This Member of Parliament demonstrates a nuanced and balanced voting record across multiple legislative domains. Their voting pattern suggests a pragmatic approach, often supporting bills that address systemic issues like public safety, healthcare, and environmental protection, while occasionally voting against legislation that might not fully align with their perceived principles.
The MP has shown particular interest in criminal justice reform, environmental protection, and reconciliation efforts. They have supported significant bills like C-20 creating an independent commission to review complaints against the RCMP and CBSA, C-69 reforming environmental assessment processes, and C-29 establishing the National Council for Reconciliation. Their voting record on climate-related legislation shows support for environmental initiatives and sustainable development.
On economic matters, the MP appears skeptical of government approaches to spending, frequently voting against budget implementation and appropriation bills. However, they have supported targeted relief measures like C-78, which introduced a temporary GST/HST holiday, and C-31, which provides dental and rental housing benefits. This suggests a preference for specific, targeted economic interventions rather than broad spending packages.
While generally aligned with their party's voting trends, the MP has occasionally shown independent thinking on certain issues, suggesting a willingness to evaluate each bill on its individual merits rather than strictly adhering to party lines.
Issues
Economy
Inflation and Cost of Living
The MP appears to have a nuanced approach to inflation and cost of living issues. They have shown skepticism toward broad government approaches to addressing inflation, often voting against budget implementation bills. However, they have supported targeted relief measures such as C-78, which introduced a temporary GST/HST holiday, and C-31, which provides dental and rental housing benefits to help manage rising costs. The MP seems to prefer specific interventions rather than comprehensive spending packages when addressing cost of living challenges.
Jobs
The MP shows consistent interest in employment issues, particularly supporting legislation that addresses job creation, worker protections, and employment opportunities. They have voted for bills like C-2, which extended worker support programs, and shown interest in the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which focuses on supporting workers during the transition to a net-zero economy. The MP also demonstrates concern for employment policies related to marginalized groups and has been critical of some labor dispute resolution acts like C-29.
Taxation
The MP demonstrates a nuanced approach to taxation, often supporting targeted tax measures while being critical of broader tax policies. They have supported bills like C-78 and C-239 that aim to provide temporary relief or improve tax transparency. The MP has also shown interest in tax policies that support innovation, social welfare, and vulnerable populations, as evidenced by support for bills like C-63 and C-32, which included various tax measures including changes to home sale taxation and tax credits for home renovations.
Spending
The MP demonstrates a critical stance towards government spending, frequently voting against budget implementation and appropriation bills. This suggests a fiscally cautious approach and skepticism about government fiscal management. However, they do support targeted spending that addresses social needs, infrastructure, and specific initiatives like the Court Challenges Program in C-316. Their voting pattern indicates a preference for strategic government spending that targets social welfare, environmental protection, and infrastructure development rather than broad spending packages.
Social Services
Healthcare
Healthcare appears to be a significant priority for this MP, with support for bills addressing various aspects of the healthcare system. They have voted for C-211 addressing post-traumatic stress disorder, C-41 enabling healthcare services in challenging environments, and C-64 supporting pharmacare. The MP also supported C-284, which creates a national eye care strategy, and C-300 on suicide prevention, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to healthcare policy that includes mental health, specialized care, and preventative measures.
Childcare
The MP has shown some engagement with childcare issues, supporting measures that reduce costs for families. This is evidenced by their support for C-78, which includes tax breaks on children's items. However, they voted against C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act, suggesting potential reservations about the government's approach to childcare policy.
Seniors and Pensions
The MP shows strong advocacy for seniors' rights and pension security. They supported C-228, which prioritizes pension claims during company bankruptcies, and C-215, which aims to improve pension calculations for Canadian Forces and RCMP members. They have also shown interest in pension flexibility through support for bills like C-301 that provide more control over retirement funds, and C-3 that provides additional support for low-income seniors through Old Age Security modifications.
Environment
Climate
The MP demonstrates strong support for climate-related legislation and environmental initiatives. They have voted for bills like C-69 which reformed environmental assessment processes, and the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act which focuses on moving to a net-zero economy. Their voting record shows consistent support for bills addressing climate change, carbon pricing, and sustainable development, though they have occasionally voted against specific climate bills like C-12, suggesting a nuanced approach to climate policy.
