Rachel Blaney – Municipal Watch BC

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:02:19 +0000

Today and every day we fight for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Action is required because human… https://t.co/ArZjZ63lcA

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:02:01 +0000

Moments of context. #Reflect #FocusonHumanRights #CanHandleASwear Be horrified by #MMIWG2S https://t.co/rYmSnUZV7X

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:01:34 +0000

Beautiful speech. So glad to be there to hear. #MMIWG2S https://t.co/a2pFYvfVMN

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:31:03 +0000

on Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1
Madam Speaker, I really wish we were in the House talking about an NDP budget, because in listening to the member’s speech, many Canadians will understand …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:30:23 +0000

on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Madam Chair, as we sit here in this place, and we talk about indigenous women and girls and the realities that they face, and how many …

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:16:37 +0000

on Vote #76 on Bill C-242

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:15:29 +0000

on Vote #75 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:39:14 +0000

on Vote #74 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:38:50 +0000

on Vote #73 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:27:34 +0000

@LeahGazan, @LoriIdlout, @DesjarlaisBlake, @MatthewGreenNDP and @JennyKwanBC are my heroes! Working with them to fi… https://t.co/snatOCHifL

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:25:49 +0000

Thank you to @LeahGazan who made this happen and will speak tonight. @LoriIdlout and @DesjarlaisBlake who will spea… https://t.co/axSwf6bHf1

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:25:10 +0000

Accessible services for abortion, birth control and contraception are basic rights for women. The liberals have not… https://t.co/2Zgg16DWM9

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:08:16 +0000

Every year, I enjoy this one! Also – happy birthday @AMacGregor4CML #MayThe4thBeWithYou https://t.co/CWu8tk3Yhq

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sun, 29 May 2022 08:02:11 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, one of the things that concerns me is that so many people across Canada go without dental care. I was recently contacted by a …

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Sun, 29 May 2022 06:59:53 +0000

on Vote #72 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:06:24 +0000

Taking the climate crisis seriously and protecting the planet for future generations means Canada must… https://t.co/axMTF53HW8

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:45:51 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, I have heard many of the member’s speeches in the House and am always impressed by his dedication to speak. I always encourage other …

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:43:13 +0000

on Vote #67 Government Business No. 11 (Extension of sitting hours and conduct of extended proceedings) (subamendment)

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:42:58 +0000

on Vote #66 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:42:43 +0000

on Vote #65 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:42:20 +0000

on Vote #64 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:41:59 +0000

on Vote #63 Motion for closure

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 14 May 2022 14:02:18 +0000

Vote young and vote for life. Lowering the voting age to 16 will amplify those voices. @taylorbachrach has provided… https://t.co/3NIlpmfbAE

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:15:24 +0000

on Points of Order
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that interesting intervention. I always appreciate the good debates that we have in this House. The NDP just wants …

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:23:46 +0000

on Vote #62 on Bill C-8

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:23:32 +0000

on Vote #61 Ways and means motion No. 8

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:23:15 +0000

on Vote #60 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:07:39 +0000

on Vote #59 Budgetary policy

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:07:24 +0000

on Vote #58 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:34:13 +0000

on Vote #57 Budgetary policy (amendment)

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:26:43 +0000

on Seniors
Mr. Speaker, the government admitted its mistake with the GIS clawback and paid seniors back, but the one-time payment had a date restriction. Now, hundreds of …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:26:29 +0000

on Petitions
Mr. Speaker, the second petition I am tabling today is one in support of my bill, Bill C-221, which talks about removing the gold digger clause. …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:26:13 +0000

on Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
With regard to the processing of applications for a Secure Certificate of Indian Status by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), since 2021, broken down by province, region …

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:04:13 +0000

on Vote #56 Budgetary policy (subamendment)

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:54:12 +0000

It’s happening again. Poor working seniors are not getting their GIS paid back because of an administrative detail.… https://t.co/pulc7fHsat

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:20:37 +0000

Today is #WorldBookDay and I just finished this great memoir. Samra Habib does a powerful job of sharing the comple… https://t.co/FGHjRvL6Ui

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:39:06 +0000

On the coast, the health of our forests, lakes, streams, and ocean mean everything. It’s our economy, our leisure,… https://t.co/zRtkUqv9uz

