Remembering Dr. Garson Romalis

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Remembering Dr. Garson Romalis

House of Commons

HANSARD

February 5, 2014

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the memory of Dr. Garson Romalis who passed away on January 30. Dr. Romalis was a courageous champion of women’s reproductive rights and an ardent supporter and provider of safe abortions.

He received his medical degree from UBC in 1962, prior to the legalization of abortion in Canada. At that time, he treated many women suffering from septic shock in the aftermath of back-alley abortions. After Canada’s abortion rules changed, Dr. Romalis built his practice on the belief that women have the right to choose when and if they become pregnant.

Dr. Romalis survived two violent terrorist attacks in Vancouver in 1994 and 2000. Despite these attempts on his life, he remained steadfast in his work and belief in a woman’s right to choose. His deep compassion and care has helped countless women and saved lives.

New Democrats offer our deepest sympathy to his family and thank them for sharing this great doctor and his life’s work with Canadians.

The Pulse Interview: Libby Davies, former Vancouver East MP & DTES organizer

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The Pulse Interview: Libby Davies, former Vancouver East MP & DTES organizer

Libby Davies, former Vancouver East MP & DTES organizer, talks about the 40-year anniversary of saving the Carnegie Centre for the community

The original article, The Pulse Interview: Libby Davies, former Vancouver East MP & DTES organizer was published on December 9, 2020 in The Pulse on CFRO. Author(s): David Ball

Of course, it’s Vancouver. Why this city is poised to lead Canada’s drug revolution

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Of course, it’s Vancouver. Why this city is poised to lead Canada’s drug revolution

A recent poll of more than 1,200 people from Narrative Research suggests Canadians are divided over the issue, with 44 per cent supporting decriminalization. Support was highest in B.C. at 53 per cent. “What we can do is reassure the prime minister and federal officials, Vancouver knows what it’s doing,” said Libby Davies, a former NDP MP and longtime Downtown Eastside activist. “We have a really stellar history of harm reduction, of steady progress, measurement and accountability. They should trust Vancouver.”

The original article, Of course, it’s Vancouver. Why this city is poised to lead Canada’s drug revolution was published on November 29, 2020 in The Star Vancouver. Author(s): Douglas Quan

NDP’s spring convention offers chance to pit party’s vision against governing Liberals’, say members

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Libby urges the Conservative government to better regulate energy drinks

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Libby urges the Conservative government to better regulate energy drinks

House of Commons
HANSARD
October 6, 2011

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP)
Mr. Speaker, last year Health Canada’s expert panel on caffeinated drinks recommended the minister better regulate energy drinks.

However, instead of adopting the panel’s recommendation to curb caffeine levels, she announced the caffeine content could be over twice the acceptable level.

Why will the minister not respect these expert guidelines to protect our children’s health?

Why is the Minister of Health siding with the industry instead of telling it to stop marketing to children? Why is the minister doing this?

Hon. Leona Aglukkaq (Minister of Health and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, CPC):

Mr. Speaker, we decided to take a balanced approach regarding energy drinks. It would give the parents and individuals like her more information. They can use the information to make an informed decision. We looked at all the recommendations carefully and I believe we have a plan that is balanced. It would put the health of Canadians first by giving them the information they need to make informed choices for themselves.

Ms. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, not only did the government ignore the expert panel’s recommendations on energy drinks, but on top of that, it is going to take years to implement the changes that it is proposing. In other words, companies will have two years before they have to adjust to the new labelling rules.

I do not find these regulations particularly energetic or very beneficial for our adolescents.

Why did the government give in to the interests of the industry and bring forward such a weak plan?

The Carnegie Celebrates 40 Years as ‘Sandstone Mother’ to Downtown Eastside

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The Carnegie Celebrates 40 Years as ‘Sandstone Mother’ to Downtown Eastside

The Heart of the City Festival kicked off Wednesday night with a tribute to the Carnegie, which opened its doors as a community centre 40 years ago. The Carnegie was completed in 1903 and initially used as public library, and then as the Vancouver Museum. But by the 1970s the building had fallen into disuse and was being considered for redevelopment as a restaurant, recalled Libby Davies, a longtime advocate for the Downtown Eastside and a former NDP MP.

The original article, The Carnegie Celebrates 40 Years as ‘Sandstone Mother’ to Downtown Eastside was published on October 30, 2020 in The Tyee. Author(s): Jen St-Denis

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