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Your MP · NDP · Vancouver Kingsway

Don Davies

Chooses to speak about economy & cost of living and democracy & government.

Constituency office: Main office - Vancouver 2951 Kingsway Avenue Vancouver BC V5R 5J4 · 1 604 775-6263
Email don.davies@parl.gc.ca ↗Full voting record ↗
Time in office
18 yrs
MP since 2008
Bills sponsored
50
0 became law
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Won their election with
37%
of the vote, in 2025
House votes
78 yes 72 no
of 174 this session

At a glance

AI-written from the linked records

Pro

Don Davies voted for bills on crime and punishment, like new intimate partner violence offences and harsher penalties for assaulting healthcare workers, plus bills on citizenship and paid leave when a child dies.1234

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Anti

Don Davies voted against bills on criminal justice, such as tougher pretrial release and consecutive sentences, as well as tax changes and a government housing corporation, among other measures.1234

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In the House, they talk most about

What they keep coming back to

Mentions in 1000 speeches
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RankTermMentionsTimesSpeechesLast said
01tax3491172026-09-22
02budget3341102026-06-12
03conservatives3231152026-06-08
04health3131252026-06-12
05housing252882026-09-22
06liberals2171012026-09-22
07public2081002026-09-22
08democrats182912026-09-22
09conservative163882026-09-22
10workers156502026-09-21
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11economic147852026-09-22
12support143872026-09-22
13money142822026-09-22
14food139572026-09-22
15ndp136762026-09-22
16million134752026-06-12
17act133842026-09-22
18services131662026-09-22
19program129712026-04-28
20liberal128682026-09-22
21billion124652026-09-22
22prices120612026-09-22
23business119572026-06-12
24capital gains119412025-11-25
25legislation115642026-09-22
26cost110652026-09-22
27economy107602026-09-22
28agree106852026-09-22
29policy104702026-09-22
30pay104702026-09-22
Counted from their 1000 most recent speeches in the House and committees since 2023-12-06, leaving out common words and House procedure words. Hover a bubble or a row to see it in both. openparliament.ca lists their favourite word as “tax”.

Bills they put forward

Sponsored by this MP

Establishes a national program ensuring all Canadian children have access to healthy food at school.Sets up a national program so all Canadian schoolkids can eat healthy food at school.

Bill C-201 · 43-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to develop a national school food program for children

Establishes a national program to provide healthy food to all Canadian schoolchildren.Sets up a national program to give healthy food to all Canadian schoolkids.

Bill C-201 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to develop a national school food program for children

Increases criminal penalties for people who assault health care workers.Makes penalties harsher for people who assault healthcare workers.

Bill C-202 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Justice & public safetyHealth
Official title: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)

Makes it a specific crime to assault health care workers, with harsher penalties than regular assault.Makes assaulting healthcare workers its own crime with tougher penalties than regular assault.

Bill C-202 · 43-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Justice & public safetyHealth
Official title: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)

Establishes a national program to provide healthy food to all Canadian schoolchildren.Sets up a national program to give healthy food to all Canadian schoolkids.

Bill C-212 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to develop a national school food program for children

Vacates a House seat and triggers a by-election when a member switches political parties, unless switching to independent status.Triggers a by-election if an MP switches parties, unless they go independent.

Bill C-212 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (members who cross the floor)

Lowers the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old.Lowers the voting age from 18 to 16 in federal elections.

Bill C-213 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)

Requires the government to create a plan ensuring all Canadian electricity comes from renewable sources by 2030.Requires a plan to make all Canadian electricity renewable by 2030.

Bill C-214 · 45-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environmentEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy

Allows people to appeal immigration decisions to the courts instead of just to administrative bodies.Lets people appeal immigration decisions to courts instead of just administrative bodies.

Bill C-214 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Immigration
Official title: An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeals)

Provides financial assistance to Canadians with disabilities to help them access post-secondary education.Gives financial help to Canadians with disabilities for post-secondary education.

Bill C-217 · 45-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and the Income Tax Act

Increases criminal penalties for people who assault health care workers.Makes penalties harsher for people who assault healthcare workers.

