On July 23, 2026, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs and for the Environment Leah Gazan Issued the Following Statement:
The outbreak of the fires in Northern Ontario last week is a visceral reminder of the immediate Canada-wide threat posed by the climate emergency, as another devastating wildfire season is ravaging dozens of communities, especially First Nations communities.
Statement by Leah Gazan on the Anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Statement by Leah Gazan on the Anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Today marks one year since the Taliban took control over Afghanistan.
My heart is with all of those in our community who have loved ones still inside Afghanistan or in precarious situations in neighbouring countries.
I have heard from many of my constituents who live with daily fear for their family members and feel abandoned by the Government of Canada. Many of them were outstanding leaders in their country, and our partners. They know that their parents, siblings and colleagues are targeted due to their work.
It is essential that we re-open the Special Immigration Measures for Afghan Nationals who assisted the Government of Canada. We have left too many of our colleagues and partners and their close family members behind.
Our government has demonstrated that it is possible to welcome people here quickly using temporary immigration programs through the special immigration measures for Ukraine. They must be expanded to Afghans and other refugees fleeing crisis situations.
Equally essential is the delivery of aid – our government continues to stand in the way of live-saving aid getting to communities in need. We must ensure that sanctions and counter-terrorism measures are not barriers to humanitarian work.
In solidarity,
Leah
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On July 16, 2026, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs and for the Environment Leah Gazan Issued the Following Statement:
As folks across Canada witness the highly disturbing images of wildfires in Northwestern Ontario, I echo the words of consolation offered by First Nations Chiefs to the Nations and communities impacted, along with their calls for urgent government action to ensure this crisis is resolved and the safety of evacuees is upheld.