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We Won! Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act is Repealed!

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We Won! Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act is Repealed!
Dear Free Speech Supporter:
Late this afternoon, an ugly piece of tyranny bit the dust. Section 13 (Internet censorship) of the Canadian Human Rights Act was repealed. Bill C-304, introduced by the courageous Brian Storseth of Alberta, won approval of the House of Commons in June, 2012. It received Third and final Reading in the Senate today and, then,  Royal Assent.
Thanks to all the MPs, Senators and, most of all, the many free speech letter writers across this country. It has been a long fight. Marc Lemire deserves special credit for his ferocious fight which, on September 2, 2009, resulted in a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling Sec. 13, essentially,  unconstitutional.
However, we cannot rest on our laurels.
We usually don’t quote or acknowledge the anonymous smear artists at Anti-Racist Canada. After all, who goes around trying to answer graffiti on a washroom wall? [“Call Susie for a good time — 403 -777-7777” “No, Susie is no fun.”]
However, in their sour report on the partial defeat of censorship, ARC, which, we know, has sinister connections in Ottawa observes:
“And it is of note that while it is the current government who passed the legislation, there’s nothing that says a future government might not reinstate Section 13 given that it had been deemed constitutional both in 1990 and more recently in the Whatcott case.
Time will tell and we are very patient. In the meantime, we’ll see how things play out.”
The Federal Court overturned most of the decision in the Lemire case and upheld the constitutionality — minus the financial penalties — of Sec. 13. This ruling is now being appealed to the Federal Court and CAFE is in the thick of the fray as an intervener. Note the threat that a future government — NDP, Liberal? — might reintroduce Sec. 13. Don’t kid yourself, having read some of the Senate speeches on the repeal of Sec. 13, I can assure you censorship and thought control still have some powerful pals in Ottawa.
Paul Fromm
Director
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION
Photo: We Won! Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act is Repealed! Dear Free Speech Supporter: Late this afternoon, an ugly piece of tyranny bit the dust. Section 13 (Internet censorship) of the Canadian Human Rights Act was repealed. Bill C-304, introduced by the courageous Brian Storseth of Alberta, won approval of the House of Commons in June, 2012. It received Third and final Reading in the Senate today and, then, Royal Assent. Thanks to all the MPs, Senators and, most of all, the many free speech letter writers across this country. It has been a long fight. Marc Lemire deserves special credit for his ferocious fight which, on September 2, 2009, resulted in a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling Sec. 13, essentially, unconstitutional. However, we cannot rest on our laurels. We usually don't quote or acknowledge the anonymous smear artists at Anti-Racist Canada. After all, who goes around trying to answer graffiti on a washroom wall? ["Call Susie for a good time -- 403 -777-7777" "No, Susie is no fun."] However, in their sour report on the partial defeat of censorship, ARC, which, we know, has sinister connections in Ottawa observes: "And it is of note that while it is the current government who passed the legislation, there's nothing that says a future government might not reinstate Section 13 given that it had been deemed constitutional both in 1990 and more recently in the Whatcott case. Time will tell and we are very patient. In the meantime, we'll see how things play out." The Federal Court overturned most of the decision in the Lemire case and upheld the constitutionality -- minus the financial penalties -- of Sec. 13. This ruling is now being appealed to the Federal Court and CAFE is in the thick of the fray as an intervener. Note the threat that a future government -- NDP, Liberal? -- might reintroduce Sec. 13. Don't kid yourself, having read some of the Senate speeches on the repeal of Sec. 13, I can assure you censorship and thought control still have some powerful pals in Ottawa. Paul Fromm Director CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION To: mailto:h******* Subject: Re: Please vote for C-304 Dear Sir, I did. The Bill passed today in the Senate and was given Royal Assent. Thanks for your concern for free speech. Yours, Dennis Patterson Senator for Nunavut

Here’s to free speech! I deeply regret my old comrade
Doug Christie did not live to see this important victory.
To: mailto:h*******
Subject: Re: Please vote for C-304
 
Dear  Sir,
I did.
The Bill passed today in the Senate and was given  Royal Assent.
Thanks for your concern for free  speech.
Yours,
Dennis Patterson Senator for  Nunavut

FREE SPEECH URGENT — E-MAIL SENATORS IMMEDIATELY, C-304 Is Now Being Debated for Third and Final Reading

