Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) proposed two changes to the Reform Act, 2014 in response to consultations held over the summer and to build support for the bill at its first vote, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 2014. Over the past several months, Chong consulted widely with colleagues from all parties. This constructive dialogue revealed … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith led a 3rd Annual Canadian Business Delegation to Jamaica from August 1st to 10th, Jamaica’s Emancipation celebration week. The senator was accompanied by a 15 member group of Canadian executives from a wide range of industries including agri-business, information technology, tourism, housing and energy. The delegation met with Jamaican parliamentarians and private-sector stakeholders to discuss … Read more
Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Raynell Andreychuk reiterated her concern that Venezuela’s judiciary be allowed to function independently. “Judicial impartiality is critical for upholding Venezuelans’ human and civil rights, and the integrity of the state institutions that underpin Venezuela’s democracy,” said Andreychuk. Her statements came as the trial of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez got underway in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. Mr. López is … Read more
Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West–Glanbrook, Ont.) was presented the Wine Industry Champion Award. The award recognizes Allison’s exemplary support for the Canadian wine industry and contributions to the overall strength and long-term viability of the industry. “As the champion of the excise duty exemption on 100% Canadian wine in 2006, Mr. Allison has strengthened every single Canadian … Read more
Québec Conservative Senator Claude Carignan provided an update on the successful session which just ended. Since October, the Senate has examined then adopted 24 government bills, in addition to 5 private member’s bills from the House of Commons and 3 Senate Public Bills. These new acts or amendments respond to concerns from Canadians. “The Conservative Senators serve … Read more
Conservative MP David Tilson (Dufferin-Caledon, Ont.) said he is pleased to announce the royal assent to his private members’ bill protecting war memorials and cenotaphs, Bill C-217. “I am truly honoured to have my Bill fully completed and receive Royal Assent,” said Tilson. “This change to the Criminal Code will protect our war memorials and cenotaphs from … Read more
Conservative Quebec Senator Claude Carignan, Leader of the Government in the Senate, is pleased to underline changes made by the Senate to the new Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators. The code, amongst other changes, now states that Senators’ conduct shall uphold the highest standards of dignity inherent to the position of Senator, and … Read more
Conservative British Columbia Senator Nancy Greene Raine’s National Health and Fitness Day Bill passed a final vote in the Senate. In November 2013, Raine introduced in the Senate Bill S-211 – An Act to establish a national day to promote health and fitness for all Canadians. The bill designates the first Saturday in June as “National Health and … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) was joined by survivors of human trafficking/forced prostitution and front-line organizations who work with victims to highlight the impact of Bill C-36, Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, on women in prostitution. Bill C-36’s targeting of pimps and johns is a significant leap forward for Canada. Survivors and … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan – St. Paul, Man.) met with Judie Oron, to discuss the issue of child slavery and human trafficking in Ethiopia. Judie Oron, a Canadian journalist, lecturer and author, has spent over 25 years involved in extensive humanitarian work with the Ethiopian Jewish community in Ethiopia and Israel. Her award-winning novel, Cry of the Giraffe, documents … Read more
