Promote free votes and limit the circumstances in which Liberal Members of Parliament will be required to vote with the government.

What success looks like

Members of Parliament are strong voices for their communities and there is greater accountability within Parliament.

Government's narrative on progress

Since forming government, all House of Commons votes have been free votes for Liberal Members of Parliament with the exception of platform commitments, matters of confidence, protections guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or procedure. As members of the government caucus have stronger, more independent voices, they are better able to represent the voices of their constituents in Ottawa.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.