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74 sittings in 2019; 11 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 25Friday, December 13, 2019 · sitting No. 7MPs resume throne speech debate as economy and trade dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP John McKay opened the discussion by congratulating Speaker Anthony Rota on his election and crediting the Canada child benefit with reducing child poverty in Scarborough—Guildwood. Conservative MP Tamara Jansen and Bloc Québécois MP Marilène Gill pressed the government on the absence of employment insurance reforms and the historical record of the benefit.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 42Thursday, December 12, 2019 · sitting No. 6Commons resumes throne speech debate as Scheer presses on jobsThe House spent most of the day on the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP Randeep Sarai opened the resumed debate by thanking voters in Surrey Centre. New Democrat MP Rachel Blaney pressed on the absence of a plan for ocean resources and wild salmon.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 38Wednesday, December 11, 2019 · sitting No. 5Commons resumes throne speech debate after trade and economic clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP John Brassard opened the resumed debate by noting tributes to the late Deepak Obhrai and by stressing the need to apply Canadian ingenuity to reduce global emissions while protecting the energy sector. NDP MP Gord Johns pressed the government on its commitment to end veterans' homelessness.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 70Tuesday, December 10, 2019 · sitting No. 4Conservatives move to create special committee on China relationsThe House devoted half the day to government orders on an opposition day motion moved by Conservative MP Erin O'Toole. The motion proposed a 12-member special committee to examine consular, economic, legal, security and diplomatic aspects of the Canada-China relationship. Members agreed to proceed with the motion and debate began.6 votes · 6 bills moved
  5. 61Monday, December 9, 2019 · sitting No. 3Commons opens with debate on supplementary estimatesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to a committee-of-the-whole debate on the supplementary estimates for 2019-20. The four-hour discussion opened with questions from Conservative MP Tim Uppal on Alberta's economic difficulties and federal spending priorities, followed by replies from Liberal MP Jean-Yves Duclos.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 21Friday, December 6, 2019 · sitting No. 2Commons resumes throne speech debate amid job losses and pipeline fightsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting resuming debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer opened the resumed debate by stressing that the seat belongs to constituents and that the government must focus on their priorities rather than new spending. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the speech advances tax relief and infrastructure already approved by Parliament.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  7. 0Thursday, December 5, 2019 · sitting No. 1Commons elects Regan Speaker as 43rd Parliament opensElection of the Speaker consumed the largest share of the sitting. Louis Plamondon, member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, presided over the process under Standing Order 3. Carol Hughes and Geoff Regan addressed the House as candidates.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 70Thursday, June 20, 2019 · sitting No. 438MPs table petitions on environment, veterans and equalizationPetitions occupied the largest share of House time on Thursday. Members from several parties presented calls on environmental rights, veterans' benefits, drug policy and resource revenue sharing in the equalization formula.0 votes · 28 bills moved
  2. 59Wednesday, June 19, 2019 · sitting No. 437Commons debates CUSMA bill as session winds downThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Conservative MP Dan Albas told the House that Canada had not sought the renegotiation but must respond to the outcome of the U.S. election. Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield replied that the government had held its ground on steel and aluminum provisions with support from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.5 votes · 8 bills moved
  3. 63Tuesday, June 18, 2019 · sitting No. 436Opposition motion to repeal carbon tax leads Commons debateThe House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on business of supply. Conservative MP Ed Fast moved that the House call on the government to repeal the carbon tax and replace it with a real environment plan. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen defended the existing price on pollution and cited support from a Nobel Prize-winning economist and former prime minister Stephen Harper.8 votes · 7 bills moved
  4. 66Monday, June 17, 2019 · sitting No. 435Liberals move time allocation on prison reform bill over Senate changesThe House spent the largest share of its time on a government motion to limit debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-83, which would amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Liberal minister Ralph Goodale defended the time allocation as appropriate at an advanced stage of the legislation after extensive House and Senate review. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and NDP MP Peter Julian criticized the move as a broken 2015 promise to respect Parliament and limit use of closure.7 votes · 4 bills moved
