“Outside In: A Political Memoir” chronicles 40+ years of activism inside politics and in grassroots movements. Available May 7, Canada. amazon.ca/dp/1771134453/ US release on May 31, 2019
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Member of Parliament 1997-2015. Author, “Outside In”- a political memoir about #socialjustice #activism #humanrights #harmreduction #palestine #women #ndp #dtes
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Today 🇨🇦 voted against a UN motion which asks the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on the illegality of Israel’s occupation (and any legal implications). talks a big game about int’l law but its overriding priority is to cover for Israeli crimes.
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Today I was not allowed to wear this shirt inside the Legislative building and was escorted by security to turn it inside out (not backwards, inside out) #ABORTION is not a bad word!!!! #abortionishealthcare
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If ever there was a politically designed hatchet job masquerading as research this is it! Thanks for deconstructing this fiction weighted “VPD report”
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.@VancouverPD tomorrow will release a report it commissioned into spending on city's social safety net - a summary of which leaked this week.
I've read both now, and let me summarize them for you: Misleading fiction.
My latest @TheOrcaBC @Glacier_Media
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It’s absurd and irresponsible keep repeating this “$5 Billion spent in Vancouver” line when that number has very credibly been shown to include:
💰 Old Age Security, childcare benefits, and other federal traders.
💰Funds spent across the province.
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Today, the #VPD released preliminary findings of a year-long social impact audit commissioned by the VPD to examine money spent on the city’s social safety net and its impact on public safety. Learn more: @HelpSeekerOrg
Media Release: ow.ly/Wsq050Lz5Q3
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Sure look forward to hearing your always informative discussion
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Pleased to announce I’ll be taking part in this panel discussion on November 17th.
Register online to watch this important conversation! 
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I have questions about accuracy of this dog whistle.
Efficiency and auditing on social safety spending over COVID response (and every year) is necessary. But this VPD-leaked 'report' by a for-profit corporation that lists and sells social service data doesn't pass the sniff test
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"The House of Commons unanimously passed my motion calling on the federal government to recognize what happened at residential schools as an act of genocide," writes MP Leah Gazan #cdnpoli #canpoli #Indigenous
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Meanwhile, the rights of 40+ Canadians held in harrowing conditions in NE Syria, more than 1/2 of them children, have been disgracefully disregarded for years. In today's , & I press 's government to bring them home.
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There is no reconciliation without the truth.
My op-ed for on the House of Commons recognizing residential schools as an act of genocide.
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How about Liberals and Conservatives cancel their $8.5 billion handout to Big Oil Barrons and impose a windfall tax on war profiteers?
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Chrystia Freeland has a tip for families struggling with inflation. Canada's Finance Minister suggests they follow her example and cut their @DisneyPlus subscription.
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For 20 yrs, Ottawa's Moe Harkat has lived with illegal detention, secret hearings, surveillance state invasions of his home, & threat of deportation to torture. In addition to legal & moral failings at heart of this state-sponsored repression are profound health effects 1/2
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Save the date! Off the Hill is happening on Thursday, November 17, 2022!
This month's theme focuses on the struggle to end the so-called “war on drugs” in Canada has been epic and arduous over many decades #cdnpoli
You can register for the event here: bit.ly/OfftheHillNove
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We are at the Miami airport with a chartered plane to take food and medicines to Cuba and say “lift the blockade” and build —bridges of love.
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Solidarity from unions across Ontario! outlines some of the many groups and communities sharing their support for today.
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if you actually want to address the stigma associated with illicit drug use, you must replace the entire illicit drug supply with regulated substances accessible to all, outside of a medical context
this is committee chair speaking Tuesday.
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Deepest thanks to the Canada-Palestinian Parliamentary Friendship Association chairs (salmazahid.libparl.ca, , , ) for urging foreign affairs minister to dramatically improve Canada's votes at the UN General Assembly.
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rabble radio: Are provincial and municipal governments doing enough to combat homelessness in our communities? Or are the solutions that they’re coming up with making the problem worse? #cdnpoli #socialwork
Listen to the latest podcast here:
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When you (Israel) hold a whole nation (Palestine) captive; steal its land & resources; engage in ethnic cleansing, extra-judicial executions, home demolitions & settler terrorism you can neither claim self defense nor seek “security “ through more criminality. Let that sink in.
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This is a long overdue, historic day!
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In a place where we have to battle for the rights of Indigenous peoples, MPs let the truth be heard and unanimously passed a motion recognizing what happened at residential schools as a genocide.
This is historic. To survivors and descendants, I honour you today and every day.
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A modest proposal:
To fight the #hate speech that is unleashing, every time you see an advertisement on , block that advertiser.
Every. Single. Time.
They’ll stop advertising.
The #HateSpeech billionaire may lose billions.
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A modest proposal:
To fight the #hate speech that @elonmusk is unleashing, every time you see an advertisement on @Twitter, block that advertiser.
Every. Single. Time.
They’ll stop advertising.
The #HateSpeech billionaire may lose billions.
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House of Commons unanimously agrees to describe residential schools as genocide
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I’m grateful to MPs who unanimously passed my motion recognizing residential schools as an act of genocide.
This is an important step for truth & reconciliation. Now the government must honour the will of parliament and formally recognize residential schools as a genocide.
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Today I will be re-introducing a unanimous consent motion to recognize what happened in residential schools as an act of genocide. It is time for all Members of Parliament to finally acknowledge the truth of what happened in this country. 1/4
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I just had a meeting with and others about what’s next for the DTES. As I walked home I realized the tents have grown from 2 blocks to 5. It’s so cold, soggy and wet outside. Top priority for everyone right now should be get these folks in to housing. #vanpoli
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Yesterday in Parliament, NDP foreign affairs critic called out the refusal of some MPs to talk about human rights in Yemen and Palestine. “Children in Palestine are being murdered, and neither of the parties will talk about that.” #cdnpoli
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Disappointed that someone took my sign from my lawn this morning and planted an in its place. Seems a bit desperate and certainly not democratic. You can’t swap my vote though, I’m backing for Mayor this Monday
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Y'all standing up for women in Iran, how about a little love closer to home?
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The panelists were quite excellent in their observations, analysis and commentary ! Take a watch
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I want to thank sincerely.
I worked w/ him closely behind the scenes on many important projects on behalf of .
Without a doubt, he genuinely-placed his relationship w/ the local First Nations as a core value, and it was felt and seen by us. \o/
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Thank you to our co-hosts and
for moderating tonight's event.
Robin’s blog “The True North” can be viewed here: box5353.temp.domains/~dabizblo/
You can buy Libby’s book in paperback, audio or digital format here:
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