Libby Davies sits down with Liz Marshall, the writer, director, and producer of the recently internationally released documentary, Meat the Future. Here the full conversation here.
Category: In The News
Off the Hill: Hot summer in the West
Co-hosts Libby Davies and Robin Browne and the panel discuss the Alberta political scene that is in upheaval with the departure of the current (disgraced) premier and the federal conservative leadership race which is becoming increasingly vitriolic. Listen to the conversation here.
YWCA 2022 women of distinction awards (Blog entry)
What a blast to attend (in person, post COVID) with Kim, the Metro Vancouver YWCA 2022 Women of Distinction awards, and an even greater surprise to be given an award in the not for profit category for community service and advocacy over the decades going back to the 1970’s! I felt honoured to have been nominated by Vancouver Community College (VCC) and to attend the gala event May 26, 2022. The best part of the evening was seeing and meeting all the nominees and women who received awards in so many diverse categories. The strength and leadership of all these women is something to behold!
Advocating for Palestine in Canada (Blog entry)
I was delighted to see this book “Advocating for Palestine in Canada”, published this year. It is a great overview of the struggles and advocacy in Canada, to advance human rights and uphold international law for Palestine. I was honoured to write a forward for the book outlining some of the recent history in Canada’s Parliament on the issue. Always a challenging subject- the book contains excellent perspectives by noted contributors who provide, personal, historical, and political insights. Well worth reading.
The rabble panel discussed the book launch featuring contributing authors from the book.
rabble.ca Off the Hill: Isn’t it time? A guaranteed livable income in Canada
Co-hosts Libby Davies and Robin Browne talked about the idea of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. What is it, how would it work, and how much would it cost us? View the full conversation here.
Libby Davies on the Challenge of Advocating for Palestine on Parliament Hill
Libby in conversation with Thomas Woodley and Michael Bueckert of Canadians For Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME).
Listen to the podcast here.
Kootenay Morning Radio with Libby Davies
Kootenay Morning Radio with Libby Davies
Libby speaks to Kootenay Morning hosts Jane and Nicole.
The original article, Kootenay Morning Radio with Libby Davies was published on September 7, 2021 in Kootenay Morning Radio. Author(s): Jane Burton
Libby Davies on the tragedy of missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Libby Davies on the tragedy of missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
This is the fourth in the series, “Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: Past and Present.” In this episode, Libby Davies, former Vancouver city councillor and former NDP MP for the riding in which the Downtown Eastside is located, discusses the tragedy of missing and murdered women in the community. She recalls addressing the issue with the then federal minister of justice, shocked that not only was the federal government not doing anything about it, he hadn’t even heard of the issue.
The original article, Libby Davies on the tragedy of missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside was published on February 22, 2021 in rabble.ca. Author(s): Jase Tanner
A step by step guide to making political change: Former MP Libby Davies
A step by step guide to making political change: Former MP Libby Davies
In a time when many have felt hopeless, Libby Davies is anything but. The former MP of Vancouver East of 18 years told The PULSE that she believes every group, no matter how marginalized, can “absolutely” make change.
The original article, A step by step guide to making political change: Former MP Libby Davies was published on February 13, 2021 in Cortes Currents, CKTZ 89.5 FM. Author(s): Tan Mei Xi
The past and present in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
The past and present in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
This is the second in the series, “Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: Past and Present.” Libby Davies, former Vancouver city councillor and former NDP MP for the riding in which the Downtown Eastside is located, discusses the past and the present of the community. Davies recalls the impact of activist and poet Bud Osborn and reflects upon the struggle to establish Insite, Canada’s first safe injection site. She goes on to discuss the impact of the ’90s austerity budget — and the resulting challenges still to be addressed.
The original article, The past and present in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside was published on February 12, 2021 in rabble.ca. Author(s): Jase Tanner