✘ S-245 (Trans Mountain Pipeline)

Bill

S-245: An Act to declare the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada.

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against Bill S-245 because the bill is an incorrect use of the constitutional declaratory power. By seeking to rely on this power to declare federal jurisdiction over a project that is already federal, the Bill is arguably unconstitutional. 

Result

Defeated.

✘ C-394 (Parenting Tax Credit)

Bill

C-394: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against this Conservative bill that would wrongfully amend the Income Tax Act. 

Result

Defeated.

✘ C-396 (Financial Assistance)

Bill

C-396: An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against this Conservative bill that asked the government to supply unnecessary information.

Result

Defeated.