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Election of Speaker - Speeches of Candidates for Speaker of the House
Order!
Honourable members, Pursuant to Standing Order 2.2, I invite /u/WonderOverYander, the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, to take the chair, as the member presiding over the election of the Speaker.
Pursuant to Standing Order 2.3, The House must proceed to the speeches of candidates for Speaker.
The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, /u/WonderOverYander**(He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.**
The time for speeches of candidates for Speaker shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on December 1, 2024.
19:17 UTC
1st Ministry - Instrument of Advice assigning the Cabinet within the King's Privy Council for Canada
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to the powers vested in the office of Governor-General, assigns:
| Appointee | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| MilesM1357 | Minister of Finance |
Removed from Cabinet:
SaskPoliticker
00:42 UTC
Prorogation of Parliament
Proclamation Proroguing Parliament to November 27, 2024
Whereas We have thought fit, by and with the advice of Our Prime Minister of Canada, to prorogue the present Parliament of Canada;
Now know you that, We do for that end publish this Our Royal Proclamation and do prorogue the said Parliament to Thursday, the twenty-seventh day of November, 2024.
Proclamation Summoning Parliament to Meet on November 28, 2024
Whereas Our Parliament of Canada stands prorogued to November 28, 2024;
Now know you that We, by and with the advice of Our Prime Minister of Canada, do command and enjoin each of you and all others interested in this behalf to appear in person, on Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of November, 2024, at six o’clock in the afternoon, at Our City of Ottawa, for the DISPATCH OF BUSINESS, to treat, do, act and conclude on those things that Our Parliament of Canada may, by the Grace of God, ordain.
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Meta: This means that parliament is closed until November 28th at 6 PM EDT.
21:45 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Opposition Motion No. 7 - Motion to Condemn Petty Actions of The Government - Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/Hayley182_ (CPC), seconded by /u/jeninhenin (CPC), has moved:
That this House;
(a) Acknowledges the unprecedented levels of political polarization and partisan activities;
(b) Notes the Speaker's involvement in these activities, namely, his failure to grant an emergency debate on the budget protests and his ruling on Bill C-212;
(c) Recognizes the petty attempts by the government to clog up the order of Private Member's Business via redundant motions and duplicate legislation; and
(d) Notes the frequent use of unparliamentary language by several Ministers of the Crown; and
(e) Calls for an immediate apology from the Prime Minister on behalf of the government to this House for this unparliamentary behavior
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 24, 2024.
01:45 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-224 - Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/raymondl810 (CPC), seconded by /u/Hayley182_ (CPC), has moved:
That Bill C-224, An Act respecting a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations, be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 24, 2024.
01:44 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Bill C-17 - Expansion of the Expense Accountability and Prevention of Abuse Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/PhlebotinumEddie (NDP), seconded by /u/MrWhiteyIsAwesome (NDP), has moved:
That Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Expense Accountability and Prevention of Abuse Act, be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 24, 2024.
01:43 UTC
Members' Statements - November 21, 2024
Order!
Members' Statements.
The following limits to members' statements apply:
- Anyone can make one statement;
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Members' Statements shall end at 6:00 p.m. on November 24, 2024.
01:42 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Bill C-11 - ReNo Act - 2nd Reading Debate (Amendments)
Order!
Orders Of The Day
The time to propose amendments to the motion for second reading has expired, the house will now proceed to debate on the proposed amendments.
The question is:
That the amendments be now agreed to.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
| Member Proposing Amendment (Electoral District) | Amendment Proposed |
|---|---|
| /u/WonderOverYander (Fraser-Columbia and the North) | Previous Question |
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence on the proposed amendments and/or dillatory motions.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 24, 2024.
00:36 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-218 - Prevention of Radicalization through Foreign Funding Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/Hayley182_ (CPC), seconded by /u/jeninhenin (CPC), has moved:
That Bill C-218, An Act respecting the prevention of radicalization through foreign funding and making related amendments to the Income Tax Act, be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 21, 2024.
02:45 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Bill C-12 - TRC Implementation Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/Scribba25 (NDP), seconded by /u/zetix026 (LPC), has moved:
That Bill C-12, An Act to Implement the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 21, 2024.
02:44 UTC
Question Period - November 18, 2024
Order!
Oral Questions.
The following limits to the asking of questions apply:
- Members of the Public can ask one question;
- MPs can ask two questions;
- Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get a maximum of additional 3 questions from this).
