Bill S-208 explained in plain English
An Act respecting National Seal Products Day
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Bill S-208 designates May 20 as National Seal Products Day in Canada.
This bill creates a national observance day called "National Seal Products Day" on May 20 each year. The day is meant to recognize the importance of seal hunting and seal products to Canada's Indigenous peoples, coastal communities, and the broader population. The bill emphasizes traditional knowledge about ocean resources, the economic role of seal hunting, sustainable management of wildlife populations, and ecosystem balance. However, the bill is clear that National Seal Products Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day, meaning it does not affect work schedules, statutory holidays, or court operations.
- Designates May 20 as 'National Seal Products Day' throughout Canada, effective each year
- Recognizes the historical dependence of human beings on seal and other ocean resources for thousands of years
- Acknowledges Canada's Indigenous peoples' and coastal communities' traditional knowledge of using ocean resources
- Emphasizes the economic importance of seal hunting and ocean resource extraction to Indigenous peoples and coastal communities
- Affirms that seal hunting is compatible with animal protection, sustainable development, and ecosystem management principles
- Clarifies that National Seal Products Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day and therefore does not change work schedules or court operations
- Canada's Indigenous peoples
- Coastal communities in Canada
- Seal hunters and producers of seal products
- The broader Canadian population
- All Canadians, as the observance day applies throughout Canada
- No new legal obligations or rights are created by this bill
- The bill does not impose duties on any person, organization, or government body
- The bill does not grant new rights or entitlements to any group
- May 20 is designated as National Seal Products Day, to be observed each year
- The bill received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017
- The bill text provides no information about financial or tax impacts
- The bill text provides no enforcement mechanisms or penalties
- The bill does not specify what activities or celebrations should occur on National Seal Products Day
- The bill does not establish any government programs or funding related to the observance
- The bill does not address how the day should be promoted or recognized by government or other institutions
- The bill does not specify consequences, if any, for non-recognition of the day
This bill creates a new observance day but does not change any existing laws or regulations
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Official textParliamentary Process
This record details the procedural progression of Bill S-208 through the Senate and House of Commons, culminating in Royal Assent.
This artifact describes the procedural steps taken in the Senate for Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day. It indicates that the bill completed its first reading in the Senate on December 8, 2015. The artifact also lists subsequent procedural stages the bill went through in both the Senate and the House of Commons, ultimately receiving royal assent on May 16, 2017. It also mentions speeches given during the second reading stage in both chambers and lists similar bills from a previous Parliament.
On December 8, 2015, the Senate held the first reading of Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day," alongside debates on matters of privilege and the tabling of various reports.
On December 8, 2015, the Senate of Canada convened for its first reading and introduction of Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day." The sitting also included various other procedural matters, such as the tabling of reports and the introduction of other bills. A significant portion of the sitting involved debates on questions of privilege concerning media leaks about senators' expenses and the government's failure to appoint a government leader in the Senate. These debates involved lengthy discussions on Senate procedure, parliamentary privilege, and the evolving role of the Senate. The Speaker reserved judgment on the questions of privilege.
This artifact details the procedural stages of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, in the Senate, culminating in Royal Assent.
This record shows the procedural steps for Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day, in the Senate. It details the dates for various stages, including first reading, second reading debates, committee consideration, report stage, and third reading. The bill ultimately received Royal Assent. The artifact specifically focuses on the Senate's second reading stage.
During a Senate sitting on February 16, 2016, Senator Hervieux-Payette debated Bill S-208 concerning National Seal Products Day, highlighting its importance to coastal communities and the seal hunt, while Senator Greene debated Bill S-213 on the Senate's Speakership, raising procedural and constitutional concerns.
On February 16, 2016, the Senate held a sitting that included routine proceedings, orders of the day, and several debates. During the sitting, Senator Hervieux-Payette spoke in favour of Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day," explaining its symbolic importance for coastal communities and the seal hunt. She argued that the bill aims to recognize the importance of these communities and their way of life, and to counter negative perceptions of the seal hunt. The debate on Bill S-208 was adjourned. Additionally, Senator Greene debated Bill S-213, "An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Parliament of Canada Act (Speakership of the Senate)," raising concerns about the bill's method of amending the Constitution and the requirement for Royal Consent. Other senators spoke on topics including the Energy East Pipeline, the adoption of children from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the late Stuart Milton Hodgson, and Franco-Albertan winter festivals. Several notices of motions and committee authorizations were also presented.
