✘ CPC Opposition Day Motion (ISIS Fighters returning to Canada)

Motion

First Reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

Contrary to what this motion suggests, the safety of Canadians is already our priority. We are fully committed to combating terrorism, which is why we are participating in the Global Coalition against Daesh, supporting our security and intelligence agencies, and enhancing Canada’s laws to ensure that our agencies can keep pace with evolving threats.

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ Paris Accord Motion

Motion

That, in the opinion of the House, climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution; and despite the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, Canada remains committed to the implementation of the Agreement, as it is in the best interest of all Canadians

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has repeatedly stated that the Government of Canada will continue to implement the Paris Agreement regardless of what climate policies the U.S. may pursue. Debate and adoption of the motion will send a message to our North American partners, and the world, that Canada remains committed to taking meaningful action on the environment while growing the economy.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ CPC Opposition Day Motion (Expansion Pipeline)

Motion

Kinder Morgan Transmountain Expansion Pipeline

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

Our Government’s approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project - announced on November 29, 2016 along with the approval of the Line 3 Replacement Project, the dismissal of the Northern Gateway Project, and a formal tanker moratorium along British Columbia’s north coast - shows our commitment to creating jobs for the middle class while protecting the environment for future generations. These decisions demonstrate a balanced approach; one that will create prosperity while preserving the environment. 

Result

Passed.

✘ Motion on the ERRE Committee's Majority Report

Motion

Motion to concur in Electoral Reform Committee Report

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

This motion was brought forward largely as a political move, and not as an action to bring forward any real change or point to any true reform. In saying such, if the vote were to go forward, it would not have led to the implementation of proportional representation. As a former member of the ERRE Committee, I participated in drafting this report. I believe many of the recommendations to be beneficial, but there are several that I do not agree with, and as such, I could not vote to concur with the report. 

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ Motion to Extend House Sitting Hours

Motion

Extend the House of Commons sitting hours until midnight

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Government of Canada introduced a motion to extend House of Commons sitting hours until midnight each day until the summer recess. This meant that Members of Parliament will have an additional six hours to debate legislation each day, allowing more bills to be studied, and more work to be done on behalf of all Canadians.

Result

Passed.

✘ CPC Opposition Day Motion (Autism Funding)

Motion

Autism Funding.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

The reason for declining the proposal is that the government is still engaging with many groups to identify other potential opportunities for partnerships, and with other departments to determine where in-vestments can best help those with autism and their families.

Our government intends to move forward with the CIHR’s NSERC and SSHRC commitments ($39.1M be-tween 2009 and 2019), support the Kids Brain Trans-Canadian network (diagnosis, treatment and family support), and PHAC will continue working with provinces and territories (P/Ts) to establish the National ASD Surveillance System (NASS). We will remain open to exploring future partnership opportunities.

Result

Defeated.