Bill C-241

Private Members' Business

…e, and I hope to at least bring some of his happiness forward. Again, my condolences to his family. Bill C-241 is an act to amend the Income Tax Act with respect to deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons. As I have said before, I like to call it the “fair travelling tradespersons bill”. It went to com…

Private Members' Business

… sweat and tears on this. It has been a journey. I think it was back in March when I first spoke to Bill C-241, my private member's bill. I want to thank the folks of Essex who have allowed me the opportunity to stand in the House and represent them—

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), as reported (without amendment) from the committee.

Private Members' Business

… is carefully and effectively targeted at achieving its objective. It provides greater clarity than Bill C-241 on the definition of core concepts as well. For example, Bill C-241 does not define “travelling expenses” or “construction activity”. It also uses the term “tax credit”. I have looked, but I have not…

Private Members' Business

… to do so earlier, I would like to begin by once again congratulating the hon. member for Essex for Bill C-241. This bill was worth introducing and debating in the House, and I think it is important, since it will give us an opportunity to discuss the reality of tradespeople, a reality we do not discuss enoug…

Private Members' Business

…ut the fact that he got to be an honorary New Democrat while presenting this private member's bill, Bill C-241. I think he even promised to wear an orange tie, although I am not quite sure that I have seen that in the House, but I have done my best today. I wanted to make sure that as New Democrats we get a c…

Private Members' Business

…en to fix the concerns of those who proudly work in the trades today. That is why we are supporting Bill C-241. Every step to promote trades and make the environment less cumbersome and more appealing to new entrants is a step in the right direction. We must support Canada’s workers and the unions that repres…

Routine Proceedings

…t, in both official languages, the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Finance in relation to Bill C-241, an act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons). I would like to thank the finance committee clerks, Alexandre Roger and Carine Grand-Jean; legislative clerk, Mar…

Government Orders

…ion of members a few germane rulings on this matter. On April 22, 2009, the Deputy Speaker ruled on Bill C-241, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period). The Deputy Speaker stated: [T]he chair is of the opinion that the provisions of Bill C-241 would authorize a new and distinc…

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from June 3 consideration of the motion that Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), be read the second time and referred to a committee.