✘ 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-344 (Community Benefit)

Bill

C-344: An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit)

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I support this PMB and would like to see it referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities committee for further review. The Bill proposes, at the Minister’s discretion,  to require bidders on federal construction, maintenance and repair contracts to include information on the community benefits that the project will provide. There are no direct financial implications to support Bill C-344. Implementation of Bill C-344 could have financial implications depending on how the Government decides to advance community benefits in federal investments.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-354 (Use of Wood)

Bill

C-354: An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).

Second reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

This will allow the Minister to approve the use of wood or any other objects with environmental benefits.

Result

Passed.