During a Senate debate on February 16, 2016, Senator Hervieux-Payette spoke in support of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, emphasizing its role in recognizing coastal communities and the sustainable seal hunt, while also addressing market potential and criticisms.
This record details a Senate debate on February 16, 2016, specifically concerning Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette spoke in favour of the bill, explaining that it aims to recognize the importance of coastal communities and their way of life, including the seal hunt, by establishing a National Seal Products Day on May 20. She highlighted the symbolic connection to the European Union's Maritime Day and argued that the bill expresses pride in the work of hunters and fishers. Senator Hervieux-Payette addressed criticisms of the seal hunt, asserting that it is conducted sustainably and humanely, contributes to ecosystem balance, and that there is a market for seal products, including meat, blubber (for oil and supplements), and collagen, which has potential medical and cosmetic applications. She also discussed the historical impact of boycotts on Indigenous communities and contrasted Canada's sustainable management practices with those in Europe. The debate also included discussions on other matters, such as the Energy East Pipeline, international adoptions, tributes to individuals, and various committee business, including a debate on Bill S-213 concerning the Speakership of the Senate. The debate on Bill S-208 was adjourned.
The Senate continued the second reading debate on Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, with one senator speaking in support of the bill's objectives.
On February 17, 2016, the Senate continued the debate on Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. Senator Ghislain Maltais spoke in support of the bill, highlighting the historical importance of seals for sustenance and wealth in Canada, and criticizing European policies that harm Canadian seal product markets. He also suggested that issuing more seal hunting licenses and developing markets for seal meat could help balance resource conservation. The debate was adjourned. Other Senate business included statements on various topics, the presentation and adoption of committee reports, and the continuation of debates on other bills and motions.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-208, Senator Maltais spoke in favour of establishing National Seal Products Day, highlighting the historical significance and economic value of seals in Canada.
On February 17, 2016, the Senate continued the debate on Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. Senator Ghislain Maltais spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the historical and economic importance of seals to Canada, particularly to Inuit communities, and suggesting the need for both market development for seal products and increased hunting licenses to manage seal populations. The debate on Bill S-208 was adjourned by Senator Patterson. Other Senate business included debates and motions on various topics, including the Nova Scotia 55+ Games, enfranchisement for women, laws of succession, the economic outlook of British Columbia, Iran Accountability Week, the nomination of senators to a special committee on Senate modernization, and motions related to physician-assisted dying and a study on obesity.
The Senate debated and advanced Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, to committee, while also undertaking routine proceedings like tabling estimates and introducing other legislative items.
On February 23, 2016, the Senate convened and engaged in several procedural activities. This included tabling of the Supplementary Estimates (C) for 2015-16 and the Main Estimates (Parts I and II) for 2016-17. A bill, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, received first reading. Motions were introduced concerning amendments to the Senate's rules and ethics code, and to authorize committees to study various matters, including the federal infrastructure funding program, dementia in society, and ministerial mandate letters. The Senate also debated and passed Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, at its second reading, referring it to the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Additionally, a motion was adopted to adjust the timing of Question Period for the following day.
The Senate completed its consideration of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, in committee on March 10, 2016, after which the bill proceeded through further stages and eventually received Royal Assent.
This artifact details the 'Senate Consideration in committee' stage for Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. This stage was completed on March 10, 2016. The bill later received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017, and is now known as Statutes of Canada 2017, c. 5. The provided text lists various stages of the bill's progression through both the Senate and the House of Commons, including readings and committee work, as well as mentions of sponsor and response speeches.
On March 10, 2016, the Senate received a committee report proposing an amendment to Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, to change "Aboriginal" to "Indigenous" in the English text.
On March 10, 2016, the Senate convened and addressed several items during Routine Proceedings and Orders of the Day. A key procedural event was the presentation of the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans concerning Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. The committee proposed an amendment to replace the word "Aboriginal" with "Indigenous" in four instances in the English version of the bill. The report was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting. The sitting also included tributes to Senator A. Raynell Andreychuk, discussions on Tibetan National Uprising Day, visitors in the gallery, and statements on official languages, girls' education, and independent non-partisan senators. Other business involved tabling reports, introducing new bills, and debating various committee reports and inquiries.
