September 17
MP Blaney calls out Liberals and Conservatives for cutting seniors’ benefits
OTTAWA – On Monday, NDP MP Rachel Blaney (North Island – Powell River) called out the Liberals for clawing back the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for vulnerable seniors. After raising the Canada Pension Plan last year, the Liberals have clawed back GIS, costing seniors hundreds of dollars a year that they could be used to help cover their bills, groceries and medications.
Blaney says that this is reminiscent of the Conservatives, who, when they had power, cut pensions,...
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August 28
After attending the Legion Conference in Saint John, NDP calls on Liberals to stop disappointing Veterans
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August 21
NDP MP Rachel Blaney Signs Heat Pump Campaign to Fight Climate Change
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July 29
Blaney Joins Loaves and Fishes on Vital Food Bank Run
POWELL RIVER - On July 26, Rachel Blaney (NDP MP North Island–Powell River) embarked on a journey with Loaves and Fishes driver Neil MacDougall, delivering essential food supplies to the Kyuquot, Gold River, and Tahsis food banks. Starting their day at 8:30 AM in Campbell River, the pair travelled in a large refrigerated truck, first making a critical stop at the Gold River dock to drop off provisions for Kyuquot. They then continued their mission by visiting the Gold River food bank and...
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June 25
NDP MP Blaney marks the beginning of summer by delivering measures to help people in North Island - Powell River
CAMPBELL RIVER - Last week, this year’s parliament session ended for the summer. NDP MP Rachel Blaney, is kicking off the summer by reflecting on measures the NDP secured for people in North Island - Powell River over the last year. Blaney says it’s also important to look forward to what work still needs to be done.
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June 18
Blaney Attends D-Day Commemoration in France
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June 15
NDP marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
NDP Seniors critic Rachel Blaney made the following statement:
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June 11
Residents encouraged to nominate fellow citizens for King Charles III Coronation medal
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.
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June 10
NDP MP Rachel Blaney accepts Esprit de Corps, Women in Defense award
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.
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