Former Conservative cabinet minister could be first opposition MP to pass private member’s bill this session

Rob Nicholson’s private member’s will create a national dementia strategy. Colleague Steven Blaney is next in line with tougher penalties for drunk drivers. The government says all private members' bills are to be considered on merit, not by party.

Conservative MPs Rob Nicholson and Steven Blaney.The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

July 18, 2016

Conservative MP Rob Nicholson, a former Harper-era cabinet minister, is primed to be the first opposition MP to have a private member’s bill pass this Parliament. Bill C-233 will create a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, however, Mr. Nicholson voted against a si...

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