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86 sittings in 2020; 14 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 40Friday, December 11, 2020 · sitting No. 48Commons concurs in Maloney ethics report after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a motion to concur in the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's Maloney report. Conservative MP Michael Barrett moved concurrence and detailed the commissioner's findings on the member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the government's record and accused Conservatives of manufacturing ethics issues.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 68Thursday, December 10, 2020 · sitting No. 47Broadcasting act amendments dominate commons debateGovernment orders on Bill C-10 to amend the Broadcasting Act occupied the largest share of the sitting as members debated modernization of the 29-year-old statute. Conservative MP Eric Duncan said the legislation required updating to address online services while questioning the role of the CRTC. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the changes would ensure Canadian content rules apply to streaming platforms.2 votes · 8 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 46Wednesday, December 9, 2020 · sitting No. 46Commons debates assisted dying bill amid wage subsidy clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-7, which would amend the Criminal Code provisions on medical assistance in dying. Conservative MPs Bob Zimmer and Todd Doherty raised concerns about inadequate safeguards and the absence of sufficient palliative care options, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux urged passage to meet court deadlines.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 58Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · sitting No. 45Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as court deadline nearsThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to Government Orders on amendments to the Criminal Code governing medical assistance in dying. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said the bill fails to protect the most vulnerable and urged reasonable amendments, while Liberal MP Stéphane Lauzon pressed the opposition to respect the Quebec Superior Court ruling.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 72Monday, December 7, 2020 · sitting No. 44Conservatives move supply motion on aid for hard-hit businessesConservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved a supply motion calling on the government to release full details of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program by December 16, including eligibility criteria and application processes. The motion also urges removal of regulatory barriers to job creation and faster regulatory approvals for major projects. Debate on the motion occupied the largest share of the sitting.11 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 34Friday, December 4, 2020 · sitting No. 43Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill ahead of court deadlineThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Liberal MP Arif Virani said the legislation responds to a court-imposed deadline of December 18 and protects personal autonomy. Conservative MP Rob Moore said none of the Conservative amendments were adopted at committee and that the bill represents a worst nightmare for persons with disabilities.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 70Thursday, December 3, 2020 · sitting No. 42Conservatives move supply day motion seeking vaccine rollout planThe House devoted most of the sitting to a Conservative motion on COVID-19 vaccine deployment. Erin O'Toole moved that the government table by December 16 a status update on delivery, storage, distribution, first deployment dates and rates for each vaccine type, as well as provincial and territorial readiness.2 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 59Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · sitting No. 41Commons debates medical assistance in dying billThe House spent nearly half the sitting on report stage of Bill C-7, which would amend the Criminal Code provisions on medical assistance in dying. Members debated the absence of a 10-day reflection period and the lack of committee-adopted safeguards before the bill proceeds further.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 50Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · sitting No. 40Bloc motion on health transfers dominates Commons sittingThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois motion that called for a significant and sustainable increase in Canada health transfers before the end of 2020. Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion, which also acknowledged the work of health care workers during the pandemic and the impact of the crisis on provincial budgets. Stéphane Lauzon and Alexandre Boulerice joined the debate.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

