✘ C-364 (Political Financing)

Bill

C-364: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (political financing).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

Canada already has a strong political financing system. The Government of Canada already provides political parties with financial support through the rebates to parties and candidates. A tax credit is also offered to individuals who make poltiical donations.

Result

Defeated.

✘ M-147 (Private Members' Business - (Special Committee on Homelessness)

Motion

M-147: Private Members' Business - (Special Committee on Homelessness.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I opposed M-147 because it would've duplicated existing work being done by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, as well as the Advisory Committee on Homelessness.

Result

Passed.

✘ 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-50 (Political Financing)

Bill

C-50: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (political financing).

Third reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I supported Bill C-50 because it would strengthen Canada's election laws, including making political fundraising events more open and transparent.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ M-133 (Private Members' Business - British Home Child Day)

Motion

M-133: Private Members' Business - British Home Child Day.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

M-133 passed unanimously in the House. I voted in favour of this motion because it is important that we recgonize the harships and stigmas that many of the Home Children endured, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon their story for future generations.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ M-148 (Private Members' Business - National Impaired Driving Prevention Week)

Motion

M-148: Private Members' Business - National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

M-148 passed unanimously in the House. I voted in favour of this motion because it is important we educate Canadians about the consequences of impaired driving due to alcohol, drugs, fatigue and distraction. 

Result

Passed.

✘ 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.

✔︎ M-124 (Private Members' Business - Automated external defibrillators)

Motion

M-124: Private Members' Business - Automated external defibrillators.

Report.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

M-124 passed unanimously in the House. Better understanding this issue, conducting a study, and collecting evidence and testimony will allow all jurisdictions to better understand this issue and the importance of widespread deployment of AEDs in RCMP vehicles. 

Result

Passed.

✘ C-348 (Persons with Disabilities)

Bill

C-348: An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (persons with disabilities).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

Our government has taken significant steps to support persons with disabilities, including being the first government to appoint a dedicated Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities. We've also proposed $12.1-million in Budget 2018 to improving service delivery for people with disabilities. Further, our government has been engaged in the creation of new accessibility legislation, involving extensive consultations with the disability community. Similar to Bill C-348, the work our government has been doing aims to end the piecemeal approach to programs, legislation, and services for people with disabilities.

Result

Defeated.