Outlook in Parliament
Bill S-6 may continue to be debated at report stage
Bill S-6, Serious Time for the Most Serious Crime Act, may continue to be debated at report stage.
Parliament Institution: House of Commons
Bill C-30 may continue to be debated at second reading
Bill C-30, Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Shoker Act, may continue to be debated at second reading.
Take-note debate on EU Free Trade Agreement will be held
The House adopted a motion for a take-note debate on the European Union Free Trade Agreement to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
Liberal motion on Charter of Rights and Freedoms defeated
The following opposition day motion introduced by Liberal MP Brian Murphy (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB) was debated and defeated: That the House recognize the vital role played by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in ensuring justice, liberty, equality and fairness for all Canadians and call on the Government to reject the views expressed by several members … Read more
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons) was introduced
Bloc MP Maria Mourani (Ahuntsic,, QC) introduced a Private Members' Bill, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons). Bill C-602 was read a first time.
Reports from the Foreign Affairs committee presented
The following reports of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development were presented and government responses requested: Third Report – Human Rights in Iran Fourth Report – Effectiveness and Viability of Public Service Partnerships between Nations
Third report of Aboriginal Affairs committee presented
The Third Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Northern Territories Economic Development: Barriers and Solutions, was presented.
The government’s responses to two petitions were tabled
The government's responses to two petitions were tabled.
Auditor General report tabled
The 2010 December Report by the Auditor General of Canada on the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada was tabled.