MY PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS IN THE 39TH PARLIAMENT

As a Member of Parliament, my job involves a variety of aspects. My first responsibility is to serve the needs of my constituents in matters involving the Government of Canada. As well, it is important for me to inform myself about your views on issues facing our nation so that I can represent those views to the government and in Parliament when I speak on legislation.

Another important part of my job is to raise issues which I feel the government should address. One important way that an M.P. can do this is by proposing Bills and Motions for debate in Parliament. For your information, I have summarized below the Bills and Motions which I have proposed in the current Parliament.

C-206 - An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act to increase the parental leave benefits period from one to two years. This would enable the mother and/or the father of a new born child or adopted child to provide direct parental care for two full years. The quality of care during the first two years is the most significant determinant of life long physical, mental and social health. This Bill, which provides more options for parents, received First Reading on April 6, 2006.

C-251 – An Act to amend the Food and Drug Act to require health warning labels to be placed on the containers of alcoholic beverages. The objective of the Bill is to caution expectant mothers and others about the risks associated with alcohol misuse. This bill was reintroduced from the last Parliament and received First Reading May 3, 2006.

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