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FREE SPEECH URGENT — E-MAIL SENATORS IMMEDIATELY, C-304 Is Now Being Debated for Third and Final Reading
Yesterday, June 25, C-304, which had recently received Second Reading in the Senate, was before the Senate Human Rights Committee. Bill C-304 is crucial in regaining some measure of freedom of speech in Canada. Introduced as a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons by Alberta MP Brian Storseth last year, it was past by the House of Commons, June 8, 2012. This Bill would repeal Sec. 13 (Internet censorship — truth is no defence, intent is no defence) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, which makes criticism of privileged minorities very risky.
Censorship had some pals at the Senate’s Human Rights Committee, including Sen. Munson who subjected Mr. Storseth to some withering questioning.
However, this morning, according to the office of Sen. Robina Jaffer, Bill C-304 was “reported out of committee, without amendment.”
This is good news for freedom of speech.
The final step is now Third and final Reading. I spoke to the office of senior Ontario Senator Robert Runciman this afternoon. Bill C-304 will be debated either later today or tomorrow for Third Reading.
Those of us who have fought Internet censorship since the days of the Zundelsite case, 1996-2002, this is an exciting moment.
We need your help NOW! I don’t mean tonight or tomorrow. Bill C-304 may come up momentarily.
Please e-mail the Senate. The list is enclosed.
Please be brief and to the point.
Urge the Senators to vote for Bill C-304.
I enclose my letter on behalf of CAFE
Paul Fromm
Director
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION

Canadian Association for Free Expression

Box 332,

Rexdale, Ontario, M9W 5L3

Ph: 905-56-4455; FAX: 905-566-4820

Paul Fromm, B.Ed, M.A. Director

 

June 26, 2013

 
Memo to the Senate of Canada: Please Protect Internet Free Speech — Support Bill C-304 on Third Reading
Last June, the House of Commons passed a private Member’s Bill, Bill C-304 which repealed Sec. 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
 
Sec. 13 had been a vague and much abused form of Internet censorship, making an offence out of views expressed over the Internet that were not criminal. Truth was not a defence. Intent was not a defence. The wording was  vague — communicating views “likely to expose” designated or privileged groups to “hatred or contempt.” No harm had to be proven. In fact, it was not necessary to prove that anyone other than the complainant had ever even seen the post in question. “Contempt” would capture any negative criticism. For instance, if smokers were a protected group, Internet comments stating smokers had bad breath and were damaging their skin and had higher rates of lung cancer would be “likely” to expose them to “contempt” is not hatred. Truth would not matter.
 
Until the Marc Lemire decision in 2009, Sec. 13 had a 100% conviction rate. That alone should have set off alarm bells. People are frequently charged with murder or robbery or fraud and acquitted. However, there were virtually no defences under Sec. 13. Worse, most of the prosecutions were driven by a chronic complainer with an admitted political agenda. This man worked for the Canadian Human Rights Commission during some of the time he was filing complaints. He has now moved over to the Department of National Defence. He admitted in a talk to Anti-Racist Action, a Toronto group with a history of violence, that he was seeking to “shut down” through “maximum disruption” those with an ideology he opposed.
 
Most of the victims of Sec. 13 complaints were poor and obscure people, unable to afford a lawyer. On behalf of the Canadian Association for Free Expression, I acted as a “representative” for half a dozen of these people. I saw lives and reputations ruined. The long drawn-out proceedings were an abuse BY process.
 
The investigators and prosecutors for the Canadian Human Rights Commission acted more like a political police than officials steeped in our tradition of fairness. When the lead “hate” investigator was questioned during the Warman v. Marc Lemire Tribunal, he was asked what weight he gave to freedom of expression when he was examining a website: “None,” he responded, “freedom of expression is an American idea.” Oh, really?
  
There is an urgency here. Canadians continue to suffer. Terry Tremaine, a former lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan, was charged under Sec. 13 and found guilty. He was then charged for much of the same material under Sec. 319 (“hate law”) of the Criminal Code. Last fall, a Regina judge dismissed the case. However, Mr. Tremaine had been hit with a lifetime “cease and desist” order by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal forbidding him from posting the same or similar comments to the ones at issue at the Tribunal. But what is “similar”? Although he tried to tone down his language, he was eventually found guilty of “contempt of court” for not removing the original posts, although the Tribunal’s order, as worded, had not required this. Subject to an appeal, he may soon head off to jail for up to six months!
 
