David Wilks

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Conservative MP for Kootenay—Columbia (B.C.)

Won his last election, in 2011, with 55.90% of the vote.

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Mentioned by TheChronicleHerald.ca Tory retracts criticism of budget OTTAWA — A Conservative MP says plenty of government backbenchers share opposition concerns about the wide array of controversial measures crammed into the massive budget implementation bill. But British Columbia MP David Wilks says there's nothing a ...

Mentioned by Global Toronto Tory backbencher tells constituents he is powerless in face of budget bill David Wilks, who represents the BC riding of Kootenay-Columbia, released a statement on Wednesday to “clarify” his position on Bill C-38. “I support this bill, and the jobs and growth measures that it will bring for Canadians in Kootenay-Columbia and ...

Mentioned by iPolitics.ca (subscription) MPs: Dare to stand up for yourselves, use the power you've been given The situation of Conservative MP David Wilks expressing concerns about the federal omnibus budget bill is a perfect example of the dangerously undemocratic problems of excessive party leader control, the lack of a requirement to set out a clear, ...

Mentioned by Oye! Times Canada's Sad "Democracy" Conservative MP David Wilks comments have provided fodder for government opponents, but underlying his concerns about the budget bill, a candid confirmation of the lowly existence most our elected representatives enjoy. In reality, Wilks serves as a ...

Mentioned by Cranbrook Daily Townsman Wilks 'clarifies' remarks A day after suggesting he did not support the federal budget, Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks was in Cranbrook softening his comments. On Tuesday, Wilks told a group of constituents in Revelstoke that he would vote against Bill C-38, the 2012 federal ...

Mentioned by Cranbrook Daily Townsman Duty-free increase will hurt local business, MP told Local business owners vented their frustrations about the upcoming federal budget to Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks on Wednesday morning. Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce members are upset by the increase to duty-free tax exemptions, ...

A week ago

Voted No on Vote #224 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize the contributions that the baby ...

Voted Yes on Vote #223 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #222 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #221 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #220 That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving ...

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to be speaking today on budget 2012, which is going to be keeping our taxes low and returning Canada to ...

Spoke in the House on New Democratic Party of Canada Mr. Speaker, the NDP shadow cabinet says a lot about its party and its true beliefs and motives. The Leader of the Opposition appointed the member ...

Spoke in the House on Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act Madam Speaker, in her speech the member mentioned that some lower income Canadians would be out $30,000 per year. I wonder where the member could find ...

Three weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Bowling Mr. Speaker, this coming weekend, I have the great honour of coaching four exceptionally talented young girls from British Columbia at the national youth bowling five ...

Spoke in the House on Criminal Code Madam Speaker, this legislation works toward eliminating this heinous crime. Could my friend tell me how it would help police officers not only in Canada but ...

Two months ago

Spoke in the House on Firearms Registry Mr. Speaker, I am proud to report that yesterday the Senate passed the ending of the long gun registry. For years now, the opposition has been ...

Spoke in the House on Syria Mr. Speaker, the main obstacle for peace and stability in Syria remains the Assad regime and its backers who persist in killing Syrian civilians. Canada's position ...

Spoke in the House on Public Safety Mr. Speaker, marijuana grow ops harm our communities. There are unacceptable risks to those living where marijuana plants are being illegally cultivated. Wherever they exist, there ...

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-299 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of young person)