on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Mr. Chair, the public safety minister will recall that one year after the tabling of the calls to justice, Chantel Moore was shot during a wellness …
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Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #77 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #76 on Bill C-242
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #75 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #74 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #73 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
May is MS Awareness Month. I stand with the MS community to make the MS Society’s vision a reality, a world free of… https://t.co/BbCDZkj0bh
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #65 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
The reports about Roe v. Wade are concerning for all who stand for human rights and reproductive justice. We must n… https://t.co/Nm405HkQIA
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Canada Post needs to expand to provide postal banking & quality banking services in communities where none are curr… https://t.co/Y7WttBPfMw
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
My question to @Carolyn_Bennett where is $4.5B promised for mental health transfers so Canadians can access needed… https://t.co/5KknSDdP2q
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021 Madam Speaker, thank you, I really appreciate that. In addition to the toxic drug supply crisis, Canada is experiencing a broader mental health crisis as we …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Health Mr. Speaker, this week is Mental Health Week. After two years of COVID-19, Canada has seen what we already knew: that our mental health system is …
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Happy birthday, young man! https://t.co/6GP1uO19Oo
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #72 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
This #MentalHealthWeek @theJagmeetSingh & I were grateful to meet with Margaret Eaton @CMHA_NTL to discuss the deva… https://t.co/lW2yE3FtyG
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
I asked @FilomenaTassi when she will procure a safer supply to stop toxic drug poisonings but she says she can’t un… https://t.co/YxQgeBE8Nb
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Taking the climate crisis seriously and protecting the planet for future generations means Canada must… https://t.co/o0yWRhJex5
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021 Madam Speaker, this is again the problem in the House. We have four official political parties and a fifth party, the Green Party, and what parties …
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #67 Government Business No. 11 (Extension of sitting hours and conduct of extended proceedings) (subamendment)
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #66 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #64 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #63 Motion for closure
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
From govt Expert Task Force on substance use: “Canadian policy on substances must change significantly to address a… https://t.co/AhETzdh0WD
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
More local/regional govts endorsing #Bill216: @cityportalberni joins @QualicumBeachBC, Village of Cumberland,… https://t.co/AtX2DRXFzH
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Bill #C216: an evidence based health-based approach called for by federal Expert Task Force: “Bold actions are urge… https://t.co/HI5gaBys71
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Extension of Sitting Hours and Conduct of Extended Proceedings Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked about the types of debates that are not happening right now and that we would like to talk about, whether it …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, there are so many things happening right now in this country. There is an overdose crisis, and a toxic drug-supply crisis that is killing …
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #62 on Bill C-8
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #61 Ways and means motion No. 8
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #60 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Time to show political will & implement calls by Expert Task Force on substance use incl. decrimin of possession, e… https://t.co/4IRrhzhhkn
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Today we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries while on the job & thank our union bro… https://t.co/cTxmicOXrW
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Canada Post Madam Speaker, late last year, the Liberal government conducted polling to see if it could get away with cutting Canada Post services that Canadians rely on. …
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
This evening, as #YomHaShoah begins, we remember of all those who were lost in the Holocaust and we resolve to cont… https://t.co/5gAi7yivfa
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #59 Budgetary policy
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #58 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Canadian Expert Task Force on Substance Use: https://t.co/zITOA1Cefx is essential reading to #SaveLives w decrimin… https://t.co/5KNLguNYQh
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #57 Budgetary policy (amendment)
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is a huge honour today to table a petition on behalf of petitioners from Bowser, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Beaver Creek, …
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #56 Budgetary policy (subamendment)
Courtenay Newsletter: Curbside Collection Reminder Easter Weekend Apr 15, 2022
Reminder: there is no curbside collection on Good Friday, April 15. Collection for all zones shifts by one day, with garbage and yard waste collection for Zone 1 happening on Monday April 18.Read More
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
@guyfelicella thank you so much for your voice, so important that you are heard. #EndOverdose https://t.co/fOQpHUDL4r
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Rally the Valley! Go Dawgs! https://t.co/Nn4MCuaYk7
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Wish I could be there @ACRDgov Best wishes to all for a healthy planet. https://t.co/PciV3tmuNK
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Appreciated talking to @alferraby @cfax1070 about my Bill #C216 to decriminalize simple drug possession, #EndStigma… https://t.co/GOR6XzsPf0
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
“Authorities say that people who use drugs found it harder to visit peer groups and support services, leaving them… https://t.co/q9HUA5SIgH
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Appreciated visiting @CityOfVictoria to hear from the community about saving lives from the toxic drug overdose cri… https://t.co/Cv6gAh8vpa
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Vastly disproportionate # of drug possession arrests for Black and Indigenous people revealed in @VICEWorldNews in… https://t.co/Dc2dQAX30k
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Peace and love to all on this Easter Sunday. https://t.co/WyOIAXLzAN
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
A #HappyPassover to all. https://t.co/ou1yICCiZ9
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Alarming that @JustinTrudeau refuses the recommendations of his own Expert Task Force on Substance Use that multi-f… https://t.co/1JGwHdNnF3
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