Jail for expressing non-violent opinions on a website in another country? Such repression and micro-managing of opinion are unacceptable in a free society.
 
The Canadian press and many MPs rightly criticize restrictions on free speech in other countries. The case of Chinese architect, artist and dissident Wei Wei comes to mind. He was jailed briefly and then stripped of his political rights — not allowed to talk to the foreign media — for a year. Many Canadians rightly voiced their concern. Yet, Sec. 13 puts its victims under a lifetime gag!
 
In passing Bill C-304, the House of Commons went a long way to securing Internet freedom in Canada.  We urge you to do likewise, do the right thing and vote “aye” to give Third Reading to Bill C-304. 
Respectfully submitted.
 
Paul Fromm
Director
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Canadian Association for Free Expression

Box 332,

Rexdale, Ontario, M9W 5L3

Ph: 905-56-4455; FAX: 905-566-4820

Paul Fromm, B.Ed, M.A. Director

 
Memo to the Senate of Canada: Please Protect Internet Free Speech — Pass Bill C-304
Last June, the House of Commons passed a private Member’s Bill, Bill C-304 which repealed Sec. 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Sec. 13 had been a vague and much abused form of Internet censorship, making an offence out of views expressed over the Internet that were not criminal. Truth was not a defence. Intent was not a defence. The wording was  vague — communicating views “likely to expose” designated or privileged groups to “hatred or contempt.” No harm had to be proven. In fact, it was not necessary to prove that anyone other than the complainant had ever even seen the post in question. “Contempt” would capture any negative criticism. For instance, if smokers wer a protected group, Internet comments stating smokers had bad breath and were damaging their skin and had higher incidents of lung cancer would be “likely” to expose them to “contempt” is not hatred. Truth would not matter.
Until the Marc Lemire decision in 2009, Sec. 13 had a 100% conviction rate. That alone should have set off alarm bells. People are frequently charged with murder or robbery or fraud and acquitted. However, there were virtually no defences under Sec. 13. Worse, most of the prosecutions were driven by a chronic complainer with an admitted political agenda. This man worked for the Canadian Human Rights Commission during some of the time he was filing complaints. He has now moved over to the Department of National Defence. He admitted in a talk to Anti-Racist Action, a Toronto group with a history of violence, that he was seeking to “shut down” through “maximum disruption” those with an ideology he opposed.
Most of the victims of Sec. 13 complaints were poor and obscure people, unable to afford a lawyer. On behalf of the Canadian Association for Free Expression, I acted as a “representative” for half a dozen of these people. I saw lives and reputations ruined. The long drawn-out proceedings were an abuse BY process.
The investigators and prosecutors for the Canadian Human Rights Commission acted more like a political police than officials steeped in our tradition of fairness. When the lead “hate” investigator was questioned during the Warman v. Marc Lemire Tribunal, he was asked what weight he gave to freedom of expression when he was examining a website: “None,” he responded, “freedom of expression is an American idea.” Oh, really?
In our submission, the House of Commons was wise to repeal Sec. 13. We understand that it is now in the process of second reading in the Red Chamber. We urge that it receive speedy consent.  It has now been eight months since it was passed in the House of Commons.
There is an urgency here. Canadians continue to suffer. Terry Tremaine, a former lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan, was charged under Sec. 13 and found guilty. He was then charged for much of the same material under Sec. 319 (“hate law”) of the Criminal Code. Last fall, a Regina judge dismissed the case. However, Mr. Tremaine had been hit with a lifetime “cease and desist” order by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal forbidding him from posting the same or similar comments to the ones at issue at the Tribunal. But what is “similar”? Although he tried to tome down his language, he was eventually found guilty of “contempt of court” for not removing the original posts, although the Tribunal’s order, as worded, had not required this. Subject to an appeal, he may soon head off to jail for up to six months!
Jail for expressing non-violent opinions on a website in another country? Such repression and micro-managing of opinion are unacceptable in a free society.
The Canadian press and many MPs rightly criticize restrictions on free speech in other countries. The case of Chinese architect, artist and dissident Wei Wei comes to mind. The was jailed briefly and then stripped of his political rights — not allowed to talk to the foreign media — for a year. Many Canadians rightly voiced their concern. Yet, Sec. 13 puts its victims under a lifetime gag!
In passing Bill C-304, the House of Commons went a long way to securing Internet freedom in Canada.  We urge you to do likewise and pass this piece of legislation as expeditiously as possible.
Respectfully submitted.
Paul Fromm
Director

 

 

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Canadians, Contact Your Senator About Bill C-34: Let’s Get a Move On!

