Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party

Lindsay Mathyssen

Member of Parliament
Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party
NDP

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

November 09, 2023

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

November 09, 2023

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

October 24, 2022

This bill, known as Bill C-300, aims to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, the Defence Production Act, and the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act. The purpose of these amendments is to give preference to Canadian products and services in government acquisitions and to provide financial support to provinces for the acquisition of Canadian products and services. The bill defines Canadian products as those that have at least 50% of their value manufactured, produced, or assembled in Canada, and Canadian services as those offered by Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Canadian government entities, Canadian corporations, and non-profit organizations with majority Canadian membership. The bill states that the Minister must prioritize Canadian products and services, unless it conflicts with Canada's obligations under international agreements. The Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act would provid

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

December 16, 2021

This bill, called the National Freshwater Strategy Act, aims to create a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of fresh water in Canada. The Minister of the Environment will work with representatives from provincial and municipal governments, Indigenous groups, scientists, researchers, and environmental organizations to develop this strategy. The strategy will address various aspects such as drinking water standards, freshwater issues in international agreements, climate change's impact on water infrastructure, reducing eutrophication in lakes, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, and addressing knowledge gaps about groundwater. The Minister will hold a conference with these stakeholders to gather their input. Within two years, a report outlining the national strategy will be prepared and presented to Parliament. The report will also be published on the Department of Environment's website. After five years, a co

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

December 16, 2021

This bill, known as Bill C-218, aims to amend the Excise Tax Act in Canada. The amendment specifically focuses on exempting psychotherapy services from the goods and services tax. Currently, these services are subject to the tax, but if this bill passes, they will be made exempt. The purpose of this exemption is to make psychotherapy services more accessible and affordable for individuals seeking mental health support.

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

December 09, 2021

Bill C-208, also known as the Early Learning and Child Care Act, establishes criteria for early learning and child care programs that must be met before the Government of Canada can provide transfer payments to a province to support those programs. The bill also creates an advisory council to advise the Minister of Employment and Social Development on matters related to early learning and child care. The purpose of the bill is to promote early childhood development and support parents in employment or training by providing accessible, universal, and high-quality early learning and child care services. The bill outlines criteria in areas such as accountability, quality, universality, and accessibility that provinces must meet to receive transfer payments. Quebec has the option to be exempted from certain provisions of the bill due to provincial jurisdiction. The bill also includes provisions for withholding transfer payments if a provinc