November

  1. 46Monday, November 30, 2020 · sitting No. 39House debates assisted-dying safeguards as economic statement tabledGovernment orders on Bill C-7, which amends the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying, consumed the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis argued the bill enshrines discrimination against persons with disabilities by removing suicide-prevention standards and urged retention of a reflection period. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that health professionals would provide consistent advice and questioned the member's portrayal of risks.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 45Friday, November 27, 2020 · sitting No. 38Commons advances assisted dying bill after opposition amendments defeatedThe House spent the largest share of its time on report stage of Bill C-7, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Conservative MP Michael Cooper moved two amendments, one to retain the 10-day reflection period and another to extend the assessment period to 120 days, but both were defeated. Liberal MP Arif Virani defended the government's consultation process and said the 90-day period is an assessment period rather than a reflection period.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 51Thursday, November 26, 2020 · sitting No. 37Commons studies health spending as opposition presses on vaccinesThe House spent most of the day in committee of the whole examining the main estimates for the Department of Health. Opposition members questioned the government on the timing and terms of COVID-19 vaccine contracts while ministers defended procurement and distribution plans.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 43Wednesday, November 25, 2020 · sitting No. 36Commons holds take-note debate on French in MontrealThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a government motion to take note of the status of the French language in Montreal. Minister Pablo Rodriguez opened the debate by describing French as the common language of Quebeckers and a fragile but essential element of Quebec and Canadian identity. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire pressed the government on concrete steps to strengthen French in federally regulated workplaces and Montreal.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 40Tuesday, November 24, 2020 · sitting No. 35Commons opens debate on digital privacy bill as vaccine timeline draws fireThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-11, the digital charter implementation act. Minister of Innovation Science and Industry Navdeep Bains moved that the bill be read a second time and referred to committee, describing it as a response to rapid changes in data use and digital commerce. Conservative MP Dane Lloyd and Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay questioned its effects on small businesses and provincial jurisdiction over privacy.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 61Monday, November 23, 2020 · sitting No. 34Commons debates citizenship oath changes in longest debate of dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill C-8, an act to amend the Citizenship Act. The bill proposes to revise the oath of citizenship to recognize Indigenous rights under the Constitution. Members from the Green Party, Bloc Québécois and Liberal Party spoke on the measure and on the pace of broader reconciliation steps.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 37Friday, November 20, 2020 · sitting No. 33Commons advances bill requiring sexual assault training for judgesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-3, which would require federally appointed judges to receive training on sexual assault law and social context. Conservative MP Chris Lewis said the legislation was vital to give victims a voice in court and urged national coordination of training. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux noted that similar measures were advancing in Manitoba and stressed the need for provincial action to match federal steps.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  8. 56Thursday, November 19, 2020 · sitting No. 32Commons spends day on broadcasting bill as opposition presses on French and judgesThe House spent most of its time on second reading of Bill C-10, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill addresses issues raised by the growth of the internet and the role of large platforms. Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval said the bill surrenders Canadian culture to foreign businesses and offers no guarantees for French-language content.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 56Wednesday, November 18, 2020 · sitting No. 31House begins second reading of broadcasting bill as Conservatives press for vaccine planThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-10, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault moved the bill and said digital technologies had changed how Canadians discover content. Conservative MP Steven Blaney asked why the bill gave web giants a free pass on revenue from Canadian news sources.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 52Tuesday, November 17, 2020 · sitting No. 30Commons debates motion urging 30-day Huawei decision and China planConservative MP Michael Chong moved a supply-day motion calling on the government to decide within 30 days whether Huawei may participate in Canada’s 5G network and to develop a plan, modelled on Australia’s, to counter Chinese foreign interference. The motion occupied 56 per cent of the sitting. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen questioned aspects of the motion while acknowledging the 30-day timeline, and Bloc Québécois MP Luc Desilets asked why the deadline could not await the special committee report.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 49Monday, November 16, 2020 · sitting No. 29House advances judges act amendments on sexual assault trainingThe House spent its longest stretch on Government Orders advancing Bill C-3 to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux secured unanimous consent to deem report stage motions adopted and move directly to concurrence. Liberal MP Arif Virani told the House the bill would require judges to receive training on sexual assault law and that the annual report to Parliament would track participation by judges.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 52Friday, November 6, 2020 · sitting No. 28Bloc seeks to bar parties from wage subsidy as C-9 debate dominatesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Orders considering Bill C-9 amendments to the Income Tax Act. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie moved an amendment that would exclude political parties from the definition of eligible entity for the wage subsidy and would require the Liberal Party to repay amounts already received.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 72Thursday, November 5, 2020 · sitting No. 27Commons devotes most of sitting to income tax act debateGovernment orders on the Income Tax Act occupied 67 per cent of the day. Finance minister Chrystia Freeland told the House the deficit stood at 343.2 billion dollars as of the fiscal snapshot while Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre pressed for the current national debt figure.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 51Wednesday, November 4, 2020 · sitting No. 26Commons advances rent and wage subsidy bill amid second waveThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-9, which would extend the Canada emergency rent subsidy and wage subsidy programs through the summer of 2021. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland told members the measures would be retroactive to September 27 and would form part of an interlocking set of supports already approved by the House. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod pressed the government on the delay in introducing the bill after prorogation.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 44Tuesday, November 3, 2020 · sitting No. 25Commons debates pause on small-business audits in pandemic aid motionThe House spent most of the sitting on an opposition motion moved by Conservative MP Pat Kelly that called on the government to pause audits of small businesses receiving the Canada emergency wage subsidy until at least June 2021 and to add flexibility to rent and wage subsidy programs. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the government's record of support for small business and said programs such as the wage subsidy and rent relief had been implemented to help during the pandemic. Conservative MP Pat Kelly replied that the government should stop treating small business owners like tax cheaters and should end the audits while owners struggle to survive.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 69Monday, November 2, 2020 · sitting No. 24House advances citizenship oath changes as reconciliation efforts lagThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-8, an act to amend the Citizenship Act to incorporate the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action 94. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino moved the bill and said the change would give Indigenous peoples their rightful place in the citizenship oath. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche pressed the government to match the symbolic step with concrete action on clean water, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and UNDRIP.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

