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Parliament Institution: House of Commons
Bill C-588 was introduced and read a first time
NDP MP Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) introduced a private members’ bill entitled, An Act to amend the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (Sambro Island Lighthouse). Bill C-588 was read a first time.
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food presented its Second Report
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food presented its Second Report, Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Canada Grain Act and the Canada Transportation Act and to provide for other measures.
A motion on the Rwandan genocide was accepted
The House of Commons gave unanimous consent to the following motion: Whereas during a three month period beginning April 7, 1994, 800,000 Rwandans were killed in an organized campaign of genocide; That the House of Commons solemnly commemorate the Rwandan genocide on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; reflect upon the lessons learned since the genocide, including … Read more
The government tabled its responses to 33 petitions
The government tabled its responses to 33 petitions.
C-587 was introduced and read a first time
Conservative MP Colin Mayes (Okanagan-Shuswap, B.C.) introduced a private members’ bill entitled, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility). Bill C-587 was read a first time.
Bill C-586 was introduced and read a first time
Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) introduced a private members’ bill entitled, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Parliament of Canada Act (candidacy and caucus reforms). Bill C-586 was read a first time.