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.
78 Academics write Letter in Support of Motion 46
On September 16th, 78 Academic researchers and teachers representing a range of disciplines from across Canada, wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, urging their support for Motion 46 and the implementation of a permanent Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.Read the full letter here.
LETTER: Academics Support Motion 46 Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
We are a group of academic researchers and teachers from universities and other post- secondary institutions throughout Canada. We represent a range of disciplines, including communication sciences, criminology, economics, geography, gender studies, health studies, kinesiology, law, medicine, music, occupational therapy, public health, nursing, nutrition, political studies, rehabilitation sciences, psychology, social work, sociology, and women’s’ studies.
Gazan's Letter to PM: Support Motion 46 and Convert CERB into Guaranteed Livable Income
Dear Prime Minister,
Yesterday, I watched the news about the appointment of a new Minister of Finance to replace outgoing William Morneau, and learned at the same time of your decision to Prorogue Parliament until September 23, 2020.
MP Leah Gazan submits Motion to convert CERB into Basic Income
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, MB — Leah Gazan (MP for Winnipeg Centre) has submitted a motion to the House of Commons to convert the Canada Emergency Response Benefit into a permanent Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income.
NDP MP Leah Gazan renews call for Immediate Investments in Affordable Accessible Social Housing
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG -- After a week of community outcries to end the practice of noise deterrents aimed to displace individuals experiencing homelessness, MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is reasserting the critical need for affordable accessible social housing in Winnipeg Centre.
MP Gazan to attend #JusticeForEishia - Not Another Indigenous Life Peaceful Rally
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG – NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is calling on everyone to come out and support the family of Eishia Hudson for the #JusticeForEishia - Not Another Indigenous Life Peaceful Rally on Friday, June 19 at 6:00 pm at the Manitoba Legislature grounds.
LETTER: Winnipeg Centre Small Businesses deserve Immediate Help
Dear Minister Ng,
Winnipeg Centre is home to countless extraordinary small businesses. These spaces serve as our cultural meeting places, creative spaces, and community hubs. Small businesses are the heart and soul of Winnipeg Centre.
When will Indigenous Peoples’ lives matter to this government, asks MP Gazan
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG – One year after the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2s) issued their final report with calls for justice, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) called out the government for reneging on their promise to release a national action plan on MMIWG.
LETTER: Delay of MMIWG2S Action Plan Unacceptable
Dear Minister Bennett,
In June 2019, the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was released. In December 2019, you made a commitment to release a national action plan in response to the 231 Calls to Justice one year from the release date.