  5. 55Friday, June 14, 2019 · sitting No. 434Commons debates Senate amendments to fisheries actThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-68. Conservative MP Todd Doherty said the government had subverted democracy to pass payback legislation for 2015 election support and that scientists had provided no examples of harm from the 2012 Fisheries Act changes. Liberal MP William Amos replied that the Harper government’s reforms had been atrocious and that scientists across the country had recognized the damage to fish habitat.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  6. 68Thursday, June 13, 2019 · sitting No. 433Time allocation imposed on fisheries act amid opposition protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-68, the fisheries act amendments. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion limiting debate to one further sitting day at the Senate amendments stage. Conservative MP Todd Doherty asked the government to table evidence that 2012 changes had harmed fish habitat. Minister Jonathan Wilkinson replied that broad consultations showed the need to restore protections removed in 2012.6 votes · 3 bills moved
  7. 43Wednesday, June 12, 2019 · sitting No. 432Commons considers Senate amendments to energy project review billThe House spent the largest share of its time on petitions and questions, but the main government business was consideration of Senate amendments to Bill C-69. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna moved a motion that agreed with some Senate changes and rejected others to the Impact Assessment Act and related legislation.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 62Tuesday, June 11, 2019 · sitting No. 431House begins second reading of Canada-United States-Mexico trade deal billThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-100, the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland moved the bill and defended its labour and market-access provisions. Conservative MP Dean Allison and NDP MP Tracey Ramsey questioned ratification timing and drug-cost increases.6 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 66Monday, June 10, 2019 · sitting No. 430NDP motion on telecom affordability leads supply day debateNew Democrat MP Peter Julian moved a supply motion calling on the government to impose a price cap on telecommunications services, abolish data caps for broadband and mandate unlimited wireless plans at affordable rates. The motion, which also seeks to end aggressive sales practices and expand rural access, occupied the largest share of the sitting as members from the Conservative, Liberal and New Democrat benches debated its provisions.3 votes · 3 bills moved
  10. 29Friday, June 7, 2019 · sitting No. 429House backs most Senate changes to national security billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Orders on Bill C-59, the National Security Act, 2017. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale moved that a message be sent to the Senate agreeing with amendments 3 and 4 while respectfully disagreeing with amendment 1 because the legislation intends to preserve ministerial responsibility and accountability for foreign intelligence authorizations.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 68Thursday, June 6, 2019 · sitting No. 428House debates budget bill and steel tariff changesThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the Budget Implementation Act 2019 No. 1 and for changes to the Customs Tariff. Debate on the budget bill focused on taxes and spending with Conservative MP Garnett Genuis arguing that new taxes hinder Canadians from getting ahead and Liberal MP Larry Bagnell defending investments such as the GIS increase. On the tariff bill Liberal MP Joël Lightbound said the measures protect workers while Conservative MP Colin Carrie said the government had delayed action for two years.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  12. 64Wednesday, June 5, 2019 · sitting No. 427Commons debates budget bill as Conservatives press Liberals on China tradeThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate of the budget implementation act at second reading. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound said the bill would give new tools to help middle-class Canadians and reduce inequality while Conservative MP Tom Kmiec said successive Liberal budgets had increased spending beyond what was projected in 2015.8 votes · 2 bills moved
  13. 69Tuesday, June 4, 2019 · sitting No. 426Liberals move time allocation on budget bill as opposition attacks tax recordThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to a Liberal motion allocating five hours each to report stage and third reading of Bill C-97, the budget implementation act. The motion, moved by Bardish Chagger, limits further debate after 13 hours at second reading and report stage and 11 committee meetings that produced 23 amendments.4 votes · 0 bills moved
  14. 66Monday, June 3, 2019 · sitting No. 425Conservatives move supply-day motion to bar Unifor from media panelConservative MP Gérard Deltell moved a supply motion that called on the government to remove Unifor from the panel overseeing the $600-million media bailout and to replace the plan with a proposal that does not involve the government picking winners and losers. The motion expressed concern that partisan actors should not decide the distribution of public funds to news outlets in an election year.3 votes · 2 bills moved

May