October

  1. 37Friday, October 30, 2020 · sitting No. 23Commons debates bill for national truth and reconciliation dayThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-5 to establish a national day for truth and reconciliation. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill recognizes the role all Canadians must play in reconciliation while New Democrat MP Rachel Blaney pressed for faster action on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Conservative MP Arnold Viersen raised concerns about services for off-reserve band members.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 52Thursday, October 29, 2020 · sitting No. 22Bloc motion seeks apology for 1970 War Measures ActThe House spent most of the day on a Bloc Québécois opposition motion demanding that the Prime Minister issue an official apology for the October 1970 invocation of the War Measures Act and the deployment of troops in Quebec. Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion and argued that the measures targeted innocent civilians without justification. Kevin Lamoureux replied that the action responded to requests from Quebec premier Robert Bourassa and Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 65Wednesday, October 28, 2020 · sitting No. 21House debates medical assistance in dying amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders debating Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code provisions on medical assistance in dying. Liberal MP Ramesh Sangha said the changes respect the court decision and reflect nationwide consultations while protecting conscience rights of providers. The bill remained before the House at second reading.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 46Tuesday, October 27, 2020 · sitting No. 20Commons spends most of day debating conversion therapy banGovernment orders on the Criminal Code occupied 58 per cent of the sitting as members continued second reading debate on legislation to prohibit conversion therapy. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said people should feel free to be who they are and noted the government remains open to amendments at committee. Conservative MP Alex Ruff said conversion therapy is wrong and should be banned but raised questions about the bill's scope.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 68Monday, October 26, 2020 · sitting No. 19Commons debates conversion therapy ban as opposition presses on China and water crisisJustice Minister David Lametti opened second reading debate on Bill C-6, which would criminalize conduct related to conversion therapy. The minister said the legislation targets practices that claim a person's identity is wrong and needs to be changed. Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall argued the bill's definition is flawed and would restrict freedom of choice, while Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval and NDP MP Randall Garrison offered support with calls for a broader ban.2 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 47Friday, October 23, 2020 · sitting No. 18Commons advances bill for national day of truth and reconciliationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-5, which would create a statutory holiday on September 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault told members the measure responds to call to action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and thanked former NDP MP Georgina Jolibois for her earlier work on the file. Conservative MP Dane Lloyd raised concerns from indigenous constituents that a paid federal holiday could reduce access to services they need.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 45Thursday, October 22, 2020 · sitting No. 17Conservatives move to order health committee study of covid-19 responseThe House spent most of the day debating a Conservative opposition motion that would instruct the Standing Committee on Health to study Canada's handling of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion, moved by Michelle Rempel Garner, calls for a review of rapid testing approvals, vaccine procurement and federal guidelines, along with production of documents from several departments and the Prime Minister's Office within 15 days.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 50Wednesday, October 21, 2020 · sitting No. 16Commons advances medical assistance in dying bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-7, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden opened the debate by highlighting the Accessible Canada Act and the government's evidence-based approach to the legislation. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis pressed on the removal of the 10-day reflection period and the risk of same-day death.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 26Tuesday, October 20, 2020 · sitting No. 15House debates WE Charity scandal on Conservative supply day motionGovernment Orders took up most of the sitting as the House considered a Conservative motion on the WE Charity scandal and other pandemic spending issues. Conservative leader Erin O'Toole moved the motion noting unanswered questions from committee meetings and calling for further study of government expenditures. