NDP MP Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain, ON) introduced a Private Members' Bill entitled An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (increase of maximum number of weeks: combined weeks of benefits). Bill C-362 was read a first time.
NDP MP Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain, ON) introduced a Private Members' Bill entitled An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (minimum age of employment). Bill C-361 was read a first time.
The Standing Committee on Human Resources and Skills Development presented its First Report entitled Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011-2012: Votes 1b, 5b and 7b under HUMAN.
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration presented its First Report entitled Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011- 2012: Votes 1b and 7b under Citizenship.
A special report by the Human Rights Commission entitled Human Rights Accountability and National Security was tabled and permanently referred to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, was debated and read a third time following a recorded division.
Bill C-299, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of young person), was debated at second reading.
