James Bezan
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Conservative MP for Selkirk—Interlake (Manitoba)
Won his last election, in 2011, with 65.20% of the vote.
Two days ago
Voted No on Vote #694 That this House do now adjourn.
Voted Yes on Vote #693 on Bill C-51 Amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
Three days ago
Didn't vote on Vote #692 That this House do now adjourn.
Voted Yes on Vote #691 That, notwithstanding any Standing or Special Order or usual practice of the House, commencing upon the adoption of ...
Voted No on Vote #690 That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “Fridays” and substituting the following: ...
This week
Spoke in the House on Justice Mr. Speaker, last week Vince Li, the man found not criminally responsible for beheading and cannibalizing Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus, was granted escorted leave ...
Posted on Twitter Check out the video from the National Defence Committee's trip to NORAD http://t.co/DQwIkBiveJ!
A week ago
Posted on Twitter "I am disappointed with today's decision by the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board." http://t.co/EflejZ0JDu #cpc #Cdnpoli
Posted on Twitter “I demand MP Karygiannis and the Liberal Party offer Canada’s Ukrainian community a sincere apology.” http://t.co/alHJeFgxGD #cpc #cdnpoli
Mentioned by Brandon Sun Tory MP urges board to reject unescorted walks by Li OTTAWA -- Manitoba Conservative MP James Bezan says granting additional privileges to Vince Li is an "insult" to the victim's family. Bezan, the MP for Selkirk-Interlake, released a statement Tuesday after a provincial review board was told on Monday Li is a ...
Mentioned by Huffington Post Canada Manitoba MP Pans Proposed Vince Li Privileges - Huffington Post A Conservative member of Parliament says granting new privileges to Vince Li would be an insult to the family of Li's victim. (CP) ... Conservative MP James Bezan, who represents the Selkirk area, says the review board should put victims before perpetrators.
Mentioned by Winnipeg Free Press Tory MP urges board to reject unescorted walks by Li OTTAWA -- Manitoba Conservative MP James Bezan says granting additional privileges to Vince Li is an "insult" to the victim's family. Bezan, the MP for Selkirk-Interlake, released a statement Tuesday after a provincial review board was told on Monday Li is a ...
Mentioned by Brandon Sun Added privileges for Li an 'insult' to McLean's family: Bezan OTTAWA – Manitoba MP James Bezan said granting additional privileges to Vince Li is an "insult" to the victim's family. Bezan, the Conservative MP for Selkirk-Interlake, released a statement today after a provincial review board Monday was told Li is a low ...
Mentioned by globalnews.ca MP speaks out against freedom for bus beheader James Bezan, the MP for Selkirk-Interlake, a federal riding just north of Winnipeg, issued a press release on the topic Tuesday. “Vince Li, a man found not criminally responsible for beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus, may ...
Posted on Twitter I am very concerned about Vince Li's recent review and his possible increased freedoms: http://t.co/04baPGK19a … #cpc #cdnpoli #victims
Posted on Twitter Vince Li may soon be granted additional privileges and access into the community. It is an insult to the family of Tim McLean. #cpc #cdnopli
Posted on Twitter I am very concerend about Vince Li's recent review and his possible increased freedoms: http://t.co/04baPGK19a #cpc #cdnpoli #victims
Two weeks ago
Spoke in the House on Prevention of Skin Cancer Mr. Speaker, summer is finally here and today is Melanoma Monday. My wife Kelly is a melanoma skin cancer survivor. While she was fortunate enough to ...
Three weeks ago
Mentioned by Marketwire (press release) Media Advisory: Minister of State (Transport) and MP Bezan to Make an ... 17 WING WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 2, 2013) - On May 3, 2013, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister ...
A month ago
Spoke in the House on Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act moved that Bill C-478, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, ...
Spoke in the House on Justice Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to keeping our streets and communities safe. That is why I introduced the respecting families of murdered and brutalized persons ...
Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, the FIPA with China is about providing a level playing field between Chinese investors in Canada and Canadian investors in China, allowing them to ...
Spoke in the House on Justice Mr. Speaker, after losing a loved one from a horrific act by a sadistic murderer, the families of victims are forced to relive the tragedy 25 ...
Two months ago
Spoke in the House on International Trade Mr. Speaker, in 2009, the United States implemented a protectionist measure for meat products entering the U.S. from Canada, known as country of origin labelling or ...
Spoke at the National Defence committee on Care of ill and injured Canadian Forces members Good afternoon, everyone. We are continuing with our study on the care of our ill and injured members of the Canadian armed forces. Joining us today, ...
Spoke in the House on Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The member for St. John's East knows that, as chair of the committee, I am quite a ...
Three months ago
Spoke at the National Defence committee on Bill C-15, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to ... I'm just going to make a ruling here. I'm referring to chapter 20, pages 1068-9, of O'Brien and Bosc, which I've read to you guys many ...
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-478 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility)
More than three months ago
Spoke at the National Defence committee on Command, Control and Administration of the Canadian Forces Good afternoon, everyone. We're pleased to be joined today by General Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, as we continue on with meeting number 59. General ...
Spoke at the National Defence committee on Care of ill and injured Canadian Forces members The report is accepted. We're going to continue with our study of the care of ill and injured Canadian Forces members. We're lucky to have with ...
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-456 An Act to amend the Excise Act, 2001 (spirits)
Spoke at the National Defence committee on NATO'S Strategic Concept and Canada's Role in International Defence Cooperation I call the meeting to order. Good afternoon, everyone. Sorry for the delay. I had some technical difficulties that we are just sorting out. We're going ...
Spoke at the Foreign Affairs committee on Current Situation in Ukraine Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to thank all our witnesses for your presentations today. I know you've travelled a great distance to be here. As ...
Spoke at the Foreign Affairs committee on Current Situation in Ukraine Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's a pleasure to be able to join the committee today. I want to thank all of the witnesses for their very ...
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-386 An Act to amend the Radiation Emitting Devices Act (tanning equipment) and to warn Canadians of the cancer risks of using tanning equipment
Spoke at the National Defence committee on Maintaining the Readiness of the Canadian Forces Thank you very much. Thank you for your comments and your contributions to our study into readiness. I hope when we're done with the report that ...
