THE OFFICIAL OPPOSITION’S HEALTH CRITIC TABLES A MOTION TO STUDY A PART OF BILL C-45

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THE OFFICIAL OPPOSITION’S HEALTH CRITIC TABLES A MOTION TO STUDY A PART OF BILL C-45

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October 29, 2012

OTTAWA —The Official Opposition’s Health Critic, Libby Davies, has just tabled the following motion in the House of Commons:

“That notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, clauses 269 to 298 related to changes to the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act be removed from Bill C-45, a second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures and do compose Bill C-47; that Bill C-47 be entitled “An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act”; that Bill C-47 be deemed read a first time and be printed; that the order for second reading of the said bill provide for the referral to the Standing Committee on Health; that Bill C-45 retain the status on the Order Paper that it had prior to the adoption of this Order; that Bill C-45 be reprinted as amended; and that the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel be authorized to make any technical changes or corrections as may be necessary to give effect to this motion.”

In with the new

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In with the new

"This is going to change so many things," veteran New Democrat Libby Davies said in the aftermath of her party's breakthrough on election night. "I think it's a whole new ball game. It's going to be a whole new kind of politics." That could be true (please let it be true), but a number of things have to change radically, starting with the way the media leap on every unscripted comment, from every politician, declare it a gaffe, then set about finding other politicians to denounce it.

The original article, In with the new was published on May 9, 2011 in The Vancouver Sun. Author(s): Susan Riley

SOCIAL HOUSING: NDP AND ORGANIZATIONS URGE CONSERVATIVES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

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SOCIAL HOUSING: NDP AND ORGANIZATIONS URGE CONSERVATIVES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Dear Friends

I am happy to announce that the NDP’s bill for a National Housing Strategy will have its first hour of debate this week.  I know many of you recognize the need for adequate, accessible
secure and affordable housing, and we came close to making this a reality in the last Parliament.  I will be speaking at a roundable on housing tonight in Ottawa, to voice my support for this bill.  Check out more information on the bill below.

Sincerely,

Libby

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October 15, 2012

OTTAWA – On the eve of the first hour of debate on Bill C-400 on housing, New Democrat Housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga) as well as Marie-Claude Morin (Saint-Hyacinthe – Bagot), who initiated the bill, join many groups and associations in calling for urgent assistance from the federal government to finance social housing.

“Canada is the only G8 country without a national housing strategy. In 2009, Stephen Harper pledged before the UN Human Rights Council to work more efficiently with the provinces and territories to ensure that all Canadians have access to affordable housing. It’s time to fulfill this promise and that’s exactly what C-400 will accomplish,” said Morin.

Bill C-400 seeks to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for all Canadians. Boutin-Sweet begins a tour on housing this fall to consult the public upon this issue and elaborate the NDP’s national housing strategy.

“The federal government’s disengagement with respect to its social housing responsibilities is blatant and growing. The provinces are running out of resources. The lack of social housing and its deterioration due to the lack of funding are at a critical level. Over 1.5 million families don’t have access to social housing. It’s more than time to help them,” said Boutin-Sweet.

Mount Pleasant Legion

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Mount Pleasant Legion

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in the House today to congratulate the Royal Canadian Legion Mount Pleasant Branch 177 in my riding of Vancouver East. The branch marked its 60th anniversary in a remarkable way by an important landmine clearance project.

Its contribution will support de-mining operations for a 12 week period in Afghanistan, one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. As part of the Adopt-A-Minefield global campaign, this project will fund the work of a 30 person team from the Afghan Technical Consultants.

The Mount Pleasant Legion has a long history of contributing to the community. This latest initiative is another fine example of its service and commitment to human security and peace. The global landmine crisis has killed or maimed tens of thousands of people worldwide. The eradication of anti-personnel mines is a vital task facing the international community and action needs to be taken.

I applaud the Mount Pleasant Legion’s initiative. This is an excellent project taken up by this branch and it most definitely lives up to its motto, “We joined to serve – we’re serving still”.

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