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In this edition:

Featured committees House of Commons Decisions made today will impact your organization. Featured committees Senate

Find out as they happen. In the House Chamber

Items of Interest in the Days Ahead

The Alpheus Group. Monitoring Parliament for you.

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Minister of Veterans Affairs, Steven Blaney, will be appearing in front of the Veterans Affairs committee along with

Department officials on Supplementary Estimates

Canadian Heritage will meet with witnesses from Aboriginal organizations on the topic of Canada's 150th Anniversary in

2017.

The President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy testifies at the Foreign Affairs committee via video from Peru, on

the subject of The Role of the Private Sector in International Development

Two lengthy sessions are scheduled for most of the day today at the Justice and Human Rights committee for clause by

clause consideration of Bill C-10 (omnibus crime bill) with Public Safety and Department of Justice officials available toanswer questions.

The Official Languages Committee continues its study called Evaluation of the Roadmap: Improving Programs and

Service Delivery with testimony expected from several Francophone organizations.

LGen Peter J. Devlin, Chief of the Land Staff is the next witness to appear before the Defence committee for its study on

Maintaining the Readiness of the Canadian Forces

Land-Use and Sustainable Economic Development (Briefing on Additions to Reserves Policy) will be the topic of

deliberations at the Aboriginal Affairs committee with Department officials slated to provide testimony.

Among the witnesses slated to appear at the International Trade committee on the topic of the Comprehensive Economic

and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union, are ARKTOS Developments Ltd, European Union Chamber ofCommerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT), Council of Canadians and professor of Strategic Management and InternationalBusiness from the Sprott School of Business, Ian Lee.

The Environment committee continues hearings for its Statutory Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

and testimony is expected from representatives from the Government of Saskatchewan, Canadian Association of OilwellDrilling Contractors and Meinhard Doelle, Professor at Dalhousie University.

Several professors from universities across the country will provide insight to the Procedures & House Affairs committee

on Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867, the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act and the CanadaElections Act (Fair Representation Act).

Information Commissioner, Suzanne Legault, Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart, YWCA Canada, and Project

Ploughshares are among the witnesses that will provide testimony at the Public Safety committee for its review of Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act.

The Agriculture committee considers the study Growing Forward 2 (Competitive Enterprises) and will hear testimony on

the subject from the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Organic Growers, Dairy Farmers of Canada, andthe Turkey Farmers of Canada.

Police Services from Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton and the Ontario Provincial Police are slated to testify at the Status of

Women committee for its study into Abuse of Older Women.

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The Alpheus Daily Watch | November 22, 20111

The Alpheus Daily WatchTuesday November 22, 2011

Featured Committees House of Commons
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Appearing at the Fisheries & Oceans committee via videoconference on the topic of Closed Containment Salmon

Aquaculture will be the SOS Marine Conservation Foundation and Chief William Cramner of the 'Namgis First Nation.

Human Resources will hold an In Camera meeting to consider its 2nd report.

Supplementary Estimates under Public Works and the Privy Council will be the topic of deliberation at the Government

Operations and Estimates committee with officials from both departments appearing.

More information on meetings below:

Committee &Topic of Debate

Location & Time Appearing

Veterans Affairs1. Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011-

2012: Votes 1b and 5b underVETERANS AFFAIRS

8:45 am 10:45 amRoom 253-D, Centre Block

Hon. Steven Blaney, P.C., M.P., Ministerof Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs officials

Canadian Heritage1. Canada's 150th Anniversary in 20172. Committee Business (In Camera)

Notice of Motion - TyroneBenskin

8:45 am 10:45 amRoom 8-53, 131 Queen Street

National Association of FriendshipCentres

Mtis National Council

Foreign Affairs1. Committee Business (In Camera)

Planning of Future Business

2. The Role of the Private Sector inInternational Development

8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.Room 306, La PromenadeBuilding

Institute for Liberty and Democracy

Justice & Human Rights1. Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for

Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend theState Immunity Act, the Criminal Code,the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,the Corrections and Conditional ReleaseAct, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actand other Acts

(clause by clause consideration)

8:45 am 2:00 pmRoom C-120, 1 Wellington Street

Department of Justice officials

Department of Public Safety officials

Justice & Human Rights1. Bill C-10, An Act to enact the Justice for

Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend theState Immunity Act, the Criminal Code,the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,the Corrections and Conditional ReleaseAct, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actand other Acts(clause by clause consideration)

3:30 pm 11:30 pmRoom 306, La PromenadeBuilding

Department of Justice officials

Department of Public Safety officials

Official Languages1. Evaluation of the Roadmap:

Improving Programs and ServiceDelivery

8:45 am 10:45 amRoom C-110, 1 Wellington Street

Association franco-yukonnaise

Fdration nationale des conseilsscolaires francophones

Fdration des associations de juristesd'expression franaise de common lawinc.

