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NDP Calls For Hearings On G8/G20 Security

June 30, 2010 Press Release

On behalf of the NDP Caucus, the NDP Critic for Public Safety, MP Don Davies is calling for parliamentary hearings on G8/G20 Hearings.

NEW DEMOCRATS MAKE FORMAL REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON G8/G20 SECURITY

OTTAWA – New Democrat Public Safety and National Security Critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) has written a letter to recall the House of Commons Public Safety committee to study all issues surrounding security at the G8 and G20 summits.

The letter has been circulated to other parties for their signature, and will trigger a committee meeting within five days of its receipt by the committee clerk.

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Libby speaking out against Marc Emery's extradition

March 17, 2010
The National Post
MPs move to block extradition of pot activist EmeryVANCOUVER -- Marijuana activist Marc Emery's battle to avoid going to a U.S. prison got a boost this week in the House of Commons. Three MPs -- Libby Davies of the New Democratic Party, Ujjal Dosanjh of the Liberals and Scott Reid of the Conservatives -- presented a petition asking Justice Minister Rob Nicholson not to sign extradition papers that would send Mr. Emery south to serve a five-year sentence for selling marijuana seeds online in 2005.
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Libby renews call for public inquiry into Vancouver's missing women

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December 17, 2009 Press Release

Call to coincide with International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

VANCOUVER – On the international day to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against sex workers, MP Libby Davies (Vancouver East) has renewed her call for a public inquiry into the actions of the Vancouver Police Department and the RCMP in their investigation of Vancouver’s missing women.

“I first raised this issue in Parliament in 2001, calling for an inquiry into police actions, and for the federal government to work with all levels of law enforcement to stop the disappearance of so many women from the Downtown Eastside,” said Davies. “Almost nine years later, many questions still remain.”

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Libby calls on Ministers for a public inquiry

December 10, 2009 Open Letters to Ministers & Public Officials

The Honourable Peter Van Loan
Minister of Public Safety
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

The Honourable Michael de Jong
Attorney General of British Columbia
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4

Dear Ministers Van Loan and De Jong,

I write once again to express my full support for a public inquiry into the actions of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the investigation of Vancouver’s missing women.

I first raised this issue in Parliament in 2001, calling for an inquiry into police actions, and for the federal government to work with all levels of law enforcement to stop the disappearance of so many women from the Downtown Eastside.

Today, questions remain about the police investigations and why it took so long for a special task force to be put together, whether there was negligence and wrong doing by law enforcement officials in carrying out their duties, and what crucial lessons must be carried forward.

I commend the diligence, perseverance, and courage of Ms. Maggie de Vries in her struggle for justice for her sister, and I am encouraged by the recent news that Police Chief Jim Chu and Deputy Chief Doug LePard now support a public inquiry.

It is critically important to recognize that there are many women in the Downtown Eastside who are still at risk daily, due to neglect, stigmatization and the failure of governments to act. I therefore also urge the government of British Columbia and City of Vancouver to act swiftly to make public the recommendations and findings of the internal investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.

Sincerely,

Libby Davies, MP

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Libby on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 25, 2009 Statements in the House of Parliament

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP): Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the NDP we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and call for an end to violence against women. In our communities, our homes and on our streets, too many women still live in fear, live without safe and secure housing or a safe place to turn in times of crisis.

In Vancouver's downtown east side and on B.C.'s Highway of Tears, women, mostly Aboriginal women, are disappearing and dying in frightening numbers, but their courageous sisters are standing up and speaking out against this epidemic. We honour the women who are daring to speak out.

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Libby's Motion on Security Costs for Visiting Dignitaries

October 28, 2009 Statements in the House of Parliament

Libby tabled the following motion in the House of Commons to offset the high security cost to taxpayers of visiting dignitaries when they are invited to for-profit events.

M-456 — October 28, 2009 — Ms. Davies (Vancouver East) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should introduce a formula for sharing the security costs for visiting former heads of state and dignitaries when these visits take place at the invitation of for-profit organizations or for for-profit events, and that the majority of the costs be assumed by the organizations or individuals organizing the event.

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Libby speaking out against harassment in the workplace

August 5, 2009
The Vancouver Sun
Commission 'should file complaint'The Canadian Human Rights Commission can launch its own complaints for violations of the Human Rights Act. But the agency rarely does so, unlike a U.S. counterpart that deals with employment discrimination. Vancouver's port is poisoned by sexual harassment, according to a report by veteran labour arbitrator Vince Ready. The human rights commission is hearing a complaint of discrimination by one female worker and an arbitrator is hearing another case.
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