October 22 – A Liberal private members’ motion was debated

A private members' motion put forward by Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) That, in the opinion of the House, the Indian Act is the embodiment of failed colonial and paternalistic policies which have denied First Nations their rights, fair share in resources; fostered mistrust and created systemic barriers to the self-determination and … Read more

October 19 – A motion was adopted with unanimous consent

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the House recognize that the provisions of Bill C-45 dealing with Members’ pensions should be enacted as quickly as possible, and passed without further debate; That Bill C-45, A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other … Read more

October 19 – Returns and Reports

The following was deposited with the Clerk and laid upon the table: Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the Sixth Report of the Standind Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, "Skills Development in Remote Rural Communities in an Era of Fiscal Restraint" (Sessional Paper … Read more