A "take note" debate will be held on the subject of the horrible situation of human rights in Iran; and during the debate, the Speaker shall not receive any quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent.
A motion put forward by Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON): That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practices of the House, a take-note debate on the subject of the horrific state of human rights in Iran take place pursuant to Standing Order 53.1 on Monday, May 14, 2012, and that during the … Read more
The report of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the Joint visit of the Committee on Civil Dimension of Security and the Sub-Committee on East-West Economic Co-operation and Convergence, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from October 25 to 27, 2011, was presented.
A motion put forward by Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottaw-Orléans, ON) That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) continue its dialogue with the provinces, territories, health stakeholders, industry and Canadians to promote and maintain healthy weight for children and youth; (b) encourage discussions to address the factors that lead to obesity, … Read more
The government tabled its responses to 12 petitions.
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, ON) introduced a Private Members' Bill entitled, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (elimination of waiting period). Bill C-422 was read a first time.
Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, continued to be debated at second reading and a recorded division was deferred until Monday, May 14, 2012.
Bill C-31, Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act, may be debated at report stage.
