Parm Bains
Liberal · Richmond East—Steveston, BC
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Biography
Paramvir "Parm" Bains is a Canadian politician who has represented Richmond East—Steveston in the House of Commons since 2021, as a member of the Liberal Party. encyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politician, university teacherencyclopedia
Electoral history
Richmond East—Steveston
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialParm Bains25,705Zach SegalRunner-up · Conservative24,605Difference 1,100 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Richmond East--Steveston.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Steveston—Richmond East
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaParm Bains16,543Kenny ChiuRunner-up · Conservative13,066Difference 3,477 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Steveston--Richmond East.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Education
Our sources do not list any education for this member.
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
1,629 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my friends from Vancouver Granville and South Shore—St. Margarets and my colleagues across the way for their passionate support for the skilled trades and workers. It is a great honour to rise in the House after a productive recess spent working closely with…Private Members' Business — National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act · 2026-09-21
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 10 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for climate initiatives and transition away from fossil fuels.
Speaker, we are working closely to move forward on the climate change initiatives we are introducing to work with oil companies to transition to clean energy.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Supports increased defence procurement and budget increases.
Budget 2022 provided more than $8 billion in defence spending over five years, which is on top of the already planned increases associated with “Strong, Secure, Engaged”. I want this committee to know that PSPC stands ready as we reassess our priorities in the face of new threats, and we remain focused on moving forward on defence procurement.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts repeat emphasis on clean energy investments and transition.
Speaker, we are working closely to move forward on the climate change initiatives we are introducing to work with oil companies to transition to clean energy.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts show consistent backing for government spending programs and strategic investments.
Due to the Government of Canada's strong fiscal position and outperforming provincial economies, we are still capable of making strategic investments, investments in programs like the Canada growth fund, which will help to attract billions of dollars in private capital to create even more well-paying jobs and support Canada's economic transformation.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpts endorse sanctions and military support in response to invasion.
Since then, our government has supported Ukraine with concrete actions, which include implementing severe economic sanctions against Russia and providing military equipment to the Ukrainian people as they defend courageously their sovereignty, freedom and independence.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts back expansion of public programs including dental coverage.
That is why we are rolling out a new dental care plan, starting with children under 12, to help families save this year.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Excerpts repeatedly endorse federal affordable housing programs and public initiatives.
Huge investments have already been made in the national housing strategy, the first of its kind, to help ensure Canadians get the housing they need.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts endorse increased immigration to fill labour gaps and drive growth.
That is why the government is investing an additional $50 million in our immigration system and hiring 1,250 new employees.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts back use of enforcement powers and rule of law measures.
The financial and additional enforcement powers, as well as streamlining jurisdictional concerns, have helped police authorities to responsibly disperse or arrest the unlawful demonstrators in Ottawa.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Calls for diversifying trade away from reliance on single partners.
As a government, we are focused on building our strength at home, investing in domestic production and diversifying trade with stable and reliable economic partners and allies. Inherently, we are implementing a new industrial strategy that will transform our economy to make it more competitive, more productive and more resilient towards global shocks, including U.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.