  1. 28Friday, May 31, 2019 · sitting No. 424Commons weighs budget bill amendments after opposition deletion motionsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders considering the Budget Implementation Act 2019 No 1. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved ten motions to delete clauses 30 through 38. NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault moved further deletion motions covering clauses 198 to 206 and 309 to 310 while Green Party MP Elizabeth May moved to delete clause 308.1 and clauses 334 and 335. Minister Maryam Monsef proposed an amendment to clause 313 that would establish a Federal Housing Advocate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 42Thursday, May 30, 2019 · sitting No. 423House advances bill to clear cannabis possession records at no costThe House spent half the day at report stage of Bill C-93, an act to provide no-cost expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis. Liberal MP Filomena Tassi moved an amendment to clause 4 that would limit the Parole Board of Canada from demanding certified court records when other documents suffice. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus moved a motion to delete clause 6.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 61Wednesday, May 29, 2019 · sitting No. 422House advances accessible Canada act in final debate stageThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-81, the accessible Canada act. Liberal MP Marc Garneau told members the legislation had benefited from extensive input by disability organizations and would create a proactive system to identify and remove barriers. Conservative MP Mike Lake welcomed the bill's passage and noted the minister's personal experience had shaped its development.5 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 64Tuesday, May 28, 2019 · sitting No. 421Commons debates senate amendments to accessibility legislationThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act. Minister of Accessibility Carla Qualtrough moved concurrence in Senate amendments and said the legislation would create mechanisms to address daily barriers for Canadians with disabilities. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and NDP MP Cheryl Hardcastle pressed the minister on funding safeguards and a single point of contact for complaints.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 35Monday, May 27, 2019 · sitting No. 420House debates motion to extend sitting hours until June 21Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to extend daily sittings until midnight on most days through June 21 to allow more debate on legislation. Conservative House leader Candice Bergen and NDP MP Peter Julian questioned the impact on opposition supply days and speaking time during late sittings. Chagger said opposition members had often received longer days in past June periods.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 35Friday, May 17, 2019 · sitting No. 419Commons debates RCMP oversight bill at second readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-98, which would amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to create an independent review body for the Canada Border Services Agency. Mrs. Karen McCrimmon said the bill completes a framework begun after the 2015 election. Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus asked why the government waited nearly four years and failed to consult the Customs and Immigration Union.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 61Thursday, May 16, 2019 · sitting No. 418Commons spends most of day on climate emergency motionThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government Motion No. 29 declaring a climate emergency. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna moved the motion that recognizes climate change as a real and urgent crisis driven by human activity and calls for accelerated action to meet Paris targets. Debate featured exchanges with Conservative MP Ed Fast and NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who challenged the government's record on emissions reductions and its purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline.2 votes · 4 bills moved
  8. 26Wednesday, May 15, 2019 · sitting No. 417NDP climate emergency motion dominates Commons debateThe House spent most of the day debating an NDP motion that calls on the government to declare a climate emergency and to adopt a strategy that prioritizes reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, supports workers in the transition and raises the 2030 emissions target in line with the IPCC report. The motion remained before the House at adjournment and a recorded division was deferred to Thursday after Oral Questions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  9. 50Tuesday, May 14, 2019 · sitting No. 416Commons debates justice spending in committee of the wholeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting in committee of the whole examining the estimates for the Department of Justice. Opposition members questioned Minister of Justice David Lametti on the SNC-Lavalin file, including whether he had taken a deferred prosecution agreement proposal to cabinet or issued a directive under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act. Lametti declined to answer, citing ongoing litigation and the sub judice rule.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  10. 55Monday, May 13, 2019 · sitting No. 415Commons allots final day to Senate amendment on oceans billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-55, an act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit further debate on the Senate amendment to one sitting day, a step the government said was needed after extensive prior study. Conservative and New Democratic members objected that repeated use of time allocation prevented full consideration of public input.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  11. 35Friday, May 10, 2019 · sitting No. 414Commons advances Oceans Act amendments after Senate changesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-55, an act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal MP Sean Casey said the bill would help meet the 10 per cent marine conservation target by the end of 2020 and that the government amendment reflected the spirit of the Senate changes. Green Party MP Elizabeth May said she would support the bill and credited former fisheries minister Dominic LeBlanc for related work on Bill C-68.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  12. 42Thursday, May 9, 2019 · sitting No. 413Commons advances indigenous languages bill as opposition presses on Norman caseThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading debate of Bill C-91, the indigenous languages act. Members including Robert-Falcon Ouellette and Marilyn Gladu spoke in Cree while others such as Linda Duncan pressed for amendments drawn from committee evidence.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 61Wednesday, May 8, 2019 · sitting No. 412House allots one more day for Criminal Code bestiality bill at third readingThe House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on Bill C-84, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting). Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion limiting debate to one further sitting day at third reading, with proceedings to be interrupted 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel and New Democrat MP Peter Julian both objected to the use of time allocation on a bill that enjoyed broad support across parties.7 votes · 3 bills moved
