On Friday, October 17, 2025, MP Leah Gazan issued the following statement:
On Friday, October 17, 2025, MP Leah Gazan issued the following statement:
With news of the location of Samuel Bird after several months of searching, my heart goes out to Samuel’s family, friends, community, and loved ones, including his mother, Alanna. After such a long period of waiting and uncertainty, I hope that this announcement provides some closure and peace during this time of grieving.
Nobody should experience this type of violence, and it’s up to us all to uphold the safety and security of all people including Indigenous men and boys.
In recent years we’ve have witnessed a rise of violence against Indigenous men and boys, with many being murdered or reported as disappeared. It is critical that legislators take this issue seriously and prioritize the safety of Indigenous people while providing supports to communities searching for their lost loved ones.
My love goes out to Samuel’s community, family and friends while healing from this tragedy.
On Thursday, October 30th, 2025, MP Leah Gazan released the following statement:
Open letter from MPs Leah Gazan and Jenny Kwan
We are writing to you to express growing concerns regarding the significant challenges for permanent resident applicants under the Provincial Nominee Program in renewing expiring work permits. These challenges are creating significant hardships for skilled workers and their families, undermining their ability to contribute fully to the Canadian economy and society, as well as impacting multiple local employers including small businesses, non-profit organizations and government departments.
There is absolutely no justification for the Liberal government’s recent indication of extreme funding cuts for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). This move demonstrates that women and gender diverse people are not a priority for this government, full stop.