✘ Conservative Opposition Motion (Invasion of Ukraine and natural gas pipelines)

Bill

Conservative Opposition Motion (No. 38)

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

We support points a) and b) of the motion. Moments after Russia launched its unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine, the Prime Minister released a statement condemning President Putin. We have since followed up with severe sanctions on Russia and significant lethal and non-lethal aid to Ukraine.

On March 1, 2022, the Liberal Member of Parliament Yvan Baker, introduced a motion in the House of Commons that condemned the “unjustified and unprovoked attack, which was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as a clear violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the rights of Ukraine to sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom and democracy” and “stands unwavering and united in our solidarity with the people of Ukraine.”

On point c), in the long run, it is our switch to renewables and hydrogen that will make us truly independent. We have to accelerate the green transition. Because every kilowatt-hour of electricity Europe generates from solar, wind, hydropower or biomass reduces our dependency on Russian gas and other energy sources.

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ Motion for Confirmation of the Declaration of Emergency

Motion

That, pursuant to section 58 of the Emergencies Act, this House confirm the declaration of a public order emergency proclaimed on February 14, 2022.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Emergencies Act contains several safeguards and safeguards, including parliamentary review. Actions taken under the law must respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The scope of these measures will be time-limited, geographically targeted, as well as reasonable and proportionate to the threats they are meant to address.

The Emergencies Act will be used to strengthen and support law enforcement agencies at all levels across the country. This is about keeping Canadians safe, protecting people’s jobs and restoring confidence in our institutions.

The following six measures have been brought in to bring this matter under control:

- The regulation and prohibition of public assemblies that lead to a breach of the peace and go beyond lawful protest.

- Designating and securing places where blockades are to be prohibited including borders and critical infrastructure.

- Directing persons to render essential services to relieve impacts of blockades on Canada’s economy.

- Authorizing or directing financial institutions to render essential services to relieve impact of blockades, including regulating and prohibiting the use of property to fund or support the blockades.

- Measures enabling the RCMP to enforce municipal by laws and provincial offences where required; and

- The imposition of fines of imprisonment for contravention of any order or regulation made under section 19 of the Emergencies Act

The Emergencies Act also contains a number of significant limits, checks and safeguards. As required by the Act, on several occasions over the past week, the Prime Minister and members of Cabinet consulted with the Premiers and members of their respective governments. Having declared a public order emergency, we tabled the declaration in Parliament.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ Bill C-12 (Support for Seniors)

Bill

Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement)

Second Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Old Age Security Act will be amended to exclude any income received under COVID-19 emergency supports including CERB from calculation of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Allowance payable. This ensures that our seniors are protected and their income shielded from deductions based on pandemic support they needed.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ Bill C-10 (Securing Rapid Tests for Canadians)

Bill

Bill C-10, An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19

Second Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

As we transition into the next stage of the pandemic, we will need to rely more on tests to keep each other safe. We are committing $2.5 billion to secure enough rapid tests for all Canadians. This will help us keep people safe, healthy, and businesses open.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ Bill C-3 (Healthcare Protections & 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave)

Bill

Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

Bill C-3 provides protection for healthcare workers and 10 days of paid sick leave. What does protection for healthcare workers mean? This will make the intimidation and threats to healthcare workers illegal and extends to online threats. It also makes obstructing healthcare workers from doing their job illegal. This includes those accessing health services, including abortion services. It does NOT make peaceful protest or labour action illegal, we are protecting charter rights. What does paid sick leave mean? If you are a federally regulated worker, you will now receive 10 days of sick leave. This is enough in case someone needs to isolate for two weeks and covers almost one million workers.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ Bill C-2, (Targeted COVID-19 Supports)

Bill

Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

Bill C-2 provides more targeted supports as our economy emerges from the depths of this pandemic. This will help both workers and businesses. If you are affected by a local lockdown, the Canada Worker Lockdown benefit will provide $300 a week for the duration of the lockdown. It also provides subsidies to the tourism and hospitality industry and other hardest hit businesses.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ Bill C-6, Appropriation Act No. 4, 2021-22

Bill

Bill C-6, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Act grants the Head of State, Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, certain sums of money toward defraying the various charges and expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

Passed.

Bill Status

Royal Assent received

✔︎ Bill C-4 (Ban on Conversion Therapy)

Bill

Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

BIll C-4 bans conversion therapy. What does this mean for the LGBT2S+ community? This will strengthen the rights of equality and dignity. As a stronger bill, it will better protect the community by criminalizing:

• Causing another person to undergo conversion therapy

• Removing a minor from Canada to subject them to conversion therapy abroad

• Profiting from providing conversion therapy

• Advertising or promoting conversion therapy

This does NOT criminalize speaking openly and in good-faith about someone's gender or sexual identity. What does this mean for Canada? This bill will ensure we are a country where everyone - regardless of gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation - can live equally and freely.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-100 (Canada-US-Mexico Agreement)

Bill

C-100: An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States.

Second Reading.

Vote

Yea.

rationale

On November 30, 2018, Canada, the United States, and Mexico signed an agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. This new agreement will reinforce the strong economic ties between the three countries and support well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians. 

CUSMA will maintain the tariff-free market access from NAFTA and includes updates and new chapters to address modern-day trade challenges and opportunities. Since negotiations began in August 2017, Canada engaged constructively and pragmatically with our NAFTA partners to achieve a good deal for Canadians. The agreement provides key outcomes for Canadian businesses, workers and communities in areas such as labour, environment, automotive trade, dispute resolution, culture, energy, and agriculture and agrifood. Importantly, CUSMA also includes language on gender and Indigenous peoples’ rights.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-75 (Justice Reform)

Bill

C-75: An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

With this legislation, our Government is fulfilling its promise to move forward with comprehensive criminal justice reforms. Once passed, this legislation will have a real effect on court delays. It will help reduce the over-representation of Indigenous people and other marginalized groups in the criminal justice system, including those with mental health and addiction issues. It will help make our juries more representative of the communities they serve.

Result

Passed.