Environmental Protection
The MP consistently supports environmental protection measures across various contexts. They have voted for bills like C-238 on mercury lamp disposal, C-64 on vessel management, and C-204 restricting plastic waste exports. The MP also sponsored C-226, a bill focused on developing a national strategy to address environmental racism and promote environmental justice, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship that considers both ecological and social dimensions.
Energy
The MP supports balanced energy policies that consider environmental impacts and transitions to sustainable energy sources. They have voted for bills like C-69, which addresses environmental assessment in energy projects, and C-49, which deals with offshore renewable energy projects. Their support for the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act also indicates interest in energy sector transitions and supporting workers during shifts to cleaner energy sources.
Social Justice
Reconciliation
The MP shows a strong commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, consistently supporting bills that recognize Indigenous rights and address historical inequities. They voted for C-262, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and C-29, establishing the National Council for Reconciliation. The MP also supports bills that require consultation with Indigenous communities and address systemic challenges faced by Indigenous peoples, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to reconciliation efforts.
Immigration and Integration
The MP has shown engagement with immigration policy, supporting bills that address immigration funding, processes, and integration. They voted for C-41, which allows for immigration-related services in complex geopolitical contexts, and C-13, which focused on francophone immigration policy. They also supported C-242 aimed at improving immigration processes and family reunification, indicating a nuanced approach to immigration that considers various aspects of the system.
Income Inequality and Poverty
The MP supports initiatives that address socio-economic disparities and provide support for vulnerable populations. They have voted for bills like C-305 that aim to improve accessibility and economic opportunities, and C-245 which proposed a national poverty reduction strategy. Their support for C-22, establishing the Canada Disability Benefit, and C-223, proposing a guaranteed basic income framework, further demonstrates their commitment to reducing poverty and supporting marginalized communities.
Reproductive Rights
The MP has taken a nuanced stance on reproductive rights issues. They voted against C-225, suggesting a careful approach to legislation in this sensitive area. They also supported C-32, which expanded medical expense tax credits for fertility-related expenses, indicating some engagement with reproductive health policy.
Gender and Sexuality
The MP supports inclusive policies that recognize diverse gender identities and protect LGBTQ+ rights. They voted for C-16, which expanded protections for gender identity and expression, and C-6, which criminalized conversion therapy. Their support for C-210, making the national anthem gender-neutral, and C-11, which addressed diverse content representation, further demonstrates their commitment to gender equity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Racism
The MP demonstrates a strong stance against systemic racism and discrimination. They sponsored C-226 to develop a national strategy addressing environmental racism and promoting environmental justice. They have also supported bills addressing systemic discrimination, such as C-15 and provisions in C-31, showing a commitment to addressing racial inequalities across various policy domains.
Security and Defense
Crime
The MP shows a nuanced approach to criminal justice issues, supporting bills that enhance public safety and accountability while often favoring rehabilitative approaches over purely punitive measures. They voted for C-20, creating an independent commission to review complaints against the RCMP and CBSA, and S-211 addressing forced labor. Their support for bills like C-5 that aim to create more flexible sentencing suggests a balanced approach to criminal justice that considers both public safety and rehabilitation.
Gun Control
The MP has shown a mixed approach to gun control legislation. They voted against C-42, the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, suggesting skepticism about proposed firearms regulations. However, they supported C-71, which introduces more stringent firearms regulations, indicating a nuanced stance on gun control that may depend on the specific provisions of each bill.
Defense
The MP has shown interest in defense and national security issues through support for bills like C-41 that address complex national security challenges, and C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act. They have also engaged with bills like C-59, which addresses national security and intelligence activities, demonstrating attention to defense policy and security concerns.
Foreign Aid
The MP has shown some interest in international humanitarian efforts and foreign aid through votes on bills like S-10, the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act, and C-32, which included provisions for increasing international financial assistance. While not a primary focus area, their voting record indicates some engagement with foreign aid policy and international development issues.
