging that lower oil prices had hurt workers and families in Alberta. Opposition members pressed the government on the absence of direct support comparable to the Bombardier loan.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 68Tuesday, February 7, 2017 · sitting No. 135House advances Statistics Act amendments after NDP backs bill at second readingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Bill C-36, which amends the Statistics Act. NDP MP Guy Caron said the legislation represents progress yet falls short of the Liberal platform commitment to make Statistics Canada fully independent. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill assigns the chief statistician authority over statistical procedures, methods, content of releases and operations of the agency.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 39Monday, February 6, 2017 · sitting No. 134Commons spends half its day advancing Ceta implementation billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Members from all parties examined the agreement's effects on trade balances, pharmaceutical patents, temporary foreign workers and investor-state dispute mechanisms.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 41Friday, February 3, 2017 · sitting No. 133Ndp moves to delete clauses from Ceta bill during longest debateNew Democrat MP Tracey Ramsey moved multiple amendments to delete clauses from Bill C-30, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act, in the longest segment of the sitting. The motions targeted clauses 11 through 13 and 32 through 37. Liberal MP Linda Lapointe defended the agreement as progressive and offering tariff-free access to 500 million European customers.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  16. 36Thursday, February 2, 2017 · sitting No. 132House debates Conservative motion to block tax on health benefitsThe House devoted half its sitting to a Conservative opposition motion calling on the government to abandon any plan to tax health and dental benefits. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the measure would cause one in five Canadians to lose coverage and cited a 20 per cent drop in Quebec after a similar tax. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government had already cut taxes for millions of middle-class Canadians.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  17. 73Wednesday, February 1, 2017 · sitting No. 131Liberals move time allocation on drug bill amid opposition protestThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government business on Bill C-37. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion that would limit second-reading debate on the bill amending the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to one further sitting day. The motion carried on division after Conservative and NDP members objected.3 votes · 4 bills moved

January

  1. 63Tuesday, January 31, 2017 · sitting No. 130Commons advances bill easing rules for supervised drug sitesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-37, an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Health minister Jane Philpott moved the bill and said it would ease applications for supervised consumption sites while strengthening measures against illicit drugs. Debate continued with questions from Conservative MP Colin Carrie on consultation requirements and from New Democrat MP Don Davies on the need for expanded treatment options.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  2. 28Monday, January 30, 2017 · sitting No. 129Statistics act amendments advance after second reading debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-36, an act to amend the Statistics Act. Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains moved the bill and said high-quality data is essential for planning services and improving social conditions. The bill was referred to committee after debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere