✔︎ Bill C-33, Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
This legislation responds to supply chain challenges that, if not managed effectively, risk harming the Canadian economy and increasing inflationary pressures. These measures seek to improve the supply chain, including the competitiveness of Canada’s transportation system and operations that are safe, secure, efficient, and reliable. The proposed measures would support the flow of essential goods and would implement tools to mitigate risks and impacts of future supply chain challenges.
Passed.
Bill Status
At report stage in the House of Commons
Question to Minister Hajdu on Clean Drinking Water
Thank you to Minister Hajdu for answering my question in the House of Commons on clean drinking water for Indigenous communities.
✔︎ Bill C-355, Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
Bill C-355 proposes to prohibit the export of horses by air for slaughter. Horse exporters would be required to provide a written declaration that exported horses are not for slaughter or fattening for slaughter.
Passed.
Bill Status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
✔︎ Bill C-290, Public Sector Integrity Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to the Conflict of Interest Act
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
Bill C-290 amends the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA), which gives federal public sector employees and others a secure and confidential process for disclosing serious wrongdoing in the workplace, as well as protection from acts of reprisal.
Passed.
Bill Status
At second reading in the Senate
✔︎ Bill S-209, Pandemic Day Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
A national Pandemic Observance Day will provide an opportunity to acknowledge how COVID-19 has affected, and continues to affect, the lives of Canadians. It would emphasize the importance of public health measures and provide an opportunity to recognize the efforts and contributions of front-line workers. The Day would remind Canadians every year of the importance of emergency preparedness and prevention and provide an opportunity for governments to reflect on lessons learned on its response and readiness efforts.
Passed.
Bill Status
At third reading in the House of Commons
✔︎ Bill C-56, Affordable Housing and Groceries Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
As announced by the Prime Minister on September 14, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act is delivering on the Government’s commitment to make housing more affordable for Canadians in addition to doing everything in our power to make sure prices stabilize for Canadians – all while building on the incredible strengths of the Canadian economy.
Passed.
Bill Status
Royal Assent received
✔︎ Bill C-34, National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
The Act is designed to encourage investment, economic growth, and employment, only interceding when an investment is not of net benefit to Canada or would harm national security.
Passed.
Bill Status
At consideration in committee in the Senate
✘ Bill S-210, Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act
Voted nay. Bill passed.
Bill
Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material
Vote
Nay.
Rationale
I voted against Bill S-210 because I believe it to be fundamentally flawed, as it mixes criminal law with administrative enforcement and penalties – criminal law is enforced by police and courts, not monetary penalties and administrative enforcement and penalties. Furthermore, the legislation does not focus on priority issues and additional concerns such as cyberbullying, incitement to self-harm, and child sexual abuse materials.
Passed.
Bill Status
In consideration in committee in the House of Commons
✔︎ Bill C-50, Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
The Government of Canada has committed to take action to support a shift to a net-zero economy for Canadian workers and communities, including through the introduction of legislation and measures to support the creation of sustainable jobs. A robust federal transparency and accountability framework is required to clearly articulate the government’s approach and ensure coordinated action over time as the net-zero transition evolves.
Passed.
Bill Status
At report stage the House of Commons
✔︎ Bill C-60, Appropriation Act No. 4, 2023-24
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
Bill C-60, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
The Act grants the Head of State, His Royal Majesty King Charles III, certain sums of money toward defraying the various charges and expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
Passed.
Bill Status
Royal Assent received