✘ NDP Motion (Conflict of Interest Act)
Voted nay. Motion defeated.
Bill
NDP Motion: Conflict of Interest Act
First reading.
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
The Minister of Finance has recently announced different steps to ensure he is going above and beyond the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s recommendations, in order to maintain the public's trust as we continue our work towards a strong and growing middle class.
Result
Defeated.
✘ NDP Motion (Universal Pharmacare Program)
Voted nay. Motion defeated.
Bill
NDP Motion: Universal Pharmacare Program
First reading.
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
A national Pharmacare plan is a good idea. The reason I voted against it relates to timing. The Health Committee has been studying this issue for weeks, has heard from close to 100 witnesses, and is nearing the point where they will be making recommendations to our government on a direction forward in this issue. The vote was triggered by the Opposition, but is too early to know what the right solution might be. My strong hope is that our government will move forward on this issue after considering the Committee's findings.
Result
Defeated.