Ouellette was the chair of Indigenous Caucus and the member of Standing Committee on Health and Finance. He was also the co-chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to end Slavery and Human Trafficking. ANTI-PORN MP SELECTED TO CO-CHAIR HUMAN TRAFFICKING PARLIAMENTARY GROUP , 10 May 2018 He is a supporter of the Moose Hide Campaign which is aimed to fight against violence towards women and children and human trafficking in Canada.Robert-Falcon Ouellette Delivers Speech In Cree To Ask For Help Protecting Indigenous Women, 5 May 2017 In February 2016, Ouellette sponsored Dougald Lamont's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba): E-211 ( SOCIAL BENEFITS ) to call upon the Minister of Finance to join with interested Provinces, Municipalities and Indigenous communities to fund and launch experimental pilot Mincome projects, as soon as possible, in order to determine the efficacy and viability of a Guaranteed Minimum Income in Canada, and to include funding for these projects in the 2016-2017 budget. In July 2016, Ouellette sponsored Collin Bryce Theo Kennedy's petition: E-492 ( TRANSPORTATION ) to call upon the Minister of Health to and Minister of Transportation to request enforcement of the Canada Health Act to: 1. Ensure there is adequate cost-free parking for patients and caregivers in and around medical facilities; and 2. Where metered parking is not to be removed, that there is a means to identify those who are utilizing the parking space in order to gain access to medical facilities without cost to the patient; their family or caregivers regardless of the duration.Cancer patient who filled Winnipeg meter with spray foam to protest hospital parking fees dies, 12 December 2018 In September 2017, Ouellette sponsored Jeff Ward's petition (from Victoria, British Columbia): E-607 ( NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ) to call upon the House of Commons to designate June 21 of each year as a legal holiday to be kept and observed throughout Canada. This day should serve to create and strengthen opportunities for Reconciliation and cultural exchange among Canadians. The day should facilitate connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians in positive and meaningful ways. This day should solidify the original intent of National Aboriginal Day as a day for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In September 2017, Ouellette sponsored Jodene McNarland's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba): E-1234 ( OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF CANADA ) to call upon the House of Commons to provide interpretation and translation services in Nehiyawewin/Cree in the House of Commons. In October 2018, Ouellette sponsored Renate Schulz's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba):E-1866 ( FIREARMS ) to call upon the Government of Canada to draft legislation immediately in order to ban handguns and military-style assault weapons in Canada. In December 2018, Ouellette sponsored Randolph Shrofel's petition (from Sandy Hook, Manitoba): E-1961 ( CANADIAN HERITAGE ) to call upon the Government of Canada to revise the Coat of Arms of Canada to include representation of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.Canada’s Coat Of Arms Needs Redesign To Include Indigenous Peoples: Petition, 20 January 2019 In May 2019, Ouellette sponsored Renae Shingoose's petition (from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan): E-2160 ( SENTENCES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE ) to call upon the House of Commons to appeal and revise the decision of Bill S-215 to where treatment and rehabilitation is mandatory for all violent offenders of Aboriginal women. In June 2019, Ouellette sponsored Yasir Naqvi's petition (from Toronto, Ontario): E-2240 ( CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP ) to call upon the House of Commons to cooperate and Pass Bill C-99 to update Canada's Oath of Citizenship to respect and recognize Indigenous rights before the House rises on June 21, 2019.
Ouellette was the chair of Indigenous Caucus and the member of Standing Committee on Health and Finance. He was also the co-chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to end Slavery and Human Trafficking. Anti-Porn MP Selected to Co-Chair Human Trafficking Parliamentary Group , 10 May 2018 He is a supporter of the Moose Hide Campaign which is aimed to fight against violence towards women and children and human trafficking in Canada.Robert-Falcon Ouellette Delivers Speech In Cree To Ask For Help Protecting Indigenous Women, 5 May 2017 In February 2016, Ouellette sponsored Dougald Lamont's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba): E-211 ( Social Benefits ) to call upon the Minister of Finance to join with interested Provinces, Municipalities and Indigenous communities to fund and launch experimental pilot Mincome projects, as soon as possible, in order to determine the efficacy and viability of a Guaranteed Minimum Income in Canada, and to include funding for these projects in the 2016-2017 budget. In July 2016, Ouellette sponsored Collin Bryce Theo Kennedy's petition: E-492 ( Transportation ) to call upon the Minister of Health to and Minister of Transportation to request enforcement of the Canada Health Act to: 1. Ensure there is adequate cost-free parking for patients and caregivers in and around medical facilities; and 2. Where metered parking is not to be removed, that there is a means to identify those who are utilizing the parking space in order to gain access to medical facilities without cost to the patient; their family or caregivers regardless of the duration.Cancer patient who filled Winnipeg meter with spray foam to protest hospital parking fees dies, 12 December 2018 In September 2017, Ouellette sponsored Jeff Ward's petition (from Victoria, British Columbia): E-607 ( National Holidays ) to call upon the House of Commons to designate June 21 of each year as a legal holiday to be kept and observed throughout Canada. This day should serve to create and strengthen opportunities for Reconciliation and cultural exchange among Canadians. The day should facilitate connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians in positive and meaningful ways. This day should solidify the original intent of National Aboriginal Day as a day for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In September 2017, Ouellette sponsored Jodene McNarland's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba): E-1234 ( Official Languages of Canada ) to call upon the House of Commons to provide interpretation and translation services in Nehiyawewin/Cree in the House of Commons. In October 2018, Ouellette sponsored Renate Schulz's petition (from Winnipeg, Manitoba):E-1866 ( Firearms ) to call upon the Government of Canada to draft legislation immediately in order to ban handguns and military-style assault weapons in Canada. In December 2018, Ouellette sponsored Randolph Shrofel's petition (from Sandy Hook, Manitoba): E-1961 ( Canadian Heritage ) to call upon the Government of Canada to revise the Coat of Arms of Canada to include representation of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.Canada’s Coat Of Arms Needs Redesign To Include Indigenous Peoples: Petition, 20 January 2019 In May 2019, Ouellette sponsored Renae Shingoose's petition (from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan): E-2160 ( Sentences in the Criminal Code ) to call upon the House of Commons to appeal and revise the decision of Bill S-215 to where treatment and rehabilitation is mandatory for all violent offenders of Aboriginal women. In June 2019, Ouellette sponsored Yasir Naqvi's petition (from Toronto, Ontario): E-2240 ( Canadian Citizenship ) to call upon the House of Commons to cooperate and Pass Bill C-99 to update Canada's Oath of Citizenship to respect and recognize Indigenous rights before the House rises on June 21, 2019.
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ANTI-PORN MP SELECTED TO CO-CHAIR HUMAN TRAFFICKING PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
Anti-Porn MP Selected to Co-Chair Human Trafficking Parliamentary Group
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SOCIAL BENEFITS
Social Benefits
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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
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NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
National Holidays
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF CANADA
Official Languages of Canada
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FIREARMS
Firearms
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CANADIAN HERITAGE
Canadian Heritage
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SENTENCES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE
Sentences in the Criminal Code
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CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
Canadian Citizenship