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Canadians, Contact Your Senator About Bill C-304: Let’s Get a Move On!

What ever happened to Bill C-304? That was the private member’s bill passed last June abolishing Sec. 13 (Internet censorship) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. It passed the House of Commons last June, went to the Senate and just seemed to disappear. For this totalitarian piece of political correctness to disappear it must pass the Senate and then receive Royal Consent (the latter a formality). We get the feeling that the human wrongs crowd has some friends in the Red Chamber.
CAFE spoke to the office of Sen.  Bob Runciman, who chairs the Senate Justice Committee, on Friday February 1. The bill is currently before the Senate for second reading. The Senate doesn’t have the tight agenda that the Commons does. Thus, any Senator may speak on any agenda item on a given date. Sen. Runciman’s office said a number of senators still seem to want to speak to the bill before it gets sent on to committee for clause by clause study and, then, third and final reading. The Senate sponsor of the bill is Sen.  Doug Finley. (finled@sen.parl.gc.ca) Bill C-304 is on the agenda for February 5,opening day of the post-Christmas session: “Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Finley, seconded by the Honourable Senator Frum, for the second reading of Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom). —(Honourable Senator Kinsella) Apparently, it was last discussed on June 27!
It’s time to nudge the senators to pass this bill at second reading, send it on to committee and, then, give it third and final reading.
Below are the e-mails of almost all of the Canadian senators. As well, there is a link to the list of senators, if you particularly want to target your own province’s senators or to find the FAX or snail mail address to send a letter.
Please act immediately.
Paul Fromm
Director CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION
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Ataullahjan, SalmaSalma Ataullahjan Conservative Ontario (Toronto) 02010-07-09July 9, 2010[10] Harper 02027-04-29April 29, 2027
Baker, GeorgeGeorge Baker Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador 02002-03-26March 26, 2002[11] Chrétien 02017-09-04September 4, 2017
Batters, DeniseDenise Batters Conservative Saskatchewan 02013-01-25January 25, 2013 Harper 02045-06-18June 18, 2045
Bellemare, DianeDiane Bellemare Conservative Quebec (Alma) 02012-09-06September 6, 2012[12] Harper 02024-10-13October 13, 2024
Beyak, LynnLynn Beyak Conservative Ontario 02013-01-25January 25, 2013 Harper 02024-02-18February 18, 2024
Black, DougDoug Black Conservative Alberta 02013-01-25January 25, 2013 Harper 02027-05-10May 10, 2027
Boisvenu, Pierre-HuguesPierre-Hugues Boisvenu Conservative Quebec (La Salle) 02010-01-29January 29, 2010[13] Harper 02024-02-12February 12, 2024
Braley, DavidDavid Braley Conservative Ontario 02010-05-20May 20, 2010[14] Harper 02016-05-31May 31, 2016
Brazeau, PatrickPatrick Brazeau Conservative Quebec (Repentigny) 02009-01-08January 8, 2009[15] Harper 02049-11-11November 11, 2049
Brown, BertBert Brown Conservative Alberta 02007-07-10July 10, 2007[16] Harper 02013-03-22March 22, 2013
Buth, JoAnneJoAnne Buth Conservative Manitoba 02012-01-06January 6, 2012[17] Harper 02029-05-23May 23, 2029
Callbeck, Catherine S.Catherine S. Callbeck Liberal Prince Edward Island 01997-09-23September 23, 1997[18] Chrétien 02014-07-25July 25, 2014
Campbell, Larry W.Larry W. Campbell Liberal British Columbia 02005-08-02August 2, 2005[19] Martin 02023-02-28February 28, 2023
Carignan, ClaudeClaude Carignan Conservative Quebec (Mille Isles) 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02039-12-04December 4, 2039
Champagne, AndréeAndrée Champagne Conservative Quebec (Grandville) 02005-08-02August 2, 2005[19] Martin 02014-07-17July 17, 2014