The Senate Report stage for Bill S-208, concerning National Seal Products Day, was completed on April 14, 2016, and the bill later received Royal Assent.
This artifact details the Senate Report stage for Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, which occurred on April 14, 2016. This stage was completed. The bill later received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017, becoming chapter 5 of the Statutes of Canada, 2017.
On April 14, 2016, the Senate engaged in routine proceedings, question period, and continued debate on various bills, including progress on Bill S-208 (National Seal Products Day) at its report stage and third reading.
This artifact is a record of the Senate sitting on April 14, 2016. It details various procedural activities including the tabling of committee reports, the presentation of budgets for studies, and notices of motions. The sitting also included Question Period, where senators asked the Government Representative in the Senate about a range of topics such as the Champlain Bridge, the selection process for new senators, suicide prevention policy, judicial appointments, the Energy East Pipeline, and airport security. Towards the end of the sitting, debate continued on several bills, including the Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill (which was passed), Bill S-208 (An Act respecting National Seal Products Day) on which debate was adjourned, and Bill S-204 (An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act) which was debated at second reading. Other items of business included committee work authorizations and inquiries on international affairs and social issues. The record indicates that Bill S-208, concerning National Seal Products Day, had its second report from the Fisheries and Oceans committee adopted, and its third reading debate was adjourned.
Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, successfully completed its third reading in the Senate on April 5, 2017, before receiving Royal Assent.
This record shows that Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day," completed its third reading in the Senate on April 5, 2017. This stage is part of the legislative process before a bill is sent to the other chamber or receives Royal Assent. The bill later received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017, becoming a statute.
The Senate debated Bill S-208 at third reading, adopted an amendment to the bill, and then adjourned further debate.
On April 14, 2016, the Senate was debating Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, at the third reading stage. After a report from the Fisheries and Oceans committee was adopted with an amendment, debate on the bill's third reading was adjourned.
On May 3, 2016, the Senate debated new roles for government representatives, passed Bill S-208, discussed budget implementation and other bills, and held Question Period with the Minister of Finance.
This document records the Senate proceedings for May 3, 2016. The Senate met, heard Senator statements on Asian Heritage Month, National Hospice Palliative Care Week, and National Vision Health Month, and tabled Auditor General reports. A significant portion of the sitting involved a point of order raised by Senator Carignan regarding the new titles and roles of Senator Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative) and Senator Mitchell (Government Liaison). This led to a lengthy debate among senators about adherence to Senate rules, the Parliament of Canada Act, and the implications of new official stylings versus established roles. The Senate also authorized committees to study the subject matter of Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Bill, 2016, No. 1, in advance of its arrival. The third reading of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, occurred, and the bill was passed. Question Period followed, with the Minister of Finance responding to questions on various financial and tax matters, including international tax evasion, funding for the Panama Papers investigation, TFSA limits, infrastructure spending, and budget deficits. Finally, debates on Bill S-203 (ending whale and dolphin captivity) and Bill S-211 (National Sickle Cell Awareness Day) were adjourned.
Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, completed its First Reading in the House of Commons on May 12, 2016, before later receiving Royal Assent.
This record indicates that Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, completed its First Reading in the House of Commons on May 12, 2016. This is a procedural step where the bill is formally introduced. The artifact notes that the bill eventually received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017, becoming a statute of Canada.
The House of Commons began the first reading of Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day, on May 12, 2016.
On May 12, 2016, during the first reading stage in the House of Commons, a debate occurred regarding Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day. The bill was introduced by Mr. Scott Simms (Lib.). The debate was part of a larger sitting that also included discussions on other legislative matters and routine proceedings.
The House of Commons completed the second reading stage for Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day" on November 2, 2016, before it eventually received Royal Assent.
The House of Commons held second reading for Bill S-208, "An Act respecting National Seal Products Day" on November 2, 2016. This stage was completed, and the bill was subsequently agreed to and referred to committee. The artifact also notes that Royal Assent was received on May 16, 2017, and the bill became Statutes of Canada 2017, c. 5.
The House of Commons debated Bill S-208 on second reading, discussing the cultural and economic importance of seal products and the humane aspects of the seal hunt.
