As I received this news today here in British Columbia, the wildfire smoke blankets the sky, our eyes are burning and our kid is complaining of a sore throat from it. And we’re the lucky ones. 🧵 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project | CBC News

Canada’s federal government is advancing the process to designate the Alberta government’s proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a project of national interest. A notice published in the Canada G...

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To the thousands of WestJet flight attendants who are out on strike against unpaid work: the NDP stands with you.

The climate emergency is causing increasingly extreme weather. For the second month in a row, Winnipeg was hit with another massive storm on Wednesday night. The storm left thousands of folks without power, with power outages still ongoing, and many facing damage to their personal property.

“NDP MP Leah Gazan has sponsored a bill to repeal Section 107. ‘The Supreme Court has confirmed that the right to strike is protected by the Charter, while the International Court of Justice ruled that it is protected under international law," she said in a news release.’” (1/2)

Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike

OTTAWA - The union representing WestJet flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning workers could go on strike as soon as Sunday at 12:01 a.m. MT.

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I have reached out to the Rahma Islamic Centre community, my heart is with them and the Winnipeg Muslim community after the horrific shooting at Rahma Islamic Centre on Wednesday evening. We need a strategy to combat the rise in hate crimes. (1/3)

Evidence from a recent poll by Abacus Data shows that the majority of Canadians support flight attendants at WestJet, while more than 8 in 10 people agree that flight attendants should be paid for all work-related duties, including boarding, deplaning, (1/3) abacusdata.ca/most-canadia...

Most Canadians Side with WestJet Flight Attendants as Labour Dispute Escalates - Abacus Data

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"Adding to the political pressure, the federal NDP called on Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday to promise that the government will not intervene in the event of a strike by invoking Section 107 of the Labour Code." redfm.ca/en-ca/vancou...

WestJet and Flight Attendants in Intense Talks as Aug. 2 Strike Deadline Looms

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1/ This is the third time in six months that Benjamin Netanyahu has flown through Canadian airspace. Contrary to the GAC spokesperson’s claim, he does not have the freedom to make that decision. Foreign leaders are required to seek permission before doing so. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Israel says it asked Canada for permission for Netanyahu to use Canadian airspace | CBC News

The Israeli government has told CBC News that it requested permission for wanted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to overfly Newfoundland and Nova Scotia on Monday en route to a meeting with ...

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"Separately Wednesday, the NDP urged Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to commit to not intervening in a future strike by invoking Section 107 of the Labour Code." globalnews.ca/news/1200084...

WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca

Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

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Just like at Air Canada, WestJet is continuing to force unpaid work on its cabin crew, in a sector made of mostly of women. Workers have been clear that they’ve had enough, with over 99% of CUPE 8125’s membership voting in favour of a strike. (1/4)

Canadians deserve better than being told we must choose between climate action and affordability. The Green New Deal is a blueprint to tackle both: lower energy costs, reduced emissions and one million good-paying jobs across the country. Join us to learn more and how we can fight for it together.

NDP@ndp.ca · 2w ago

1/ The climate emergency is at our doorstep. Cities are choked in smoke, families are being displaced and entire communities are burning. Canadians deserve a plan that tackles the climate crisis head-on. That's what the Green New Deal is about.

Today’s decision is the result of a massive effort from the Ontario NDP, organizers on the ground, and the people of Toronto who said: No Jets TO. It was collective power that made this issue impossible for the Carney government to ignore. When we organize, we win! shorturl.at/SDIBf

Federal government rejects Ford's Billy Bishop airport expansion plan

The federal government has rejected a plan to expand Billy Bishop City Airport in Toronto.

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Can’t wait!

Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · last wk.

✨TONIGHT AT 7pmET(ish)✨ NDP Leader @avilewis is joining me on my livestream!! Make sure you tune in! WATCH LIVE (and join the chat) HERE: www.youtube.com/live/0LU5Ujp...

“Winnipeg NDP MP Leah Gazan says Carney has a lot to answer for on his latest choice for principal secretary.” (1/2)

Carney’s pick for advisor, Scott Gilmore raising eyebrows

Earlier this month, a number of media sources reported Scott Gilmore would soon be moved into the role of Carneys' principal advisor.

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Uncontrolled AI is a threat to our jobs, our environment, and our communities. Canadians across the political divide know this, and that’s why they’re fighting back. The public must assert its role in the technologies shaping our lives, and draw hard lines where AI causes nothing but harm.

The government cannot expect the climate emergency to disappear as they turn a blind eye to its consequences. As we continue to stand with Indigenous peoples, it is critical that they protect the safety of everyone from the extreme weather events that are becoming too common. (1/2)

MP Leah Gazan Statement on the Immediate Threat of the Climate Emergency

MP for Winnipeg Centre

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In this photograph, PM Mark Carney is touring the Government Operations Centre - the nerve centre that leads the “integrated federal response to all-hazard events of a national interest.” The workforce there has been cut in half thanks to Carney’s public service cuts, from 100 to just 50 workers. 🧵

Mark Carney is choosing silence and appeasement when Canada should be showing leadership. The NDP is standing up for international law, human rights and the rules-based order. We won’t be silent when these principles are under attack. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

NDP says Ottawa appeasing Trump through its silence on global court sanctions

The federal NDP says the Carney government’s support for international law is ringing hollow as it keeps silent on Washington’s sanctions on a Canadian judge.

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Summer after summer people are being displaced from their communities by increasingly severe wildfire seasons caused by the climate emergency. (1/5) ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

Carney government cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires: union

The Carney government cut about 50 positions from the federal nerve centre responsible for managing forest fires, the union says.

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Today, we are mourning the loss of Gord Delbridge, whose lifelong commitment to working people and the labour movement left an indelible mark on Manitoba and across Canada. His passion for solidarity and social justice extended far beyond the workplace. (1/3)

I am highly concerned with news of a State of Emergency in the Shamattawa First Nation due to a Hepatitis A outbreak. (1/6)

The Liberals put forward Bill C-37, the Clean Water Act, that violates the human right to clean water without adequate consultation. They have announced projects of “national interest” prior to consulting with First Nations' in violation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent. (1/2)

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... (🧵1/3)

"Winnipeg Centre NDP MP Leah Gazan, who also spoke during the plenary, called the bill an 'attempt by the Carney Liberal government to erode Indigenous rights while trying to disguise it as progress.'"

National chief slams federal clean water bill at AFN assembly - Alberta Native News

by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak slammed the federal government’s proposed legislation...

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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)@leahgazan.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Gazan said the revised legislation hearkens back to what she called the failed policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government." (1/3)

The Liberal government continues to try to convince us that they respect the rights of First Nations, including our rights to Free, Prior and Informed Consent. But this has not been demonstrated in their actions. (1/6)

"Gazan pointed out Canada was legally obligated to pass First Nations clean drinking water legislation because of a court-ordered settlement in 2021." (1/3)

Harsh words from chiefs on federal clean water bill at AFN AGA

There were impassioned speeches as the focus of the AFN’s annual general assembly turned to federal clean drinking water legislation.

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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)@leahgazan.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Gazan said the revised legislation hearkens back to what she called the failed policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government." (1/3)

“Gazan said the revised legislation hearkens back to what she called the failed policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government." (1/3)

Chiefs tell AFN meeting new federal clean water bill walks back hard-won rights

First Nations leaders and an opposition MP are denouncing the Carney government’s new proposed clean water legislation, which drops wording in a previous version that would have explicitly recognized ...

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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)@leahgazan.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Liberals continue to fight against First Nations water rights, both in court and with their new Bill C-37. "'It’s another example of what Amnesty International confirmed: a rapid rolling back of Indigenous rights by the Carney government,' Gazan said.”

Incredibly brazen for the Prime Minister to boast about the “lasting benefits” of expanding fossil fuel production on a day like today. Record-breaking heatwaves. Toxic smoke engulfing cities and towns. Out of control wildfires forcing entire communities to evacuate. /1

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social · 3w ago

The world wants to do more with Canada. Our MOU with Alberta will unlock those opportunities in energy — and create lasting benefits for Canadians.

The Liberals continue to fight against First Nations water rights, both in court and with their new Bill C-37. "'It’s another example of what Amnesty International confirmed: a rapid rolling back of Indigenous rights by the Carney government,' Gazan said.”

Liberals continue court fight against First Nations drinking water rights, despite new bill | CBC News

The Carney government continues to fight First Nations in court to deny Canada has any legal duty to ensure they have safe drinking water on reserve, even as the Liberals advance legislation aiming to...

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This week in Winnipeg and across the country, we are once again experiencing extreme heat and severe weather events that are posing increasing risks to community health and public safety. In Winnipeg, temperatures rose to 47 degrees with the humidex earlier this week.