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Canadian Senator’s ‘Jane Goodall Act’ Aims To Ban New Captivity Of Apes, Elephants

The proposed legislation would also ban the use of such animals in performances.
Ryan Maloney

Parliament’s Top Rebel Explains The Perks Of Occasional Dissent (Podcast)

MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith balances independence and toeing the Liberal party line.
Zi-Ann Lum

Trudeau Won’t Back Liberal MP’s Bill To Decriminalize Drug Possession

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith believes Bill C-235 will save lives.
Ryan Maloney

Why A Liberal MP Tabled A Bill To Decriminalize Hard Drugs At The Worst Time

He wants a policy similar to Portugal’s to make it into the Liberals’ election platform.
Zi-Ann Lum

Philpott’s Exit From Cabinet Shows Need For Public Inquiry, 2 Grit MPs Say

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Wayne Long supported an NDP motion calling for a full investigation.
Ryan Maloney

Trudeau Government Urged To Step Up Climate Action In Emergency Debate

A new UN report must serve as a wake-up call, MPs say.
Althia Raj

UN Climate Change Report Spurs Emergency Debate In House Of Commons

NDP, Green Party have joined a Liberal MP's push for the move.
Althia Raj

Liberal MP Hints Decriminalizing Illicit Drugs Could Become A Gov’t Priority

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says it's a matter of timing.
Zi-Ann Lum

Liberal MP Still Wants Drugs Decriminalized Despite Health Minister's Objection

A Toronto MP has been advocating for the ambitious policy for years.
Zi-Ann Lum

2 Liberal MPs Vote With Opposition To Call Out Electoral Reform Pledge

159 Liberals voted against electoral reform report.
Althia Raj