When asking a question, please remember to tag the Minister in the comment like so:
Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/PhlebotinumEddie),
How good is Canada?
Important Note: A question during House Question Period can be addressed to the Prime Minister on any matter public affairs. Questions can also be asked of other ministers sitting in the House of Commons, but only on subjects relating to their ministerial responsibilities.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Oral Questions shall conclude in 3 days, at 6:00 p.m. on November 21, 2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 6PM on November 24, 2024.
02:43 UTC
Routine Proceedings - Bill C-212 (Point of Order No. 1) - Point of Order Relating to Attainder Provision in the Bill - Debate
"Order!
Point of Order
The Chair has notice of the following point of order from the hon. member for Fraser-Columbia and the North, /u/WonderOverYander (LPC).
Pursant to Standing Order 14 Given the complex nature of the point of order in question, the chair has decided to give Members an oppurtunity to permit a debate on the point of order before giving a decision.
Debate Required
Debate shall now commence, please note that under Standing Order 14 all debate must be strictly relevant to the point of order.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 19, 2024.
18:33 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Opposition Motion No. 6 - La motion sur le projet de loi sur les principes du Traité de Waitangi - Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/Lady_Aya (BQ), seconded by /u/Hayley182_ (CPC), has moved:
That this House;
(a) Condemns the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill;
(b) Condemns the undermining of te Tiriti o Waitangi by the Government of New Zealand;
(c) Calls upon the ACT New Zealand to withdraw the bill.
u/Lady_Aya (BQ), appuyée par u/Hayley182_ (PCC), propose:
Que la Chambre;
(a) Condamne le projet de loi sur les principes du Traité de Waitangi;
(b) Condamne le sapant du Traité de Waitangi par le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Zélande;
(c) Demande que le parti ACC Nouvelle-Zélande se retirer le projet de loi.
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 17, 2024.
01:53 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-212 - No to Ministers on Private Jets Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/Hayley182_ (CPC), seconded by /u/jeninhenin (CPC), has moved:
That Bill C-212, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (new offence relating to ministers and private aircraft), be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 17, 2024.
01:52 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Bill C-11 - ReNo Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/WonderOverYander (LPC), seconded by /u/Model-Jordology (LPC), has moved:
That Bill C-11, An Act to regulate the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for public health and safety, be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 17, 2024.
01:51 UTC
Members' Statements - November 14, 2024
Order!
Members' Statements.
The following limits to members' statements apply:
- Anyone can make one statement;
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Members' Statements shall end at 6:00 p.m. on November 17, 2024.
01:50 UTC
1st Ministry - Instrument of Advice assigning the Cabinet within the King's Privy Council for Canada
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to the powers vested in the office of Governor-General, assigns:
| Appointee | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| WonderOverYander | Minister of the Interior |
Removed from Cabinet:
MrWhiteyIsAwesome
01:28 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-214 - Prairie Grain Elevators Act - Committee of the Whole
Order!
Private Members’ Business
The House will now move into Committee of the Whole.
The House is in Committee of the Whole to consider Bill C-214, An Act respecting the transfer of grain elevators located in a Prairie province and the discontinuance of their operation.
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Bill/Motion History
1R | 2RD | 2RV | 2RV Results
###Committee Required
The House is in a Committee of the Whole. Members may propose amendments to the bill, and debate them concurrently.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
The time to propose amendments shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 14, 2024.
23:55 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Government Motion No. 11 - Motion to Approve the Budgetary Policy of the Government - Debate (Amendments)
Order!
Orders Of The Day
The time to propose amendments to the motion has expired, the house will now proceed to debate on the proposed amendments.
The question is:
That the amendments be now agreed to.
Bill/Motion History
| Member Proposing Amendment (Electoral District) | Amendment Proposed |
|---|---|
| /u/Hayley182_ (Southwestern Ontario) | Amendment 1 |
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence on the proposed amendments and/or dillatory motions.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 14, 2024.
23:53 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Motion M-1 - Motion Of Support for the People of The Republic of Georgia - Debate (Amendments)
Order!
Private Members’ Business
The time to propose amendments to the motion has expired, the house will now proceed to debate on the proposed amendments.
The question is:
That the amendments be now agreed to.
