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Parliament Institution: House of Commons
March 19 – The government tabled its responses to eight petitions
The government tabled its responses to eight petitions.
March 20 – An NDP opposition motion may be debated
An NDP opposition motion put forward by NDP MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby-Douglas, B.C.) That, in the opinion of the House: (a) public science, basic research and the free and open exchange of scientific information are essential to evidence-based policy-making; (b) federal government scientists must be enabled to discuss openly their findings with their colleagues and … Read more
March 18 – Returns and Reports
The following was deposited with the Clerk and laid upon the table: Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2013-2017 and of the Capital Budget for 2013 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4) Report of the Blue Water Bridge Authority, together with the Auditor General's … Read more
March 18 – A motion was accepted
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House reaffirm its zero-tolerance policy for all forms of terrorism and that it condemn any attempt to glorify a member of the FLQ found guilty of such criminal activity.
March 18 – A motion was accepted
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: (a) unequivocally condemns North Korea’s recent nuclear test in violation of its international obligations; (b) expresses its grave concern regarding the widespread violations of basic rights in North Korea, including torture and other … Read more
March 18 – Bill S-9 continued to be debated at third reading
Bill S-9, Nuclear Terrorism Act, continued to be debated at third reading.
March 18 – Bill C-55 may be debated at third reading
Bill C-55, Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act, may be debated at third reading.