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Electoral reform
Yesterday, I spoke in the legislature about electoral reform. The referendum on electoral reform will challenge all of us to consider whether we are willing to change our electoral system to one based on proportional representation—where every vote counts and none are...Bill 8: Lobbyists Amendment Registration Act
My response to the Lobbyists Amendment Registration...#metoo
Today I rose in the house to say: “Me too.” Transcript I rise today, Honourable Speaker, to say, Me too. Women have been sharing their stories, and shining a light on the shocking prevalence of sexual harassment and violence in our society. The stories...Bill 2: The Budget Measures Implementation Act
My response to second reading of Bill 2, The Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2017. The Budget Measures Implementation Act includes some wonderful initiatives. Changes to the Carbon Tax Act, the establishment of a new higher income tax bracket, restoration of the...Bill 3: Restoring faith in government
Last week, I made a statement in response to Bill 3, which amends legislation on campaign finance reform. I spoke at length about this during my campaign because I believe the way our political parties raise and spend money strikes at the heart of our decision making...
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