✘ C-378 (Fairness Principles)

Bill

C-378: An Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act (fairness principles).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

Our government has taken significant steps to support our Veterans, including improvements to service delivery and introduction of new and better services. The principles in Bill C-378 are existing service standards and already included in the Veterans Bill of Rights.

Result

Defeated.

✘ C-371 (Prevention of Radicalization)

Bill

C-371: An Act respecting the prevention of radicalization through foreign funding and making related amendments to the Income Tax Act.

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

While I supported the intent of C-371, most of what it sought to achieve is already accomplished by existing laws and iniatives, such as terrorist listings in the Criminal Code.

Result

Defeated.

✘ C-365 (Firefighting Equipment)

Bill

C-348: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firefighting equipment).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against the Private Members Bill because there was insufficent evidence to suggest that it would be effective in addressing the problem of firefighting equipment and vandalism. Further, there is not evidence that current criminal law has been ineffective in addressing this issue.

Result

Defeated.