Outlook in Parliament
2011 Budget was tabled and debated
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) tabled the 2011/2012 Budget and Ways and Means Motion No. 11, Budgetary Policy, was debated.
Parliament Institution: House of Commons
Veterans Affairs committee presented its fourth report
The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs presented its Fourth Report entitled Votes 1c and 5c under VETERANS AFFAIRS in the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
Bill C-642 was read a first time
NDP MP Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury, ON) introduced a Private Members' Bill entitled An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (universal charger). Bill C-642 was read a first time.
Bill C-12 continued to be debated at second reading
Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation), continued to be debated at second reading.
March 22 – Bill C-60 – Referred to Committee
Justice and Human Rights
Bill C-60 was read a second time and referred to committee
Bill C-60, Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act, was read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Returns and Reports
The following were deposited with the Clerk of the House and laid upon the table: Interim Order No. 5 Respecting Passenger Identification and Behaviour Observation (JUS-81100-3-2-1), dated March 14, 2011 Interim Order No. 11 Respecting Mail, Cargo and Baggage (JUS-81100-3-1-1), dated March 16, 2011.