2018 Results – Policy Prioritization Vote

BE IT RESOLVED the Liberal Party of Canada urges the Government of Canada to: Amend the Canada Health Act and develop a national framework to ensure the inclusion of mental health services within Medicare; In consultation with provincial and territorial governments and indigenous groups, establish a systematic universal system of effective funded mental health programs and services as a compon [...] Moved by National Caucus 5 4 - Decriminalization of Consensual Sex Work and Sex Trade WHEREAS: The current Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, which prohibits the purchasing of sex, does little to protect sex workers and instead pushes them to work underground and in dangerous conditions; The current prohibition of buying consensual sex work does not address the underlying iss [...] Moved by Young Liberals of Canada 6 5 - Employee Pension Protection Strategy WHEREAS: Some employers have failed to fulfill their commitment to Employee Pension Plans, depriving employees of future retirement income in addition to the loss of part or all their current contributions; Private pensions should be the responsibility of the commercial enterprises making the commitment, not the taxpa [...] Moved by LPC (Quebec) 8 7 - A Seniors' Ministry WHEREAS: Canadian society is aging rapidly and seniors make up almost 16% of our population; this number is expected to grow to 24% by 2030; This trend will have a profound impact on our health care system, social services, and the economy; Seniors are a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of capabilities, needs, vulnerabilities and [...] BE IT RESOLVED the Liberal Party of Canada urge the Government of Canada to: Partner with Provinces, Indigenous communities and Organizations, as well as Tech and Infrastructure providers, to develop enhanced telecommunications options for First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities; Commit to bringing forth access high-speed internet by 2025 to not only rural and remote communities across Cana