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Each sitting since 2006, scored for what it decided, how fully questions were answered, how much time went to the business at hand and how civil it was. Open any day for its account, who held the floor and the Question Period exchanges. Earlier sittings are added as the record is read back toward 2006.

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120 sittings in 2018; 26 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 68Thursday, December 13, 2018 · sitting No. 371Liberals move time allocation on elections modernization billThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to the elections modernization act. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion limiting further debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-76 to one sitting day. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the motion marked the 50th time the government had curtailed debate in three years and accused the Liberals of rigging the system.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 63Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · sitting No. 370Commons debates elections modernization bill in final Centre Block sittingThe House spent the largest share of the day on second reading of the Senate amendment to Bill C-76, the elections modernization act. Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould said the bill would improve accessibility at polling stations, expand advance voting and help more women run for office. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole asked whether the government would avoid time allocation on the measure.2 votes · 7 bills moved
  3. 54Tuesday, December 11, 2018 · sitting No. 369Liberals limit debate on border bill amid opposition criticismThe House spent the largest portion of the day on government orders for Bill C-21, an act to amend the Customs Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion to limit further debate on a Senate amendment. Conservative members Pierre Paul-Hus and Phil McColeman questioned the need for the motion and accused the government of cutting short debate on a bill originally advanced by Conservatives.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  4. 68Monday, December 10, 2018 · sitting No. 368Liberals move time allocation on Bill C-51 Senate amendmentsGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit further debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-51 to one sitting day. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole said the government was again using time allocation after promising not to do so in opposition. Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould replied that the bill had received substantial debate and that the government had considered the Senate message.2 votes · 6 bills moved
  5. 33Friday, December 7, 2018 · sitting No. 367House raises points of order over flawed government amendments to billThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders dealing with points of order over report-stage amendments to a bill. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and NDP MP Matthew Dubé said the government supplied imperfect text with insufficient time for debate. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said a subamendment would address the concerns.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 42Thursday, December 6, 2018 · sitting No. 366House rejects Senate changes to sexual assault provisions in Bill C-51Government orders on Bill C-51 took the largest share of the sitting as the House considered sending a message to the Senate disagreeing with amendments 1 and 2. Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said the changes were inconsistent with the bill's objective of codifying Supreme Court jurisprudence on sexual assault. Conservative MP Michael Cooper agreed with rejecting the amendments but raised concerns about defence disclosure requirements for private records.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 63Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · sitting No. 365Commons concurs in supplementary estimates after debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on concurrence in the Supplementary Estimates (A) for fiscal 2018-19. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger moved the concurrence motion, which was put to recorded divisions after some members indicated agreement and others objected.8 votes · 3 bills moved
  8. 56Tuesday, December 4, 2018 · sitting No. 364Commons debates Conservative motion on looming job crisisThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion that calls on the government to recognize a looming job crisis in the energy, auto, manufacturing, steel and aluminum sectors. Conservative MP Dan Albas moved the motion, which attributes the problems to the carbon tax, Bill C-69 and the tanker ban. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 63Monday, December 3, 2018 · sitting No. 363Commons advances northern resource bill at second readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-88, which amends the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal MP Yvonne Jones told members the bill clarifies the regulatory framework for development in the Mackenzie Valley and Arctic offshore while respecting land claims. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the bill reverses devolution provisions that had been negotiated with northern communities.4 votes · 2 bills moved