Chaput, MariaMaria Chaput Liberal Manitoba 02002-12-12December 12, 2002[21] Chrétien 02017-05-07May 7, 2017
Charette-Poulin, MarieMarie Charette-Poulin Liberal Ontario (Northern Ontario) 01995-09-21September 21, 1995 Chrétien 02020-06-21June 21, 2020
Comeau, Gerald J.Gerald J. Comeau Conservative Nova Scotia 01990-08-30August 30, 1990 Mulroney 02021-02-01February 1, 2021
Cools, Anne C.Anne C. Cools Independent Ontario (Toronto Centre-York) 01984-01-13January 13, 1984 Trudeau 02018-08-12August 12, 2018
Cordy, Jane MarieJane Marie Cordy Liberal Nova Scotia 02000-06-09June 9, 2000[22] Chrétien 02025-07-02July 2, 2025
Cowan, JimJim Cowan Liberal Nova Scotia 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02017-01-22January 22, 2017
Dagenais, Jean-GuyJean-Guy Dagenais Conservative Quebec (Victoria) 02012-01-17January 17, 2012[17] Harper 02025-02-02February 2, 2025
Dallaire, RoméoRoméo Dallaire Liberal Quebec (Gulf) 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02022-06-25June 25, 2022
Dawson, DennisDennis Dawson Liberal Quebec (Lauzon) 02005-08-02August 2, 2005[19] Martin 02024-09-28September 28, 2024
Day, Joseph A.Joseph A. Day Liberal New Brunswick (Saint John-Kennebecasis) 02001-10-04October 4, 2001[24] Chrétien 02020-01-24January 24, 2020
De Bané, PierrePierre De Bané Liberal Quebec (De la Vallière) 01984-06-29June 29, 1984 Trudeau 02013-08-02August 2, 2013
Demers, JacquesJacques Demers Conservative Quebec (Rigaud) 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02019-08-25August 25, 2019
Downe, Percy E.Percy E. Downe Liberal Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) 02003-06-26June 26, 2003[25] Chrétien 02029-07-08July 8, 2029
Doyle, NormanNorman Doyle Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador 02012-01-06January 6, 2012[17] Harper 02020-11-11November 11, 2020
Duffy, MichaelMichael Duffy Conservative Prince Edward Island (Cavendish) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02021-05-27May 27, 2021
Dyck, Lillian EvaLillian Eva Dyck Liberal Saskatchewan 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02020-08-24August 24, 2020
Eaton, NicoleNicole Eaton Conservative Ontario (Caledon) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02020-01-21January 21, 2020
Eggleton, ArtArt Eggleton Liberal Ontario 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[19] Martin 02018-09-29September 29, 2018
Enverga, Tobias C.Tobias C. Enverga Conservative Ontario 02012-09-06September 6, 2012[12] Harper 02030-12-02December 2, 2030
Finley, DougDoug Finley Conservative Ontario 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02021-07-25July 25, 2021
Fortin-Duplessis, SuzanneSuzanne Fortin-Duplessis Conservative Quebec (Rougemont) 02009-01-14January 14, 2009[15] Harper 02015-06-20June 20, 2015
Fraser, JoanJoan Fraser Liberal Quebec (De Lorimier) 01998-09-17September 17, 1998[26] Chrétien 02019-10-12October 12, 2019
Frum, LindaLinda Frum Conservative Ontario 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02038-01-13January 13, 2038
Furey, GeorgeGeorge Furey Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador 01999-08-11August 11, 1999[27] Chrétien 02023-05-12May 12, 2023
Gerstein, IrvingIrving Gerstein Conservative Ontario (Toronto) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02016-02-10February 10, 2016
Greene, StephenStephen Greene Conservative Nova Scotia (Halifax) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02024-12-08December 8, 2024
Raine, Nancy GreeneNancy Greene Raine Conservative British Columbia (Sun Peaks) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02018-05-11May 11, 2018
Harb, MacMac Harb Liberal Ontario 02003-09-09September 9, 2003[28] Chrétien 02028-11-10November 10, 2028
Hervieux-Payette, CélineCéline Hervieux-Payette Liberal Quebec (Bedford) 01995-03-21March 21, 1995 Chrétien 02016-04-22April 22, 2016
