Private Members Bill

• Supporters celebrate passing of Keira’s Law, aimed at battling domestic abuse

  A party celebrating passage of laws educating judges on the dangers of domestic and intimate partner violence was hosted by politicians and supporters in Burlington, Ont.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• Would bigger volunteer firefighter tax credit boost recruits? ‘We can’t wait’

  Gord Johns was supported by volunteer firefighter associations in a press conference Wednesday where he said an increase to the volunteer firefighter tax credit is 'critical.'

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
  
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• Niagara MP’s bill opposing Bernardo-like transfers likely to be revisited in fall

  Niagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli, who brought a Corrections bill to the House Of Commons this week, saw his attempt to fast-track it to the Senate using unanimous consent denied.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2023
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• Whitby mayor backs proposed bill taking aim at abusive elected officials

  Whitby's mayor Elizabeth Roy is joining a long list of leaders throwing their support behind Bill 5. The private member's bill aims to hold local leaders accountable for behaviour.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
• Firefighters, paramedics voice support for B.C. MP’s bill to protect first responders

  The proposed B.C. private member's bill would amend the Criminal Code to make assaults against health-care workers and first responders an aggravating factor during sentencing.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2023
• Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers on domestic violence

  Keira’s Law was tabled in 2022 seeking to protect children involved in custody litigation following the tragic death of a four-year-old in Milton, Ont.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• B.C. MP introduces private members’ bill aimed at protecting first responders

  In recent days police in B.C. have allegedly been shot at with a pellet gun and stabbed with a hypodermic needle.

  Crime

  Mar 14, 2023
• B.C. Liberal private member’s bill aims to bolster hospitals’ suicide prevention tools

  A new B.C. bill would require hospital staff to try and contact a person's close family members when they are apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2023
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• BC Liberal MLA to pitch bill updating mental health law after VPD officer’s suicide

  Global News has learned the family of VPD Const. Nicole Chan will be in Victoria to watch BC Liberal South Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko introduce the bill.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023
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• Keira’s Law aims to educate judges about domestic violence

  'If we can get this private member's bill passed, then I believe Keira's legacy will be a positive one,' said Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville—North Burlington.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2022