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux responded that Canadians expect parties to work together on the coronavirus response rather than partisan debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  10. 48Monday, October 19, 2020 · sitting No. 14Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as fisheries crisis draws emergency debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-7, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux outlined the bill's origins in the 2015 response to court rulings and public consultation. Conservative MP Eric Melillo and NDP MP Heather McPherson pressed the government on access to palliative care in remote and Indigenous communities and on ensuring qualified assessors are available.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 35Friday, October 9, 2020 · sitting No. 13House debates medical assistance in dying bill at second readingLiberal MP David Lametti moved second reading of Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying and referred the bill to committee. He said the bill responds to the Truchon decision and incorporates changes supported by consultations with service providers and families. Conservative MP Michael Cooper said the bill goes beyond the Truchon decision and removes safeguards passed four years ago. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin asked how the committee would meet the December 18 deadline.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  12. 41Thursday, October 8, 2020 · sitting No. 12Commons debates judges act amid clashes over pandemic responseThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders debating Bill C-3, which would require mandatory sexual assault training for judges and written reasons in such cases. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis argued that mandating training remains essential while criticizing Liberal inconsistencies on debate procedures. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the bill's urgency and noted other priority legislation including Bill C-5 and assisted dying measures.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 32Wednesday, October 7, 2020 · sitting No. 11Judges Act amendments advance amid all-party supportThe House spent the largest portion of the day on government orders for Bill C-3, an act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code. Liberal MP Pam Damoff said the bill has had the support of the House on two previous occasions but has not yet become law. She credited former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose for her initiative and noted that all parties agreed to move it quickly through the House.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  14. 35Tuesday, October 6, 2020 · sitting No. 10Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition challenges spending and jobsThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to resuming debate on the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis pressed the government on fiscal anchors and asked whether it would ever balance the budget. Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan replied that current low interest rates made responsible spending the cheaper option over the long term.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 41Monday, October 5, 2020 · sitting No. 9Commons resumes throne speech debate as O'Toole presses on rapid testsThe House of Commons devoted most of the sitting to resuming debate on the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Blake Richards opened proceedings by indicating that the Conservative caucus would divide its remaining 20-minute speaking slots. Liberal MP Irek Kusmierczyk said the throne speech commitments on zero-emission vehicles and worker training would benefit his Windsor—Tecumseh riding.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 34Friday, October 2, 2020 · sitting No. 8House begins second reading of bill on judicial training for sexual assault casesJustice Minister David Lametti moved second reading of Bill C-3, an act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code that would require judges to complete training on sexual assault law and social context. The bill is identical to former Bill C-5. Lametti said the measure builds on work begun by Rona Ambrose in 2017 and would increase empathy for victims.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  17. 57Thursday, October 1, 2020 · sitting No. 7Throne speech debate consumes most of Commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Members from the Conservative, Bloc Québécois and New Democratic parties criticized the government's handling of the pandemic, provincial jurisdiction and economic supports, while Liberal members defended the throne speech measures. Debate continued without a vote.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video

