Leo Cheverie ( 1962-2023)

New Democrats, Islanders, and the many friends of Leo Cheverie across Canada are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and social justice advocate, Leo Cheverie. Leo stood out in the crowd for his passion and advocacy for many causes including the Labour movement, environment and Indigenous issues, proportional representational and social justice. I wish to extend my deepest…

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A Call to Defend Public Healthcare

Dear Premier King, Mr. Bevan-Baker, and Ms. Cameron, As you are all well aware, Islanders are terrified about our broken health care system. I am asking each of you, and your respective parties, to support our call to bring in policies that defend and protect the Canada Health Act, which includes government investments in our…

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Islanders Need Help Now from King Government

People are still hurting from the devastating effects from Hurricane Fiona. While the storm has been an unprecedented event and the efforts by all those working to restore power is immensely appreciated, tens of thousands of Islanders have  yet to be re-connected almost a week since Fiona struck. “People need help now, every household in…

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