Don Davies

It’s time for PM Carney to put his Davos speech into action. Canada standing against Trump’s illegal fuel blockade of Cuba and helping send energy to Cuba is a perfect opportunity to do so. x.com/ctvnews/stat...

Bill C-39 puts foreign investors’ profits ahead of workers’ rights, environmental protections and Indigenous rights. Canada’s top scientists warn it will cause irreversible harm. So why are the Liberals limiting scrutiny instead of giving this bill the thorough review it demands?

Prime Minister Carney is granting the wishes of foreign corporations at the expense of Canadian workers, Indigenous nations, democratic accountability, and our environment. Bill C-39 is so fundamentally flawed that it cannot be fixed through amendments.

Today I introduced legislation to designate October as Hungarian Heritage Month. As we mark 70 years since the 1956 Revolution, this bill celebrates Hungarian Canadians from every generation and their many contributions to Canada’s social, economic, academic and cultural life.

x.com/thehilltimes... Being an MP is a full-time job. Period. I can’t imagine any MP truly engaged in their duty having a single minute to devote to a second job. It also leads to questions of conflict of interest & divided loyalties. IMO, secondary employment for MPs should be prohibited.

Conservatives and Liberals are working together to ram Bill C-39 through Parliament. They don’t want to hear from Canadians, and they are afraid to have their legislation scrutinized. New Democrats are standing up for Canadians whose voices are being ignored.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to our fundraiser and come see NDP Leader @avilewis.ca! With your tax credit, the cost of the ticket is only $50. After Avi, we’ll listen to some incredible live music and dance the night away! Tickets: dondavies.org/dance-party

The Liberals are trying to sanitize their record and protect themselves from court challenges. The truth is that the Liberal government has violated workers’ constitutional right to strike 10 times in the last three years.

As NDP health critic, I met with Health Minister Marjorie Michel to push for stronger public health care, expanded pharmacare, better dental coverage & my Mental Health Parity Act. Health care must be based on need, not income or postal code. Patients before profits. That's what we're fighting for.

BC’s Filipino Canadian community has worked for decades to build a permanent cultural centre. That goal is now closer than ever. I secured a federal funding commitment in the budget & Premier Eby has pledged $15M. The community has led. BC has stepped up. Now Ottawa must deliver.

This afternoon, Parliament will vote for the first time on Bill C-39, which fundamentally attacks the rights of workers, Indigenous rights, and environmental protections. Yesterday, I spoke about this bill and how it undermines the constitutional right to strike.

Proud to meet with ILWU Canada President Tom Doran to discuss the Liberals' attack on the constitutional right to strike. Nation-building starts with empowering the workers who literally build our nation. The NDP will stand shoulder to shoulder with workers every step of the way.

Bank of Canada security officers have been on strike for 100+ days. The Bank has been caught twice violating federal anti-scab law and even hired Pinkertons, a contractor notorious for violent strikebreaking. PM Carney says he stands with workers. Why won't he condemn this corporate lawbreaking?

I was proud to join uOttawa NDP last night for some engaging political discussions. Our campus clubs help bring new, diverse voices into the party, and I was glad to hear their ideas and perspectives. These intelligent, progressive students give me hope for the future of the NDP and Canada.

NDP parliamentary leader @donvdavies.bsky.social says National Post column targeting NDP leader @avilewis.ca is "appalling, irresponsible and likely criminal" The column calls for Lewis to be dealt with by way of ancient "Jewish law" while invoking loaded language used by Yitzhak Rabin's assassin

New Democrats were out in full solidarity to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Because every child matters…

This is your reminder to get your ticket to keep Vancouver Kingsway orange and attend the grooviest party in East Van! www.dondavies.org/dance-party

Access to fossil fuels can be weaponized. As Trump's fuel blockade deliberately inflicts a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, the Liberals remain silent. Canada must condemn this cruel and illegal blockade, support the Cuban people, and help build renewable energy security. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTW5...

A new PBO report confirms adding new tax brackets for the wealthiest 0.3% would raise over $1 billion a year. Instead of selling off Canada’s strategic public assets like airports, we should be asking those who have benefited most from our society to contribute their fair share.

