✘ Bill C-237 (Canada Health Transfer)
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
The Act would have exempted Quebec from national criteria and conditions set out in the Canada Health Transfer.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill defeated.
✘ Bill C-230, Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of healthcare professionals)
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
Bill C-230’s proposed intimidation offence prohibiting the use of violence, threats of violence, coercion or intimidation to compel participation in MAiD would be largely duplicative of other Criminal Code offences and offer no additional protection to healthcare professionals. Specifically, the Criminal Code prohibits all forms of assault and uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death or damage property.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill defeated.
✘ Bill C-210, Right to Vote at 16 Act
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-210, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
Lowering the voting age would represent a significant change to the federal electoral process; the voting age has been set at 18 federally since 1970. Lowering the voting age may, in turn, lead to calls to amend other federal laws that set the minimum voting age at 18 in other electoral contexts. More broadly, all provinces and territories use either 18 or 19 years old as the “age of majority” or “full age” - the point at which a person transitions from being a minor to an adult, with the associated legal rights and responsibilities.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill defeated.
✘ Bill C-238 (French Language Protections)
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-238, An Act respecting the French language
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
Our government is in the process of modernizing the Official Languages Act will Bill C-13, which includes provisions to protect the right of Francophones to work and be served in French in Quebec and other regions with a strong Francophone presence. C-13 will enshrine an ambitious Francophone immigration strategy, focused on maintaining and increasing the demographic weight of Francophones across Canada. The scope of our bill is much broader than Bill C-238, which focuses only on French in Quebec, because our government recognizes that we have an obligation to protect and promote French everywhere in Canada, including in Quebec.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill defeated.
✔︎ Bill S-206 (Disclosure of Information by Jurors)
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors)
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
There is increasing awareness of the psychological stresses associated with jury service and the toll that criminals trials can take on jurors. The pandemic has also impacted the mental health of Canadians. The Bill seeks to address concerns over the offence in section 649 providing an obstacle to jurors seeking mental health support following the completion of a trial.
Passed.
Bill Status
Royal Assent received
✘ Bill C-245 (Canada Infrastructure Bank)
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-245, An Act to amend the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
The CIB was established as an arm’s length Crown corporation granted with an array of financial tools to attract private sector capital and execute complex project partnerships. Government of Canada priorities for the CIB have evolved from trade and transportation, public transit and green infrastructure to include broadband connectivity and an expected role with respect to clean power and support for Indigenous projects. Additional opportunities and flexibilities are being considered as part of Budget 2022 regarding the deployment of the CIB’s innovative tools to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Looking forward, the requirement for a five-year legislative review - including appropriate consultation with partners, Canadians and parliamentarians - will be triggered in June 2022 and is expected to conclude by June 2023, at which time proposed amendments could be.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill defeated.
✘ Bill C-251, Conservation of Fish Stocks and Management of Pinnipeds Act
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-251, An Act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
Bill C-251 would require the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to develop a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds. Despite the intention to address the management of pinnipeds, C-251 makes no reference to science. Decision on the health and well-being of mammals must be based on science not only in order to preserve the health of our ecosystems, but also to remain compliant with international trade policy provisions.
Failed.
Bill Status
Bill Defeated.
✘ Bill C-215 (Employment Insurance)
Voted nay. Bill defeated.
Bill
Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine)
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
The Government recommends opposing Bill C-215 because we have already extended EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, in fulfillment of our 2019 Platform and Budget 2021. Bill C-215 is out of scope with one of the EI program’s objectives, which is to help keep workers connected to the labour force.
Passed.
Bill Status
Bill not proceeded with.
✔︎ Bill C-5 (Repealing Some Minimum Penalties)
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
The Act ensures courts can continue to impose tough sentences on violent and serious crimes without a disproportionate impact on Indigenous and racialized Canadians.
Passed.
Bill Status
Royal Assent received
✔︎ Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-19, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022 and other measures
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
The Act implements major planks of Budget 2022, provides the legislative framework for the government’s plan to grow the economy and make life more affordable for Canadians, as well as implement key campaign commitments that were reiterated in Budget 2022.
Passed.
Bill Status
Royal Assent Received