Private members bills and motions
Recently Private Member’s Business has been the subject most frequently raised by a large number of constituents here in Okanagan-Coquihalla.
View ArticleConservatives did not ‘commit’ to F-35s
The decision to commit Canada to the joint strike fighter program (JSF) was actually made by the Liberal government of the day back in 1997.
View ArticlePolitical milestones of 2012
The House of Commons held debate in 10 out of 12 months in 2012.
View ArticleIncome tax: ‘Tis the season
Clearly the most significant changes in income tax rates over the past decade have been reduced income tax rates for lower income Canadians.
View ArticleThoughts on Attawapiskat
I often asked why instead of protesting, more bands do not follow the example of successful bands such as the Osoyoos Indian Band and the Westbank First Nation.
View ArticleFree trade and red tape
Since the Canada-US Free trade agreement began in 1989, Canada’s annual GDP has increased by over $1 trillion.
View ArticleMany acts on parliament’s books
House of Commons will resume sitting on Parliament Hill for what is expected to be another robust session of debate and discussion.
View ArticleClarity Act bills anything but clear
This is a law created under the former Chretien Liberal Government that ultimately stated the provisions on how any province, but more specifically Quebec, could potentially leave Canada.
View ArticleThe Not Criminally Responsible Act
This act will introduce several important changes that will help to put the rights of victims ahead of criminals.
View ArticleConservatives interested in senate reform
One topic that has been very actively discussed recently both on Parliament Hill and in Okanagan Coquihalla is the Canadian Senate.
View ArticleBill C55 to enable surveillance activities
Bill C-55 does pertain to the legislation that allows law enforcement agencies to engage in lawful but limited surveillance activities without judicial oversight.
View ArticleGovernment protecting Canadian manufacturing
The value of counterfeit goods seized in Canada has increased from $7.6 million in 2005 to almost $40 million last year.
View ArticleGovernment keeps an eye on cellular rates
It is unacceptable that as consumers our rates are considerably higher than in other countries.
View ArticleThe citizen’s arrest bill
Bill C-26, The Citizen’s Arrest and Self Defence Act, was introduced by our government in November of 2011
View ArticleEconomic Action Plan gets positive response
Some of the measures in Budget 2013 do address some concerns that were raised in previous budgets.
View ArticleAll about Member’s Statements
Ultimately some in the media had this story turning into a full blown crisis of free speech.
View ArticleForeign workers and skills training
The 2013 Economic Action Plan has announced a new Canada wide job training program.
View ArticleLots happening in Ottawa this week
The wheels of Canadian parliament will continue to move forward with a number of issues on the parliamentary calendar for the week ahead.
View ArticleBill S-7: Combating Terrorism Act
In light of recent events, this week our government has moved up third reading debate on Bill S-7: Combating Terrorism Act.
View ArticleConcerns about ten-percenters
As a rule I typically avoid personal attacks or strongly themed politically partisan messaging.
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