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The Liberals handed billions to Big Oil, promising this would lower gas prices. It didn't work. Canadians are now paying MORE at the pump, while oil and gas giants will rake in $90B in profits this year. The NDP says: tax windfall profits and give that money back to Canadians.

The fact Liberals expanded their ability to suppress job action by workers and to ignore environmental laws in a bill intended to attract investment is not an accident. It’s clearly Liberals caving in to the corporate sector and foreign investors’ demand.

The Liberals’ new bill allows the Minister to violate workers’ right to strike based solely on her opinion after taking into account any consideration she wants. That’s not guardrails at all - it’s pure discretion.

The right to withdraw labour is the foundation of real negotiating power for workers. By attacking that constitutional right, the Liberals are making our country weaker. New Democrats will always stand with Canadian workers.

The real nature of this government is starting to appear. The Liberals are planning to undermine collective bargaining by eliminating workers’ constitutional right to strike. Workers build this country, and they deserve fair and safe workplaces.

A strike is by definition a labour disruption. Liberals are going after the right to strike.

At the Spark Gala celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the fabulous Chinese Canadian Museum. This is a national, award-winning treasure with world-class exhibits. We need the federal government to help support it as it does other museums of national importance. Stop by and visit soon!

Vancouver’s airport - YVR - is already considered world class and contracts to manage other airports. It is admired, efficient and there have been no calls from anyone to privatize its operations. Carney’s Liberals moving to privatize are acting out of pure corporate ideology.

The Liberals’ move to privatize airport operations is a mistake. Experience shows that adding a profit element can’t help but increase costs and drive cuts to service. And any foreign ownership of critical infrastructure touching our national security is clearly unwise in these times.

Had a stimulating night talking politics with young New Democrats from SFU & UBC. Topics ranged from climate to jobs, privatization to immigration, housing to human rights… Their optimism, vision and intelligence make me very hopeful for our party’s, and country’s, future.

Twenty years in Vancouver Kingsway, and we are marking it the only way that makes sense: with a disco ball! Live performance from Krystle Dos Santos, with special guest Avi Lewis. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the program starts at 7:30 PM. Buy your tickets at the link in my bio.

The Carney Liberals are pursuing straight Conservative policies: privatization, attacking labour, rolling back enviro policies, tax cuts for the wealthy, huge military spending, rolling back healthcare, bitumen pipelines… No wonder Jason Kenney’s cheering.

BREAKING: Liberals plan to sell off airport operations in major cities. Result? Higher costs for travellers, poorer service and foreign ownership of infrastructure critical to our national security. That’s what happened in places like Heathrow. Canadians did not vote for this.

As the Carney govt aims to attract foreign investment, we need to ask ourselves some important questions. What are we selling? To who? What should be owned/developed by Canadians? Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Let’s make sure it’s controlled by Canadians.

NDP has called for support for workers affected by the tariff war. Employers facing trade-related financial pressure can now apply for federal funds to develop work-sharing for employees. Reduced hours can be topped up with EI $. Apply here: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...

So the Competition Bureau won’t investigate the Liberal government’s blatantly misleading greenwashing ads. It claims the law that applies to all Canadians doesn’t apply to government - even when engaged in commercial activity. This is perverse and unacceptable.

Not sure where rumours are coming from, but I have not asked ANYONE to drop out of the Vancouver mayoralty race. While one progressive candidate is obviously important, that is for the civic parties to work out.

Was great to visit the Healthy Climate Solutions Fair, focussing on the urgent need to address the climate crisis and showcasing positive options we can take to help. Thanks to Dr. Melissa Lem, Raffi and others for organizing such an important and enjoyable event!

Danielle Smith’s Bill 11 opens the door to U.S.-style two-tier health care, letting those who can pay jump the queue while everyone else waits. The Federal Liberal Government has the power to defend public health care and enforce the Canada Health Act. New Democrats are calling on them to act.

1/ People are getting gouged at the pumps, but another costly handout of public money to oil and gas companies is no solution. Even after the Carney government’s $2.4 billion giveaway, gas prices continue to soar. In July, they were up more than 25% compared to last year. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

On behalf of the people of Vancouver Kingsway, I want to express our deepest sympathies and gratitude to Joan Phillip and her family. Joan led a remarkable life, and was a rare example of grace, courage, heart and wisdom. She made us, and our world, better. Rest in peace, Joan.