Bill C-503 Democratic Local Nomination Act

Elizabeth May moved for leave to introduce Bill C-503, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (local endorsement of candidate). She said: Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure I rise today to put forward a bill to carry forward the momentum of democracy which is sweeping the House of Commons. We saw a ...

Bill C-484 Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Regulations

Elizabeth May moved for leave to introduce Bill C-484, An Act Respecting the Amendment of the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. She said: Mr. Speaker, I have the honour of rising today to introduce this private member’s bill to reduce greenhouse gases. It has been clearly established that emissions ...

World Autism Awareness Day Act (S-206)

Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, the important thing to do right now, after that wonderful speech form the member for Kitchener—Conestoga, is to ensure nobody speaks so we can pass this on a voice vote. Harold Albrecht: Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the sentiments of my colleague. I would certainly favour moving right ahead, but I know ...

Bill C-454 – All Buffleheads Day Act

Elizabeth May seconded by the hon. member for Thunder Bay—Superior North, moved for leave to introduce Bill C-454, An Act respecting an All Buffleheads Day. - Mr. Speaker, it appears I am lightening the mood in this corner already with the news that I am presenting a private member’s bill for October 15 to be ...

Bill C-453 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (preventing and prosecuting fraudulent voice messages during election periods)

Essentially, this bill would amend the Canada Elections Act to make it an offence, subject to severe fines, to knowingly transmit false information through voice messages. In addition, it creates certain obligations to report to Elections Canada in a mandatory framework. Seconded by Elizabeth May on October 23, 2012 Click here for the full document. Print ...

National Bullying Prevention Strategy (M-385)

Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the hon. member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. He has my support for this motion. In his opinion, would it be a good idea to include on this committee representatives of the other parties in the House, such as the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party? Dany Morin: Mr. ...

Bill C-449 An Act respecting a National Local Food Day

Essentially, this bill would designate the Friday before Thanksgiving Day in each and every year as “National Local Food Day” to give thanks to those primary producers for the hard work they do all year long. Seconded by Elizabeth May on October 23, 2012 Click here for the full document. Print this page...

Bill C-445 An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (genetic characteristics)

Essentially, this bill would enact an amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act to add genetic characteristics as a prohibited grounds of discrimination. Seconded by Elizabeth May on October 23, 2012 Click here for the full document. Print this page...

Bill C-443 An Act to establish a National Health and Fitness Day

Essentially, the bill encourages local governments to open the doors of their facilities on a complementary basis on the first Saturday of June each year. It aims to benefit Canadians by encouraging participation in healthy physical activities. Seconded by Elizabeth May on September 25, 2012 Click here for the full document. Print this page...

Bill C-442 – National Lyme Disease Strategy Act

Elizabeth May, seconded by the member for Etobicoke North, moved for leave to introduce Bill C-442, An Act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. She said: Mr. Speaker, it is my great honour to rise today to present this private member’s bill, for which I hope there will be support from all sides of the ...