Libby urges the government to limit trans fats
Sign onto the NDP petition in opposition to Stephen Harper's "anti-terrorism" legislation, Bill C-51
Why is the Conservative government ignoring the health of Northern Canadians?
Why is the Conservative government ignoring the health of Northern Canadians?
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House of Commons
HANSARD
April 15, 2013
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, the international embarrassment is now spreading from the environment to health issues.
In 2011, Conservatives abandoned the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being.
This is a critical international forum tackling major health issues in the north and now we learn the Conservatives are refusing to pay their outstanding dues.
Why are the Conservatives ignoring the health needs of northern Canadians and why are they further isolating Canada on the world stage?
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq (Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Artic Council, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, our government is pleased to have contributed to the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being. In 2011, I informed the organization that Canada would no longer work with the partnership as an official member. Our government will continue to focus and prioritize its efforts to address northern health issues through other existing networks like the Artic Council.
In support of Jim Green
In support of Jim Green
Dear Friends,
I was very sad to hear the news about Jim Green and how he’s facing cancer.
I join the many people in our city who send him love and good wishes at this difficult time.
Stay strong Jim – we’re all with you.
Libby
What Conservatives Have Missed About Drug Safety
Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund Program
Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund Program
Hon. John Baird
Environment Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Dear Minister Baird,
Re: Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund Program
I am writing to urge you to re-establish the successful Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund Program (CHPIF) to assist owners of heritage buildings with grants for rehabilitation and upgrading.
The program is critical to assisting owners in the historic Chinatown and Gastown communities in the heart of Vancouver, where much of Vancouver’s early history lies.
I have long lobbied for and supported the use of CHPI funds, for example in the Chinatown Re-vitalization Program undertaken by the Vancouver Chinatown Revitalization Committee and the City of Vancouver.
I understand new applications were closed last September, and although six applications are in process, no funds have been committed. There are a number of historic clan societies in Chinatown that have made a strong commitment to preserve and re-establish their historic buildings, with the support of the City of Vancouver. But they cannot do it alone, and need assurance that the CHPIF program will remain as a viable, flexible and supportive funding opportunity.
Giving new life to these important and unique buildings is critical environmentally, culturally, and economically.
I am most concerned that this important fund is being eliminated or severely limited, and ask you to review your priorities to ensure there is sustained and adequate funding for these important buildings.
Sincerely,
Libby Davies
Libby Davies, MP
Vancouver East
cc. Mayor and Council, City of Vancouver
Canada’s top court set to rule on B.C. assisted suicide case – Libby Davies
Canada’s top court set to rule on B.C. assisted suicide case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will be in the spotlight Friday as it deals with the latest in series of divisive issues that is rooted in B.C. social policy battles. Canada’s highest court is set to rule on whether the criminal prohibition against anyone who assists a suicide — vigorously defended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives — violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. One of the issues being argued is whether Parliament, or appointed judges, should decide such complex issues. A handful of B.C. MPs surveyed on that question Wednesday were naturally split along party lines.
The original article, http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Canada+court+rule+assisted+suicide+case/10787… was published on February 4, 2015 in The Vancouver Sun. Author(s): Peter O’Neil
Libby asks the Conservative government to enact a national anti-poverty strategy
Libby asks the Conservative government to enact a national anti-poverty strategy
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House of Commons
HANSARD
November 22, 2012
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, 800,000 children are living in poverty on that record.
When we say it is okay for children to live in poverty, we are putting them on the road to life-long health problems.
We are stifling the growth of our children and their ability to live healthy lives and reach their full potential.
Today, as I said, 800,000 Canadian children live in poverty. This is a national shame.
When will the government finally take action to help our children grow up into healthy adults?
Hon. Diane Finley (Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, in fact, the child poverty rate in Canada is less than half what it was under the Liberal government. We are very proud of that. It is thanks to many of the things we have done. The economic action plan has resulted in over 820,000 net new jobs. That helps parents take care of families. The Canada child tax benefit and the universal child care benefit alone have helped 3.5 million families find their way out of poverty, not to mention the benefits of the working income tax benefit.
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, no economic plan can ever be successful when so many kids are left behind.
According to Campaign 2000’s latest report, one in seven children is living in poverty. This is completely unacceptable, and it is a preventable tragedy.
We all know what needs to be done, but the Conservatives lack the will to even try.
When will the government finally adopt a national strategy to reduce poverty and allow children and their families to live with dignity?