November

  1. 30Friday, November 30, 2018 · sitting No. 362Liberals introduce poverty reduction bill amid trade and carbon tax clashesGovernment orders on the Poverty Reduction Act consumed the largest share of sitting time. Liberal MP Adam Vaughan introduced the bill to enact the national strategy launched in August and said consultations across the country shaped its measures. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif questioned the empty annex and challenged the claimed achievements.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 48Thursday, November 29, 2018 · sitting No. 361Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over carbon tax and borderThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the budget implementation act, Bill C-86. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound defended the bill's investments in people and communities. Conservative MP John Brassard and NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson pressed the government on deficits, pay equity and the use of time allocation.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 58Wednesday, November 28, 2018 · sitting No. 360Commons committees table estimates reports and approve travel motionStanding committees occupied the largest share of House time as members presented 22nd report of the citizenship and immigration committee on supplementary estimates, 21st report of the health committee on Bill C-316 and 26th report of the transport committee on supplementary estimates. The House gave unanimous consent to a motion authorizing travel by the national defence committee to Senegal and Mali and by the government operations committee to Washington.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 68Tuesday, November 27, 2018 · sitting No. 359Liberals move time allocation on 800-page budget billThe House spent the largest part of the day on a motion by government House leader Bardish Chagger to limit further debate on Bill C-86 at report stage and third reading. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre questioned the minister on the size of the deficit and the decision to curtail discussion of an omnibus measure. NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach said the government had broken its earlier promises against such large bills and insufficient time for scrutiny.10 votes · 5 bills moved
  5. 53Monday, November 26, 2018 · sitting No. 358Commons debates budget bill report stage amid GM Oshawa job lossesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-86, the budget implementation act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved multiple motions to delete clauses, including those on taxation and regulatory measures. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod moved further deletion motions and said the government had broken its 2015 promise against omnibus legislation and its commitment to consult first nations.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 66Friday, November 23, 2018 · sitting No. 357Commons advances back-to-work bill to end Canada Post strikeThe House spent the largest share of its time on government legislation to resume and continue postal service operations. Liberal minister Bardish Chagger moved to end further adjournment of debate on the measure. Conservative MP John Barlow and NDP MP Guy Caron questioned the government's approach while Liberal minister Patty Hajdu defended the use of legislation after extended mediation efforts.5 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 50Thursday, November 22, 2018 · sitting No. 356Government moves to end postal strike with back-to-work billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on legislation to resume and continue postal services. Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate on the bill and refer it to a committee of the whole after second reading. Minister of Employment Patty Hajdu told the House that prolonged talks between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers had exhausted every option short of legislation.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  8. 42Wednesday, November 21, 2018 · sitting No. 355Finance minister tables fall economic statement amid opposition attacks on deficitsThe fall economic statement dominated proceedings in the House of Commons. Finance Minister Bill Morneau presented the update, which projected continued deficits and new spending measures while defending the government's record of economic growth and job creation against Conservative criticism.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  9. 63Tuesday, November 20, 2018 · sitting No. 354Liberals impose time limits on debate of criminal justice billThe government moved time allocation on Bill C-75, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other acts. Government House leader Bardish Chagger proposed one further sitting day for report stage and one for third reading. Conservative MP Michael Cooper called the move shameful and said the bill downgrades serious offences such as human trafficking and kidnapping.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 30Monday, November 19, 2018 · sitting No. 353Conservatives press Liberals on budget balance in supply day motionThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative supply motion that called on the government to state in the fall economic statement the year it will balance the budget. Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued that Liberal spending has grown at seven per cent a year while economic growth has averaged only two and a half per cent. Mark Gerretsen replied that the previous Conservative government left a real deficit and that current debt-to-GDP ratios remain low compared with other G7 countries.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 48Thursday, November 8, 2018 · sitting No. 352Commons advances criminal justice bill at report stageThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-75, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and related statutes. Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi moved several government amendments, including changes to clause 294 on police testimony and French-language adjustments to clause 389. Conservative MP Michael Cooper proposed multiple deletions covering clauses on preliminary inquiries, sentencing and other provisions.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 63Wednesday, November 7, 2018 · sitting No. 351Commons debates Canada-Israel trade deal as question period turns to privacy and carbon taxThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-85, the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Liberal MP Darrell Samson told the House the measure is the fourth trade agreement advanced by the government and will benefit small and medium-sized Canadian firms. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie asked whether the bill distinguishes between Israel and the territories occupied since 1967.5 votes · 4 bills moved
  13. 72Tuesday, November 6, 2018 · sitting No. 350Liberals move time allocation on 851-page budget billThe House spent most of the day on government orders considering a motion by Bardish Chagger to allot one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-86. Pierre Poilievre said the motion shut down debate on an omnibus bill that followed a $20-billion windfall driven by external factors. Bill Morneau defended the bill's measures including pay equity legislation.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  14. 29Monday, November 5, 2018 · sitting No. 349NDP motion to carry forward veterans spending lapses dominates supply dayNew Democrat MP Gord Johns moved a supply motion calling on the government to automatically carry forward all annual lapsed spending at the Department of Veterans Affairs to the next fiscal year until the department meets or exceeds its 24 self-identified service standards. Liberal MP Darrell Samson defended the government's record of nearly $10 billion in investments and the reopening of nine offices, while Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski corrected claims about the transfer of staff from closed offices to Service Canada locations. The debate accounted for the largest share of the sitting.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 27Friday, November 2, 2018 · sitting No. 348Commons backs motion to bar child killers from healing lodgesThe House spent the largest share of its time on a Conservative motion instructing the public safety committee to expand the scope of Bill C-83 so that anyone convicted of murdering a child cannot serve any part of the sentence in a healing lodge. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus moved the motion and argued that the transfer of child killer Terri-Lynne McClintic to the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge required an immediate legislative fix. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the issue was not new and that previous Conservative governments had also sent murderers to healing lodges.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  16. 66Thursday, November 1, 2018 · sitting No. 347House debates budget bill amid clashes over privacy and carbon taxThe House spent the largest portion of the day on second reading of Bill C-86, the second budget implementation act. Liberal parliamentary secretary Joël Lightbound moved the bill and defended its measures on infrastructure, pay equity and pricing pollution. The bill remains before the House.1 vote · 4 bills moved