September

  1. 48Wednesday, September 30, 2020 · sitting No. 6Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition challenges government on testing and reconciliationThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the speech from the throne. Conservative leader Erin O'Toole said the speech contained recycled promises and no real plan to support jobs and families. He told the House he had raised national unity and the return of committees in his first conversation with the prime minister after winning the leadership.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 72Tuesday, September 29, 2020 · sitting No. 5Commons advances COVID-19 benefits bill after closure motion passesGovernment Business No. 1 on an act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19 occupied the largest share of House time. Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez moved to end further adjournment of debate on the bill, which creates three new recovery benefits to replace the Canada emergency response benefit and amends the Canada Labour Code. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard criticized the move as an attempt to limit scrutiny after Parliament's six-week prorogation.4 votes · 13 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 51Monday, September 28, 2020 · sitting No. 4Commons advances COVID-19 aid bill under tight timelineThe House spent nearly half the sitting on a government motion to fast-track second reading of An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19. Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez defended the four-hour debate limit as striking a necessary balance between urgency and participation. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron questioned whether such limited scrutiny was appropriate for nearly $50 billion in spending.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 29Friday, September 25, 2020 · sitting No. 3Commons resumes throne speech debate as COVID-19 measures draw fireThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the resumed debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie said the Prime Minister prorogued Parliament for five weeks in an attempt to make people forget scandals. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the federal government had supported Canadians in Ontario through the pandemic with substantial transfers.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 32Thursday, September 24, 2020 · sitting No. 2Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition faults pandemic responseThe House spent most of the sitting on the resumption of debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the speech contained recycled promises but offered no plan for the pandemic, health care or jobs. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the government was working with provinces to increase testing capacity and minimize the effects of a second wave.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 18Wednesday, September 23, 2020 · sitting No. 1Commons adopts hybrid rules and begins throne speech debateThe House adopted a motion to allow members to participate in sittings in person or by video conference until December 11. Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez presented the measure after discussions among parties and it received unanimous consent.0 votes · 1 bill moved

August

  1. 29Wednesday, August 12, 2020 · sitting No. 45Commons debates COVID-19 response as Conservatives press WE contract questionsThe House devoted the bulk of the sitting to Government Orders on the COVID-19 pandemic and related matters. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer said the Prime Minister cancelled Parliament for months and replaced it with limited sitting days to avoid accountability over the WE contract and other matters. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger said the Prime Minister and ministers appeared at committee to answer questions directly and that the government worked with the public service to deliver programs during the pandemic.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

July

  1. 30Wednesday, July 22, 2020 · sitting No. 44Commons debates WE Charity contract in lengthy COVID-19 sessionThe House devoted most of its time to Government Orders on the COVID-19 pandemic and other matters. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on sole-source contracts awarded to WE Charity, including payments to family members and the use of a shell corporation for real estate. Trudeau replied that the non-partisan public service had recommended the approach and that details were handled at the officials' level.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 67Tuesday, July 21, 2020 · sitting No. 43Commons debates bill c-20 on covid-19 aid as tories press pm on we charityThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-20, the further covid-19 measures act. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz told the House the bill expands eligibility for the canada emergency wage subsidy and creates a one-time payment for persons with disabilities. The bill remained before the House at the end of the sitting.0 votes · 4 bills moved
  3. 48Monday, July 20, 2020 · sitting No. 42Commons advances further COVID-19 measures bill after ethics clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-20, An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures. Liberal MP Mona Fortier moved the bill and described it as a response to economic shocks from the pandemic, with debate continuing on wage-subsidy adjustments and interactions with the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 30Wednesday, July 8, 2020 · sitting No. 41Commons debates covid-19 response as Scheer challenges Trudeau on contractThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on government orders concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and other matters. Finance Minister Bill Morneau described measures taken since the last economic report and stressed continued support for Canadians and provinces. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said the government had been slow to close borders and fix gaps in its programs.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 100Wednesday, June 17, 2020 · sitting No. 40Commons advances supply motions after rejecting RCMP racism proposalThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on government orders for the business of supply. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux obtained unanimous consent for rules allowing parties to divide time within each 15-minute period during the debate. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh moved a consent motion to recognize systemic racism in the RCMP and to review its budget in favour of non-police supports, but the motion did not pass.0 votes · 6 bills moved
  2. 18Wednesday, June 10, 2020 · sitting No. 39Commons withholds consent on COVID-19 bill proceduresGovernment House leader Pablo Rodriguez proposed that Bill C-17 be ordered for second reading later the same day with set speaking times for members of each recognized party and the Green Party. The motion also addressed questions and comments after the speeches. Some members withheld consent and the proposal did not proceed.0 votes · 1 bill movedProvisional score

