Reform Act Votes and the Conservative Future
My thoughts heading into the next Parliament, and more
Reform Act Votes and the Conservative Future
This week, Conservatives held their first caucus meeting. As written in the Reform Act the first order of business at the first caucus meeting is to vote on the four provisions of the Reform Act. The Conservative caucus voted yes to all four provisions. This gives caucus the power to elect our own caucus chair, the second to take power away from the Tory leader to remove caucus members, the third to give MPs the power to launch a formal leadership review, and finally to give caucus the power to name an interim leader in cases of death, resignation, or incapacitation of the current Tory leader.
Members of Parliament are elected to represent their constituents and the Reform Act passed by Conservative, Michael Chong, ensures the highest amount of accountability of elected officials to their constituents. I am proud that the Conservative MPs carefully reviewed each provision of the Reform Act and chose to give more power to MPs to represent their constituents.
I would also like to congratulate my colleague, Scott Reid on his election as caucus chair. Scott has been a mentor to me during my time in Parliament, and I have full and absolute confidence in his ability to succeed in his new role as caucus chair.
You can review my full thoughts on the Reform Act below.
My Thoughts Heading into the Next Parliament
Fixing Equalization
In the last Parliament, I sponsored the Equalization and Transfers Fairness Act which would ensure Alberta gets their full $3 billion equalization rebate by removing the per capita cap on stabilization payments, ensures the federal government cannot unilaterally change the equalization formula and makes a successful referendum on equalization impossible to ignore. I received support from thousands of Albertans for this bill. When the Ottawa Liberals called their vanity project election, this bill died on the order paper. I will sponsor it again. As you’re deciding on your vote in the equalization referendum, I encourage you to watch this debate between Bill Bewick and Trevor Tombe, two equalization experts.
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians
This past week, Natural Resources Canada, which tracks fuel prices across the country, announced that gasoline prices shattered their all-time records in many parts of the country. The Liberal’s reckless monetary policies have increased inflation making life more expensive and devaluing savings. Only Conservatives are committed to balancing budgets and protecting the next generation’s futures with prudent financial planning. I will hold the Liberals and other left-wing parties to account and look for every opportunity to make life more affordable for Canadians.
Expanding Bereavement Leave for Parents who Lose a Child
In the last Parliament, I tabled Bill C-307 that would expand bereavement leave from 5 days to 8 weeks for parents who experience a stillbirth, the death of a child under 18, or the death of a child with disabilities in their care. Since then, I have spoken with parents and other family members who have experienced these types of losses as well as other groups that aid in various types of grief support. More than ever, I see the need to expand bereavement leave to ensure that it is fair, simple, and compassionate. I will be sponsoring this bill again at its earliest opportunity.
Helping Small Business
During the pandemic, small businesses were hit the hardest. Small businesses are integral to the economy. Last year, as pandemic restrictions permitted, I visited and toured many small businesses in the riding. Since then, I have been determined to work on a legislative initiative that protects businesses from government red tape and overreach. This is in its early stages, but I intend to table it during this upcoming parliamentary session.
If you have any other ideas or things I should focus on in Parliament, please let me know by leaving a comment below.
Welcome Home to the Two Michaels
At the end of last month, both Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were released from arbitrary custody in Beijing after over 1000 days in prison. During their time in prison, the two men had been kept with no ability to communicate with the outside world and were barred from any visits except for occasional diplomatic visits. The Micheals were only allowed limited legal help.
I, like many Canadians, was relieved about their release and proudly welcome them home.
The CPC is a joke under Erin theFoole. I was extremely disappointed that the CPC did not loose every seat that they held across the country in the last election.
The CPC have betrayed every conservative in the country by allowing Trudope to take us into
a socialist/communist state without any push back what so ever and in most cases.....with the CPC's blessing.
There is an obvious Globalist Uniparty In Ottawa that hates
Canada..... I will be voting PPC
Or True North from now on.
I feel the CPC has let down Conservative Canadians. Our Dictator has not been challenged, let alone in court by the CPC. Carbon tax is a joke, and the Paris accord should be torn up. I you don’t change and stand up against Trudeau, O’Tool and to Singh, I’ll be voting PPC from now on.