Bill/Motion History
| Member Proposing Amendment (Electoral District) | Amendment Proposed |
|---|---|
| /u/Hayley182_ (Southwestern Ontario) | Amendment 1 |
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence on the proposed amendments and/or dillatory motions.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 14, 2024.
23:52 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-211 - Support our Volunteer Heroes Act - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/Hayley182_ (CPC), seconded by /u/jeninhenin (CPC), has moved:
That Bill C-211, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit), be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 14, 2024.
23:50 UTC
Question Period - November 11, 2024
Order!
Oral Questions.
The following limits to the asking of questions apply:
- Members of the Public can ask one question;
- MPs can ask two questions;
- Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get a maximum of additional 3 questions from this).
When asking a question, please remember to tag the Minister in the comment like so:
Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/PhlebotinumEddie),
How good is Canada?
Important Note: A question during House Question Period can be addressed to the Prime Minister on any matter public affairs. Questions can also be asked of other ministers sitting in the House of Commons, but only on subjects relating to their ministerial responsibilities.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Oral Questions shall conclude in 3 days, at 6:00 p.m. on November 14, 2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 6PM on November 17, 2024.
23:49 UTC
1st Ministry - Instrument of Advice assigning the Cabinet within the King's Privy Council for Canada
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to the powers vested in the office of Governor-General, assigns:
| Appointee | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Oracle_of_Mercia | Minister of Innovation, Science, Space and Industry |
added to privy:
Oracle_of_Mercia
21:16 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-213 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders) - 2nd Reading Debate (Amendments)
Order!
Private Members’ Business
The time to propose amendments to the motion for second reading has expired, the house will now proceed to debate on the proposed amendments.
The question is:
That the amendments be now agreed to.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
| Member Proposing Amendment (Electoral District) | Amendment Proposed |
|---|---|
| /u/WonderOverYander (Fraser-Columbia and the North) | Previous Question |
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence on the proposed amendments and/or dillatory motions.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 10, 2024.
02:58 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Motion M-1 - Motion Of Support for the People of The Republic of Georgia - Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/mcbb14 (LPC), seconded by /u/zetix026 (LPC), has moved:
That this house supports the election protests in the Republic of Georgia and calls for an audit on the recent parliamentary elections.
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 10, 2024.
01:29 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Government Motion No. 11 - Motion to Approve the Budgetary Policy of the Government - Debate
Order!
Orders Of The Day
/u/SaskPoliticker (LPC), seconded by /u/Trick_Bar_1439 (NDP), has moved:
That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government.
Government budgetary policy in question: https://www.reddit.com/r/cmhochouse/comments/1gltho4/routine_proceedings_sessional_paper_no_1/
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 10, 2024.
01:27 UTC
Members' Statements - November 7, 2024
Order!
Members' Statements.
The following limits to members' statements apply:
- Anyone can make one statement;
The Speaker, /u/SettingObvious4738 (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Members' Statements shall end at 6:00 p.m. on November 10, 2024.
01:21 UTC
Private Members’ Business - Bill C-213 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders) - 2nd Reading Debate
Order!
Private Members’ Business
/u/jeninhenin (CPC), seconded by /u/Hayley182_ (CPC), has moved:
That Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders), be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Versions
Bill/Motion History
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence.
If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below.
The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, /u/WonderOverYander (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 7, 2024.
04:25 UTC
1st Ministry - Instrument of Advice assigning the Cabinet within the King's Privy Council for Canada
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, pursuant to the powers vested in the office of Governor-General, assigns:
| Appointee | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Model-Jordology | Minister of Youth |
added to privy:
Model-Jordology
04:18 UTC
Orders Of The Day - Opposition Motion No. 4 - Motion to Condemn Racist Remarks by The Speaker - Debate (Amendments)
Order!
Orders Of The Day
The time to propose amendments to the motion has expired, the house will now proceed to debate on the proposed amendments.
The question is:
That the amendments be now agreed to.
Bill/Motion History
| Member Proposing Amendment (Electoral District) | Amendment Proposed |
|---|---|
| /u/Model-EpicMFan (Montreal) | Amendment 1 |
###Debate Required
Debate shall now commence on the proposed amendments and/or dillatory motions.
The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, /u/WonderOverYander (He/Him, Mr. Speaker) is in the chair. All remarks must be addressed to the chair.
Debate shall end at 6:00 p.m. EST (UTC -5) on November 7, 2024.
04:14 UTC