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:48:45 +0000

We first learned of the GIS clawback last summer and began calling on the Liberal government to fix this error. We… https://t.co/MjF4W9jYNH

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:41:53 +0000

Canadian tax system exactly the same. #FairTaxSystem #TaxTheRich https://t.co/jMTFOQE3Ed

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:16:36 +0000

So proud and deeply humbled to be at the Invictus Games. Ran into some local heroes from our region. Chris, Emilie… https://t.co/2nolujQ3s0

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:31:04 +0000

Team Canada #TheHague #InvictusGames https://t.co/ePcKkCjF1F

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:35:28 +0000

Yesterday seeing Juno Beach for the first time was profound. This photo is of a screen that runs the names of those… https://t.co/zdau7t8lpD

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:31:39 +0000

This one will haunt me forever. Seeing both the WWI and WWII cemeteries, just how young these men were. “We will al… https://t.co/2kEmwFyD4I

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:01:27 +0000

Today I was in Dieppe. When I saw the beach there I was overwhelmed by the sacrifice of Canadian people. The saw li… https://t.co/521ttUlWvx

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:01:12 +0000

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Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:59:39 +0000

Yesterday I was at Menin Gate. Where over 50 thousand soldiers from WW1, who were not found, are named. I found Pri… https://t.co/b8U9kHj2Dd

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:02:33 +0000

Thank you to the @RoyalCdnLegion for addressing the marriage after 60 clause. This must change and my #BillC221 wil… https://t.co/0gIZXopB8Q

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:45:18 +0000

A beautiful ceremony today with @AlexRuff17 We have different political leanings but Remembering those who paid the… https://t.co/HF9H01ducH

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:42:11 +0000

In 2021 I did a mailer asking if folks could afford to go to the dentist and when they went last. The response was… https://t.co/vE9TmQh0ny

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:15:05 +0000

on Vote #55 Opposition Motion (Spending on national defence)

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000

on Business of Supply
Mr. Speaker, I am the person who represents 19 Wing in Comox. I can tell members that I have spent a lot of time at the …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:00:10 +0000

on Committees of the House
Madam Speaker, I agree, especially regarding the issues of climate change. We know that the impacts are being felt profoundly. I am from British Columbia, and …

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:53:48 +0000

on Vote #54 Opposition Motion (Federal budget)

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:26:40 +0000

on Petitions
Mr. Speaker, I am here today to table this petition for residents largely from the Powell River region who have a lot of concerns about DFO …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:26:21 +0000

on Support for Ukraine
Madam Speaker, I hosted many constituents in my riding at a round table to discuss how we could support Ukrainians seeking safety. I want to thank …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:25:54 +0000

on Pensions
Madam Speaker, the Liberals have repeatedly promised to fix the bankruptcy and insolvency laws to protect Canadians’ pensions. Right now, if a company is insolvent and …

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:41:52 +0000

Pensions earned by workers are deferred wages. Large multinational corps are using Canada’s inadequate bankruptcy l… https://t.co/J7vdc3iXE1

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:17:40 +0000

on Vote #53 on Bill C-5

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:52:07 +0000

on Vote #52 on Bill C-5

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:43:32 +0000

on Vote #51 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:53:05 +0000

on Retirement Income
Mr. Speaker, I thank you, as always, for acknowledging me here so that I can do my work in the House. We are here today to …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:52:53 +0000

on Committees of the House
Madam Speaker, I agree with the member. I think we need to look at every pathway possible to get Ukrainians, who are fleeing violence that most …

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:58:43 +0000

on Vote #50 Third report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:55:42 +0000

Watching now…. https://t.co/Uw83LSoX2H

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:57 +0000

on Interim Supply
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agree to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:45 +0000

on Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22
Mr. Speaker, the NDP are willing to apply and will be voting yea.

