In accordance with the SEIU-West Constitution, which includes the following text in Article II, paragraph 6:
The objectives of this union shall be to:
Engage in all such civic, social, political, legal, economic, cultural, educational, charitable, and other activities where on local, national, or international levels, as will advance this union’s standing in the community and in the labour movement and further the interests of this organization and its membership, directly or indirectly.
To help you cast an informed vote in the upcoming federal election, we have prepared a sample of how representatives of the three main national political parties* (Conservative Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, and New Democratic Party) voted in the last session of Parliament on matters of importance to our membership.
Even though our federal election campaigns focus heavily on the party leaders, Canadians do not vote directly for Prime Minister. Instead, we vote for a candidate to represent our riding (a.k.a. constituency/seat) in Parliament in Ottawa. Most of those candidates are from a particular party. The leader of the party that wins the most seats normally becomes Prime Minister.
Bill C-64 An Act respecting pharmacare
Third Reading, Final Vote prior to Royal Assent
This bill introduces pharmacare, which means that all Canadians can access needed medications for free. The first phase of pharmacare provides coverage for diabetes medication as well as contraceptive drugs and devices.
|
Party |
Yes |
No |
|
Liberal Party |
143 |
0 |
|
Conservative Party |
0 |
114 |
|
New Democratic Party |
20 |
0 |
Bill C-31 An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing
This bill introduces dental care coverage for eligible Canadians and currently covers seniors who are over 65 years old, children under the age of 18, and adults with a federal disability tax credit. It is slated to expand to Canadians aged 18-64 in May 2025.
|
Party |
Yes |
No |
|
Liberal Party |
146 |
0 |
|
Conservative Party |
0 |
107 |
|
New Democratic Party |
24 |
0 |
Bill C-58 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations
This bill prevents employers from hiring workers, contractors, or finding volunteers to replace striking or locked out workers.
|
Party |
Yes |
No |
|
Liberal Party |
147 |
0 |
|
Conservative Party |
114 |
0 |
|
New Democratic Party |
22 |
0 |
Bill C-369, An Act to amend the bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act, and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
This bill makes September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a federally recognized statutory holiday.
|
Party |
Yes |
No |
|
Liberal Party |
162 |
0 |
|
Conservative Party |
0 |
86 |
|
New Democratic Party |
38 |
0 |
Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada.
This bill provides a commitment and funding for Canadian parents to be able to access affordable childcare.
|
Party |
Yes |
No |
|
Liberal Party |
149 |
0 |
|
Conservative Party |
0 |
113 |
|
New Democratic Party |
23 |
0 |
* There are other parties, but only these three regularly run candidates in all constituencies across Canada, regularly elect candidates to Parliament, and thus have an established voting record on important issues.