Tag: North Island-Powell River

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Blaney’s Private Member’s Bill Looks to Make Housing a Right

Rachel Blaney wants to make housing a right in Canada. The North Island-Powell River MP has put forth a private...

North Island-Powell River MP returns from NATO talks

North Island-Powell River's Member of Parliament says the recent NATO parliamentary meetings were a success in discussing a number...

Blaney reacts to 2017 Federal budget

The NDP's seniors critic is speaking up on behalf of older Canadians. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says...

Blaney hosting disability tax credit workshops

The North Island - Powell River Member of Parliament is hosting a disability tax credit workshop this week. Rachel...

Blaney named NDP seniors critic

The MP for the North Island-Powell River is looking to get government focused on seniors issues. NDP MP Rachel...
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