The Economy Committee takes evidence on the draft budget focussing on fuel poverty
MSPs raises questions on working conditions at Amazon's Fife warehouse and the BMA's GP survey
Education Secretary John Swinney gives a ministerial statement on its Improvement Plan for Education
The government leads a debate welcoming international migrants in Scotland
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor leads a debate entitled Walk This Way at Dunbeth Park
International Development Minister Alasdair Allan says International Migrants Day was established in 2000.
Mr Allan says it is vital that we never forget those who lost their lives in the Mediterranean fleeing their country.
Image source, bbcTory MSP Ross Thomson
Mr Thomson says he is proud Aberdeen is playing a vital role in becoming a home to 100 Syrian refugees.
The Tory MSP says Scotland is not different from the rest of the UK in its approach to immigration.
Scottish Conservative MSP Ross Thomson says the system currently means we have to turn away people who have vital skills.
Image source, Getty ImagesMr Thomson says EU free movement is inherently unfair and inward looking.
The Tory MSP says the UK government has played a leading role in ensuring Syrian refugees are supported.
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Image source, bbcConservative MSP Ross Thomson
Conservative MSP Ross Thomson says it is so important that the tragic loss of life of migrants is recognised as he says International Migrants Day will do.
Mr Thomson says the Scottish government and Nicola Sturgeon has painted leave voters as "the other" and as anti-immigration.
He says people voted to leave the EU for a fairer immigration system.
Mr Sarwar says, for a country that is not slow to get involved in war, we should no be slow in assisting those affected by war.
The Labour MSP says there is an ageing population and requirement for migrants to come to the country.
He says there are challenges with migration such as expelling the myths that migrants are benefit scroungers.
He says we should also challenge the right-wing media.
Image source, Getty ImagesMr Sarwar says Glasgow is a shiny example of a diverse community that is part of the one Glasgow approach.
The Labour MSP points to Glasgow's support of refugees.
He says every MSP should send a strong message to the UK government and Theresa May that we expect the rights of every EU citizen in the UK are guaranteed.
Tory MSP Jamie Greene asks about support for UK citizens, many of whom are Scots, in the EU.
Mr Sarwar says the rights of both EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU should be guaranteed.
In closing for Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar MSP, says we all have personal stories about how a migrant or migration has affected our lives.
Mr Sarwar says he is a third generation migrant with his grandfather coming to the UK and eventually settling in Lossiemouth and making Scotland his home.
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SNP MSP Tom Arthur says 2016 has been the year of post-truth politics.
Mr Arthur asks how often we hear the concrete case for migration.
He says it is not generally heard in the media.
He says migrants are more likely to be in work than most people in Scotland.
Image source, PAMs Sturgeon hosted the question and answer session with EU nationals after a Scottish cabinet meeting in Edinburgh
Nicola Sturgeon called on the UK government to guarantee EU nationals living in the UK can remain after Brexit, on 17 August 2016.
Scotland's first minister made her plea as she hosted a question and answer session with hundreds of EU nationals.
Many were concerned about whether they would have the right to live and work in Scotland when the UK leaves the EU.
Ms Sturgeon said it was "disgraceful" that the UK had not guaranteed the right of EU nationals to remain.
And while she believed it was "unthinkable" people from EU countries would be asked to leave, she called on Prime Minister Theresa May to "do the humane thing" by ending the uncertainty facing three million people, including about 173,000 in Scotland.
Image source, bbcUK Prime Minister Theresa May
Britons living around Europe would have been left "high and dry" if the rights of EU citizens to stay in the UK had been guaranteed, the PM has said.
Theresa May said EU leaders' remarks showed it was "absolutely right" for the UK not to have acted unilaterally.
Image source, EPAEuropean Council president Donald Tusk says Article 50 must come before any negotiations
EU Council president Donald Tusk has said there can be no "reciprocal" deal on expats until formal talks begin.
He was responding to criticism from Tory politicians who accused EU figures of "standing in the way" of a deal.
Replying to a question in the Commons from Conservative MP Peter Lilley, Mrs May said she hoped the issue would be examined early during the Brexit negotiations, which cannot begin until she has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says occasionally some people get very exercised by a very small number of people coming to the UK, whereas there can be mass migration in other parts of the world.
Mr Scott says the UN has highlighted the total meltdown of humanity in Aleppo and there will be many more people lost in the Mediterranean in the next year.
The Lib Dem MSP says the Fresh Talent was a good programme.
He says you have to take the immigration issue head on and explain the reality of the situation across the world, where the enormous challenge of coping with people fleeing war must be highlighted.
Mr Scott calls for EU citizens in Scotland and the UK to have their position guaranteed and calls on Theresa May to do just that.
Image source, ThinkstockMost of the population increase on last year is down to migration from other parts of the UK
Scotland's population was at its highest level last year, according to official figures.
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) said the estimated population of Scotland, external on 30 June 2015 was 5,373,000.
The increase on 2014 was mainly down to migration, with 85,000 people coming to Scotland and 57,000 leaving.
There were 55,098 births registered - 2.9% fewer than the year before - and 57,579 deaths. The net increase in population is about 25,000.
Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer says Scotland has been a welcoming home to those who come here.
Mr Greer says Scotland is leading the rest of the UK in accepting Syrian refugees.
The Scottish Greens MSP says there is still hate crime and bigotry in the country which must be remembered and eradicated.
He says "atrocious living conditions" has been provided for refugees in Glasgow.
Mr Greer says he'd like the Scottish government to try and get the powers devolved which would make them responsible for the housing provided to those seeking refuge in Scotland.
The United Nations (UN) International Migrants Day is annually held on December 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide.
That's this coming Sunday.
International Migrants Day recognizes the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide.
Image source, AP/BBC/AFPInternational Migrants day marks the contribution, but also the rights of migrants, a time of a migrant crisis
Each year the UN invites governments, organizations, and individuals to observe International Migrants Day by distributing information on the human rights and migrants’ fundamental freedoms.
People are also invited to share their experiences and contribute to designing action plans to ensure their protection.
Scottish Labour MSP Pauline McNeill says the press have a lot to answer for and we must combat some of the myths around immigration.
Ms McNeill says she is fully behind the government motion.
The Labour MSP says the Syrian conflict is possibly the "most complex of our time".
"We are involved in this conflict, we are bombing Syrians, we have to take some moral responsibility for the consequences," she says.