Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg – NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is calling on the Liberal government to establish a federal dental care plan for uninsured families earning less than $90,000 per year. This would be an interim measure toward the inclusion of full dental care in Canada’s health care system. Good dental health can impact a person’s entire well-being – but Justin Trudeau has refused to consider moving forward a national dental care plan.
Gazan stands with Family of Eishia Hudson, calls for Public Inquiry into Systemic Racism and Police
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG — NDP MP Leah Gazan is supporting calls for an independent investigation today, after the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) released a report on the investigation into the death of Eishia Hudson, indicating that Manitoba Crown Prosecution has decided not to press charges against the officer who shot and killed Eishia Hudson.
MP Leah Gazan featured on Maclean’s 2021 Power List
WINNIPEG – NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), has been included in Maclean’s Power List which features 50 Canadians who have had a significant impact on the country.
MP Gazan and Grand Chief Dumas Highlight Fundamental Indigenous Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG—On International Human Rights Day, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and Grand Chief Arlen Dumas (Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs) reaffirm their calls on the federal government to respect the fundamental human rights of Indigenous Peoples as articulated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Liberals and Conservatives Vote against Investments in Human Rights as COVID Crisis in Manitoba Worsens
Today, the Liberals and Conservatives voted against an NDP motion which called for the implementation of a permanent guaranteed livable basic income, a universal pharmacare and dental care program, and investments in social housing, paid for by taxing the ultrawealthy and those who are profiting off of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immediate Action must be taken to protect lives and prevent deaths at Parkview Place say Gazan and Asagwara
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG—NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and NDP MLA Uzoma Asagwara (Union Station) are calling for the provincial and federal governments to provide emergency supports in the wake of the 14 deaths reported at Parkview Place care home.
No place for profit in our care homes say Gazan and Asagwara
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG — Yesterday, 173 new cases of COVID-19 were reported and Winnipeg Centre is currently dealing with an outbreak in a long-term care home. NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and NDP MLA Uzoma Asagwara (Union Station) are calling on the federal government to take out profit from long term care homes and increase protections for workers as the COVID-19 outbreak in Winnipeg worsens.
2nd Letter to PM: Canada needs a Guaranteed Livable Income Now
Dear Prime Minister,
This letter is a follow up to my letter sent to you on August 19th.
On August 10th, 2020, I introduced a Private Member’s Motion for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income, M-46, for consideration by the 43rd Parliament.
Motion 46 Podcast Playlist
Looking for accessible resources that explain what a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income is?? Look no further—your Motion 46 podcast playlist is here.
Gazan: Throne Speech must focus on Expanding Social Safety Net, address Climate Emergency
As the Speech from the Throne approaches, MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), is advocating for bold measures to expand Canada’s social safety net and address growing inequality and inequity.