Tag: Gord Johns

2025 Year in Review: Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns

2025 was a busy year for Courtenay–Alberni’s member of Parliament.

Comox Valley mayors offer thoughts on Gord Johns re-elected in Courtenay-Alberni

With Gord Johns re-elected in Courtenay – Alberni, Courtenay and Cumberland mayors offer their thoughts. On Monday night’s federal election,...

Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP

A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.

Johns continues push for national cycling strategy

OTTAWA, ON - The Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni continues his work to establish a National Cycling Strategy across...

Local MP’s Courtenay office set to move

COURTENAY, B.C. - The Member of Parliament for the riding of Courtenay-Alberni is moving his office space in Courtenay....

Johns named NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs

OTTAWA, ON- Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament has a new role within the NDP government. Gord Johns has been appointed the...

Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection

The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...

Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup

Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill. ...

Johns Excited to Work Alongside New Federal NDP Leader

Jagmeet Singh is the new leader of the Federal NDP. Courtenay-Alberni Member of Parliament Gord Johns says Singh's anointment...

MP wraps up bike tour this Saturday

An island Member of Parliament is cycling across his riding to get in touch with residents. Courtenay-Alberni's Gord Johns says...

Courtenay-Alberni MP riding the riding

Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament is hitting the road around the riding in support of a national cycling strategy. The Ride-the-Riding...

MP hosting disability tax credit session this week

If you have any questions about the disability tax credit, the NDP is hosting a workshop this week. North...

Courtenay-Alberni MP responds to 2017 Federal Budget

A Member of Parliament says the 2017 budget dropped the ball on certain issues for Coastal British Columbians. Courtenay-Alberni...

MP marks International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day. The Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni is marking the occasion. Gord Johns...

MP calling for action on marine debris clean-up

A coastal Member of Parliament is calling on the Federal government to free up funds to help volunteers clean...

Johns hosts climate change forum Wednesday

A public meeting is taking place this week to discuss climate change and its impacts to our local area. The...
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