Orders of the Day - Stephen Woodworth's last stand

As the first week of the fall sitting dwindles to a close, Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth gets one last chance to convince his colleagues to support M-312,  his now infamous -- and almost certainly doomed -- motion to strike a special committee to explore the "legal definition" of "human being," at least as it currently appears in the Criminal Code.

Depending on how many members stick around for last call in the Chamber, the "conversation," as he prefers to characterize the discussion, could be a short one unless other speakers decide to add their thoughts to the official record; although the schedule allows for a full hour of debate, it often collapses well before the time expires, particularly on a Friday afternoon.

A caveat, though: If the House empties out completely by the time private members' hour rolls around, it's possible that the motion could be passed automatically, should its supporters win the voice vote and fewer than five members rise to demand a recorded division the following week.

In any case, I'll be liveblogging the proceedings, so check back at 1:30 for full coverage.

Before that gets underway, however, the House will busy itself with the government's bid to hit those convicted of drug crimes with a "victim surcharge" -- 30 percent of any fine imposed by the court, or up to $200 if no such penalty has been levied.

Outside the Commons, International Trade Minister Ed Fast hits the Foyer to unveil a "milestone" in his government's ongoing "plan to open new markets for Canadian exports."

Meanwhile, the PM heads to Calgary to attend this afternoon's memorial service for former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed.