Dear Sir,
I want Bill C-518 passed.
I understand that you, John Williamson, a Conservative MP from New Brunswick, have introduced Bill C-518, a private members bill that would take away the pensions from people like Lavigne or any federal politician who is charged and convicted of defrauding taxpayers.
The Bill specifically states that any conviction of those who were MPs or Senators on June 3, 2013 will result in loss of their parliamentary pension. Which means that as long as the bill passes, Harb and others, if they are convicted, would lose their pensions, even if they resign.
We need your help to make this bill a law. We need the Harper government to adopt your private members bill as a government bill and pass it as soon as Parliament resumes this fall.
Regards,
Earle Rheaume
Letter Response
Dear Earle,
Thank you for sending me your note to let me know that you support my Private Members Bill (C-518). I've heard from hundreds of other Canadians who feel the same way we do. Politicians who steal from taxpayers do not deserve a taxpayer-funded retirement.
I was wondering if you would help me spread the word by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper? That is a very good way to get even more people interested, and hopefully get their support too.
Also: You can download a pdf copy of my petition in support of Bill C-518 at the following link: bit.ly/17ODIHz
Signed petitions can be mailed postage free to your local MP, or directly to me and I would be happy to present them to the House of Commons on your behalf. My mailing address is:
John Williamson, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Thanks again,
John
John Williamson, M.P.
New Brunswick Southwest