House of Commons of Canada

A Federal Seat is Vacant in Kings-Hants

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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On February 20, 2019, the Chief Electoral Officer, Stphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for KingsHants (Nova Scotia) is vacant.

Key Points: 
  • On February 20, 2019, the Chief Electoral Officer, Stphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for KingsHants (Nova Scotia) is vacant.
  • Therefore, no by-election will be held for KingsHants before the general election date, which was fixed under the Canada Elections Act for October 21, 2019.
  • It includes an amendment to the Parliament of Canada Act thatprohibits by-elections for vacancies that occur less than nine months before a fixed-date general election.
  • However, it authorizes the CEO to bring provisions into force earlier, if the agency is prepared to implement those provisions.

Commons Private Members' Bills: 8 February 2019

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Friday, February 8, 2019
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Debate begins with the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill

Key Points: 
  • MPs are to debate a number of Private Members Bills in the House of Commons on Friday 8 February 2019.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available on Hansard online three hours after they happen.
  • A minority of Private Members' Bills become law but, by creating publicity around an issue, they may affect legislation indirectly.
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Commons Private Members' Bills: 8 February 2019

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Friday, February 8, 2019
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Debate begins with the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill

Key Points: 
  • MPs are to debate a number of Private Members Bills in the House of Commons on Friday 8 February 2019.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available on Hansard online three hours after they happen.
  • A minority of Private Members' Bills become law but, by creating publicity around an issue, they may affect legislation indirectly.
  • Find out more about Parliament: Private Members Bills
    Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

The Prime Minister announces a change in the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
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OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following appointment to fill a vacancy in the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following appointment to fill a vacancy in the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians:
    The Honourable Rob Nicholson P.C., Q.C., M.P.becomes a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, effective February 5,2019.
  • The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians is a multi-party committee that includes representatives from both the House of Commons and the Senate.
  • It has the authority to review national security and intelligence activities carried out across the Government of Canada.

A Federal Seat is Vacant in Saint-Léonard-Saint-Michel

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Friday, February 1, 2019
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On January 30, 2019, the Chief Electoral Officer, Stphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Saint-LonardSaint-Michel (Quebec) is vacant.

Key Points: 
  • On January 30, 2019, the Chief Electoral Officer, Stphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Saint-LonardSaint-Michel (Quebec) is vacant.
  • This vacancy occurred less than nine months of a fixed-date general election.
  • Therefore, no by-election will be held for Saint-LonardSaint-Michel before the general election date, which was fixed under the Canada Elections Act for October 21, 2019.
  • However, it authorizes the CEO to bring provisions into force earlier, if the agency is prepared to implement those provisions.

House of Commons debates Brexit next steps

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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Following the defeat of the Government's plan, MPs seek consensus

Key Points: 
  • MPs will today debatethePrime Minister's written statement of 21 January 2019.Numerous amendments have been tabled to the motion, the success of which will give an indication of the House's next steps in the Brexit negotiations.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard onlinethree hours after they happen.
  • This is not a vote to formally approve the negotiated deal, but allows the House to express its views on what should happen next.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

House of Commons debates Brexit next steps

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Westminster system, Legislatures, Political systems, Government, Hansard, Brexit negotiations, Parliamentary Debates, Brexit, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of Canada

Following the defeat of the Government's plan, MPs seek consensus

Key Points: 
  • MPs will today debatethePrime Minister's written statement of 21 January 2019.Numerous amendments have been tabled to the motion, the success of which will give an indication of the House's next steps in the Brexit negotiations.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard onlinethree hours after they happen.
  • This is not a vote to formally approve the negotiated deal, but allows the House to express its views on what should happen next.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Federal By-elections Underway in Burnaby South, Outremont and York-Simcoe

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Federal by-elections will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the electoral districts of BurnabySouth (British Columbia), Outremont (Quebec) and YorkSimcoe (Ontario) to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.

Key Points: 
  • Federal by-elections will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the electoral districts of BurnabySouth (British Columbia), Outremont (Quebec) and YorkSimcoe (Ontario) to fill vacancies in the House of Commons.
  • Elections Canada offices in these electoral districts will be open tomorrow.
  • Canadian citizens in these electoral districts who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote.
  • Unregistered electors can register at the Elections Canada office in their electoral district or at their polling place just before they vote.

MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw or who have been suspended.

Key Points: 
  • House of Commons Library

    This list notes Members who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw (Table 1, since 1992), or who have been suspended (Table 2, since 1949).

  • The Speaker is responsible for keeping order in the Chamber and in Committees and if MPs disregard the authority of the Chair, he can ask the Member to voluntarily leave the Chamber for the remainder of the days sitting.
  • This request is not governed by Standing Orders and the MP can stay on the parliamentary estate and take part in Divisions.
  • Should the Member refuse to comply with this request the Speaker can invoke Standing Order No.

Barriers to the representation of women in Parliament examined

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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Women and Equalities Committee continues its inquiry into women in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • The Women and Equalities Committee follows up on its work on Women in the House of Commons.
  • Its report , published in January 2017, called on political parties to publicly set out the measures they planned to take to increase the proportion and number of women parliamentary candidates.
  • The report also looked at the potential effect on female representation of the proposed reduction in Commons seats at the 2020 election.
  • The session follows up on the Committees previous work and will examine:
    The experience of women in Parliament, through the lenses of former MPs.