May

  1. 68Tuesday, May 26, 2020 · sitting No. 38Commons debates virtual committees as opposition questions delay on seniors reportThe House spent most of the sitting debating a government motion on proceedings of the House and committees. Conservative MP John Barlow said the motion would shutter Parliament for another month and described it as an unprecedented power grab. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the motion would allow government to remain accountable during the pandemic.3 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 41Monday, May 25, 2020 · sitting No. 37House adopts motion to adjourn until June 17 with virtual committeesThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to government orders on a motion moved by government House leader Pablo Rodriguez. The motion would adjourn the House until June 17 while allowing committees to continue meeting by videoconference and permitting the transmission of Supplementary Estimates (A). It received support after exchanges with opposition members.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 83Wednesday, May 13, 2020 · sitting No. 36Commons advances bill to amend Canadian Dairy Commission ActThe House spent the day on second reading of Bill C-16, an act to amend the Canadian Dairy Commission Act. Liberal MP Marie-Claude Bibeau moved the bill and said it delivers federal support exceeding $250 million to farmers and food processors under pressure from COVID-19. She asked members to back the measure announced by the Prime Minister.0 votes · 3 bills moved

April

  1. 83Wednesday, April 29, 2020 · sitting No. 35Commons orders second reading debate on emergency student benefit billThe House devoted most of its sitting to debate on Bill C-15, an act respecting Canada emergency student benefits. Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez secured unanimous consent for a motion that ordered the bill for second reading later that day and set out the terms of its consideration.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 69Monday, April 20, 2020 · sitting No. 34Commons spends day on COVID-19 orders as opposition seeks wider aidThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders addressing the COVID-19 pandemic response. Members from all parties offered condolences for the Nova Scotia shootings before turning to the emergency measures.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 90Saturday, April 11, 2020 · sitting No. 33Commons debates ventilators and energy aid in COVID-19 sessionGovernment orders on the COVID-19 pandemic occupied the largest share of sitting No. 33. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau how many ventilators had been secured and when they would reach hospitals. Trudeau replied that Canadian production had begun but supplies would take weeks to arrive.0 votes · 5 bills moved

March

  1. 82Tuesday, March 24, 2020 · sitting No. 32Commons advances COVID-19 aid bill after procedural changesThe House of Commons devoted most of its sitting to government orders on the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergency response act. Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced a ways and means motion for measures to address the crisis and later described wage subsidies for affected workers. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer said the opposition had worked to resolve issues over expanded powers in the package.0 votes · 3 bills moved
  2. 70Friday, March 13, 2020 · sitting No. 31Commons spends most of sitting on orders for written returnsThe House devoted the larger share of its sitting to questions passed as orders for returns. Members tabled detailed inquiries on federal infrastructure spending in the Skeena—Bulkley Valley riding, projects financed by the Canada Infrastructure Bank and unspent allocations under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan.0 votes · 18 bills movedProvisional score
  3. 58Thursday, March 12, 2020 · sitting No. 30NDP pharmacare motion debated amid coronavirus concernsNew Democrat MP Don Davies moved an opposition motion calling on the government to implement the full recommendations of the Hoskins Advisory Council on national pharmacare. The motion urges immediate multilateral negotiations with the provinces and territories for a dedicated fiscal transfer to establish universal single-payer public pharmacare. Debate on the motion occupied the largest share of the sitting.0 votes · 2 bills moved
  4. 48Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · sitting No. 29Commons advances CUSMA bill in longest debate of the dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement implementation act under government orders. Members from all parties spoke to the bill's trade, labour and environmental provisions, with the measure remaining before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 42Tuesday, March 10, 2020 · sitting No. 28Commons advances CUSMA bill amid economy and health queriesThe House devoted most of the sitting to debate on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Liberal MP Omar Alghabra told the House the agreement protects Canadian businesses and workers while Conservative MP Dan Albas said the opposition must hold the government to account on trade deals.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 63Monday, March 9, 2020 · sitting No. 27Conservatives seek order for documents on economic downturn warningsPierre Poilievre moved a motion during government orders that an order of the House issue for any document prepared by any department, agency and Crown corporation since November 4, 2015, discussing warnings or concerns of economic downturns, their potential impact on the fiscal framework, or advice or recommendations on how to deal with them, and that the documents be provided to the House within 45 days following adoption. Some hon. members agreed. Poilievre told the House that Canada's unemployment rate is higher than that of the U.S., the U.K., Japan and Germany, that four out of seven G7 countries have lower unemployment and that under the Prime Minister unemployment in Canada has been higher than the G7 average every single year he has been in office.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

