✘ C-405 (Pension Plans)

Bill

C-405: An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans).

Second Reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I did not support this bill regarding pension plans because it does not align with our government's values

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ C-81 (Accessible Canada Act)

Bill

C-81: An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada.

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

C-81 makes make accessibility a reality across federal jurisdiction– so that all people – regardless of their abilities or disabilities – can fully participate and be included in society.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-86 (Budget 2018)

Bill

C-86: A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures.

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I support the time allocated for the third reading for this bill because it aligns with our government`s views.

Result

Passed.

✘ C-89 (Postal Services Resumption and Continuation Act)

Bill

C-89: An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of postal services.

Third Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I support this bill because it will end the work stoppages at Canada Post and provide for a mediation-arbitration process to resolve outstanding issues.

Result

Passed.

Canada Child Benefit

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is simpler, tax-free and more generous than previous child benefit programs.

The CCB was introduced on January 1, 2016, and increased on January 1, 2018 - two years ahead of schedule.

The CCB provides families a maximum annual benefit of $6,496 per child under age 6 and $5,481 per child age 6 through 17.

QUICK FACTS

• Cloverdale-Langley City is home to the country’s second youngest population.

• In Cloverdale-Langley City, the CCB has supported 23,960 children with 13,560 average monthly payments of $560.

• Total monthly payments in Cloverdale-Langley City equals $7,570,000.

• The CCB has helped lift 300,000 children out of poverty in Canada.

Resources

Canada Child Benefit 

Canada Child Benefit Overview

Canada Child Benefit Calculator

✔︎ M-189 (Organ and Tissue Donation)

Motion

M-189: Organ and Tissue Donation.

Report.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I support this motion because it follows our government`s goals and aims to improve our current organ and tissue donation and transplantation system.

Result

Passed.

✘ C-393 (An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act - non-application in Quebec)

Bill

C-393: An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)

Second Reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

I voted against Bill C-393 because multiculturalism is founded in Canada’s Charter. Exempting Quebec from the application of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act will prevent the government from supporting Quebec and Quebecers. The Bill seeks to create divisions between those in Quebec and those outside.

Result

Defeated.

✔︎ C-376 (Sikh Heritage Month)

Bill

C-376: An Act to designate the month of April as Sikh Heritage Month.

Third reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I voted in favour Bill C-376 because Support for the bill would be consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which officially recognized multiculturalism as ‘‘a Canadian value’’, and with the Canadian Multiculturalism Act which is built on a policy of multiculturalism designed to preserve and enhance the multicultural heritage of Canadians.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-85 (Canada-Isreal Free Trade Agreement)

Bill

C-281: An Act to establish a National Local Food Day.

Second reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I voted in favour of Bill C-85 because a modernized CIFTA will improve access to the Israeli market for Canadian companies through further elimination and reduction of tariffs on agricultural and fisheries products.

Result

Passed.

✔︎ C-316 (Organ Donors)

Bill

C-316: An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (Organ Donors).

Second Reading.

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

I voted in favour of Bill C-316 because in supporting it, our government will continue to respect the role provinces and territories play in organ donation. 

Result

Passed.