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Libby speaks up for fair compensation for veterans. LibbyDaviesMP 8 views February 10, 2012.
Libby urges the Conservative government to regulate trans fats in our food LibbyDaviesMP 11 views February 7, 2012.
Libby's speech in support of regulating cosmetic contact lenses LibbyDaviesMP 6 views January 31, 2012.
Libby speaks up to save Canadians' pensions LibbyDaviesMP 15 views January 30, 2012.
Libby urges the government to work with the provinces to improve health care LibbyDaviesMP 12 views January 30, 2012
Libby questions the Conservative government's commitment to fund health care LibbyDaviesMP 14 views December 13, 2011.
Libby speaks out about violence against sex workers LibbyDaviesMP 34 views December 6, 2011.
Libby urges government action to combat climate change LibbyDaviesMP 11 views December 5, 2011.
Libby speaks to the importance of a national organ donor registry LibbyDaviesMP 8 views December 5, 2011
Libby speaks up for artists' rights LibbyDaviesMP 34 views November 22, 2011

About Libby Davies MP for Vancouver East

Libby Davies MP for Vancouver East

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Libby was first elected as Member of Parliament for Vancouver East in 1997. Re-elected in 2000, again in June 2004, 2006, 2008, and most recently in 2011, she is the Deputy Leader of the NDP, and has served as NDP House Leader between 2003-2011. Libby is also the Official Opposition Critic for Health and the federal NDP critic for illegal drug policy reform.  

Her history as a strong community activist for Vancouver East began over 30 years ago. She and her late partner, Bruce Eriksen, were key figures in the formation of the Downtown Eastside Residents' Association (DERA) in 1973. In 10 years of community organizing, Libby developed her strong grassroots approach to working with people and diverse communities.

  In 1982 Libby was elected to Vancouver City Council and served 5 consecutive terms. She became involved in every community issue, from protecting community services to developing affordable housing, fighting for parks and working for the elimination of poverty.

  From 1994 to 1997 Libby worked with the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) serving in the role of Ombudsperson for Human Rights, as well as Complaints Investigator, and Coordinator of Human Resources.
  Since being elected Member of Parliament, Libby has provided a strong voice for East Vancouver. In the House of Commons she has consistently raised issues of concern to her constituents including community safety, affordable housing, adequate childcare, and post-secondary education. Libby's community office has helped hundreds of residents with federal government matters such as immigration, student loans, employment insurance, taxation, pensions, and Aboriginal affairs.

Libby has been an outspoken advocate for drug policy reforms to stop the criminalization of drug users and the harm caused by Canada's prohibitionist policies.
Libby has received awards from organizations such as the Capital Xtra's Community Achievement Award for Political Activist of the Year, the YMCA Peace Medal Award, the Vancouver and District Labour Council's Syd Thompson Award, and most recently, the Justice Gerald LeDain Award for Achievement in the Field of Law, for her work on drug policy.

 Born in 1953 in England, Libby came to Canada in 1968. She moved to Vancouver in 1969 and has one son, Lief Eriksen. She lives with her partner, Kimberly Elliott.

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