Bill C-573, Pope John Paul II Day Act, was debated, read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage during Private Members' Business.
Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave), may be debated at report stage during Private Members' Business.
M-515, the government should continue to recognize the vital role of older workers in the Canadian economy and ensure its labour market programs and policies encourage older workers to contribute their skills and experience in the Canadian workforce, continued to be debated and was adopted during Private Members' Business.
Government Business No. 10, Proceedings on Bill C-59, Abolition of Early Parole Act, was debated. The motion reads as follows: That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-59, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accelerated parole review) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, shall … Read more
A Ways and Means Motion to amend the 2006 act on exporting softwood lumber products was tabled.
NDP MP Joe Comartin (Windsor-Tecumseh, ON) introduced a Private Member's Bill, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consent). Bill C-628 was read a first time.
NDP MP Joe Comartin (Windsor-Tecumseh, ON) introduced a Private Member's Bill, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting). Bill C-627 was read a first time.
NDP MP Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) introduced a Private Member's Bill, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender neutral). Bill C-626 was read a first time.