February

  1. 35Friday, February 28, 2020 · sitting No. 26Conservatives propose extra opposition days in supply debateConservative House leader Candice Bergen moved a motion to add three allotted days to the supply period ending March 26, 2020, giving one day each to the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois and New Democrats and allowing the period to extend to April 2 if needed. The motion would bar allotted days from falling on Wednesdays or Fridays. Bergen said opposition days allow parties to advance solutions the government has not addressed, citing a motion that established a committee on Canada-China relations.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 54Thursday, February 27, 2020 · sitting No. 25Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as rail blockades dominate question periodThe House spent most of the sitting debating Bill C-7 at second reading, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis argued the bill removes necessary safeguards and cited cases from other jurisdictions. Liberal MP Arif Virani defended the changes and said the bill strengthens data collection while excluding mental illness as a sole condition.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 67Wednesday, February 26, 2020 · sitting No. 24Commons begins debate on medical assistance in dying changesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-7, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Justice Minister David Lametti told members the bill responds to the Truchon decision of the Superior Court of Quebec and removes the requirement that natural death be reasonably foreseeable. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire questioned whether the proposed changes weaken safeguards.1 vote · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 66Tuesday, February 25, 2020 · sitting No. 23NDP motion on tax cuts and dental care leads supply dayThe House spent the largest share of the day on the NDP motion calling on the government to target tax cuts to those earning less than $90,000 and to redirect savings to dental coverage for uninsured families in the same income range. NDP MP Peter Julian moved the motion and argued that the change would free up funds without new spending. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien said the proposal intrudes on provincial jurisdiction over health.0 votes · 10 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 66Monday, February 24, 2020 · sitting No. 22Commons advances citizenship oath bill as blockades dominate question periodThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-6, which would amend the citizenship oath to reflect call to action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino moved the motion and said the change would give indigenous peoples their rightful place in the declaration made by newcomers. NDP MP Rachel Blaney and Green MP Alistair MacGregor both voiced support while pressing the government on delays since the 2015 calls to action and on broader reconciliation steps.1 vote · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 47Friday, February 21, 2020 · sitting No. 21Commons debates RCMP act changes as blockades disrupt rail serviceGovernment orders on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act occupied the largest share of House time. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis opened the discussion on Bill C-3 and pressed for broader debate through unanimous consent. Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden responded by highlighting expansions to the Canada child benefit while New Democrat MP Gord Johns called for an independent review mechanism at the Canada Border Services Agency.2 votes · 0 bills moved
  7. 54Thursday, February 20, 2020 · sitting No. 20Conservatives move motion backing Coastal GasLink amid pipeline protestsThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on a Conservative motion moved by MP Todd Doherty that expressed solidarity with elected band councils along the Coastal GasLink route, a majority of hereditary chiefs and the majority of the Wet'suwet'en people who support the project, while condemning radical activists for exploiting divisions. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 65Wednesday, February 19, 2020 · sitting No. 19House debates bill mandating sexual assault training for judgesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-5, an act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code. Parliamentary secretary Arif Virani told members the legislation would ensure survivors of sexual assault receive fair treatment and that judges apply the law without reliance on myths or stereotypes. New Democrat Alistair MacGregor said his party would support sending the bill to committee, while Green MP Elizabeth May asked about possible amendments and NDP MP Niki Ashton urged attention to the experience of indigenous women.1 vote · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 59Tuesday, February 18, 2020 · sitting No. 18Bloc motion to extend EI sickness benefits to 50 weeks dominates Commons debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an opposition motion by Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet calling on the government to raise employment insurance sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 50 weeks in the next budget. The motion was debated at length under Government Orders and all necessary questions were deemed put with a recorded division deferred until the following day after oral questions.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 40Friday, February 7, 2020 · sitting No. 17Commons advances border agency oversight bill amid QP clashesThe House spent nearly half the sitting on government orders debating Bill C-3, which would create an independent review and complaints process for the Canada Border Services Agency. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the bill would address strains from irregular border crossings while Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor stressed the need for constituents to have confidence in an independent body. NDP MP Randall Garrison welcomed the measure but pressed for oversight of U.S. agents under pre-clearance rules.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 61Thursday, February 6, 2020 · sitting No. 16House debates CUSMA bill as Bloc cites risks to Quebec aluminium and lumberThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading debate on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Members from the Bloc Québécois said the agreement threatens Quebec's aluminium and softwood lumber sectors and provides no guarantee that promised compensation will reach affected regions.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 53Wednesday, February 5, 2020 · sitting No. 15House debates CUSMA bill as TMX pipeline faces further delaysThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli said Conservatives support free trade with North American partners but oppose rushing into the deal without full details. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the government had engaged in lengthy talks and would not be rushed by opposition demands.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 73Tuesday, February 4, 2020 · sitting No. 14Commons debates motion to probe parole board after inmate murderThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition motion that condemns the Parole Board of Canada for a decision that led to the January death of a young woman by an inmate on day parole. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus moved the motion and said Quebec residents were demanding action to prevent further tragedies. The motion also calls on the public safety committee to review 2017 changes to the board's nomination process.0 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 62Monday, February 3, 2020 · sitting No. 13Commons debates CUSMA implementation act for most of sittingThe House spent the bulk of its time on government orders debating the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the legislation modernizes the free trade agreement and supports workers businesses and communities. Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif asked which three areas Canada won in the deal while Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron said the agreement cedes 18 per cent of the local market under supply management.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video

