The NDP is in talks with former MPs to run in 2019.

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The NDP is in talks with former MPs to run in 2019.

Also out is Libby Davies, the former MP for Vancouver East. The veteran politician retired from federal politics in 2015 and told HuffPost her schedule will be busy between book promotion — she has a memoir coming out in May — and volunteer commitments. Davies confirmed she has no plans to un-retire and make a comeback. “I’m still active politically — but not running!” she wrote in an email.

The original article, Jagmeet Singh Scores Ex-MPs, But Heated Byelection Shows Leader’s ‘Rough Ride’: Prof was published on January 19, 2019 in Huffington Post. Author(s): Zi-Ann Lum

Fighting for Space: new book looks at Vancouver’s history with addiction – Libby Davies

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Fighting for Space: new book looks at Vancouver’s history with addiction

“I didn’t get to work writing the book until the holiday break of 2016. The ideas were starting to percolate through 2014 when the Portland Hotel Society, the non-profit housing provider in Vancouver, found itself in a bit of a financial scandal and the executive team there was eventually forced to resign. It meant that story was coming to an end. The same year, a notable activist on the Downtown Eastside, Bud Osborn passed away. A few months later, Libby Davies, who represented the Downtown Eastside in Ottawa resigned from politics after 17 years. It all felt like these stories were coming to a natural end and that they needed to be put down somewhere.”

The original article, Fighting for Space: new book looks at Vancouver’s history with addiction was published on November 11, 2017 in News 1130. Author(s): JOHN ACKERMANN

STATEMENT BY NDP HEALTH CRITIC ON THE DEATH OF AIDS CONFERENCE DELEGATES

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STATEMENT BY NDP HEALTH CRITIC ON THE DEATH OF AIDS CONFERENCE DELEGATES

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July 18, 2014
 
STATEMENT BY NDP HEALTH CRITIC ON THE DEATH OF AIDS CONFERENCE DELEGATES
 
NDP Health Critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East) made the following statement from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia:
“The terrible tragedy of all those who lost their lives in yesterday’s Flight MH17 has sent shockwaves around the world.

“With regard to the AIDS researchers and activists who were among the victims, this is an incalculable loss to the global HIV/AIDS community. So many people who have dedicated their life’s work to research, advocacy, and support for those living with HIV/AIDS are now gone. At this conference, the loss will be deeply felt by all.

“In the spirit of solidarity, unity and love, we will honour their dedication to humanity and strive to make this world a healthier place. That is how we can pay tribute to them.

“I express my deepest sympathy to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives.”

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