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Carney's 5% defence pledge will cost around $150 billion/year.  That’s more than 2x what the federal govt gives to the provinces & territories for healthcare & social services. How is Carney going to pay for this? More taxes or less services? Canadians deserve to know! www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-rea...

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Bonne fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste! 💙⚜️ Une journée pour célébrer la fierté, la culture et la solidarité. Que vous la passiez en famille, entre amis ou dans votre communauté, profitez de chaque moment!

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Sometimes when the world seems bleak, the best remedy is ice cream with one of your favourite people. And when the ice cream is Kind Ice Cream’s nod to Pride Month - GAY OK - it’s even better! 🍦🏳️‍🌈🧡🏳️‍⚧️🍦

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This is despicable. #EvinPrison has been one of the world's most notorious places of injustice, persecution, torture and death for decades. Today those prisoners had to cope with the cruelty of Israeli missiles. \

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It’s bi-election day in Edmonton Strathcona! Get out and vote everyone! #teamnenshi #ABNDP

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The NDP condemn Trump’s bombing in Iran & call for immediate de-escalation & a return to diplomatic talks. There is no military solution to this crisis. Millions - including Canadians in the region - will pay the price for the actions of these warmongers. My statement: www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-sta...

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The Works Art & Design Festival is celebrating 40 years of creativity and imagination! Get out to Churchill Square between June 21-July 1 to experience this amazing festival - always a great kickoff to Edmonton festival season!

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I joined so many Edmontonians to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay at Fort Edmonton today. It was particularly special to be there for Elder Marjorie Wright’s blessing and smudge while 2 eagles flew overhead. A sacred moment!

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Today on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour the strength, culture, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. True reconciliation means action—not just words. That means respecting Indigenous rights, upholding treaties, and delivering justice. Always.

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Being part of the Atlantic Council’s 50th anniversary symposium - From Aid to Action - felt like coming home. So many friends, global justice activists, educators, and community builders coming together to envision a better world for all. I am deeply grateful I got to be a part of it.

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Today is a big win for workers - the anti-scab law is now in effect. For 15 yrs, New Democrats pushed this. We brought it forward 9 times. The Liberals & Conservatives said no. But the NDP kept fighting! Because workers deserve respect. They deserve fair bargaining. And today, they’re getting it.

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Grande journée dans le monde du travail, la Loi anti-briseurs de grève au fédéral entre en vigueur aujourd’hui! Un résultat concret du travail du #NPD pour les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses. #polcan @laftq.bsky.social @lacsn.bsky.social @clcpresident.bsky.social @npd.ca

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This #WorldRefugeeDay, we must speak out: the Safe Third Country Agreement is putting lives at risk. Refugees - especially women, 2SLGBTQIA+ & racialized people - deserve safety, not more danger. Canada must suspend the STCA now. #RefugeesWelcome

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Bill C-5 is dangerous. It gives this government the power to greenlight projects without Indigenous or environmental consideration or consultation. It asks Canadians to "Trust Me!" But, it also gives future governments this power - including future Conservative governments.

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We've waited more than 4 years. When will we finally see selenium regulations to stop foreign coal companies from destroying our beloved Rocky Mountains? @cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawsnab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social

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NDP calls for ceasefire in latest Iran-Israel conflict www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-cal...

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While the Prime Minister is cozying up to human rights abusers and tyrants, he is rejecting meaningful consultation with workers, environmental groups and with Indigenous nations. Our path to a stronger economy and a better future cannot bypass human rights in Canada or abroad.

submitted 9 days ago • 17 comments

Met some lovely students from Kitchener who are also cheering for the Oilers tonight! #Canadasteam #Letsgooilers

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Let’s build big things with Canadian workers and Canadian materials. - but let’s do it right! Bill C-5 is an undemocratic, dangerous power grab by Mark Carney that will result in court cases, protests, and division - not the projects Canadian workers deserve.

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What a blast! Once again Fyrefly’s Annual Mayor’s Pride Brunch did not disappoint! Amazing performers, delicious food, great people & just the best organization to support. Fyrefly Institute saves lives and helps so many folks in the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Honoured to support! Happy Pride everyone!

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Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, uncles, grandpas & father figures out there. I feel so incredibly lucky - not only to have been raised by the best dad, but also to be married to the best dad. Wishing all the father figures a day full of love & appreciation. #HappyFathersDay

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This Liberal Government announced the Canada Disability Benefit would be open for applications in June for delivery in July. It’s already June 13th and Persons Living With A Disability are still waiting. #FIXIT #canada #healthcare #disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights

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As Netanyahu’s bombs cause 100s of civilian deaths & Canadians with loved ones in the Middle East worry about what’s next, we need de-escalation, diplomacy & International law. Liberals must condemn this escalation, commit to nuclear disarmament & impose an arms embargo on Netanyahu.

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New Democrats condemn Israel’s attacks on residential buildings in Tehran that have led to hundreds of casualties, including civilians. We renew our calls on Canada to stop arming Netanyahu who is dragging the world into further chaos and pain. Read my statement here: www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-sta...

