Wecome to the 'Issues' Section.
Ken has worked hard as a Member of Parliament to speak out on behalf of his constituents on issues that are important to them - and to all Canadians. This section of the site highlights and goes into some depth on some of the key issues in our community
| Carolyn Bennett - Carolyn Bennett, MP has it all wrong! |
| C-484 Analysis of US Laws - This is an analysis of the US fetal homicide laws as it pertains to C-484 |
| C484 Frequent Questions - Answers to frequently asked questions about C484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act |
| C484 -- A One-Page Summary - Some people are asking for a "quick read" about Bill C484. Here it is! |
| Interesting e-mail 2 - Here is another e-mail from a person opposed to C-484 for all the wrong reasons. Read this along with my complete response |
| Frequently asked Questions about C484 - Interest in Bill C484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act is very high. I am grateful for this, and hope that everyone will help to pass the Bill in the House. Here are some frequently asked questions about C484... |
| Interesting e-mail & Ken's response - I have had a great number of e-mails on Bill C-484. Most are supportive; a few are negative. Here is one that I think is against the Bill. I took the time to respond in detail. Here it is for your interest... |
| C-484 Passes 2nd reading - Bill C-484 passes its second hurdle on the way to becoming law. |
| C-484 Debate is gaining momentum - The debates among our citizens on this issue are picking up. I appreciate the participation of many people in talk shows and in letters to the editor. |
| Ken Epp analyses Alexa McDonough's Speech - Ken Epp reads Alexa McDonough's speech in the House, December 13, 2007, and responds to her statements. |
| C484 - Basic Facts - Here are Basic Facts about C484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act |
| It is NOT true that pregnant women have become targets under similar situations in the US - 37 American States and the US Federal Government have Unborn Victims of Violence Statutes. Our research reveals that there are no cases in which a woman has been prosecuted for... |
| C484 Petition - Look at and print a petition. |
| Joyce Arthur Misinformed About Unborn Victims of Crime Act - If Joyce Arthur, Coordinator of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, wants to be taken seriously.... |
| Important Facts About Unborn Victims of Crime Legislation - Canada is unique in the democratic world for having virtually no legal protection for children before they are born.... |
| Employment Insurance - First, bills do not stop coming because one loses one's job. My bill would eliminate that two week waiting period. It is a very important issue.
The second thing the bill would do is that if people are denied benefits because they did not work enough hours, they would get a rebate, as would the employer, of the premiums paid. This is particularly valuable to students. |
| Senate Elections - To the Prime Minister, western alienation is just a vague concept, but to westerners, it is a cold, brutal reality.... |
| Property Taxes - Canadians should not have to pay tax on money that they have earned for the sole purpose of paying taxes! |
| Ethics in the Federal Government - As his party's Ethics Critic, Ken Epp has worked hard to bring accountability and a higher ethical standard to the federal government |
| Federal Taxation and Spending - Canada's taxation and spending levels have been one of the most important - and most debated - issues in Canada for years. |
