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Member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

Don Davies

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
  • NDP
  • Vancouver Kingsway
  • British Columbia
  • Voting Attendance: 59%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $153,893.57

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Bill C-382

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (extra-energy-efficient products)
  • This bill, known as Bill C-382, aims to make changes to the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act in Canada. The purpose of the bill is to exempt extra-energy-efficient products from the goods and services tax and provide a tax credit for the purchase of these products. The bill lists various household appliances, air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, lighting fixtures, electronic products, and motors that would qualify as extra-energy-efficient products. The bill also includes provisions for the review of regulations and the designation of these products.
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Bill C-340

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
Canada Pharmacare Act
  • The Canada Pharmacare Act sets out criteria and conditions that must be met by drug insurance plans established under the law of a province before a cash contribution may be made. The Act requires drug insurance plans to be administered on a non-profit basis in order to provide full coverage of the cost of all insured drugs prescribed by a health care practitioner and any related dispensing fees. It also requires plans to entitle every insured person of the province to be covered on uniform conditions, to not impose any minimum period of residence or waiting period of more than three months before residents are covered, and to provide for the payment of amounts for the cost of insured drugs provided to insured persons while they are temporarily absent from their province of residence. The Act provides for the establishment of an independent drug agency to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of prescription drugs and
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Bill C-337

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act
  • Bill C-337, also known as the Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act, aims to develop a national strategy to reduce textile waste in Canada. Canadians currently send around 500 million kilograms of textile waste to landfills each year, even though more than half of this waste could be reused and almost a quarter could be recycled. The clothing and textile industry is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and microplastic pollution. This bill seeks to address these environmental issues by implementing measures such as facilitating textile recycling, extending the lifespan of textiles, educating consumers about waste prevention, holding polluters accountable for textile waste, and exploring financial incentives for sustainable supply chain practices. Other provisions include removing sales tax on repair services, imposing labelling requirements for recycled content and chemicals used in manufa
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Bill C-328

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 29, 2023
Student Debt Relief Act
  • This bill, called the Student Debt Relief Act, aims to develop a national strategy to reduce student loan debt in Canada. It requires the Minister of Employment and Social Development to work with provincial government representatives to create a strategy that includes measures such as canceling government-provided student loan debt, eliminating interest on these loans, increasing non-repayable student grants, and reducing the overall cost of post-secondary education. The Minister is also required to hold at least one conference with provincial government representatives to develop this strategy. The Minister must prepare a report within one year after the bill becomes law, outlining the national strategy and submit it to Parliament. The report must also be published on the Department of Employment and Social Development's website. Within three years of the report being tabled in Parliament, the Minister must conduct a comprehensive rev
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Bill C-312

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 01, 2023
National Renewable Energy Strategy Act
  • SUMMARY: Bill C-312, known as the National Renewable Energy Strategy Act, requires the Minister of Natural Resources to work with provincial governments and Indigenous governing bodies to develop and implement a national strategy. This strategy aims to ensure that by December 31, 2030, all electricity generated in Canada comes from renewable energy sources. The strategy includes objectives such as increasing renewable energy production projects, investing in research and development, cooperating on establishing new electric utilities, and creating a renewable energy economy and jobs. The Minister is also required to design and implement incentives to encourage the development of renewable energy projects and retrofitting properties with renewable energy technologies. Reports on the national strategy's effectiveness will be prepared and tabled in Parliament periodically.
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Bill C-307

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 21, 2022
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (menstrual products)
  • Bill C-307 is a proposed law that would change the Canada Labour Code. The purpose of the bill is to require employers who are regulated by the federal government to provide free menstrual products in the workplace. This means that if the bill becomes law, employers would have to make tampons and pads available to their employees without charge. The bill has had its first reading in Parliament and is currently being discussed and reviewed.
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Bill C-272

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 05, 2022
Employing Persons with Disabilities Act
  • Bill C-272, also known as the Employing Persons with Disabilities Act, aims to develop a national employment strategy to increase the economic participation of individuals with disabilities. The Minister of Employment and Social Development will work with representatives from provincial governments to develop this strategy. The strategy will focus on educating business owners and employers about the potential contributions of individuals with disabilities, correcting misconceptions about employing them, promoting inclusive hiring practices, and promoting the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister will also hold at least one conference with provincial government representatives to aid in the development of the strategy. The Minister will prepare a report on the national strategy within two years of the Act receiving royal assent, which will then be tabled in Parliament and published on the Department of Employment
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Bill C-265

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 31, 2022
National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy Act
  • This bill requires the Minister of Health to create a national strategy to support mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth. The strategy will include measures such as universal access to mental health screenings, timely access to specialist care, and increased awareness of the impact and treatment of mental health disorders. The bill also requires the Minister to consult with relevant stakeholders and Indigenous governing bodies in developing the strategy. The Minister must report on the strategy within one year of the bill's enactment and provide updates every five years.
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Bill C-256

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors)
  • Bill C-256 is an Act that aims to amend the Financial Administration Act in Canada. The purpose of this Act is to ensure gender parity on the boards of directors of parent Crown corporations. It states that these boards should not have fewer women than men serving as directors. The Act also includes provisions for the appointment process, reporting, and review of the gender composition of these boards. If a board is found to be in non-compliance with the gender parity requirement, the appropriate Minister can only appoint women as directors until the balance is achieved. This Act will come into force six years after receiving royal assent.
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Bill C-255

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 17, 2022
Post-Secondary Education Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act
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Bill C-254

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 11, 2022
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (change of political affiliation)
  • This bill, known as Bill C-254, aims to amend the Parliament of Canada Act regarding changes in political affiliation by members of the House of Commons. According to this bill, if a member of the House of Commons who was elected as a member of a registered party or as an independent changes parties or becomes a member of a party, their seat will be considered vacant and a by-election will be called for that seat. This bill also outlines the process for notifying the Speaker of the House, addressing a warrant for an election, and the proceedings in case the Speaker is absent.
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Bill C-227

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)
  • Bill C-227 aims to lower the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old. The proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act would redefine the "future elector" as a Canadian citizen who is 14 years of age or older but under 16 years of age. It also states that every person who is a Canadian citizen and is 16 years of age or older on polling day is qualified as an elector. The bill would remove the requirement for electors to be 16 or older for certain provisions, such as being nominated as a candidate or serving as an election officer. The purpose of this bill is to expand the voting rights of young Canadians by allowing them to participate in the electoral process at an earlier age.
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Bill C-220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)
  • Bill C-220 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that is focused on assault against health care workers. If someone assaults a health care worker, this bill requires the court to consider it as an aggravating circumstance when determining the appropriate sentencing for the offender. The bill defines a health care worker as anyone employed in a health care setting, such as a hospital or clinic. This amendment aims to increase the protection and recognition of the important work done by health care workers and ensure that assaults against them are taken seriously.
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Bill C-212

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2021
School Food Program for Children Act
  • Bill C-212, the School Food Program for Children Act, aims to develop a national school food program in Canada. The goal is to ensure that all children have access to healthy food, especially in a school setting. This bill recognizes that many Canadians, including children, struggle with food insecurity. It also acknowledges the importance of nutrition for the health and development of children. Currently, Canada does not have a national school food program, making it one of the few countries in the OECD without one. The bill acknowledges that education and health are provincial matters, so developing a national program will require collaboration with all provinces. The Minister of Health, in consultation with representatives from provincial governments, will develop the program, which will include criteria for determining healthy foods, an assessment of funding options, and a focus on evidence-based healthy food education. The bill als
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