October

  1. 43Wednesday, October 31, 2018 · sitting No. 346Commons debates Dion appointment as privacy and carbon tax clashes dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of the day on a concurrence motion in the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole moved concurrence and argued that the order-in-council appointment of Stéphane Dion as special adviser on the environment and climate change should receive fuller scrutiny. Liberal MP Michel Picard defended Dion's record and expertise.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  2. 64Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · sitting No. 345Commons advances elections modernization bill amid privacy and tax disputesThe House spent the largest share of its time on the elections modernization act. Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan said the bill would make voting more accessible and transparent, while Conservative MP Pat Kelly said the opposition supported encouraging all eligible Canadians to vote. The bill remained at third reading after debate.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 66Monday, October 29, 2018 · sitting No. 344House advances elections modernization bill amid privacy and carbon tax clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the elections modernization bill. Debate focused on proposed changes to campaign finance rules and voter identification requirements, with the bill remaining at second reading stage at adjournment.14 votes · 4 bills moved
  4. 35Friday, October 26, 2018 · sitting No. 343House debates elections bill under time limits as opposition presses foreign fundingGovernment orders on the elections modernization act occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Peter Kent said the bill would not properly address third party spending and foreign financial interference. Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan said the legislation would strengthen voting access and that Conservatives had voted against an amendment adding punishments for third parties using foreign funds.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 64Thursday, October 25, 2018 · sitting No. 342Liberals impose time limit on elections modernization billThe government moved time allocation on Bill C-76, the Elections Modernization Act, limiting debate to one further sitting day at report stage and one day at third reading. Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie called the measure undemocratic on a bill concerning democracy itself, while Liberal Minister Karina Gould defended the bill as a reversal of restrictions imposed by the previous Conservative government under Bill C-23.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 64Wednesday, October 24, 2018 · sitting No. 341Commons advances elections bill at report stage after dozens of amendmentsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage of Bill C-76, the Elections Modernization Act. Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie moved multiple motions to delete entire clauses while NDP MP Nathan Cullen proposed changes to provisions governing voter identification at polls.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  7. 55Tuesday, October 23, 2018 · sitting No. 340Liberals move time allocation on prison reform bill amid opposition protestsGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-83 to one further sitting day at second reading. The bill amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to replace administrative segregation with structured intervention units. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the measure would endanger correctional officers and that the government had failed to consult them. NDP MP Matthew Dubé noted it was the government's 48th use of time allocation.4 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 57Monday, October 22, 2018 · sitting No. 339Commons backs motion calling for justice against all ISIS militantsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion under Government Orders that called on the government to bring all ISIS militants to justice, not only leaders. Pierre Paul-Hus moved the motion citing Nadia Murad's account of captivity and mass graves. Matthew Dubé questioned how evidence could be gathered abroad while respecting judicial processes. Paul-Hus replied that international agreements allow intelligence and RCMP teams to work with forces on the ground.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  9. 31Friday, October 19, 2018 · sitting No. 338Commons advances prison reform bill amid questions on Norman prosecutionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-83, which would replace solitary confinement with structured intervention units. Liberal MP Yvonne Jones said the legislation responds to two Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action and rests on extensive consultation. Conservative MP Kelly McCauley questioned whether the government had costed the changes, citing planned funding reductions in Correctional Service Canada's departmental plan.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 44Thursday, October 18, 2018 · sitting No. 337House opens debate on bill to replace solitary confinementPublic Safety Minister Ralph Goodale moved second reading of Bill C-83, which would replace administrative segregation with structured intervention units and add independent oversight. The bill consumed half the sitting as members from all parties weighed its provisions during extended debate.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 30Wednesday, October 17, 2018 · sitting No. 336Commons debates workplace harassment bill as Scheer presses Trudeau on Norman documentsGovernment orders on Bill C-65, which addresses harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the legislation responds to the #MeToo movement and recent revelations in Canadian politics. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill demonstrates national leadership and enjoys support across parties.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  12. 69Tuesday, October 16, 2018 · sitting No. 335Commons agrees to some Senate changes on workplace harassment billThe House spent most of the day on government orders for Bill C-65, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code on harassment and violence. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Patty Hajdu moved a message agreeing with Senate amendments 3, 5(b), 6 and 7(a) while disagreeing with amendments 1, 2 and 7(b). The disagreements centred on clarity for employees and employers and consistency with other reporting obligations.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  13. 54Monday, October 15, 2018 · sitting No. 334Commons advances tax treaty bill as Conservatives assail Liberal recordThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the Multilateral Instrument in Respect of Tax Conventions Act. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre said the wealthiest one per cent paid $4.6 billion less in taxes after Liberal changes while middle-class families paid $800 more per household. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen asked why Conservatives voted against cutting middle-class taxes and raising them on the top one per cent.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 34Friday, October 5, 2018 · sitting No. 333Commons debates trans-Pacific trade pact under time allocationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act. Liberal MP Omar Alghabra said the deal would expand trade across sectors and support the middle class while Conservative and New Democrat members questioned its effects on workers and supply-managed farmers. A time allocation motion had been moved on Bill C-79.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 66Thursday, October 4, 2018 · sitting No. 332Commons debates family justice bill as trade and justice issues surface in question periodThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-78, an act to amend the Divorce Act and related statutes. Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani told members the bill would address support-payment arrears exceeding one billion dollars and improve financial disclosure tools for self-employed individuals. Conservative MP David Tilson questioned whether the new measures would compel adequate income reporting from self-employed litigants.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  16. 71Wednesday, October 3, 2018 · sitting No. 331Liberals impose time allocation on CPTPP bill amid opposition protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the report stage and third reading of Bill C-79 to implement the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion under Standing Order 78(2) that limited debate. New Democrat MP Matthew Dubé questioned the procedure and sought unanimous consent for a longer debate, which was denied.7 votes · 1 bill moved
  17. 44Tuesday, October 2, 2018 · sitting No. 330House debates motion to reverse McClintic transfer to healing lodgeThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion that condemns the transfer of convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic to a healing lodge and calls on the government to reverse the decision. Conservative MP Candice Bergen moved the motion during Government Orders and debate continued through numerous interventions before all questions were deemed put and a recorded division was deferred until after Oral Questions on Wednesday.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  18. 28Monday, October 1, 2018 · sitting No. 329Commons opens debate on military justice reforms in Bill C-77The House devoted nearly half its time to second reading of Bill C-77, which would amend the National Defence Act. Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan said the bill would align military justice with a broader criminal-justice review and strengthen victim supports. Conservative MP James Bezan asked about the Beaudry Court Martial Appeal Court ruling on serious offences by service members, and NDP MP Randall Garrison said he would seek to remove section 98(c) that treats self-harm as a disciplinary offence.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

