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Libby speaking out on censorship
Libby speaking out on censorship
The fallout from the blocking of three gay films at the border has reverberated across Parliament Hill. Queer MPs are universally outraged by what they see as a return to the era of Little Sister's struggles. "How long does this battle have to go on?" asks NDP House Leader Libby Davies. "There's been thousands, maybe millions of dollars spent on litigation [and] court battles by Little Sister's. Why are they holding up material that is totally acceptable?"
The original article, MPs respond to CBSA film detainment was published on November 25, 2009 in Xtra.ca. Author(s): Dale Smith
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Statement on Multiple Sclerosis recognition month
Statement on Multiple Sclerosis recognition month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2013
Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common neurological disease among Canadian young adults, affects the lives of thousands of Canadians every day. Its symptoms include fatigue, loss of balance as well as vision impairment, and difficulty walking and speaking. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world and every day, three more Canadians are diagnosed with this chronic disease.
To help increase awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) and enhance efforts to find a cure for this disease, May is MS month. This is an opportunity for all Canadians to help by donating or volunteering to ease the lives of people who have been diagnosed with this debilitating condition.
Research is critically important, and on many occasions, we in the NDP have urged the government to act on new research results.
As we observe MS month, we salute the MS Society of Canada and the many activists who have worked so hard to bring to Parliament’s attention the need for action and support for new research and treatment findings. We pledge that we will continue to support efforts to find a cure, and support those living with MS to live with dignity and the supports they need.
Auditor General says Canada’s diabetes strategy is failing to prevent diabetes
Auditor General says Canada’s diabetes strategy is failing to prevent diabetes
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House of Commons
HANSARD
May 1, 2013
Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, it is ironic. When they were in opposition they sure wanted to know what happened to the money then.
The Auditor General has also raised the alarm about Health Canada’s pathetic efforts to prevent and control diabetes.
Health Canada has “no strategy, no priorities, no deliverables, no timelines and no performance measures”,
And to add insult to injury, 30% of the program costs went to administration.
How does the minister explain this abysmal failure?
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq (Minister of Health, Minister of Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for Arctic Council, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, we have implemented or are in the process of implementing all the recommendations in the report. Prevention is critical when it comes to tackling diabetes. Our government invests in community-based programs, such as the Canada prenatal nutrition program, aboriginal Headstarts, Nutrition North Canada, to promote nutrition and improve access to healthy, traditional, and store-bought food.
I announced $25 million over 10 years for four pathways to health equity for aboriginal peoples, which look at obesity and other chronic diseases to improve the health outcomes of aboriginal peoples.