  14. 61Tuesday, May 7, 2019 · sitting No. 411Commons debates motion to end carbon tax and speed pipelinesThe House spent the largest share of the day on a Conservative opposition motion calling on the government to stop raising gas prices by clearing the way for pipelines and eliminating the carbon tax on fuel. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued that the tax and regulatory delays are driving up costs for families, particularly in British Columbia. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the Conservative plan offers no concrete measures and that the government is addressing affordability through rebates and other programs.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  15. 49Monday, May 6, 2019 · sitting No. 410House advances cannabis record suspension bill amid opposition criticismGovernment orders on Bill C-93 consumed the largest share of the sitting as members debated no-cost expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith said the bill moves in the right direction but does not go far enough while Conservative MP Michael Cooper said the legislation fails to provide amnesty or expungement. Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson said the measure fulfills an election commitment to legalize and regulate cannabis while keeping it out of the hands of youth.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  16. 47Friday, May 3, 2019 · sitting No. 409House debates bill to reform indigenous child welfare servicesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders for Bill C-92, an act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Liberal MP Dan Vandal told members the bill would set a legislative framework for meaningful reform in child and family services and praised consultations that drew more than 2,000 participants. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif pressed Vandal on continuing complaints from indigenous communities despite government programs.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  17. 71Thursday, May 2, 2019 · sitting No. 408Commons advances indigenous languages bill amid china trade disputesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the indigenous languages act. Members considered Bill C-91 at the report stage and third reading after the heritage committee completed its review.2 votes · 2 bills moved
  18. 63Wednesday, May 1, 2019 · sitting No. 407Conservatives move supply day motion to cancel Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank fundingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply day motion calling for the government to cancel its investment in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, appoint an ambassador to China, raise advance payments for canola farmers and launch a World Trade Organization complaint over Chinese trade restrictions. Erin O'Toole moved the motion and Kevin Lamoureux replied for the government during the debate.3 votes · 1 bill moved

April

  1. 70Tuesday, April 30, 2019 · sitting No. 406Liberals limit debate on budget bill as opposition protestsLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion on Bill C-97, the budget implementation act, limiting second reading debate to one further sitting day. The motion interrupted proceedings 15 minutes before the end of government orders and triggered immediate objections from Conservative and NDP members who accused the government of breaking its 2015 promises against omnibus bills and closure.5 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 38Monday, April 29, 2019 · sitting No. 405NDP motion on corporate influence leads Commons debateNew Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie moved an opposition motion that corporate executives and lobbyists have too much access to the government. The motion cited attempts to undermine the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, high drug prices, oil subsidies and corporate tax breaks. The House debated the motion for 34 per cent of the sitting and agreed to defer the recorded division until the next day.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  3. 38Friday, April 12, 2019 · sitting No. 404Budget bill debate leads Commons as pharmacare delay draws fireThe House devoted its longest stretch to debate on the budget implementation act at second reading. Liberal MP Majid Jowhari highlighted new spending on mental health and pharmacare while defending the government's advisory process. NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault criticized the Liberals for promising universal pharmacare for 25 years without delivering it.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 65Thursday, April 11, 2019 · sitting No. 403House advances budget bill amid time allocation and opposition attacksThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-97, the budget implementation act, 2019. Liberal MP Darrell Samson opened the debate by highlighting measures for veterans, seniors and first-time homebuyers. Conservative MP Dan Albas and NDP MP Linda Duncan pressed the government on the shared-equity mortgage program and the absence of a national pharmacare plan.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 58Wednesday, April 10, 2019 · sitting No. 402Scheer and Trudeau clash over SNC-Lavalin lawsuit threatOral questions on justice occupied the largest share of the sitting as Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer repeated his March 29 statement on alleged interference in the SNC-Lavalin prosecution and demanded that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proceed with a threatened lawsuit. Trudeau accused Scheer of misleading Canadians and following Stephen Harper's playbook while refusing to withdraw the notice of legal action.4 votes · 1 bill moved
