►Bill S-8 is debated at second reading in the House of Commons for the first time since late November. The legislation establishes federal regulations for on-reserve drinking water and wastewater.
The government plans to move a time allocation motion today, according to Government House Leader Peter Van Loan.
►A bill to implement a 2010 strategy for sodium reduction faces a second-reading vote. Bill C-460 was introduced by NDP health critic Libby Davies, who wants to reduce salt content in pre-packaged foods. The strategy came from a working group convened by Health Canada.
►Debate continues on a motion from Conservative MP Dean Allison:
That, in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life.
►The parties hold their weekly caucus meetings on Parliament Hill.
-Andrew Thomson
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