A motion on the extension of the NATO-led mission in Libya and the NDP amendment to the motion were debated. The amendment was negatived followed a recorded division. The motion was agreed to following a recorded division.
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, ON) introduced An Act respecting a Senior Consumer Price Index. Bill C-287 was introduced and read a first time.
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, ON) introduced An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (compassionate care benefits for dependent children). Bill C-286 was introduced and read a first time.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grassland, SK) presented an additional government response to the contempt allegations made by Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE) on Monday Sept. 19, 2011 concerning the elimination of the Canadian Wheat Board.
Debate will be held on a motion put forth by Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) concerning an extension of Canadian Armed Forces involvement in Libya. A recorded division will be held.
Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) put a motion on notice: That standing in solidarity with those seeking freedom in Libya, the House adopted government motions of March 21st and June 14th, 2011, authorizing all necessary measures including the use of Canadian Armed Forces and military assets in accordance with United Nations Security … Read more
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, ON) introduced An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda). Bill C-285 was read a first time.