  6. 59Tuesday, April 9, 2019 · sitting No. 401Liberals move time allocation on Mackenzie Valley resource billGovernment House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate to one more sitting day on Bill C-88 at second reading. The bill amends the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Conservative MP Mark Strahl said the measure removes tools from northerners who want to control their own destiny. NDP MP Peter Julian noted this was the 60th time the government had used closure.3 votes · 5 bills moved
  7. 60Monday, April 8, 2019 · sitting No. 400Scheer and Trudeau clash over SNC-Lavalin lawsuit threat in question periodQuestion period dominated the sitting as Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed the government on its plan to sue him over statements about the SNC-Lavalin affair. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger said Scheer had made defamatory statements and had begun deleting some tweets after receiving notice. Scheer replied that he stood by his remarks and asked when proceedings would begin.3 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 35Friday, April 5, 2019 · sitting No. 399Commons debates motion on documents in Norman prosecutionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Candice Bergen that called on the government to comply with all court orders and provide Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s defence with every relevant record. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux raised a point of order citing the sub judice convention, while Liberal MP Arif Virani defended the government’s record and Conservative MP Candice Bergen replied that political interference had already occurred before charges were laid.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  9. 67Thursday, April 4, 2019 · sitting No. 398Conservatives accuse Liberals of misleading House on SNC-LavalinOral questions on justice consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Candice Bergen repeatedly charged that the Prime Minister misled the House about contacts with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger replied that the Prime Minister had granted an unprecedented waiver of solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidence so that the justice committee could examine the matter fully.4 votes · 0 bills moved
  10. 45Wednesday, April 3, 2019 · sitting No. 397Trudeau faces opposition attacks over SNC-Lavalin and caucus expulsionsOral questions on justice dominated the sitting as Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on inconsistencies in accounts of the SNC-Lavalin affair. Scheer said the former attorney general had raised concerns directly with the prime minister and other officials yet was removed from caucus. Trudeau replied that caucus membership involves responsibilities of trust and that the decision followed consultations with Liberal members.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  11. 47Tuesday, April 2, 2019 · sitting No. 396Budget debate leads day as justice questions consume question periodGovernment orders on the budget occupied the largest share of proceedings among standing items. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre opened the debate by describing the document as a cover-up budget and linking it to the SNC-Lavalin affair.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  12. 36Monday, April 1, 2019 · sitting No. 395Question period dominated by SNC-Lavalin allegationsOral questions on justice consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservatives challenged the government's account of events surrounding the SNC-Lavalin affair. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said new tapes showed the prime minister and his office orchestrated pressure on the former attorney general. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger said the prime minister had given unprecedented access to the former attorney general and had taken responsibility for communication breakdowns.1 vote · 0 bills moved

March

  1. 43Friday, March 22, 2019 · sitting No. 394Liberals reject cover-up claims as Conservatives press SNC-Lavalin questionsOral questions on justice consumed the largest share of sitting time as Conservative MPs accused the government of blocking testimony in the SNC-Lavalin affair. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the Prime Minister had waived solicitor-client privilege yet continued to prevent former cabinet ministers from speaking freely. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger replied that the justice committee had already heard witnesses and that institutions remained intact.1 vote · 2 bills moved
  2. 60Wednesday, March 20, 2019 · sitting No. 393Commons advances interim estimates after hours of votesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to concurrence votes on the interim estimates for 2019-20 and the supplementary estimates (B) for 2018-19. President of the Treasury Board Joyce Murray moved multiple concurrence motions, which were adopted after recorded divisions.100 votes · 9 bills moved