September

  1. 39Friday, September 28, 2018 · sitting No. 328Commons advances tax treaty bill amid clashes over killer transferThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating the Multilateral Instrument in Respect of Tax Conventions Act. Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell said the bill would close loopholes that allow profit shifting and treaty shopping. Conservative MP Dan Albas welcomed the measure but warned that the domestic tax base faces immediate erosion.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 33Thursday, September 27, 2018 · sitting No. 327Commons defers vote on NDP housing motion to October 2The House spent most of the day debating an NDP opposition motion that calls on the government to recognize the right to housing as a human right and to advance half the national housing strategy funding before the next election. NDP MP Sheri Benson moved the motion. The House gave unanimous consent to defer the vote until October 2 after oral questions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 59Wednesday, September 26, 2018 · sitting No. 326Tori Stafford killer transfer to healing lodge draws opposition fireConservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reverse the transfer of a convicted killer in the Tori Stafford case to a healing lodge, calling the move a failure to punish horrific crimes. Trudeau said the minister had asked the Correctional Service of Canada commissioner to review the decision for consistency with long-standing policy.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  4. 55Tuesday, September 25, 2018 · sitting No. 325Conservatives move to strip benefits from killer of officerThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply motion that calls on the government to revoke Veterans Affairs Canada benefits extended to Chris Garnier, who is serving a sentence for second-degree murder and interfering with the body of police officer Catherine Campbell. Conservative MP Phil McColeman moved the motion and said the case is a one-off that requires immediate action. Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette defended the department's approach and noted past Conservative cuts to veterans programs.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  5. 48Monday, September 24, 2018 · sitting No. 324House debates accessible Canada act as question period focuses on border and veteransThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-81, the accessible Canada act. Liberal MP Pam Damoff said the bill would address barriers in employment, procurement and transportation. New Democrat MP Sheri Benson raised concerns about missing timelines and the omission of American sign language and Quebec sign language from the Official Languages Act.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  6. 29Friday, September 21, 2018 · sitting No. 323House advances military justice reforms amid veterans benefits clashThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for Bill C-77 to amend the National Defence Act. Liberal MP Serge Cormier said the bill puts victims first by creating a victims bill of rights in the Code of Service Discipline and a victim liaison officer. NDP MP Murray Rankin pledged full support and said the party wants to move the bill quickly to committee. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus asked why the government took three years to reintroduce the measure after the previous Conservative bill.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 31Thursday, September 20, 2018 · sitting No. 322Commons extends firearms bill debate with division set for MondayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-71, an act to amend certain acts and regulations in relation to firearms. Minister Ralph Goodale moved the bill at third reading and described its measures as supporting public safety and law enforcement while respecting law-abiding owners. A motion moved by Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux at routine proceedings deemed all questions necessary to dispose of the stage put and the recorded division deferred until Monday, September 24.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 58Wednesday, September 19, 2018 · sitting No. 321Commons opens second reading debate on accessibility billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-81, the accessible Canada act. Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough moved the bill and described it as a framework to remove barriers in federal jurisdiction. Conservative MP Alexander Nuttall and NDP MP Cheryl Hardcastle pressed for details on standards and timelines.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 69Tuesday, September 18, 2018 · sitting No. 320Commons opens debate on pacific trade pact billThe House spent nearly half the day on second reading of Bill C-79 to implement the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion under Standing Order 78(2) that was adopted after a vote. Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault opened debate by praising the deal as the best outcome for Canadian workers and exporters.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 39Monday, September 17, 2018 · sitting No. 319House begins debate on CPTPP trade bill at second readingThe House spent the largest share of the day on second reading of Bill C-79, the legislation to implement the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership. International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr moved the bill and said the agreement would expand Canadian export markets and create jobs. Conservative MP Dean Allison said his party would support swift passage, while NDP MP Tracey Ramsey called the deal job-killing and urged the government to withdraw it.0 votes · 1 bill moved

June

  1. 59Wednesday, June 20, 2018 · sitting No. 318Commons advances impact assessment and firearms bills after votesThe House devoted its longest stretch to petitions, followed by government orders on the Impact Assessment Act and the Firearms Act. Recorded divisions were applied from earlier votes, with Liberal members supporting both measures and Conservatives and New Democrats opposing them.5 votes · 20 bills moved
  2. 66Tuesday, June 19, 2018 · sitting No. 317House curtails debate on firearms bill in push for passageThe largest share of sitting time went to Government Orders on the Firearms Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion that would allow only five further hours at report stage and five hours at third reading of Bill C-71. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus and New Democrat MP Matthew Dubé condemned the motion as an unwarranted limit on scrutiny of legislation that affects hunters and lawful owners.7 votes · 5 bills moved
  3. 69Monday, June 18, 2018 · sitting No. 316House advances cannabis bill as Conservatives assail carbon tax secrecyGovernment orders on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, consumed the largest share of sitting time as members debated provincial variations in youth possession rules and home cultivation. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus said the federal approach leaves provinces to manage possession by minors while allowing up to four plants per household. Liberal MP Bill Blair replied that Quebec has enacted an enforceable provincial prohibition without creating a criminal record for those under 18.1 vote · 4 bills moved
  4. 67Thursday, June 14, 2018 · sitting No. 315Commons debates main estimates as supply cycle endsThe House spent most of the day on the main estimates for 2018-19. Treasury Board President Scott Brison moved concurrence in Vote 1 under the Northern Pipeline Agency and outlined the government's request for $276 billion in spending, including $113 billion in voted expenditures. Conservative MP Kelly McCauley and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie questioned the use of Treasury Board vote 40 as a slush fund, citing concerns from the Parliamentary Budget Officer that departments had not fully planned the allocation of funds.100 votes · 7 bills moved
  5. 67Wednesday, June 13, 2018 · sitting No. 314Commons advances Latin American heritage month bill after lengthy debatePrivate members' business on the Latin American Heritage Month Act occupied the largest share of the sitting. Members including Conservative MP Alain Rayes and NDP MP Matthew Dubé highlighted contributions from Latin American communities and paid tribute to the late Senator Tobias Enverga. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 52Tuesday, June 12, 2018 · sitting No. 313NDP clean-energy motion leads commons debate as Liberals defend pipeline purchaseThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an NDP opposition motion on building a clean-energy economy through investments in renewables and worker retraining. Alexandre Boulerice moved the motion, which calls on the government to avoid spending billions on the Trans Mountain pipeline. Debate continued through the day with the recorded division deferred to the following afternoon.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  7. 69Monday, June 11, 2018 · sitting No. 312Commons debates motion to condemn Iran amid U.S. trade tensionsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative motion condemning the Iranian regime for sponsoring terrorism and calling on the government to abandon efforts to restore diplomatic relations. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved the motion and defended it against questions about strategy. New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan joined in condemning Iranian statements but argued that diplomatic channels remain essential.15 votes · 3 bills moved
  8. 27Friday, June 8, 2018 · sitting No. 311Commons debates bill to join arms trade treatyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-47, an act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act. Liberal parliamentary secretary Matt DeCourcey said the bill would place new legally binding criteria on export permits and regulate brokering. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif said expert testimony described the bill as a step backward. NDP MP Hélène Laverdière said the measure fell short of treaty requirements on permit reassessment and contained a problematic United States exemption.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 43Thursday, June 7, 2018 · sitting No. 310Commons debates national security bill as trade and pipeline clashes flare in question periodThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the National Security Act, 2017. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus told the House that 235 amendments were proposed at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, with the Conservative Party offering 29 and the Green Party offering four. Debate continued on the bill's provisions for the use of information obtained through torture abroad.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  10. 67Wednesday, June 6, 2018 · sitting No. 309Liberals move time allocation on impact assessment billGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion to limit debate on Bill C-69 to five hours at report stage and five hours at third reading. The motion followed committee review of the impact assessment legislation.13 votes · 3 bills moved
  11. 54Tuesday, June 5, 2018 · sitting No. 308Liberals advance budget bill as Conservatives press on trade and pipelinesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of Bill C-74, the budget implementation act. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound told members the legislation expands the Canada workers benefit by 175 per cent and invests $1.75 billion to assist low-income workers. Conservative MP Pat Kelly asked whether the government would meet its campaign pledge to balance the budget.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 63Monday, June 4, 2018 · sitting No. 307House debates UNDRIP motion on supply day amid pipeline clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a supply day motion moved by NDP MP Romeo Saganash that reaffirmed support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its article 32(2) on free and informed consent. The motion remained before the House after several members spoke to its implications for self-determination and project approvals.33 votes · 4 bills moved
  13. 41Friday, June 1, 2018 · sitting No. 306Commons debates sustainable development bill at third readingEnvironment Minister Catherine McKenna moved third reading of Bill C-57 to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act. She said the legislation would raise standards for sustainable development and require government decisions to consider impacts on future generations. NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice said Canada is not on track to meet its 2020 or 2030 greenhouse gas targets or the 17 sustainable development goals.0 votes · 1 bill moved

