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.
MP Gazan grills government over lack of support for people to pay their rent
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG – While questioning ministers in parliament today, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) grilled the government for failing to provide support for people who are struggling to pay their rent during the pandemic.
LETTER: Combat social isolation among seniors in long-term care homes by funding digital devices for seniors
Dear Minister Schulte,
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted seniors and elders who are in care and who are socially isolated from their family and friends. The Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba and other organizations across the country are calling for the funding of digital devices for seniors in long-term care homes so they can connect virtually with family and friends.
Urgent federal government action needed for life and death situation: NDP MP Gazan
TREATY NO. 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG– Over the last several months, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, Leah Gazan, has been urging the federal government to fund the creation of a 24/7 safe space for women, girls, transgender, and two-spirit people in Winnipeg.