  3. 24Tuesday, March 19, 2019 · sitting No. 392Commons debates Champlain Bridge report amid SNC-Lavalin clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on concurrence in the 51st report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. Conservative MP Alexander Nuttall moved concurrence in the report on the Champlain Bridge and said the previous Liberal government had failed to maintain it. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the Harper government had failed Montreal and that the current government had made historic infrastructure investments.1 vote · 0 bills moved
  4. 55Monday, March 18, 2019 · sitting No. 391SNC-Lavalin clash dominates as Trudeau names McLellan adviserConservative Leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during question period to waive solicitor-client privilege so former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould could finish her testimony at the justice committee. Trudeau announced that former Liberal minister Anne McLellan would serve as special adviser to examine the roles of the minister of justice and attorney general.3 votes · 1 bill moved
  5. 43Friday, March 1, 2019 · sitting No. 390Conservatives press Liberals on SNC-Lavalin as justice committee hearings continueOral questions on justice occupied the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Candice Bergen repeatedly called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify under oath before the justice committee. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger replied that the committee was functioning independently and that every witness request had been met. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told the House that the RCMP operates without ministerial direction on any investigation.0 votes · 2 bills moved

February

  1. 56Thursday, February 28, 2019 · sitting No. 389Commons holds emergency debate on alleged justice interferenceThe House spent the largest share of the day on an emergency debate moved by Conservative MP Candice Bergen on alleged interference in the justice system. The motion asked the House to adjourn to discuss testimony given the previous day by the former attorney general at the justice committee. Several members spoke to the significance of the testimony and the need for Parliament to address the matter immediately.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 59Wednesday, February 27, 2019 · sitting No. 388SNC-Lavalin questions consume most of question period as Scheer challenges Trudeau on waiver limitsOral questions on the SNC-Lavalin affair took up 38 per cent of the sitting. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said the Prime Minister is still dictating what former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould can say after she left the post. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government took the unprecedented step of waiving cabinet confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege so the justice committee and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner can hear all perspectives.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  3. 64Tuesday, February 26, 2019 · sitting No. 387Liberals move time allocation on prison reform billLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion that would limit debate on report stage and third reading of Bill C-83, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act, to one further sitting day each.6 votes · 0 bills moved
  4. 46Monday, February 25, 2019 · sitting No. 386Commons orders PM to testify on SNC-Lavalin before March 15The House devoted the largest portion of the sitting to government orders on a Conservative supply motion that would require Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to answer questions on the SNC-Lavalin affair under oath before March 15. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer moved the motion and argued that testimony from the Clerk of the Privy Council had contradicted earlier government statements. Liberal MP Arif Virani replied that the committee had already begun its study and had summoned the former attorney general.1 vote · 1 bill moved
  5. 30Friday, February 22, 2019 · sitting No. 385Commons passes military justice overhaul as SNC-Lavalin questions dominate QPThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-77, an act to amend the National Defence Act. Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan moved third reading and said the bill enjoyed support from all parties after study by the Standing Committee on National Defence. Conservative MP James Bezan and New Democrat MP Gord Johns both spoke in favour while raising other issues.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  6. 41Thursday, February 21, 2019 · sitting No. 384House debates Madagascar tax convention as SNC-Lavalin dominates question periodThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada–Madagascar Tax Convention Implementation Act. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell said the official opposition supports the bill and any measures to combat tax evasion. Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell said the legislation advances the government's tax fairness agenda and meets international standards.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  7. 58Wednesday, February 20, 2019 · sitting No. 383Trudeau and Scheer clash over SNC-Lavalin meeting requestOral questions on justice consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on who requested the September 17 2018 meeting with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould. Scheer noted that the director of public prosecutions had already told SNC-Lavalin on September 4 that the company would not receive a special deal. Trudeau replied that cabinet confidentiality covers such meetings and that the government stands for jobs while respecting judicial independence.4 votes · 2 bills moved