January

  1. 34Friday, January 31, 2020 · sitting No. 12Commons debates CUSMA bill as parties press for dairy compensation detailsThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act. Ms. Rachel Blaney told the House that dairy farmers in her riding want their quota protected rather than compensation. Mr. Chandra Arya asked why supply management should raise prices for poor families.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  2. 35Thursday, January 30, 2020 · sitting No. 11House begins second reading debate on CUSMA billThe House spent most of the day on second reading of Bill C-4 to implement the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland moved the bill and said the agreement preserves important Canadian exports and jobs. Conservative MP Colin Carrie said his party supports free trade but wants answers to seven questions posed in December. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard asked why aluminum received weaker protections than steel.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  3. 62Wednesday, January 29, 2020 · sitting No. 10House begins debate on bill to create oversight body for border agencyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-3, which would establish an independent review and complaints body for the Canada Border Services Agency and amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair told the House the legislation would bring the CBSA in line with other public-safety agencies that already face external oversight.2 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 38Tuesday, January 28, 2020 · sitting No. 9Conservatives seek auditor general review of infrastructure planConservative MP Luc Berthold moved a supply day motion calling on the auditor general to audit the government's Investing in Canada Plan after the Parliamentary Budget Officer found the plan incomplete and nonexistent in key respects. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 42Monday, January 27, 2020 · sitting No. 8House spends most time on order paper questions as throne debate resumesThe House devoted the largest portion of the sitting to questions on the order paper and returns, with written answers tabled for dozens of inquiries on spending, contracts and government programs.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video