On October 3, 2016, the House of Commons debated Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day. This was the second reading stage of the bill. Members from various parties spoke about the bill, discussing the history, cultural significance, and economic impact of the seal hunt and its products. Concerns were also raised about international bans and the humane aspects of the harvest. The debate also touched upon the impact of seals on cod populations and the need for ecosystem balance. This specific record details the debate and discussions, not the bill's passage or final status.
During the second reading debate on Bill S-208, the sponsor spoke in favour of establishing National Seal Products Day, detailing the economic and cultural importance of the seal hunt and advocating for its humane practices.
This artifact summarizes a speech given by Mr. Scott Simms, the sponsor of Bill S-208, during the second reading debate in the House of Commons. He advocated for the bill to establish National Seal Products Day on May 20th. He discussed the history and economic importance of the seal hunt in Canada, highlighting the decline in pelt prices and export values due to international bans, particularly from the European Union. Simms also emphasized the humane and regulated nature of the Canadian seal hunt, comparing it to other harvesting practices, and touched upon the cultural significance for indigenous communities and coastal regions. He expressed hope that the bill would bring greater understanding and support to the industry.
Members of the House of Commons debated Bill S-208, which aimed to establish National Seal Products Day on May 20th, discussing the cultural, economic, and ecological aspects of the seal hunt.
During this House of Commons debate on Bill S-208, Members of Parliament discussed the establishment of National Seal Products Day. The bill proposed to designate May 20th as National Seal Products Day, coinciding with European Maritime Day. Several members spoke in favour of the bill, highlighting the cultural and economic importance of the seal hunt and its products for coastal and Indigenous communities in Canada. They also addressed criticisms of the hunt, emphasizing its humane and regulated nature, and the economic impact of international bans on seal products. Discussions also touched upon the role of seals in the marine ecosystem and their potential impact on cod populations. The bill had previously passed through the Senate.
During a debate on Bill S-208 to establish National Seal Products Day, Members of Parliament discussed the cultural, economic, and historical aspects of the seal hunt, as well as international trade issues and environmental concerns.
This is a record of a debate in the House of Commons on Bill S-208, concerning National Seal Products Day. Members of Parliament from different parties spoke about the bill, highlighting its purpose to recognize May 20 as National Seal Products Day. Discussions touched upon the history and cultural significance of the seal hunt, its economic impact on coastal communities, and the controversy surrounding international bans on seal products. Concerns were also raised about the humane treatment of animals during the harvest and the impact of seal populations on cod stocks. The debate also included discussions on unrelated government business, such as the Paris Agreement on climate change and Indigenous affairs.
During a House of Commons debate on October 27, 2016, members discussed a motion demanding the government comply with a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on discrimination against First Nations children and fully implement Jordan's Principle.
This record details a debate in the House of Commons on October 27, 2016, regarding a motion that called on the government to address discrimination against First Nations children. The debate focused on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal's ruling on child welfare services, the implementation of Jordan's Principle, and the government's funding and legal actions concerning these issues. Various members from different parties expressed their views on the urgency of the situation, the adequacy of government funding, and the need for systemic reform.
The House of Commons debated and referred Bill S-208, concerning National Seal Products Day, to committee following its second reading on November 2, 2016.
On November 2, 2016, the House of Commons debated Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. The second reading stage for the bill was completed, and it was referred to a committee. This record details the procedural steps and the debate that occurred.
The House of Commons committee stage for Bill S-208, establishing National Seal Products Day, was completed on February 24, 2017, leading to the bill's eventual royal assent.
The House of Commons' consideration of Bill S-208 in committee was completed on February 24, 2017. This stage involved reviewing the bill, following its second reading and referral to committee on October 3, 2016. The bill ultimately received royal assent on May 16, 2017, becoming the Statutes of Canada 2017, chapter 5.
This House of Commons sitting record from February 24, 2017, details debates on the Preclearance Act, 2016, and a proposed national seniors strategy, along with routine parliamentary proceedings.
This artifact is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on February 24, 2017. The House was in session and considered various items, including Government Orders, Statements by Members, Oral Questions, Routine Proceedings, and Private Members' Business. Notably, there was a debate concerning Bill C-23, the Preclearance Act, 2016, where members from different parties expressed their views and concerns. There was also a motion debated regarding a national seniors strategy. The artifact also notes that a time allocation motion was proposed for Bill C-23, and indicates the House adjourned at the end of the sitting. This specific record does not contain any procedural decisions or votes related to Bill S-208.
