Introduction of Private Member’s Bill – From Hansard

June 08, 2009

Mr. Gord Brown (Leeds—Grenville, CPC)
     moved for leave to introduce Bill C-542, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness of child) and another Act in consequence.
     He said: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to introduce my private member's bill, seconded by the hon. member for Wellington—Halton Hills.
    The bill would enhance employment insurance payments for parents with children who have serious illness, such as cancer, that forces them to take time off of work. As an extension of compassionate care, this bill would provide more time off without endangering the financial well-being of parents.
    I would also like to seek unanimous consent of the House to number this bill the same as it was in the 39th Parliament, which was Bill C-542.
     (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
The Speaker:
    Does the hon. member have the unanimous consent of the House to have the bill numbered Bill C-542?
    Some hon. members: Agreed.