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New Democrats will cut taxes for working and middle-class families and provide real relief to Canadians with disabilities and seniors. The Liberal and Conservative plans provide the biggest benefit to those making over $250k a year. We'll give a break to the people who need it most.

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Out today painting Kingsway orange with signs requested by supporters. National polls are sure not capturing the NDP strength we are finding in Vancouver Kingsway!! ✊🙏

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Fabulous night door knocking in Kaslo Gardens / Still Creek Housing Coop - thanks to Rachel and Kenneth for a great conversation and their support!

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Today the NDP received the endorsement of 3 major Canadian unions, representing over 1 million workers: CUPE, the United Steelworkers, and the Amalgamated Transit Union. New Democrats will always stand up for workers, families, and unions across Canada. Join our movement at: www.dondavies.org/join

submitted 19 hours ago • 2 comments

Far too many people in Kingsway are struggling to find homes they can afford. The NDP just unveiled the first step in our plan to build millions of affordable homes. We'll unlock public land to build more homes for people. Learn more and take action at: www.dondavies.org/join

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A snap election has been called and Team Don Davies is ready! Our dedicated volunteers are working hard to paint Vancouver Kingsway orange and keep a strong voice for our community in Parliament. Join our team by clicking here:🍊http://dondavies.org

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Excellent news today: the NDP’s Canada Dental Care Plan will be extended to all Canadians of all ages who qualify effective May 1. 9 million Canadians will be eligible for dental care - essential healthcare in our view - brought to you by Canada’s NDP!

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Happy to “Rock My Socks” to show my appreciation to everyone with Down Syndrome - thank you for all your gifts to Canada! Let’s honour this year’s theme “Improve Our supports”. Special appreciation to @DSRFcanada, a BC gem of growth + love!

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Proud Grandpa moment: Our granddaughter Charlotte Rose with her first political statement! ❤️❤️❤️

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Packed room celebrating fabulous Vancouver Renfrew MLA, Minister of Energy Adrian Dix at his annual fundraiser. Adrian is a brilliant policy analyst, tireless community leader & articulate speaker. BC is so fortunate to have him and his NDP colleagues guiding our province in these turbulent times.

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CONGRATS to all workers and @UniteHere40 for settling your job action and gaining a new contract at Radisson Blu hotel. Your courage, solidarity, strength and sacrifice are a victory for you, all workers and generations to come. ✊✊🏽✊🏾

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Where were we? New Democrats were standing shoulder to shoulder with Canada’s federal workers and their unions - while Liberals attacked their rights and Conservatives cheered from the sidelines.

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

Canadian workers have had a federal Minister of Labour for >100 years, until now. They need & deserve one - workers have serious issues with inflation + affordability & had major strikes/lockouts at Canada Post, the ports & rail. Only the NDP is a credible voice for workers in Parliament.

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

PM Carney naming only 2 Cabinet Ministers west of Ontario (out of 23 Ministers!), and only one from BC, is a major insult to Western Canadians.

submitted 11 days ago • 3 comments

PM Carney removing Health Minister Mark Holland - a key player in implementing dental care and Pharmacare - and eliminating a Minister for Mental Health & Addictions are bad moves for public healthcare in Canada.

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PM Carney eliminating the federal Ministry of Labour says everything workers need to know about how low a priority they are in Carney’s world.

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Sincere thanks to Justin Trudeau for his commitment to our Parliament and country. His energy, dedication, hard work and sacrifices are worthy of deep respect. His willingness to work with the NDP to expand public healthcare is an example for us all. I wish him the best in his future endeavours. 🙏🇨🇦

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An excellent description of the concept of caste and its pernicious basis. Its why I introduced a Motion in the House of Commons to add caste as a prohibited ground to the Human Rights Act. www.youtube.com/shorts/CAo0K...

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Liberals are now led by an ex-Goldman Sachs millionaire banker who has abandoned progressive tax policy, appointed an anti-Palestinian chief of staff, offered Cabinet seats to Conservatives & wants to cut public service jobs. It’s clear Canadians will have one progressive choice this election: NDP.

submitted 15 days ago • 5 comments

What a privilege to hear Dr. Gabor Mate tonight with my son Jordan. I believe Dr. Mate is our generation’s Carl Jung. He melds an encyclopedic understanding of pathology & medicine with a deep compassion, love & commitment to humanity. What a profound teacher + beautiful person.

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In 158 years of existence, the Liberals have NEVER had a woman lead them into an election. Some “feminist” party. And note how sensitive they are to this being pointed out…

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3 months ago Liberals said their capital gains tax change “affected the wealthiest Canadians, was needed to pay for services and essential for intergenerational fairness.” It didn’t take long for their new ex-Goldman Sachs banker millionaire leader to toss that in the garbage.

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So the Liberal Party of Canada remains the only national party NEVER to have had a woman leader.

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CONGRATS to BC NDP on signing Canada’s 2nd national Pharmacare deal! This historic healthcare means BCrs will get free diabetes + contraceptive meds & devices w/ their health card, not credit card! Brought to you from Canada’s #NDP!

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It’s the Cons’/Libs sellout of our natural resources without investing in secondary & tertiary development that has left us vulnerable to economic bullying & underdeveloped our economy, which ought to be producing a high standard of living for every Canadian given our great national advantages.

