NDP Seniors critic Rachel Blaney made the following statement:  

POWELL RIVER – To commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, 20 North Island - Powell River residents will be recognized for their community service with a King Charles III Coronation medal. Rachel Blaney (NDP MP North Island - Powell River) has been selected to be a partner in this program and will give out the medals. Members of the riding are encouraged to nominate people they feel should be recognized for their community service by September 1, 2024.

POWELL RIVER – Last week, Rachel Blaney (NDP MP North Island – Powell River) has accepted the 2024 Esprit de Corps Women in Defence Award. Blaney was named as a recipient for her continuous work advocating for and supporting measures that improve the lives of Veterans and their families. Specifically for her fight to have the first Parliamentary study on the experience of women Veterans.

This increase to the tax credit provides much-needed financial help for the volunteers who defend communities.

 

Campbell River — On Thursday, NDP MP Rachel Blaney announced that she will not be running in the next federal election. She will remain the Member of Parliament for North Island—Powell River until then, but will step down from her role as the NDP's party whip. “Representing our community is a true honour,” said Blaney. "There is nowhere else like it, and fighting for the people who live in North Island—Powell River has been and will continue to be...