Defence1. Maintaining the Readiness of the

Canadian Forces8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.Room 362, East Block

LGen Peter J. Devlin, Chief of the LandStaff, Department of National Defence

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Aboriginal Affairs

1. Land-Use and Sustainable EconomicDevelopment (Briefing on Additionsto Reserves Policy)

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Room 362, East Block Department of Indian Affairs andNorthern Development

International Trade1. Comprehensive Economic and Trade

Agreement (CETA) with theEuropean Union

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Room 7-52, 131 Queen Street

ARKTOS Developments LtdEuropean Union Chamber of Commercein Toronto (EUCOCIT)

Council of Canadians

Ian Lee, Assistant ProfessorStrategic Management and InternationalBusiness, Sprott School of BusinessCarleton University

Procedures & House Affairs1. Bill C-20, An Act to amend the

Constitution Act, 1867, the ElectoralBoundaries Readjustment Act andthe Canada Elections Act

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Room 268, La PromenadeBuilding

University of Toronto - School of Public

Policy and Governance, Michael Pal

University of British Columbia, KennethCarty

As individuals:Andrew Sancton, ProfessorDepartment of Political Science, University ofWestern OntarioNelson Wiseman, Associate ProfessorDepartment of Political Science, University ofTorontoNed Franks, ProfessorLouis Massicotte, ProfessorDepartment of Political Science, LavalUniversity

Public Safety

1. Bill C-19, An Act to amend theCriminal Code and the Firearms Act

2. Committee Business

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Room C-110, 1 Wellington Street

Office of the Information Commissioner ofCanadaOffice of the Privacy Commissioner ofCanada

Project PloughsharesYWCA CanadaDaniel McNeely (as individual)John Gayder (as individual)Linda Thom (as individual)

Environment1. Statutory Review of the Canadian

Environmental Assessment Act11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Room 228, La PromenadeBuilding

Government of Saskatchewan

Canadian Association of Oilwell DrillingContractors

Meinhard Doelle, Professor at DalhousieUniversity.

Agriculture1. Growing Forward 2 (Competitive

Enterprises)3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Room 268, La PromenadeBuilding

Canadian Canola Growers AssociationCanadian Organic GrowersDairy Farmers of CanadaTurkey Farmers of Canada

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Status of Women

1. Committee Business (In Camera)Notice of motion from Mylne FreemanFourth Report of the Subcommittee onAgenda and Procedure

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Room 268, La PromenadeBuilding

Toronto Police ServiceEdmonton Police ServiceOntario Provincial PoliceOttawa Police Service

Fisheries & Oceans1. Closed Containment Salmon

Aquaculture3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Room C-110, 1 Wellington Street

SOS Marine Conservation Foundation'Namgis First Nation William Cramner,Chief

Human Resources1. Committee Business (In Camera)

Second Report of the Subcommitteeon Agenda and Procedure

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Room 253-D, Centre Block

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Government Operations1. Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011-

2012: Votes 1b, 5b and 13b underPUBLIC WORKS ANDGOVERNMNENT SERVICES

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Room 237-C, Centre Block

Department of Public Works and

Government Services

Privy Council Office

Committee Schedules/Agendas are subject to change without notice. All efforts will be taken to update information as it becomes available.

Grand Chief of the Crees, Matthew Coon Come and Aboriginal Affairs and Justice Canada officials are set to appear

before the Senate Aboriginal Peoples committee regarding Bill C-22, An Act to give effect to the Agreementbetween the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada concerning the Eeyou MarineRegion.

Major stakeholders in Canada's railway industry including the Railway Association of Canada, Canadian National,Canadian Pacific and VIA Rail Canada will appear before the Transport & Communications committee on Bill S-4,An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act.

National Finance will host officials from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and CIDA as part of its

review of Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.

Officials from DFAIT and DFO will appear before the Fisheries and Oceans committee to discuss the management

of the grey seal population off Canadas East Coast.

In Camera meetings: Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

More information on meetings below:



Aboriginal Peoples1. Bill C-22, An Act to give effect to the

Agreement between the Crees ofEeyou Istchee and Her Majesty theQueen in right of Canada concerningthe Eeyou Marine Region.

2. Clause by Clause consideration

9:30 amRoom 160-S, Centre Block

Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment Canada

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

Grand Council of the Crees

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Transport & Communications

1. Bill S-4, An Act to amend the RailwaySafety Act and to make consequentialamendments to the CanadaTransportation Act.

9:30 amRoom 2, Victoria Building 140Wellington Street

Railway Association of CanadaCanadian NationalCanadian PacificVIA Rail Canada

National Finance

1. Supplementary Estimates (B) for thefiscal year ending March 31, 2012.

9:30 amRoom 9, Victoria Building 140Wellington Street

Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment Canada

Canadian International DevelopmentAgency

Fisheries & Oceans

1. Study on the management of the greyseal population off Canadas EastCoast.

6:00 pmRoom 9, Victoria Building 140Wellington Street

Fisheries and Oceans CanadaForeign Affairs and International TradeCanada

Committee Schedules/Agendas are subject to change without notice. All efforts will be taken to update information as it becomes available.