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The Canada Disability Benefit payments are supposed to start in July but the gov’t hasn’t even opened the application process. Why do Liberals always act with urgency for big business and their friends but constantly ask people living with a disability to wait? Shameful! #canadadisabilitybenefit

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New Democrats believe Canada must assert an independent foreign and defence policy, one that reflects Canadian values and priorities. That means explicitly rejecting Canadian participation in Trump's Golden Dome. Today we're calling on PM Carney to do exactly that.

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Did Canadians elect the Conservatives after all? C-5 is the type of legislation that even Harper wouldn’t have brought forward. C-5 wont get things built, won’t create more jobs. It will result in court challenges, blockades, and delay…just like under Harper. www.thestar.com/politics/pol...

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The International Trade Minister refuses to answer questions about International Trade. Is he incompetent or is he afraid to tell Canadians that his government will continue to support Netanyahu and his genocidal government. Canada must end complicity in a genocide. Canada must cancel CIFTA now!

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Prime Minister Carney must rescind his invitation to Indian PM Modi now!

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ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓴᐃᒻᒪᑎᒧᑦ ᓇᑉᐸᖅᑕᐅᑎᑐᐃᓐᓇᐅᔪᒃᓴᐅᖏᑦᑐᑦ No more human flagpoles! ᒪᓐᓇ ᑕᑯᓐᓇᒐᒃᓴᖅ ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᖅᑎᖅᔪᐊᖅ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᔪᓕᕆᑎᓪᓗᒍ ᔫᓂ 11. 2025ᒥᒃ ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᖅᕕᔾᔪᐊᕐᒥᒃ This video is from MP Idlout's press conference held this morning, June 11, 2025 on Parliament Hill. youtu.be/NyXzbvdrtag

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Every young Canadian deserves a good paying job but in Canada right now, youth unemployment is the highest it’s been since the 90s—more than double the overall rate. And in Alberta, it’s the highest in the country. Young people are being left behind. Lets get young people working again!

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NDP reacts to Carney's defence announcement. @heathermcpherson.bsky.social Read statement here: loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/ndp-rea...

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Canadian workers deserve protection as Trump’s tariff’s threaten jobs, workers, and Canadian livelihoods. Twice I asked the Finance Minister if he would make permanent changes to EI to help Canadian workers. Twice he refused to answer. Workers deserve better.

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"This is not the time to be dismayed my friend. This is what Joe Strummer trained you for. This is punk rock time." -Henry Rollins www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ82...

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The PM's decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Modi to the upcoming G7 meetings in Canada is deeply hurtful to the Sikh community and to all Canadians who care about foreign interference and human rights. Now the Saudi leader has also been invited! The G7 is turning into a showcase of tyrants.

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Global March to Gaza This morning, I joined other Parliamentarians and Canadians advocating for an end to the genocide in Gaza to promote the Global March to Gaza. #GlobalMarchToGaza youtu.be/9vBMcIoq2qs

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Canadians deserve financial security in retirement. The CPP is critical, but it is at risk from Conservatives like Danielle Smith. This morning I tabled Bill C-207 requiring approval of at least two-thirds of the provinces currently participating in the CPP before a province could withdraw.

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It has been 19 months since the NDP called for sanctions against extremist Ministers. Ben Gvir & Smotrich must be sanctioned but so must every Israeli leader who is responsible for inciting genocide against Palestinians. My statement in response to Canada’s sanctions: www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-rea...

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It was an honour to chat with the Honourable Dr. Lloyd Axworthy at an event discussing Canada’s leadership in banning landmines. Listening to Dr. Axworthy, I was struck by how far Canada has strayed from a morally defensible and coherent foreign policy that prioritizes people over profit.

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412 🇨🇦 leaders in human rights, diplomacy, social justice, labour, civil society, etc. are pleading with Carney and the Liberals to end complicity in the genocide against Palestinians. - Ceasefire - Humanitarian access - Support international justice - Arms embargo/sanctions - Recognize Palestine

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NDP reacts to Carney’s defence announcement. Read statement here: www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-rea... @loriidlout.bsky.social

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Solidarity with the Madleen. Solidarity with Gaza. Solidarity with LA.

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Such a fun night at Sarah Hoffman’s annual lobsterfest! Great people and great food! What could be better?

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Come down to The Grindstone today for #PrideBlockParty and stop by my constituency office for some free ice cream on your way. Happy Pride Everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Let’s do this!!!! #LetsGoOilers

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I am shocked to learn Mark Carney has invited Indian PM Modi to attend G7 meetings in Alberta. This is a betrayal of vulnerable Canadians targeted by the Indian government. Read the NDP statement: www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-joi...

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🌙✨ Eid Al-Adha Mubarak! 🐑🕌 Wishing all those celebrating Eid Al-Adha today peace, happiness, and countless blessings. Let this Eid be a reminder to give, share, and uplift those around us.

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Our medical staff are donating their own blood to provide life-saving treatment for patients in #Gaza. Patients that were gunned down while trying to get food. Food for their families. Food to live. We need an immediate #ceasefire, now.

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BREAKING: Vladimir Putin has offered to negotiate a peace deal between President Trump and Elon Musk

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