Housakos, LeoLeo Housakos Conservative Quebec (Wellington) 02009-01-08January 8, 2009[15] Harper 02043-01-10January 10, 2043
Hubley, LibbeLibbe Hubley Liberal Prince Edward Island 02001-03-08March 8, 2001[29] Chrétien 02017-09-08September 8, 2017
Jaffer, Mobina S.B.Mobina S.B. Jaffer Liberal British Columbia 02001-06-13June 13, 2001[30] Chrétien 02024-08-20August 20, 2024
Johnson, Janis G.Janis G. Johnson Conservative Manitoba (Winnipeg – Interlake) 01990-09-27September 27, 1990 Mulroney 02021-04-27April 27, 2021
Joyal, SergeSerge Joyal Liberal Quebec (Kennebec) 01997-11-26November 26, 1997[31] Chrétien 02020-02-01February 1, 2020
Kenny, ColinColin Kenny Liberal Ontario (Rideau) 01984-06-29June 29, 1984 Trudeau 02018-12-10December 10, 2018
Kinsella, Noël A.Noël A. Kinsella Conservative New Brunswick (Fredericton-York-Sunbury) 01990-09-12September 12, 1990 Mulroney 02014-11-28November 28, 2014
Lang, Hector DanielHector Daniel Lang Conservative Yukon (Whitehorse) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02023-04-03April 3, 2023
LeBreton, MarjoryMarjory LeBreton Conservative Ontario 01993-06-18June 18, 1993 Mulroney 02015-07-04July 4, 2015
Lovelace Nicholas, Sandra M.Sandra M. Lovelace Nicholas Liberal New Brunswick 02005-09-21September 21, 2005[19] Martin 02023-04-15April 15, 2023
MacDonald, Michael L.Michael L. MacDonald Conservative Nova Scotia (Dartmouth) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02030-05-04May 4, 2030
Maltais, GhislainGhislain Maltais Conservative Quebec (Shawinigan) 02012-01-06January 6, 2012[17] Harper 02019-04-22April 22, 2019
Manning, FabianFabian Manning Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador 02011-05-25May 25, 2011[32] Harper 02039-05-21May 21, 2039
Marshall, ElizabethElizabeth Marshall Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador 02010-01-29January 29, 2010[13] Harper 02026-09-07September 7, 2026
Martin, YonahYonah Martin Conservative British Columbia (Vancouver) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02040-04-11April 11, 2040
Massicotte, Paul J.Paul J. Massicotte Liberal Quebec (De Lanaudière) 02003-06-26June 26, 2003[25] Chrétien 02026-09-10September 10, 2026
McCoy, ElaineElaine McCoy Progressive Conservative Alberta 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02021-03-07March 7, 2021
McInnis, TomTom McInnis Conservative Nova Scotia 02012-09-06September 6, 2012[12] Harper 02020-04-09April 9, 2020
McIntyre, PaulPaul McIntyre Conservative New Brunswick 02012-09-06September 6, 2012[12] Harper 02019-11-02November 2, 2019
Mercer, Terry M.Terry M. Mercer Liberal Nova Scotia (Northend Halifax) 02003-11-07November 7, 2003[33] Chrétien 02022-05-06May 6, 2022
Merchant, PanaPana Merchant Liberal Saskatchewan 02002-12-12December 12, 2002[21] Chrétien 02018-04-02April 2, 2018
Don MeredithDon Meredith Conservative Ontario 02010-12-18December 18, 2010[34] Harper 02039-07-13July 13, 2039
Mitchell, GrantGrant Mitchell Liberal Alberta 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02026-07-19July 19, 2026
Mockler, PercyPercy Mockler Conservative New Brunswick (Saint-Léonard) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02024-04-14April 14, 2024
Moore, Wilfred P.Wilfred P. Moore Liberal Nova Scotia (Stanhope St./South Shore) 01996-09-26September 26, 1996[35] Chrétien 02017-01-14January 14, 2017
Munson, JimJim Munson Liberal Ontario (Ottawa/Rideau Canal) 02003-12-10December 10, 2003[33] Chrétien 02021-07-24July 24, 2021
Nancy Ruth Conservative Ontario (Cluny) 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02017-01-06January 6, 2017
Neufeld, RichardRichard Neufeld Conservative British Columbia (Charlie Lake) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02019-11-06November 6, 2019
Ngo, Thanh HaiThanh Hai Ngo Conservative Ontario 02012-09-06September 6, 2012[12] Harper 02022-01-03January 3, 2022
