He would later to transfer to the Port Weller Dry Docks located on the Welland Canal where Allen's family would settle.

[1] In 2004, Allen travelled to Africa to oversee the clearing of landmine sites and the construction of women's co-ops as part of the Canadian Autoworkers, Canada Social Justice Fund committee.

[2] In 2007 Allen spearheaded the creation of Genesis Court, a non-profit affordable housing complex with support services that would help people who were at risk to turn their lives around.

Allen was also a member of the Pelham Library Board, the Golden Horseshoe Social Action Committee and the Niagara Health Coalition.

[5] Allen was first elected to the House of Commons on October 14, 2008 to the 40th Parliament, defeating Conservative Alf Kiers and the Liberal incumbent, John Maloney.

[7] The money raised by the legions in the Poppy Campaign is used for important services like dental care, replacing broken roofs, supporting meals-on-wheels programs and more.

The bill was passed on the final sitting day of the House of Commons 2010 Winter Session, and Homolka did not receive a pardon.