Last season we told you about Conservative MP Joy Smith’s private member’s bill on minimum sentences for child traffickers, which received Royal Assent in June 2010. It became the first private member’s bill to become law since the 2008 election. On the Bright Side visits Smith in Winnipeg to find out what comes next in her campaign against human trafficking.
A private member’s bill to force greater corporate accountability on Canadian mining and energy companies operating in the developing world failed to pass through the House of Commons this week. Liberal MP John McKay had hoped to enforce strict environmental and human rights standards. We sit down with McKay, who explains how a former employee inspired the legislation.
Heather Seaman joins MPs from different parties at the 30th annual World Religions Conference in Waterloo, a multi-faith event aimed at more understanding between religious groups.
New Democrat MP Fin Donnelly hasn’t been on Parliament Hill for a year yet, but already has a reputation as British Columbia’s river ambassador. We catch up with Donnelly – at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in his New Westminster—Coquitlam riding – to discuss his private member’s bill (C-518) on fish farms and recent debates over the West Coast salmon fishery.
How does an MP balance the needs of urban and rural constituents? Heather Seaman finds out by spending the day with Harold Albrecht on his farm in the riding of Kitchener—Conestoga, Ont.
Also:
Now You Know: Ghosts and goblins at Rideau Hall. The prime minister handing out treats. The opposition leader in costume. Puneet Birgi looks at Halloween traditions at Canada’s official residences.
Now You Know: The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, including an interview with chairman Dean Allison.
Young Staffers: Jaqueline Moneypenny - this dynamic young staffer has her hands full dealing with the schedules of not one, but the entire NDP caucus.
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