Nolin, Pierre ClaudePierre Claude Nolin Conservative Quebec (De Salaberry) 01993-06-18June 18, 1993 Mulroney 02025-10-30October 30, 2025
Ogilvie, KelvinKelvin Ogilvie Conservative Nova Scotia 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02017-11-06November 6, 2017
Oh, VictorVictor Oh Conservative Ontario 02013-01-25January 25, 2013 Harper 02024-06-10June 10, 2024
Oliver, Donald H.Donald H. Oliver Conservative Nova Scotia (South Shore) 01990-09-07September 7, 1990 Mulroney 02013-11-16November 16, 2013
Patterson, DennisDennis Patterson Conservative Nunavut 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02023-12-30December 30, 2023
Plett, DonDon Plett Conservative Manitoba 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02025-05-14May 14, 2025
Poirier, Rose-MayRose-May Poirier Conservative New Brunswick 02010-02-28February 28, 2010[13] Harper 02029-03-02March 2, 2029
Ringuette, PierrettePierrette Ringuette Liberal New Brunswick 02002-12-12December 12, 2002[21] Chrétien 02030-12-31December 31, 2030
Rivard, MichelMichel Rivard Conservative Quebec (The Laurentides) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02016-08-07August 7, 2016
Rivest, Jean-ClaudeJean-Claude Rivest Independent Quebec (Stadacona) 01993-03-11March 11, 1993 Mulroney 02018-01-27January 27, 2018
Robichaud, FernandFernand Robichaud Liberal New Brunswick 01997-09-23September 23, 1997[18] Chrétien 02014-12-02December 2, 2014
Runciman, BobBob Runciman Conservative Ontario 02010-01-29January 29, 2010[13] Harper 02017-08-10August 10, 2017
Segal, HughHugh Segal Conservative Ontario (Kingston-Frontenac-Leeds) 02005-08-02August 2, 2005[19] Martin 02025-10-13October 13, 2025
Seidman, JudithJudith Seidman Conservative Quebec (De la Durantaye) 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02025-09-01September 1, 2025
Seth, AshaAsha Seth Conservative Ontario 02012-01-06January 6, 2012[17] Harper 02014-12-15December 15, 2014
Sibbeston, Nick G.Nick G. Sibbeston Liberal Northwest Territories 01999-09-02September 2, 1999[27] Chrétien 02018-11-21November 21, 2018
Smith, David P.David P. Smith Liberal Ontario (Cobourg) 02002-06-25June 25, 2002[36] Chrétien 02016-05-16May 16, 2016
Smith, LarryLarry Smith Conservative Quebec (Saurel) 02011-05-25May 25, 2011[37] Harper 02026-04-28April 28, 2026
Stewart-Olsen, CarolynCarolyn Stewart-Olsen Conservative New Brunswick 02009-08-27August 27, 2009[20] Harper 02021-07-27July 27, 2021
Stratton, TerryTerry Stratton Conservative Manitoba (Red River) 01993-03-25March 25, 1993 Mulroney 02013-03-16March 16, 2013
Tardif, ClaudetteClaudette Tardif Liberal Alberta 02005-03-24March 24, 2005[23] Martin 02023-07-27July 27, 2023
Tkachuk, DavidDavid Tkachuk Conservative Saskatchewan 01993-06-08June 8, 1993 Mulroney 02020-02-18February 18, 2020
Unger, BettyBetty Unger Conservative Alberta 02012-01-06January 6, 2012[17] Harper 02018-08-08August 8, 2018
Verner, JoséeJosée Verner Conservative Quebec (Montarville) 02011-06-13June 13, 2011[38] Harper 02034-12-30December 30, 2034
Wallace, John D.John D. Wallace Conservative New Brunswick (Rothesay) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02024-03-26March 26, 2024
Wallin, PamelaPamela Wallin Conservative Saskatchewan (Kuroki Beach) 02009-01-02January 2, 2009[15] Harper 02028-04-10April 10, 2028
Watt, CharlieCharlie Watt Liberal Quebec (Inkerman) 01984-01-16January 16, 1984 Trudeau 02019-06-29June 29, 2019
Wells, DavidDavid Wells Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador 02013-01-25January 25, 2013 Harper 02037-02-28February 28, 2037
White, VernonVernon White Conservative Ontario 02012-02-20February 20, 2012[39] Harper 02034-02-21February 21, 2034
Zimmer, RodRod Zimmer Liberal Manitoba 02005-08-02August 2, 2005[19] Martin 02017-12-19December 19, 2017

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