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It was the neo-liberal policies of both Conservative & Liberals that dismantled Canadian institutions like PetroCanada and Connaught Labs that served Canadians and stood as bulwarks of independence. It’s time for progressive economic nationalism and Canadian sovereignty…2/2

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It was the Conservatives’ (and then Liberals’) decision to pursue continental economic integration, sell out to US economic interests and refusal to develop strong Canadian institutions that have put us in this vulnerable position. Cons and Libs are the LAST thing Canada needs…1/2

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It’s a vulnerable business that depends on one customer. It’s time to do what we should have decades ago: 1. Build more in Canada 2. Add more value to our raw exports 3. Diversify our trade. These will take time but better position Canada for growth. 🇨🇦✊✊🏽✊🏾🇨🇦

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

That’s exactly why the NDP supports proportional representation. It’s too bad the Liberals don’t.

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Excellent proposal! Building Canadian capacity is more critical than ever. Workers need childcare, and our kids need quality education. With accessible childcare, we build both! Advocates Call for $10aDay Task Force www.10aday.ca/advocates_ca...

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CONGRATS to the Ontario NDP on a solid election. Shame on Cons for wasting $200 million on a partisan ploy that changed little. Key takeaway: only poll that matters is election day - no-one had NDP winning 27 seats, doubling Liberals and Lib leader Bonnie Crombie losing her own.

submitted 25 days ago • 1 comment

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion - still getting used to this app…

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Out knocking on doors in Vancouver Kingsway with a great group of volunteers!

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Along with 23 fellow parliamentarians, I’ve signed a letter urging Minister Joly to send an official Canadian delegation to the @UN #NuclearBan meeting next week. Canada must engage in nuclear disarmament. 🇨🇦

submitted 28 days ago • 4 comments

Happy Family Day! There is nothing more precious than spending time with our loved ones. I hope everyone has a chance today to visit or talk to someone special to you.

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We held a moving ceremony in VanKingsway to bestow King Charles III Coronation medals on 31 sensational residents. We honoured a diverse array of people whose remarkable achievements improve our community, province + country. Thanks to all these nation builders for your contributions to Canada.

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Happy Flag Day! Our flag is 60 years old today - and a cherished symbol binding us together as a proud, sovereign nation. Let us celebrate all that makes us Canadian, and commit to building a stronger, fairer society for all.

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

Had a wonderful discussion with Dr. Greg Marchildon, one of Canada’s foremost experts on public healthcare. He has just written a fascinating book on Tommy Douglas. I look forward to his guidance on expanding our public healthcare system to make it more comprehensive, accessible and cost-effective.

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Donald Trump criticizing others for “confiscating land” in the same week he speaks of confiscating Gaza is breathtaking in its hypocrisy. The Extreme Right has become totally unhinged.

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Trump so far: * Expel all Palestinians from Gaza * Make Canada the 51st State * Take back the Panama Canal * Purchase (or take by force) Greenland * Make bitcoin the international currency …etc. The US is now led by the most unhinged leader on the planet.

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February is Black History Month, a time to honour the achievements + stories of Black Canadians who contribute so much to Canada. It's an opportunity for all Canadians to learn, to recognize that Black history is Canadian history & commit to concrete actions to tear down systemic anti-Black racism.

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Extort us once, shame on you. Extort us twice, shame on us. Canada must remain strong in our quest for more domestic self-sufficiency, adding value to our raw exports and diversifying our trade. These are essential to strengthen the Canadian economy long-term.

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Reality check – Conservatives fired 1,100 border officers in one day when last in government - with Mr. Poilievre at the table.

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Good news to see Trump has delayed tariffs on Canada. That’s what happens when you stand up to a bully. Giving in to extortion and fabrications only leads to more of it. We must stay strong. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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It was a snowy but fabulous time at the Chinatown Spring Festival LNY Parade! The Year of the Snake symbolizes adaptability & renewal - so challenging weather only made us adapt our clothing a little! Thanks to all hardy folks who came out to share in this magnificent celebration of culture and joy…

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New Democrats warned of the dangers of excessive economic integration into the US in 1969 & 1988. We were right. It’s a vulnerable business who relies too heavily on one customer. Now, we must diversify trade, add value to our raw exports + build Canadian self-sufficiency.

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I have always heard what business really wants and needs from government is certainty. Yet Donald Trump - supposedly a businessperson - sows only chaos & confusion. It’s hard to see how any businessperson on either side of the US border can support this madness.

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In the face of Trump’s threats to withhold access to the US market, Canada should use this opportunity to increase our domestic self-sufficiency (recall COVID??), add value to our raw resource exports and diversify trade with large blocs like Europe (CETA) and Asia (CPTPP)…

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Honoured to attend the commemoration of the racist attack at the Quebec Mosque 8 years ago that took the lives of 6 worshippers and injured 19 more. Canada has the highest number of Muslim-targeted deaths of any G7 country. We must do more to fight Islamophobia and all forms of hatred.

submitted 55 days ago • 0 comments

As we enter campaigns, it’s important to note polling is highly manipulative. Who’s paying, who’s interpreting (& what their politics are), how it’s conducted + difficulty getting a truly random sample make them calculated & misleading. IMO, they should be banned during elections.

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