May

  1. 67Thursday, May 31, 2018 · sitting No. 305Liberals impose time limits on budget bill amid opposition attacksGovernment House leader Jean-Yves Duclos moved a time allocation motion limiting report stage and third reading debate on Bill C-74, the budget implementation act, to five hours each. Conservative House leader Candice Bergen said the Liberals had shut down debate on five major bills in three days and accused them of breaking campaign promises on openness. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau called the move an insult to democracy and said no consultations had occurred with opposition parties.4 votes · 0 bills moved
  2. 59Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · sitting No. 304Commons spends most time on budget bill amendmentsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage of Bill C-74, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre and NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault moved dozens of motions to delete individual clauses. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 67Tuesday, May 29, 2018 · sitting No. 303House allots time for sustainable development act amendmentsGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-57 to five further hours at report stage and one sitting day at third reading. The motion followed committee consideration of amendments to the Federal Sustainable Development Act. The House later adopted a separate motion to extend sitting hours to complete government business.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 41Monday, May 28, 2018 · sitting No. 302Finance committee reports budget bill with amendmentsRoutine proceedings consumed the largest share of the sitting when the Standing Committee on Finance presented its 23rd report. Liberal MP Wayne Easter told the House that the committee had studied Bill C-74 and reported it back with amendments.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  5. 26Friday, May 25, 2018 · sitting No. 301House debates motion to extend sitting hours amid estimates disputeGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to extend daily sittings until June 22, with the ordinary hour of adjournment set at midnight on most days. Points of order from New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie and Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre interrupted proceedings over the main estimates and Treasury Board vote 40, with Speaker rulings limiting the time allocated to those arguments.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 42Thursday, May 24, 2018 · sitting No. 300House debates amendments to federal sustainable development actThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act. Conservative MP Ed Fast moved to delete Clause 5, arguing the changes would weaken the original framework brought in under a previous Conservative government. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the bill as strengthening collaboration with provinces and stakeholders on environmental and economic goals.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 63Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · sitting No. 299Liberals move time allocation on elections bill after one hour of debateThe government allotted one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-76, the Elections Modernization Act, after only one hour of debate. Democratic Institutions Minister Bardish Chagger moved the motion, which drew immediate opposition from Conservative and New Democrat members who argued that the bill should receive fuller scrutiny before being sent to committee.7 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 67Tuesday, May 22, 2018 · sitting No. 298Commons debates elections modernization act amid opposition objectionsThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of the elections modernization act at second reading. Conservative MP Scott Reid argued the government was rushing the bill after long delays, while Liberal MP Arif Virani said the changes would reduce barriers to voting and protect election integrity. NDP MP Alistair MacGregor urged full debate and noted the bill would adopt automatic voter registration.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  9. 41Friday, May 11, 2018 · sitting No. 297House debates rejection of Senate changes to transportation modernization billLiberal MP Catherine McKenna moved that the House disagree with Senate amendments 7(c) and 8 to Bill C-49. NDP MP Robert Aubin sought unanimous consent to recognize the Senate's work and approve the amendments but consent was denied. Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon said the bill would deliver long-term benefits to shippers and maintain the viability of the eastern rail network.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 39Thursday, May 10, 2018 · sitting No. 296Commons debates medical inadmissibility rules in immigration lawThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a motion to concur in the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan moved concurrence in the report, which recommends changes to paragraph 38(1)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act on medical inadmissibility due to excessive demand. Liberal MP Serge Cormier said the government favours a balanced approach and will consult provinces and territories before acting.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 29Wednesday, May 9, 2018 · sitting No. 295Commons advances border bill amid clashes over carbon tax and electoral rulesThe House spent the largest share of its time at third reading of Bill C-21, which would authorize the collection and sharing of basic exit information on all travellers leaving Canada. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told the House the bill had been strengthened by committee amendments limiting data retention and that it would improve border security while respecting privacy. New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said the bill still raised serious concerns about how the data could be used under previous information-sharing laws.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  12. 64Tuesday, May 8, 2018 · sitting No. 294Commons debates motion to cancel carbon tax as supply day takes half the sittingThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply day motion moved by Pierre Poilievre that called on the government to cancel plans for new taxes that would raise prices on consumers. Poilievre argued that the carbon tax would impose higher gas prices and make it harder for Canadians to pay their bills. Steven MacKinnon said the Conservatives had no plan to fight climate change during their time in office.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 67Monday, May 7, 2018 · sitting No. 293Commons advances labour code changes on workplace harassmentThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-65, which amends the Canada Labour Code to address workplace harassment and violence. Parliamentary secretary Rodger Cuzner said the bill had broad support from all parties after committee study. Conservative MP Steven Blaney and NDP MP Karine Trudel pressed for a clearer definition of harassment and stronger roles for joint health and safety committees.0 votes · 5 bills moved
  14. 30Friday, May 4, 2018 · sitting No. 292Commons debates oil tanker moratorium bill as Conservatives raise western concernsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, under Government Orders. Conservative MP Randy Hoback said the bill formed part of a broader campaign against pipeline and oil development and called for fuller consultations with affected provinces. Conservative MP Kevin Waugh said the legislation had little to do with tanker safety and everything to do with restricting western Canadian energy projects.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  15. 50Thursday, May 3, 2018 · sitting No. 291House advances transportation modernization bill amid tanker moratorium debateThe House devoted its longest stretch to government orders on the transportation modernization act. Transport Minister Marc Garneau moved a motion to accept some Senate amendments to Bill C-49 while rejecting others that would limit ministerial discretion on air passenger rights and grain handling. The motion was under debate when the sitting concluded.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  16. 0Wednesday, May 2, 2018 · sitting No. 290Commons mourns sudden death of Conservative MP Gord BrownThe House of Commons devoted its sitting to tributes following the sudden passing of Conservative MP Gord Brown earlier in the morning. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer informed members of the death and thanked Parliamentary Protective Service staff for their response. Liberal MP Wayne Easter extended condolences to Brown's wife Claudine and sons Chance and Tristan on behalf of the Liberal caucus.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score
  17. 64Tuesday, May 1, 2018 · sitting No. 289Conservatives press for carbon tax cost details in supply day motionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply day motion ordering the government to release uncensored documents showing the cost of the federal carbon tax to Canadian families. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved the motion, arguing that the government was engaged in a carbon tax cover-up. Liberal MP Peter Schiefke countered that Conservatives had ignored the costs of past floods while NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice pressed Poilievre on the economic costs of inaction on climate change.4 votes · 1 bill moved