The House of Commons completed the Report stage for Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, on April 5, 2017, paving the way for its final passage.
This artifact details the House of Commons Report stage for Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. This stage, which occurred on April 5, 2017, was completed and led to the bill proceeding to Third Reading in the House of Commons on the same day. The bill eventually received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017.
This House of Commons sitting on April 5, 2017, included debates on various issues and advanced Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, to Royal Assent.
This record documents a sitting of the House of Commons on April 5, 2017. The House engaged in various procedural activities, including Statements by Members, Oral Questions, Government Orders, Routine Proceedings, Private Members' Business, and Adjournment Proceedings. A key item discussed was Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, which was reported back from committee and moved to third reading. The debate focused on the cultural and economic importance of seal products, particularly for Indigenous communities and Atlantic Canada, and addressed international trade bans and conservation efforts. The bill successfully passed third reading and was sent for Royal Assent.
The House of Commons completed the Third Reading of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, on May 5, 2017, after which it received Royal Assent.
This artifact details the House of Commons' completion of the Third Reading stage for Bill S-208, an Act respecting National Seal Products Day, on May 5, 2017. The bill had previously passed its Third Reading in the Senate on April 5, 2017. Following its completion in the House of Commons, the bill proceeded to receive Royal Assent on May 16, 2017, becoming chapter 5 of the Statutes of Canada 2017.
On April 5, 2017, the House of Commons debated and passed Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, at its third reading stage, following which it received Royal Assent.
This artifact records the House of Commons proceedings on April 5, 2017. While the sitting included debates on various topics such as foreign affairs, national defence, the budget, and other government business, the key procedural event related to Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, was its third reading and concurrence. This stage is a procedural step where the House debates and decides whether to adopt the bill as amended (or as is if no amendments were made). The debate at this stage focuses on the principles and merits of the bill. Following this, the bill was ordered for third reading and passed.
The House of Commons debated and passed Bill S-208, an act to establish National Seal Products Day, recognizing the cultural and economic importance of the seal harvesting industry.
This document records the House of Commons debate and subsequent passage of Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day. The debate focused on establishing a day to recognize and support the seal hunting industry and its products. Members from various parties spoke, with the NDP and Liberal members expressing support for the bill, highlighting the cultural and economic importance of seal harvesting, the sustainability of seal populations, and the need for international markets. Conservative members also supported the bill, emphasizing its role in recognizing Canadian heritage and supporting coastal communities. The bill was ultimately read the third time and passed.
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Vote Summary
Representative Voting Breakdown
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| Representative | Role | Riding | Party | Vote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP | Spadina—Fort York | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York South—Weston | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Richmond—Arthabaska | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fundy Royal | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Willowdale | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Richmond Centre | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cowichan—Malahat—Langford | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauport—Limoilou | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Mill Woods | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Orléans | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Regina—Qu'Appelle | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Alfred-Pellan | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa West—Nepean | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Salaberry—Suroît | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mount Royal | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nipissing—Timiskaming | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Parkdale—High Park | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough—Agincourt | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Peace River—Westlock | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Waterloo | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Huron—Bruce | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | South Shore—St. Margarets | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lambton—Kent—Middlesex | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough Southwest | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cumberland—Colchester | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Red Deer—Lacombe | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Banff—Airdrie | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton East—Stoney Creek | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Markham—Unionville | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Etobicoke Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon—University | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Châteauguay—Lacolle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Windsor West | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Simcoe North | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cambridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Portage—Lisgar | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Delta | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Yorkton—Melville | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Whitby | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nepean | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Timmins—James Bay | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Windsor—Tecumseh | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. Catharines | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Grande Prairie—Mackenzie | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Abitibi—Témiscamingue | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oshawa | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | West Nova | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint Boniface—Saint Vital | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Elmwood—Transcona | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dartmouth—Cole Harbour | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Skyview | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chatham-Kent—Leamington | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cypress Hills—Grasslands | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton Centre | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Laurentides—Labelle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | LaSalle—Émard—Verdun | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dufferin—Caledon | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara West | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | King—Vaughan | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chicoutimi—Le Fjord | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Haldimand—Norfolk | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Red Deer—Mountain View | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Abbotsford | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Bourassa | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Regina—Lewvan | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vimy | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Laval—Les Îles | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vaughan—Woodbridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Glengarry—Prescott—Russell | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Drummond | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Maurice—Champlain | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pierrefonds—Dollard | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Joliette | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Streetsville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough—Rouge Park | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Don Valley North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Louis-Saint-Laurent | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Courtenay—Alberni | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hull—Aylmer | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Long Range Mountains | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kitchener—Conestoga | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Vancouver Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Nunavut | Independent | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Erin Mills | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | London—Fanshawe | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lévis—Lotbinière | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Etobicoke—Lakeshore | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Markham—Stouffville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Jean | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | La Prairie | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Québec | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pickering—Uxbridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Winnipeg South Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Yellowhead | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Steveston—Richmond East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Louis-Hébert | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cloverdale—Langley City | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Foothills | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Barrie—Innisfil | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Markham—Thornhill | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough—Guildwood | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Perth—Wellington | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oakville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver Quadra | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Humber River—Black Creek | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bonavista—Burin—Trinity | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Toronto—Danforth | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Davenport | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Papineau | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton West | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | New Brunswick Southwest | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kanata—Carleton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Elgin—Middlesex—London | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Burlington | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Jonquière | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton West | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fleetwood—Port Kells | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Avalon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Burnaby South | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Griesbach | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Battle River—Crowfoot | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon—Grasswood | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Northumberland—Peterborough South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Newmarket—Aurora | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Yukon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brandon—Souris | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Confederation | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Strathcona | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rivière-des-Mille-Îles | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Guelph | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mégantic—L'Érable | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Richmond Hill | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nickel Belt | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Eglinton—Lawrence | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Compton—Stanstead | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Manicouagan | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sarnia—Lambton | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | La Pointe-de-l'Île | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hochelaga | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sydney—Victoria | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kingston and the Islands | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ajax | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chilliwack—Hope | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Langley—Aldergrove | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bow River | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kitchener South—Hespeler | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Riverbend | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beloeil—Chambly | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauce | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | North Okanagan—Shuswap | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Wellington—Halton Hills | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. Albert—Edmonton | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Northwest Territories | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Terrebonne | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Montarville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton—Wetaskiwin | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Repentigny | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Malton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bay of Quinte | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. John's East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Honoré-Mercier | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oakville North—Burlington | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Miramichi—Grand Lake | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Rocky Ridge | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thunder Bay—Superior North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sudbury | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga East—Cooksville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | New Westminster—Burnaby | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thornhill | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vaudreuil—Soulanges | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York—Simcoe | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Shefford | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Longueuil—Saint-Hubert | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Carleton | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sherbrooke | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lethbridge | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | North Island—Powell River | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kitchener Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Regina—Wascana | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thérèse-De Blainville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Surrey Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Prince Albert | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Madawaska—Restigouche | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rivière-du-Nord | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | South Okanagan—West Kootenay | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara Falls | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Trois-Rivières | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Souris—Moose Mountain | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Egmont | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kenora | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Don Valley West | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cape Breton—Canso | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Signal Hill | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Berthier—Maskinongé | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kings—Hants | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton Mountain | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. John's South—Mount Pearl | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Charlottetown | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Central Nova | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Acadie—Bathurst | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lakeland | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nanaimo—Ladysmith | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon West | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mirabel | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Laurent | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kelowna—Lake Country | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Gatineau | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Surrey—Newton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Lakeshore | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Tobique—Mactaquac | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Provencher | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Burnaby North—Seymour | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sault Ste. Marie | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Outremont | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cariboo—Prince George | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Shepard | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Parry Sound—Muskoka | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Essex | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Malpeque | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint John—Rothesay | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kootenay—Columbia | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Don Valley East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Marc-Aurèle-Fortin | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Labrador | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Manning | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver Kingsway | NDP | No | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saanich—Gulf Islands | Green Party | No | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beaches—East York | Liberal | No | Recorded without an additional note. |
Official sources
Status, sponsor, votes, and timeline on this page are drawn from these official legislative sources and public records. Each summary above is attributed to its own source.
How this data is sourced