Government Orders

Second reading debate is scheduled to continue on Bill C-7, An Act respecting the selection of senators and

amending the Constitution Act, 1867 in respect of Senate term limits

Short Title: Senate Reform Act

Introduction and 1st reading: June 21, 2011 (Minister of State for Democratic Reform Tim Uppal)

2nd reading debate; September 30, 2011; October 3, 2011; November 14, 2011

Also expected is continued 2nd reading debate on Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act, and the

amendment by Mr. Regan (MP for Halifax West) *

Short Title: Copyright Modernization Act

Introduction and 1st reading: September 29, 2011 (Minister of Industry Christian Paradis)

2nd reading debate: October 18, 2011; October 21, 2011; November 14, 2011

Another bill that could be debated today: 2nd reading debate on C-14, An Act to amend the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act and the Crown

Liability and Proceedings Act

Short Title: Improving Trade Within Canada Act (Minister of Industry Christian Paradis)

Introduction and 1st reading: October 6, 2011

Private Members' BusinessTwo bills are on the agenda for debate today as part of Private Members' business.

Second reading debate of Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (waiting period and maximum

special benefits) **Sponsor: Mr. Coderre (MP Bourassa)

Introduction and 1st reading: September 28, 2011

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Members will also debate Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom) at 2nd

reading ***

This bill was originally scheduled for debate on November 16, 2011, but due to delays in House Business, the Speaker

deferred debate until November 22, 2011.

Sponsor: Mr. Storseth (MP for WestlockSt. Paul)

Introduction and 1st reading: September 30, 2011

The government has indicated it will introduce a bill entitled, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (citizen's arrest and

the defences of property and persons)

The text of the bill will not be available until introduction

The government has indicated it will introduce a bill entitled, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and

transparency of First Nations. The text of the bill will not be available until introduction

Friday November 25, 2011 will be the 6th allotted day of this supply period

Looking ahead at Committees this week

Treasury Board President, Tony Clement, is scheduled to appear before the Government Operations and Estimates committee on

Thursday November 24, 2011 on Supplementary Estimates (B) 2011-2012

Senators Terry Mercer and Jim Munson will appear at the Senate Social Affairs, Science & Technology Committee on Wednesday

November 23, 2011 as sponsors of the following bills respectively, Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day andBill S-201, An Act respecting a National Philanthropy Day.

Hubert T. Lacroix, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CBC is scheduled to appear at the Access to Information, Privacy

and Ethics committee relating to the Access to Information Dispute and the Resulting Court Actions Concerning CBC on ThursdayNovember 24, 2011

Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq is scheduled to appear at the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology committee onThursday November 24, 2011 as part of its examination of the progress in implementing the 2004, 10-Year Plan to StrengthenHealth Care.

Looking ahead at Private Members' Business this week

WednesdayNovember 23, 2011; Bill C-267, Canada Water Preservation Act

Sponsor: Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis)

ThursdayNovember 24, 2011; Bill C-293, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants)

Sponsor: Ms. James (Scarborough Centre)

FridayNovember 25, 2011; Bill C-315, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (French language)

Sponsor: Mr. Aubin (Trois-Rivires)

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Additional Information

* Proposed amendment by Mr. Regan pertaining to Bill C-11

That the House decline to give second reading to Bi ll C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act, because it fails to: (a) uphold therights of consumers to choose how to enjoy the content that they purchase through overly-restrictive digital lock provisions; (b)include a clear and strict test for fair dealing for education purposes; and (c) provide any transitional funding to help artists adaptto the loss of revenue streams that the Bill would cause.

** Bill C-291, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (waiting period and maximum special benefits)This bill would amend the Employment Insurance Actto extend the maximum period for which special benefits for illness, injury orquarantine may be paid from 15 weeks to 50 weeks. It also eliminates the two-week waiting period when special benefits forillness, injury or quarantine are paid.

*** Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom)This bill would amend the Canadian Human Rights Actby deleting sections 13 and 54 to ensure there is no infringement onfreedom of expression guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Actpertaining to hate messages reads as follows:

Hate messages

13. (1) It is a discriminatory practice for a person or a group of persons acting in concert to communicate telephonically or to causeto be so communicated, repeatedly, in whole or in part by means of the facilities of a telecommunication undertaking within thelegislative authority of Parliament, any matter that is likely to expose a person or persons to hatred or contempt by reason of thefact that that person or those persons are identifiable on the basis of a prohibited ground of discrimination.

Interpretation

(2) For greater certainty, subsection (1) applies in respect of a matter that is communicated by means of a computer or a group ofinterconnected or related computers, including the Internet, or any similar means of communication, but does not apply in respectof a matter that is communicated in whole or in part by means of the facilities of a broadcasting undertaking.

Interpretation

(3) For the purposes of this section, no owner or operator of a telecommunication undertaking communicates or causes to becommunicated any matter described in subsection (1) by reason only that the facilities of a telecommunication undertaking ownedor operated by that person are used by other persons for the transmission of that matter.

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