April

  1. 48Monday, April 30, 2018 · sitting No. 288Oil tanker moratorium bill advances at report stageThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-48, the oil tanker moratorium act. Conservative MP Kelly Block moved amendments to delete clauses 4 and 25. Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the bill implements a 2015 election promise to ban tanker traffic on British Columbia's north coast.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  2. 42Friday, April 27, 2018 · sitting No. 287House advances tobacco act changes amid vaping debateGovernment orders on Bill S-5 to amend the Tobacco Act and Non-smokers’ Health Act consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Bill Blair told the House the bill reflects months of review by the Senate, the House health committee and stakeholders. NDP MP Richard Cannings pressed for independent research on electronic cigarettes after hearing conflicting claims from constituents about their safety and effect on youth.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 32Thursday, April 26, 2018 · sitting No. 286NDP motion seeking papal apology for residential schools leads commons debateThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to an NDP opposition motion calling for Pope Francis to deliver a formal apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. NDP MP Charlie Angus moved the motion under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 58 and urged the Canadian Catholic Church to meet its obligations in the 2006 settlement agreement. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the government shares the expectations set out in the commission's report.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 62Wednesday, April 25, 2018 · sitting No. 285Time allocation imposed on bill amending Oceans ActThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to a government motion allocating one further day for third reading of Bill C-55, which would amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved the motion. Conservative members objected that the measure contradicted the government's repeated defence of free speech.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 53Tuesday, April 24, 2018 · sitting No. 284House debates Conservative supply motion on border crossingsBusiness of supply occupied the largest share of the sitting as the House considered a Conservative motion on the influx of illegal border crossers. Michelle Rempel moved the motion, which called on the government to equip border agencies properly, clear backlogs and deter irregular crossings. Serge Cormier said the government already screens all irregular crossers and inherited problems from the previous government while Jenny Kwan urged a study without misrepresenting crossings as illegal.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  6. 67Monday, April 23, 2018 · sitting No. 283Liberals move time allocation on budget bill amid Conservative attacks on carbon taxGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit second reading debate on Bill C-74, the budget implementation act, to one further sitting day. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the bill contained no plan to address the deficit or NAFTA and criticized the carbon tax, while Finance Minister Bill Morneau defended the measure as supporting economic growth.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 29Thursday, April 19, 2018 · sitting No. 282Commons debates budget bill as energy investment concerns mountThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second-reading debate of the Budget Implementation Act 2018 No 1. Conservative MP John Nater asked Liberal MP Sean Fraser when the budget would be balanced. NDP MP Peter Julian criticized tax measures for wealthy corporations while Liberal MP Sean Fraser defended the Canada child benefit and infrastructure spending.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  8. 49Wednesday, April 18, 2018 · sitting No. 281Commons debates budget bill as Liberals defend Trans MountainThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-74, the budget implementation act. Conservative MPs argued the bill locks in large deficits and fails to return to balance until 2050 while Liberal MPs said the measures deliver supports for veterans and workers.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  9. 24Tuesday, April 17, 2018 · sitting No. 280Conservatives move concurrence in ethics report on prime ministerConservative MP Candice Bergen moved concurrence in the report of the Ethics Commissioner entitled The Trudeau Report. She said the report found that the Prime Minister had breached the Conflict of Interest Act in four separate ways. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the Prime Minister had complied with the commissioner and that the government wanted to move on to matters important to Canadians.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 53Monday, April 16, 2018 · sitting No. 279Commons holds emergency debate on Trans Mountain pipeline deadlineThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an emergency debate over the Trans Mountain expansion project. Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs moved the adjournment motion after Kinder Morgan set a May 31 deadline for resolution of legal and regulatory obstacles. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal defended the government's approach and said the Prime Minister had shown leadership in committing to build the project.1 vote · 2 bills moved

