Maurice Vellacott

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Conservative MP for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin (Saskatchewan)

Won his last election, in 2011, with 58.40% of the vote.

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Three days ago

Voted Yes on Vote #108 on Bill C-288 Respecting the National Flag of Canada

Voted No on Vote #107 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize that the construction and maintenance ...

Voted Yes on Vote #106 on Bill C-25 Relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts

This week

Voted Yes on Vote #105 on Bill C-25 Relating to pooled registered pension plans and making related amendments to other Acts

Two weeks ago

Mentioned by StarPhoenix Best to take on actual agenda These are so contrary to Canadian values that the government has been determined not to chance the status quo at home, despite a mini-revolt from MPs such as Saskatoon's Maurice Vellacott and Brad Trost. And if the belief that inserting their Christian ...

A month ago

Mentioned by The Barrie Examiner Divorce Act needs reform: LETTER OF THE DAY In the last session of Parliament, the Canadian Equal Parenting Council (CEPC) worked with MP Maurice Vellacott to present a bill on equal parenting. This bill died with the May election call. CEPC is a national federation of 40 organizations of ...

Mentioned by rabble.ca (blog) Abortion: The Debate in 2011 It was first spoken of to mainstream Canadian media by Rod Bruinooge in 2008, and other known co-chairs have included Maurice Vellacott (Cons), Paul Steckle (Lib) in 2005. The caucus had over 70 members in 2009, and based on either their own statements ...

Mentioned by Globe and Mail Tory MP's call to revisit rights-of-unborn law fuels abortion debate But many Conservative MPs remain strongly opposed to abortion and some, including Maurice Vellacott, Brad Trost and Leon Benoit, have been quite public in their opposition, apparently without sanction from the Prime Minister. ...

Two months ago

Mentioned by Globe and Mail Tory MP fuels abortion debate with call to revisit rights-of-unborn law In September, Maurice Vellacott, the MP for Saskatoon–Wanuskewin, accused International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) of using “deceitful language on abortion” to dupe Canadians into believing that, because taxpayer dollars are going to ...

Didn't vote on Vote #104 on Bill C-308 Respecting a Commission of Inquiry into the development and implementation of a national fishery rebuilding ...

Mentioned by StarPhoenix Canadian government invests in forage farmers “This investment will help our farmers strengthen our economy and solidify their reputation as a premier supplier of forage to the world by expanding market access for their top-quality products,” said Maurice Vellacott, MP for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, ...

Spoke in the House on Violence Against Women Mr. Speaker, as noted, Canada is taking part in the worldwide campaign on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. The reality is that violence against ...

Spoke in the House on Justice Mr. Speaker, Canadians are rightfully concerned when the practice of polygamy is exposed in the country. Polygamy has been linked to a consistent set of harms, ...

Three months ago

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I present a petition in which 30 Canadians from Saskatchewan and Ontario want the government to ensure the Holodomor and Canada's first national internment ...

More than three months ago

Spoke in the House on Democratic Reform Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government has committed to moving the House of Commons toward fair representation. We are committed to ensure that any update to the ...

Spoke in the House on Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act Mr. Speaker, I want to read a message from a British Columbia resident, somebody who voted for the NDP in the most recent election. He names ...

Spoke in the House on Persons with Disabilities Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise today to recognize the first anniversary of our Conservative government's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights ...

Spoke in the House on Agriculture and Agri-Food Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to strengthening Canada's economy. Last week Statistics Canada released the 2009 “Bioproducts Production and Development Survey”. The survey confirms that ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have a petition in hand. These petitioners indicate their support for Roxanne's law, Bill C-510, which would empower women to press charges if ...