Bill C-220 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Justice & public safetyHealth
Official title: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)

Lowers the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old.Lowers the voting age from 18 to 16 in federal elections.

Bill C-227 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)

Lowers the voting age requirement from 18 to 16 years old in Canadian federal elections.Lowers the federal voting age from 18 to 16.

Bill C-240 · 43-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)

Lowers the voting age in federal elections from eighteen to sixteen years old.Lowers the federal voting age from 18 to 16.

Bill C-240 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)

Allows Members of Parliament to change their political party affiliation without losing their seat.Lets MPs switch political parties without losing their seat.

Bill C-241 · 43-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (change of political affiliation)

Allows members of Parliament to change which political party they belong to without losing their seat.Lets MPs change which party they belong to without losing their seat.

Bill C-241 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (change of political affiliation)

Provides financial assistance to Canadians with disabilities to help them access post-secondary education.Gives financial help to Canadians with disabilities for post-secondary education.

Bill C-246 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act

Changes rules about who sits on boards of directors for certain Canadian government organizations.Changes who can sit on boards of directors for certain government organizations.

Bill C-248 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors)

Requires airlines to pay flight attendants for pre-flight, post-flight, and mandatory training time at their regular wage rate.Requires airlines to pay flight attendants for pre-flight, post-flight, and training time.

Bill C-250 · 45-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Transportation & infrastructure
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (flight attendants)

Allows members of Parliament to change their political party affiliation without losing their seat.Lets MPs switch political parties without losing their seat.

Bill C-254 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (change of political affiliation)

Provides financial assistance to Canadians with disabilities to help them access post-secondary education.Gives financial help to Canadians with disabilities for post-secondary education.

Bill C-255 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Education, children & familiesEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act

Allows temporary resident visa applicants to appeal decisions when their applications are denied.Lets temporary resident visa applicants appeal denied applications.

Bill C-255 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Immigration
Official title: An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeal process for temporary resident visa applicants)

Requires the government to create a national plan to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs.Requires a national plan to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs.

Bill C-255 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Gender equality & rightsEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national employment strategy for persons with disabilities

Changes rules about who can serve on boards of directors for certain government organizations.Changes who can serve on boards of directors for certain government organizations.

Bill C-256 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors)

Allows individuals to claim a tax credit for membership dues paid to veterans' organizations.Lets people claim a tax credit for veterans' organization membership dues.

Bill C-256 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Economy & cost of livingDefence & foreign affairs
Official title: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for dues paid to veterans' organizations)

Requires food manufacturers to display sugar content on prepackaged product labels.Requires food manufacturers to show sugar content on product labels.

Bill C-257 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
HealthEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (sugar content labelling)

Requires the Health Minister to develop a national strategy supporting mental health for pregnant and postpartum people across Canada.Requires the Health Minister to create a national strategy for pregnant and postpartum mental health.

Bill C-265 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
HealthGender equality & rights
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national perinatal mental health strategy

Removes the sales tax on batteries used in medical or assistive devices.Removes sales tax on batteries used in medical or assistive devices.

Bill C-271 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
HealthTechnology & privacy
Official title: An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (batteries for medical or assistive devices)

Requires Statistics Canada to collect and publish data about fire and emergency response services.Requires Statistics Canada to collect and publish fire and emergency response data.

Bill C-272 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & governmentJustice & public safety
Official title: An Act to amend the Statistics Act (fire and emergency response statistics)

Requires the development of a national strategy to increase job participation among people with disabilities.Requires a national strategy to increase job participation for people with disabilities.

Bill C-272 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Gender equality & rightsEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national employment strategy for persons with disabilities

Requires a by-election when a House member switches parties or becomes independent after being elected.Triggers a by-election when an MP switches parties or becomes independent after election.

Bill C-278 · 45-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act

Removes federal sales tax on extra energy-efficient products and creates a tax credit for purchasing them.Removes sales tax on super energy-efficient products and creates a tax credit for them.