March

  1. 62Thursday, March 29, 2018 · sitting No. 278House advances fisheries act overhaul amid tory attacks on ministerGovernment orders on Bill C-68 consumed the largest share of the sitting as members debated amendments to the Fisheries Act. Liberal MP Darrell Samson told the House that the bill restores habitat protections cut by the previous government and advances reconciliation with indigenous peoples. Conservative MP Todd Doherty countered that the minister awarded a surf clam quota worth hundreds of millions of dollars to a group with Liberal family ties.0 votes · 7 bills moved
  2. 67Wednesday, March 28, 2018 · sitting No. 277Commons debates firearms bill as Scheer presses Trudeau on ethicsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-71, an act to amend the Firearms Act. Conservative MP Candice Bergen told the House the bill would not address gang violence and would burden retailers, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the measure would make Canadians safer in both urban and rural areas.4 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 63Tuesday, March 27, 2018 · sitting No. 276Liberals move time allocation on firearms bill amid NDP and Conservative objectionsGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-71, an act to amend the Firearms Act and related statutes. The motion interrupted proceedings after two previous attempts to open debate had been blocked by the official opposition.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  4. 44Monday, March 26, 2018 · sitting No. 275House debates Oceans Act amendments as Liberals limit fisheries bill debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate at second reading of Bill C-55, which amends the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal MP Terry Beech told the House the bill advances marine protection targets and incorporates committee amendments, while Conservative MP Peter Kent said the measure reduces transparency and NDP MP Richard Cannings questioned the absence of no-take zones.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  5. 62Thursday, March 22, 2018 · sitting No. 274House concurs in supplementary estimates after series of recorded votesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on concurrence in supplementary estimates (C) for 2017-18. Liberal MP Scott Brison moved multiple concurrence motions, including Vote 5c for the Canada Border Services Agency and Vote 1c for the Canada Revenue Agency, each put to recorded votes after opposition members withheld consent.100 votes · 7 bills moved
  6. 69Wednesday, March 21, 2018 · sitting No. 273Budget debate leads Commons as Liberals defend infrastructure planThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the budget. Members discussed infrastructure spending, parental leave expansions and supports for women fleeing domestic violence. Opposition MPs questioned the absence of a detailed plan for the full $186.7 billion commitment and the slow pace of project approvals.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 50Tuesday, March 20, 2018 · sitting No. 272Commons spends nearly half the day on budget amid India trip clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on budget 2018 under Government Orders. Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield told the House the budget affirms equality and growth while Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu said the gender measures contain few actual dollars. The debate continued without a vote.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  8. 65Monday, March 19, 2018 · sitting No. 271Budget debate leads Commons day as MPs clash over deficits jobs and tradeLiberal MP Wayne Easter opened the budget debate under government orders, describing budget 2018 as a plan to invest in people communities and resources to drive growth. He said the finance committee had held pre-budget hearings across Canada and thanked members from all parties for their work. The debate occupied the largest share of the sitting.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 31Friday, March 2, 2018 · sitting No. 270Commons debates impact assessment bill amid clashes over India tripThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders considering Bill C-69, an act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and related measures. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz told the House the bill recognizes and respects indigenous rights throughout assessments and provides for cooperation with indigenous jurisdictions. Conservative MP Arnold Viersen asked whether the bill meets the standard of free, prior and informed consent under UNDRIP.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  10. 32Thursday, March 1, 2018 · sitting No. 269House debates Conservative motion on Canada summer jobs attestationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating a Conservative opposition motion that calls on the government to allow organizations engaged in non-political work to access Canada Summer Jobs funding without signing the attestation on core values. Mrs. Karen Vecchio moved the motion and said the requirement represents an attack on groups that feed the homeless and help refugees. Mr. Chris Bittle replied that the attestation protects the Charter right to access safe abortion services and that the government will not fund organizations seeking to undermine it.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

