Right To A Just Future For Palestine
Right To A Just Future For Palestine
On Tuesday May 15 at 7 p.m., Libby Davies and Ann Wright discuss the Boat to Gaza movement as 2018 Canadian Boat to Gaza Freedom Flotilla participants are introduced online!
The original article, Right To A Just Future For Palestine was published on May 15, 2018 in rabble.ca. Author(s): Jase Tanner
Libby Speaks Out for Forestry Workers and Their Communities
Libby Speaks Out for Forestry Workers and Their Communities
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP): – Mr. Speaker, Canada has a forest industry in crisis and a Conservative government that does not respond.
The mill closure in Mackenzie, B.C. is just the latest example. The government is allowing countless companies and communities to flounder and fail without planning for future market cycles. Without being targeted these jobs will disappear, never to return.
Why is the Conservative government handing billions of dollars to oil companies while letting these forest families struggle and allowing an impact that is devastating in local communities?
Hon. Gary Lunn (Minister of Natural Resources, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely wrong. It is our government that has ended the tax subsidy for the oil sands projects in future. We are phasing that out.
In fact we are providing billions of dollars to help those affected workers. Our Prime Minister announced a billion dollars for the community development trust which was handed over to the provinces to deliver help to these communities directly.
We are working with the industry on innovation, new market opportunities and opportunities for technology and the industry is very pleased with our efforts.
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I challenge the minister to go to Mackenzie, B.C. and just see what the impact is on families and on that community and all of the jobs that are being lost as a result.
It is the same with the pine beetle. Climate change has allowed the mountain pine beetle to ravage the forests of B.C. The result of the red tide of destruction across B.C.’s interior is being felt in many communities and homes. This season will yet again see major fire risk because of the deadwood and climate conditions.
I would like to know what steps is the Conservative government taking to address the safety and security of communities at risk, or will it just be another story of too little too late?
Libby's Response to the Medical Marijuana Access Program Consultations
Jack's Celebration of Life - Vancouver venue
July 2009
Libby speaking out for a ‘Made in Canada’ Olympic pavillion
Libby speaking out for a ‘Made in Canada’ Olympic pavillion
Canada's showcase home pavilion at the 2010 Winter Olympics is a fine example of German engineering. The Canada Pavilion tent was not made in Canada, but rather manufactured in Germany by the Losberger Group and hastily assembled for the Games. NDP MP Libby Davies said it is disappointing that "something as symbolic" as the country's Olympic pavilion couldn't be Canadianmade. "What strikes me is people everywhere are so proud wearing Canadian jackets. It feels embarrassing that the Canadian government couldn't take the time to buy Canadian," said the Vancouver East MP.
The original article, Germans built our tent was published on February 23, 2010 in The Province. Author(s): Kent Spencer
Libby celebrates National Aboriginal Day
Libby celebrates National Aboriginal Day
Dear Friends,
I am proud to stand with East Vancouver and join First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people in celebrating National Aboriginal Day. On this special day, I urge all of us to find a way to celebrate and honour the aboriginal community.
I wish to take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to address the inequality faced by First Nations communities. Aboriginal people face daily challenges that other communities do not, and have been ignored by governments for too long. I am committed to making change happen in order to build a better future.
At the federal level, we must provide the funding and support to First Nations for better health care, education and healthy living, coupled with greater recognition of the rights necessary to making critical decisions within the community. We must work harder to value the aboriginal history of Canada and all that First Nations peoples have contributed to our culture. As a part of this, I would encourage you to check out “First Nations 101”, a book about First Nations people, written by Lynda Gray (Tsimshian). More information about the book’s launch can be found at www.firstnations101.com.
Federal New Democrats are proud to forge a partnership, to foster economic opportunity, to fight discrimination, and to work together for healing and hope for the future.
All the best on National Aboriginal Day.
Sincerely,
Libby