✘ C-331 (International Promotion and Protection of Human Rights)

Bill

C-331: An Act to amend the Federal Courts Act (International Promotion and Protection of Human Rights).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

Bill C-331 does not align with our existing approach to corporate social responsibility abroad, nor is it likely to provide more meaningful redress for victims. Instead, it may create ambiguities and uncertainty in the law, which could result in lengthy and costly litigation.

Result

Defeated.

✘ C-406 (Foreign Contributions)

Bill

C-406: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (Foreign Contributions).

Second reading.

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

The Government supports the policy objective of ensuring there is no foreign influence in Canadian elections and supports a level-playing field for all participants. However, many of the measures in Bill C-406 are redundant when considering Bill C-76. Further, the measures in Bill C-76 are likely more enforceable than those contained in Bill C-406.

Result

Defeated.