Bill C-282 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Economy & cost of livingClimate & environment
Official title: An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (extra-energy-efficient products)

Requires manufacturers to establish and fund programs for recycling electronic products across Canada.Requires manufacturers to set up and fund electronic product recycling programs nationwide.

Bill C-283 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environment
Official title: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (electronic products recycling program)

Prevents employers from using managers or industrial relations staff from other workplaces to replace striking or locked-out workers.Stops employers from using outside managers to replace striking or locked-out workers.

Bill C-284 · 45-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Justice & public safety
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)

Requires the government to create a plan to increase Canada's renewable electricity to 90% by the end of 2030.Requires a plan to make 90% of Canadian electricity renewable by end of 2030.

Bill C-284 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environmentEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting a national strategy for the development of renewable energy sources

Removes penalties for possessing certain drugs, allows expungement of past drug convictions, and requires a national substance use strategy.Removes drug possession penalties, allows expungement of past convictions, and requires a substance use strategy.

Bill C-286 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Justice & public safety
Official title: An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to enact the Expungement of Certain Drug-related Convictions Act and the National Strategy on Substance Use Act

Establishes an advisory committee to gather and share information about creating universal public prescription drug coverage.Sets up an advisory committee to gather information about universal prescription drug coverage.

Bill C-293 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
HealthDemocracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (Advisory Committee)

Designates July 8th each year as Government Awareness Day.Makes July 8th an official Government Awareness Day each year.

Bill C-296 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day

Changes the times when people can vote in Canadian federal elections.Changes when people can vote in Canadian federal elections.

Bill C-297 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting hours)

Changes when people in the Pacific time zone can vote on election day.Changes voting times for people in the Pacific time zone on election day.

Bill C-298 · 42-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Democracy & government
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting hours — Pacific time zone)

Requires the Health Minister to create a national strategy supporting mental health for pregnant and postpartum people across Canada.Requires the Health Minister to create a national strategy for pregnant and postpartum mental health.

Bill C-306 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Health
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national perinatal mental health strategy

Requires federally regulated employers to provide free menstrual products to employees in workplace bathrooms.Requires federally regulated employers to provide free menstrual products in workplace bathrooms.

Bill C-307 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Gender equality & rightsEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (menstrual products)

Requires the government to create a plan ensuring all Canadian electricity comes from renewable sources by 2030.Requires a plan to make all Canadian electricity renewable by 2030.

Bill C-312 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environment
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy

Requires the government to create a plan ensuring all Canadian electricity comes from renewable sources by 2030.Requires a plan to make all Canadian electricity renewable by 2030.

Bill C-318 · 43-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environmentEconomy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy

Establishes an official Canadian day to recognize and raise awareness about autism.Creates an official Canadian day to recognize and raise awareness about autism.

Bill C-327 · 40-3 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Gender equality & rights
Official title: An Act respecting a Canadian Autism Day

Establishes an official day in Canada to recognize and raise awareness about autism.Creates an official Canadian day to recognize and raise awareness about autism.

Bill C-327 · 40-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Gender equality & rights
Official title: An Act respecting a Canadian Autism Day

Requires the government to develop a plan aimed at reducing student loan debt across Canada.Requires the government to develop a plan for reducing student loan debt.

Bill C-328 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Economy & cost of living
Official title: An Act respecting the development of a national strategy on student loan debt

Requires the government to develop a national plan for reducing textile waste.Requires the government to develop a national plan for reducing textile waste.

Bill C-337 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environment
Official title: An Act to establish a national strategy on the reduction of textile waste

Establishes requirements for provincial drug insurance plans to receive federal government funding.Sets requirements for provincial drug insurance plans to get federal government funding.

Bill C-340 · 44-1 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Health
Official title: An Act to enact the Canada Pharmacare Act

Establishes a national strategy to encourage development of renewable energy sources.Creates a national strategy to encourage development of renewable energy sources.

Bill C-340 · 41-2 · Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)Bill ↗
Climate & environment
Official title: An Act respecting a National Strategy to Encourage the Development of Renewable Energy Sources
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