June 29th, 2015

We are pleased to report that Ed Komarnicki's Freedom of Conscience motion (M-590) passed in the House of Commons on June 23rd with a vote of 273-1. This motion means that Members have now officially stated they are in agreement that MPs of all parties should have the right to vote freely on issues of conscience. These issues would include abortion, euthanasia and so on. We are very encouraged by the passing of this motion.

Please take a moment to e-mail Mr. Komarnicki to congratulate him on this victory and thank him for bringing this important issue to Parliament.

Ed Komarnicki's Contact Info:
Email: komare@parl.gc.ca
Phone: 613-992-7685

Conservative MP Michael Chong's private member bill, titled The Reform Act, passed through the Senate on June 22nd. After a long battle, which began in 2014, it finally passed with a vote of 38-14 and is now law.

The new law allows MPs to break ranks with their party's position when that position does not reflect their constituent's. This will enable MPs to more accurately represent those who have voted them into office rather than the party that they are a part of. It will also give MPs the ability to trigger a leadership review, vote to remove the party leader and replace them.

To read more click the articles below.

Michael Chong's Reform Act passes in the Senate

Reform Act a power regulator

Michael Chong’s Reform Act passed by Senate

We encourage you to contact Mr. Chong and thank him for his tireless efforts in seeing the Reform Act passed.

Michael Chong's Contact Information:
Email: michael.chong@parl.gc.ca
Phone: 1-866-878-5556 or (613) 992-4179

On Friday June 26th the United States Supreme Court ruled in favour of legalizing gay marriage nationwide. Please join us in praying for the United States at this time.