  8. 51Tuesday, February 19, 2019 · sitting No. 382NDP motion seeks public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin prosecutionThe House spent most of the day on an opposition motion moved by New Democratic Party ethics critic Charlie Angus that calls on the Prime Minister to waive solicitor-client privilege for the former attorney general regarding allegations of interference in the SNC-Lavalin prosecution and urges the government to launch a public inquiry under the Inquiries Act.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  9. 38Friday, February 8, 2019 · sitting No. 381Commons advances Canada-Israel trade deal as Poilievre presses Liberals on SNC-LavalinLiberal MP Bardish Chagger moved third reading of Bill C-85 to implement the modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement. The government said the bill would update an agreement more than two decades old by adding chapters on gender and the environment while expanding opportunities for Canadian businesses.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  10. 34Thursday, February 7, 2019 · sitting No. 380Commons debates indigenous languages bill as SNC-Lavalin allegations surfaceThe House spent most of its time on second reading of Bill C-91, an act respecting indigenous languages. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez moved the bill and stressed co-development with indigenous groups to meet calls to action 13, 14 and 15. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the government would support the bill at second reading but accused it of mishandling its relationship with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  11. 61Wednesday, February 6, 2019 · sitting No. 379Liberals move time allocation on divorce act overhaulLiberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion to limit debate on Bill C-78 at third reading to one further sitting day. The bill amends the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and related legislation. Conservative MP Michael Cooper said the move broke a Liberal promise that all voices would be heard, while minister David Lametti defended the step as necessary for a bill already 20 years overdue.2 votes · 3 bills moved
  12. 56Tuesday, February 5, 2019 · sitting No. 378Conservatives move supply day motion for single Quebec tax returnThe House devoted most of the sitting to a Conservative supply day motion that calls on the government to negotiate a single tax return with Quebec. Conservative MP Alain Rayes moved the motion, which cites the unanimous May 2018 resolution of the National Assembly and the burden of filing two returns. Liberal MP Diane Lebouthillier questioned how the plan would protect more than 5,500 Canada Revenue Agency positions in the province.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  13. 28Monday, February 4, 2019 · sitting No. 377Conservatives move supply motion on middle-class tax increasesConservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved a supply day motion asserting that middle-income Canadians have faced higher taxes and costs since 2015, citing specific federal measures including Canada Pension Plan premium hikes and cancelled tax credits. The motion remained before the House at the end of the sitting.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  14. 31Friday, February 1, 2019 · sitting No. 376Commons debates vessel act as finance questions dominate QPThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage debate on Bill C-64, the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. Liberal MP Nick Whalen said the measure would give authorities the power to address derelict vessels while respecting owners' rights to notice. New Democrat MP Gord Johns pressed for further amendments drawn from models in other jurisdictions.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

January

  1. 36Thursday, January 31, 2019 · sitting No. 375NDP motion calls for 500,000 new affordable housing units over decadeThe House spent most of the day debating an NDP opposition-day motion that urges the government to build 500,000 units of quality affordable housing within ten years and to commit in Budget 2019 to completing 250,000 of those units within five years. NDP MP Sheri Benson moved the motion and argued that the government has failed to match the scale of the housing crisis with an adequate plan. Liberal MP Adam Vaughan defended the national housing strategy and questioned details of the NDP proposal.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  2. 46Wednesday, January 30, 2019 · sitting No. 374Divorce act amendments advance to final vote after third reading debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on third reading of Bill C-78, an act to amend the Divorce Act and related statutes. Justice Minister David Lametti told members the changes would better protect children and clarify relocation rules, while Conservative justice critic Michael Cooper questioned whether the 60-day notice period for moves would disadvantage parents in remote areas.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  3. 48Tuesday, January 29, 2019 · sitting No. 373Conservatives move supply day motion demanding deficit planConservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved a supply day motion calling on the government to table a plan in Budget 2019 to eliminate the deficit quickly and to commit never to raise taxes of any kind. The motion noted that the Prime Minister broke his promise to eliminate the deficit this year and that perpetual deficits lead to massive tax increases. Poilievre said Canadians will have to pay for the government's never-ending deficits through higher taxes.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  4. 34Monday, January 28, 2019 · sitting No. 372House debates federal sustainable development act changesThe House spent the largest share of its time debating government amendments to the Federal Sustainable Development Act under Government Orders. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis criticized the government's record on sustainability across multiple policy areas while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux objected that the remarks strayed from Bill C-57.0 votes · 1 bill moved