Our Government has been hard at work for all Canadians. Here are a few of the most recent initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for everyone living in our great country.

Bill C-21, Standing Up For Victims of White Collar Crime Act: Tougher sentences for those who perpetrate fraud and swindle Canadians out of their hard earned money.

The New Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies: A new network that will ensure that prescription drugs are safe and effective for Canadian families while creating jobs and growth in the medical sectors across Canada.

Removing Big Money Influence on Political Parties: The newly introduced Political Loans Accountability Act will reduce the undue influence of wealthy interests on the political process and create higher standards of accountability, integrity, and transparency for all Canadians.

Conclusion of the Ninth Round of Negotiations with the European Union: With one in five Canadian jobs dependent on trade, a free trade agreement with the European Union has the potential to benefit Canada enormously:

• a 20-per cent boost in bilateral trade,
• a $12-billion annual increase to Canada’s economy,
• almost 80,000 new jobs,
• and an extra $1,000 for the average Canadian family.

Supporting the Canadian Armed Forces: The Joint Space Support Project (JSSP) will allow the Canadian Armed Forces to download and access satellite photos from around the world, instantly providing an accurate picture of what is happening on the ground and improving our ability to assert our sovereignty in the Arctic.

Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act: Tough new legislation including increased penalties for organized crime, ending house arrest and pardons for the most serious crimes, longer sentence for crimes against children and a newly enshrined victims right to participate in parole hearings and offender accountability.