February

  1. 63Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · sitting No. 268Conservatives press Trudeau on India trip over Atwal invitationOral questions on the Prime Minister's trip to India dominated the sitting and consumed 22 per cent of the day. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer challenged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the invitation extended to convicted terrorist Jaspal Atwal and on a disputed claim that Indian officials bore responsibility for the episode. Trudeau defended the professionalism of the public service and said the invitation had been rescinded once the error was discovered.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 38Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · sitting No. 267Liberals impose time allocation on impact assessment billThe House spent nearly half the sitting on a government motion to limit debate on Bill C-69 at second reading. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved that only one further sitting day be allotted to the measure, which would enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act and amend the Navigation Protection Act. Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs and NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau both objected that the bill is more than 400 pages long and affects 36 statutes.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  3. 48Monday, February 26, 2018 · sitting No. 266NDP motion on Phoenix pay system takes up most of Commons timeNDP MP Karine Trudel moved an opposition motion under government orders calling on the government to pay public servants correctly and on time, exempt those overpaid by the Phoenix system from repaying the gross amount, and compensate those harmed by the system. The motion, which consumed 44 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment with a recorded division deferred to the following Wednesday.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  4. 55Thursday, February 15, 2018 · sitting No. 265Commons debates motion demanding veterans apology from prime ministerThe House devoted half the day to a Conservative opposition motion that calls on the Prime Minister to apologize to veterans for comments made at a town hall in Edmonton and to honour a 2015 campaign pledge on support and compensation. Conservative MP Phil McColeman moved the motion while Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes defended the government's record on pensions for life and office reopenings. New Democrat MP Gord Johns said all parties share responsibility for shortcomings in veterans services.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  5. 67Wednesday, February 14, 2018 · sitting No. 264Commons holds extended debate on indigenous experience in justice systemThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a take-note debate concerning the experience of indigenous peoples within Canada's justice system. Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould and other members addressed systemic discrimination and the need for concrete reforms following the death of Colten Boushie.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  6. 67Tuesday, February 13, 2018 · sitting No. 263Commons debates fisheries act overhaul as pipeline tensions flareThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to second reading of Bill C-68, an act to amend the Fisheries Act and other acts in consequence. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc moved the bill and it stands referred to committee after extensive debate. Conservative MP Robert Sopuck cited a 2009 commissioner of the environment and sustainable development report to argue the changes revert to a failed model, while NDP MP Fin Donnelly welcomed rebuilding plans but noted disappointment over delayed introduction.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 46Monday, February 12, 2018 · sitting No. 262Conservatives press for action on Trans Mountain amid pipeline impasseThe House spent nearly half the day on a Conservative supply motion calling on the government to prioritize construction of the Trans Mountain expansion project and to table a plan by noon Thursday to resolve the interprovincial dispute. Mrs. Shannon Stubbs said federal approval must mean certainty for a project already through a rigorous regulatory process. Mr. Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government had secured tidewater access where the previous Conservative government had failed.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  8. 28Friday, February 9, 2018 · sitting No. 261Commons debates election financing bill amid pipeline disputeThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-50, which amends the Canada Elections Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the legislation provides needed clarity on campaign financing and faulted the Conservative Party for opposing it without reading the bill. Conservative MP Arnold Viersen replied that the measure ignores the distinction between the spirit and the letter of campaign finance rules.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 50Thursday, February 8, 2018 · sitting No. 260NDP motion on tax fairness takes up half of commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on a New Democratic Party opposition motion moved by Mr. Peter Julian that recalls a March 2017 resolution calling on the government to cap the stock option deduction loophole and combat tax havens and urges both measures be included in Budget 2018. Mr. Julian said the measures are essential to create a fair tax system. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the government has already invested nearly one billion dollars to recover unpaid taxes and has introduced programs such as the Canada child benefit.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 68Wednesday, February 7, 2018 · sitting No. 259Liberals advance bill to require disclosure of political fundraising eventsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-50, which would amend the Canada Elections Act to require political parties to publish details of fundraising events attended by ministers or party leaders. Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould told the House the measure would increase openness without restricting donations already permitted under existing limits. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the changes would legalize practices his party considers unethical.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  11. 62Tuesday, February 6, 2018 · sitting No. 258Opposition motion seeks repayment for conflict of interest breachesThe House devoted half the sitting to an opposition day motion requiring members found in violation of the Conflict of Interest Act or code to repay any taxpayer costs incurred. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer moved the motion, which remained before the House at adjournment.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  12. 56Monday, February 5, 2018 · sitting No. 257Liberals advance election financing bill as NDP raises cash-for-access concernsThe House spent half the sitting on second reading of Bill C-50, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act in relation to political financing. Liberal MP Gagan Sikand said the bill would require parties to report fundraiser attendees within 30 days and give five days' advance notice. NDP MP Murray Rankin asked whether the changes would simply validate cash-for-access events.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  13. 33Friday, February 2, 2018 · sitting No. 256Liberals press ahead with elections act changes as opposition objectsLiberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told the House that the Canada Elections Act amendments would increase transparency and that Canadians across the country would support the bill. He said Conservative objections ran counter to what constituents wanted and urged the party to reconsider its position. NDP MP Murray Rankin called the measures a poor substitute for ending cash-for-access fundraising and accused the government of trying to distract from its broken promise on electoral reform.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 67Thursday, February 1, 2018 · sitting No. 255Commons debates public service labour bill as ethics questions dominate QPThe House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading of Bill C-62, an act to amend the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and other acts. Treasury Board President Scott Brison said the bill restores fair collective bargaining rules and reverses measures from the previous government. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the bill fails to address broader labour code changes on the right to refuse unsafe work.0 votes · 4 bills moved

January

  1. 70Wednesday, January 31, 2018 · sitting No. 254House debates motor vehicle safety bill while Scheer demands Trudeau repay expensesThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for Bill S-2, an act to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. New Democrat MP Brian Masse said the bill fails to protect consumers adequately despite recent tragedies, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended it as a consumer-friendly step forward that accepts some committee amendments.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 39Tuesday, January 30, 2018 · sitting No. 253Tobacco bill takes up most of sitting as MPs debate plain packagingThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders for Bill S-5, an act to amend the Tobacco Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill would protect Canadians from tobacco-related illness that kills about 37,000 people a year. New Democrat MP Don Davies called for faster passage while criticizing the government for fielding only one speaker.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 36Monday, January 29, 2018 · sitting No. 252House begins second reading of bill to curb federal workplace harassmentLiberal minister Patty Hajdu moved second reading of Bill C-65, which would amend the Canada Labour Code to address harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces. The bill was referred to committee after brief debate that drew support from Conservative MP Steven Blaney and NDP MP Karine Trudel, who asked about direct reporting options for victims and new training funds.0 votes · 1 bill moved