May 2010 | Libby Davies

Libby Davies speaks out on attack on humanitarian aid ships

I wish to express my sympathy and outrage for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and those who were injured in the horrendous attack today by Israeli Defence Forces against the Freedom Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

This deadly assault on peace activists, who only wanted the people of Gaza to receive the basic necessities of life, is shocking and unconscionable and demands an immediate investigation and response by the International Community. The illegal siege on Gaza, now in its 3rd year, must be ended.

Libby calls on government to support a national housing strategy

The Big City Mayors (22 mayors representing Canada's largest cities) met in Toronto this week at the annual general meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. They identified housing and homelessness as a top concern. Libby raised these concerns in Question Period.

HANSARD
HOUSE OF COMMONS
May 28, 2010

Libby Davies (MP Vancouver East):

Mr. Speaker,

Charter challenge shows government inaction on housing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHARTER CHALLENGE SHOWS GOVERNMENT INACTION ON HOUSING SAYS NDP MP DAVIES

OTTAWA – “It is shameful that Canadians are forced to take the government to court for decent housing and housing support,” says New Democrat Housing and Homelessness Critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East).

“It speaks volumes about the housing crisis in Canada and need for federal leadership on the issue.”

Libby interviews Marc Emery

As published in rabble.ca Editor's note: The following exclusive interview, recorded by rabble.ca, took place between Libby Davies, MP for Vancouver East, and Marc and Jodie Emery in January 2010 in Vancouver, days before his extradition was expected to take place. Marc, 52, was extradited to the US on May 20th to serve a five-year prison sentence for shipping marijuana seeds to Americans. This far-ranging interview covers the reasons for Emery's extradition, the war on drugs, Canadian sovereignty, and Marc's previous experience in prison.

The original article, Marc Emery: An interview before U.S. prison was published on

May 26, 2010

in rabble.ca. Author: Libby Davies

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

STATEMENT BY NEW DEMOCRATS ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA

OTTAWA—On this International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, New Democrats stand in solidarity with members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangender and transexual (GLBTT) communities in the movement to transform our society to one free of homophobic and transphobic prejudice and violence.

MP expenses and annual audits

Dear Friends,

Many people have asked about the process for auditing and reporting expenses for Members of Parliament. MPs’ expenditures are disclosed publicly each year and posted on-line.

In addition, there are independent, external audits done on House of Commons expenditures, including MPs’ expenses.

NDP House Leader Libby Davies on Afghan Documents

OTTAWA - MPs will ask House of Commons Speaker Peter Milliken for an extension until Friday to come up with a plan to view sensitive documents related to the transfer of Afghan detainees. NDP House leader Libby Davies said a struggling point is what do to if the Conservatives refuse to publicly release some documents they view as too sensitive.

The original article, MPs seek extension in Afghan detainee drama was published on

May 11, 2010

in cnews. Author: Althia Raj

An Open Letter to the Public Safety Minister on the Extradition of Marc Emery

The Honourable Vic Toews
Minister of Public Safety
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6

Dear Minister Toews,

I write to ask that you stop the extradition of Canadian Marc Emery to the United States and allow him to serve his prison sentence in Canada.

Libby Davies Named NDP Spokesperson for Housing And Homelessness

Ottawa – NDP Libby Davies (MP Vancouver East) has been named the NDP’s Spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness.

“Fighting for adequate and safe housing is the reason I got involved in politics over 30 years ago,” said Davies. “With my bill for a National Housing Strategy before the House, and my experience with the issues, I welcome the opportunity to take on this portfolio.”

Libby in Question Period - Canada failing international committments on maternal and child health

The Conservative government has been vocal in its decision to change Canada's internationl development policy and stop funding access to safe abortions where it is legal. Yet the same government has been silent on mother to child transmission of HIV. Libby recently raised these issues in the House of Commons.

House of Commons
HANSARD
Question Period

International Co-operation