No question that the in-depth reporting of @TheTyee is a go-to source for many issues important to my constituents… https://t.co/crKDjsQrGM
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Stay safe out there, @SkyeRyanCHEK! https://t.co/5sWpkvcGps
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thx to Kayla DeMong of @prairiehr in Saskatoon for briefing me on need for fed safe supply support to save lives af… https://t.co/nVFEzfFN5c
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thx @VisitQualicumBeach Town Council joining #VillageofCumberland, @CityofCourtenay, @comoxvalleyrd, @Mission_BC,… https://t.co/oZOhpzR88E
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
$11B over 5 yrs towards Indigenous housing, health, social services & education a critical priority for #NDP althou… https://t.co/JOQd5HXgMe
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Petitions Madam Speaker, it is an honour and privilege to table a petition on behalf of volunteer firefighters from Ucluelet to Tofino, Beaver Creek, Sproat Lake and …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Constitution Act, 1867 Madam Speaker, I want to thank the government for working with us to ensure Quebec’s seat count in the House of Commons remains constant. There is …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table a petition today related to the toxic drug supply and the 27,000 deaths that are mounting in this …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Transportation Madam Speaker, there is a situation in Union Bay on Vancouver Island in my riding. Baynes Sound, which is located on the east coast of Vancouver …
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #55 Opposition Motion (Spending on national defence)
Courtenay Newsletter: Proof of Vaccination Lifting at Recreation Apr 08, 2022
Starting Friday, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for Courtenay Recreation activities or programs.Read More
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is a real honour and privilege today to table e-petition 3726, which was signed by 4,020 signatories. The petitioners cite that the deep …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, with a warming climate, we are seeing the impacts of climate change: raging forest fires, flooding and other types of natural disasters. In my …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, it has been six years since the start of the debacle with Phoenix, and one in three public service workers are still having problems …
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
@SuzeMorrison thank you for your grit, determination, and courage and for fighting for the most marginalized Canadi… https://t.co/2H3Rjch0jR
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Successive Con & Liberal govts reduce corporate taxes from 28% to 15% while many Canadians can’t afford a place to… https://t.co/fwIJ3Oh5b7
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Committees of the House Madam Speaker, one thing that we put in a supplementary report around this motion is that Canadians are within only $200 of being able to pay …
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #54 Opposition Motion (Federal budget)
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Best wishes for a speedy recovery @jjhorgan! https://t.co/YXML0JSkEF
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thousands of Canadians have died from preventable drug overdoses since @CityofVancouver applied for fed exemption f… https://t.co/L9GfFR4gcI
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
So sorry to hear this @leslie_mcbain. Stay strong and take care. #EndOverdose https://t.co/UTkNgtGOrI
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I am sure you are very tired. You are working a lot and, while I am talking about the amount of time you have …
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #53 on Bill C-5
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thanks to @TwitCoast for getting it right on Bill #C216. Multi-faceted reforms are req’d to save lives and… https://t.co/pVlDMjCCIg
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, does the minister support and agree that it is important for us to get this bill to committee so we can have a conversation …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Health Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to again highlight the government’s failure to address the poisoned drug supply in this country, which has cost …
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
The editorial board @globeandmail has it exactly right on Bill #C216 to #EndOverdose: “How to change the course of… https://t.co/sxcgGSb0wq
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #52 on Bill C-5
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #51 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #50 Third report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
Courtenay Newsletter: extended hours of operation for downtown public washroom 2022
The Urbaloo at the corner of 6th Street and England Avenue is now open 24 hours a day through a pilot project for the remainder of 2022.Read More
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thanks for your support @DartmouthSue. Time to #EndOverdose Support Bill #C216. #CDNpoli https://t.co/E7oKEHWfrT
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Petitions Madam Speaker, it is an honour to table a petition today on behalf of volunteer firefighters from Parksville, Qualicum, Bowser, Cumberland, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Sproat Lake …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Marine Transportation Madam Speaker, Canada’s federal ports are not being maximized to their full potential, which is adding to costs and limiting opportunity in communities such as mine. …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Fisheries and Oceans Mr. Speaker, in December, the government announced the reallocation of crab fishing licences in my riding in an effort to reconcile the loss of constitutionally protected …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I served on the veterans affairs committee with this colleague. I respect him and thank him. The government always talks about science and evidence-based …
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, I just now observed my good friend and colleague from Saanich—Gulf Islands trying to get through a question in this House and the amount …
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Let’s put politics aside & #EndOverdose with Bill #C216: for both decriminalization & access to a safer supply of s… https://t.co/WWYzkepMWd
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #45 on Bill C-15
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #44 on Bill C-15
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #43 on Bill C-15
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #42 Concurrence in estimates
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #41 Opposition Motion (Federal vaccine mandates)
Gord Johns Spoke in the House
on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021 Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his respectful decorum in the House and for his speech. I have concerns about some of the things he …
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #40 Opposition Motion (Tax reduction on gasoline and diesel)
Gord Johns Voted Yes
on Vote #39 Opposition Motion (Measures to help Canadians with the cost of living)
Gord Johns Voted No
on Vote #38 Opposition Motion (Invasion of Ukraine and natural gas pipelines)
Gord Johns Posted on Twitter
Thanks to @theJagmeetSingh, @LisaMarieBarron @DonDavies and Dr. Perry Kendall for joining our nat’l Town Hall on t… https://t.co/3U8tZZEqoT