WINNIPEG: MP Leah Gazan, the NDP’s critic for women and gender equality, is condemning Prime Minister Carney’s decision to move the women and gender equality portfolio under Minister Steven Guilbeault. While the Prime Minister eliminated a cabinet position for women and gender equality in his recent cabinet shuffle, his office has confirmed Guilbeault will be responsible for this file, normally looked after by a woman minister.
Statement on Prime Minister Carney's Cabinet Appointments
Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of his new cabinet makes clear that women and gender equality is not a priority for his government
Leah Gazan, NDP critic for Families, Children and Social Development, Released the Following Statement for International Women's Day 2025
NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equality, MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) made the following statement:
"Today is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements in human rights, economic development, science, arts and culture, politics and more made by Canadian women and women worldwide. It’s also a day to renew our fight for the equal rights that all women deserve.
MP Gazan Announces Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals
On Tuesday, March 4, MP Leah Gazan hosted a dinner and award celebration honouring recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals, releasing the following statement:
“I was honoured to be asked by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, to identify and award community members with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their remarkable achievements and contributions. With the help of my selection committee, we chose 19 exceptional people who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg Centre. It was my great pleasure to come together with these recipients and their loved ones last night to share a meal and each others' company as we celebrated their remarkable achievements and the profound impact they have had on life and wellbeing in our neighbourhoods. It is the love and dedication of people like you that creates hope for our future. Together we keep community at the centre in Winnipeg Centre."
MP Leah Gazan Announces Funding for Women’s Health Clinic
Leah Gazan joins government officials and community members today to announce $10 million in federal funding to Women’s Health Clinic.
Statement from MP Leah Gazan on the Announcement of "Your Way Home: Manitoba’s Plan to End Chronic Homelessness"
On January 17, 2025, MP Leah Gazan made the following statement:
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg on their announcement of ‘Your Way Home: Manitoba’s Plan to End Chronic Homelessness’. The goal of this plan is focused...
Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
As NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality, Leah Gazan issued the following statement:
On the International Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, we remember and honour the victims of the mass femicide that took place at the École Polytechnique de Montréal 35 years ago. In this tragedy, 14 women lost their lives and 14 other people were injured, 10 of whom were women...
Statement on the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
As NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality, Leah Gazan issued the following statement:
“Today, on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, New Democrats reaffirm our commitment to fighting for women and gender-diverse people to be free from violence and to be safe in their own communities...
Leah Gazan, NDP critic for Families, Children and Social Development, Released the Following Statement for National Child Day 2024:
“Today, we celebrate National Child Day.
On November 20, 1989, Canada adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, committing to upholding the respect, dignity and full potential of all children. In the same year, Canada also unanimously passed an NDP motion to eliminate child poverty by the year 2000. Thanks to families and advocates, we’ve accomplished so much, but this government still has a long way to go to truly lift families out of poverty..."
Leah Gazan Issued the Following Press Release on the National Day of Action on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+
WINNIPEG: NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) joins Giganawenimaanaanig, Manitoba’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) Implementation Committee, alongside families and survivors to honour a recent funding announcement for the Red Dress Alert pilot program in Manitoba...