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:03:18 +0000

on Vote #45 on Bill C-15

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:03:05 +0000

on Vote #44 on Bill C-15

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:02:54 +0000

on Vote #43 on Bill C-15

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:02:36 +0000

on Vote #42 Concurrence in estimates

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:02:18 +0000

on Vote #41 Opposition Motion (Federal vaccine mandates)

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:03:57 +0000

on Taxation
Mr. Speaker, costs keep going up for housing, gas and groceries, and Canadians are struggling. People are hurting while the ultrarich continue to get richer. Yesterday, …

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:19:07 +0000

on Vote #40 Opposition Motion (Tax reduction on gasoline and diesel)

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:02:21 +0000

on Vote #39 Opposition Motion (Measures to help Canadians with the cost of living)

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:55:24 +0000

on Petitions
Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling a petition from residents across my riding who are asking for Canada to address the urgent climate emergency that we …

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:55:12 +0000

on Business of Supply
Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time today with the amazing member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford. We are here today to talk about an NDP motion that …

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:04:09 +0000

on Vote #38 Opposition Motion (Invasion of Ukraine and natural gas pipelines)

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:01:49 +0000

My speech on #NDP motion to re-invest the billions of dollars recouped from #TaxTheRich measures to help Canadians… https://t.co/6kQePzqzAi

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:00:38 +0000

Sign petition e-3825 to stop the practice of blocking Veterans who marry after 60 from being able to leave a pensi… https://t.co/iuroeQR1jQ

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:33:49 +0000

A while back I shared this young artist from my rising’s image. Here it is! He has joined Twitter #Welcome… https://t.co/fxC6uDCDXt

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:55:56 +0000

Love my #virlLibrarians @Cupe401 @bcgeu @crcdlc https://t.co/2XbRqPixPG

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:46:00 +0000

Listening to #PresidentZelensky in the #HOC today. #Unkraine #Solidarity https://t.co/tMO5lS7w61

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:34:33 +0000

“…only if they live, will they have any hope for recovery.” Safe supply is so important because it keeps people ali… https://t.co/aIu59CQF5G

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:32:12 +0000

This is a fight for a key part of Canadian history. #LestWeForget https://t.co/VTY2hXb43l

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:30:20 +0000

Proud to be part of this caucus of powerful NDP women who challenge and inspire me every day. Women still make up o… https://t.co/D9CVL2j1kD

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:14:58 +0000

Every single war, our children go to fight. This picture reminds us of all the children who are impacted by war. Th… https://t.co/Ck0WZEfi5K

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:17:41 +0000

#StandWithUkraine #ComoxValley I was honoured to speak in solidarity with Ukraine today in Comox Valley. https://t.co/hbbk2qZ789

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:06:59 +0000

#HealthCareMatters #ProtectWorkers https://t.co/7tzdVDL7Nl

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:04:56 +0000

on The Economy
Mr. Speaker, 60% of Canadians say they are struggling to feed themselves and their families. Under the Liberals, the ultrarich are thriving while Canadians feel abandoned. …

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 06:02:20 +0000

60% of Canadians are struggling to feed themselves and their families. Under the Liberals, the ultra-rich are thriv… https://t.co/YomARmwOkQ

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:49:22 +0000

on Seniors
Mr. Speaker, the cost of living is going through the roof, and yesterday the Bank of Canada raised interest rates. Paying rent, buying food and medicine …

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:18:39 +0000

First comes CERB. Then came GIS clawback. April brings the one-time payment. But what about the rising cost of livi… https://t.co/InXNiQEx1W

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:27:47 +0000

on Vote #37 Government Business No. 9 (Parliamentary review committee pursuant to the Emergencies Act)

Rachel Blaney Voted No

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:27:34 +0000

on Vote #36 Government Business No. 9 (Parliamentary review committee pursuant to the Emergencies Act) (amendment)

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:27:21 +0000

on Vote #35 Motion for closure

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:24:56 +0000

on Vote #34 Motion to proceed to orders of the day

Rachel Blaney Voted Yes

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:24:46 +0000

on Vote #33 Opposition Motion (Representation of Quebec in the House of Commons)

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:59:11 +0000

When speaking about why we need safe supply @GordJohns quotes @JennyKwanBC – “Dead people don’t need treatment.”… https://t.co/gOdixxEPDM

Rachel Blaney Spoke in the House

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:20:17 +0000

on Online Streaming Act
Madam Speaker, one of the most important points I heard was how important Canadian content is and how important it is that we do not see …

Rachel Blaney Posted on Twitter

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:17 +0000

This is a disappointing response. Canadians want to see action, not excuses. #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/axPIMNhlBB