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If it is, we could use your help. I am also pleased to be once again hosting mobile office days when I bring my office and services to you, in different parts of our community! "We believe a public inquiry is clearly in the public interest, and that this inquiry should be held at the earliest opportunity after the criminal matters regarding Robert Pickton are concluded.". Three days ago.

In a news release, Davies praised the perseverance of de Vries and said she felt encouraged by the support of the Vancouver Police Department. Main office - Vancouver 2572 East Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 1Z3 . Closed Thursdays. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Deputy NDP leader Libby Davies, who held the seat from 1997 to 2015, chose to retire prior to the last election cycle, passing the torch to former NDP MLA Jenny Kwan who won handily, much like this time in 2019.

In an e-mail to de Vries, Deputy Chief Doug LePard said that she had the department's support in pressing for a full public inquiry. NDP MP for Vancouver East (B.C.) Member of Parliament for Vancouver East Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic for Multiculturalism. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Public Inquiry Into the SNC-Lavalin Court Case. Last month, for the first time, the Vancouver Police Department openly began backing calls for a public inquiry into the investigation of the missing women case that began more than a decade ago. Join the mailing list to receive daily email updates. The move comes as the 'International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers' is observed around the globe.

Incumbent NDP MP Jenny Kwan took another landslide win in her riding of Vancouver East. Maggie de Vries, the sister of one of the missing women, also began to press for a public inquiry early on. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Posted on Twitter Taking a moment to acknowledge the public service workers across the country.

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It is currently represented by New Democratic Party MP Jenny Kwan. As your Member of Parliament I remain wholly committed to tirelessly advocating for you on the issues that matter most to our community. Jenny Wai Ching Kwan MP (born 1967) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian politician. We encountered an issue signing you up. Davies pushed to improve the safety of sex trade workers through a private member's motion, which led to a special parliamentary sub-committee to examine solicitation laws in 2002. Telephone: 604-775-5800 Fax: 604-775-5811 Re-elected in 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, and 2015, she is now the longest-serving female MP in Canadian history. NDP-New Democratic Party - Jenny Kwan (INCUMBENT). This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Jenny Kwan and Libby Davies on the streets of Vancouver's downtown eastside. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Vancouver Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. House of Commons The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry was first elected to Parliament for Vancouver Centre in 1993, becoming the first rookie to defeat a sitting Prime Minister. "I am responding on behalf of Chief Const. Vancouver East (French: Vancouver-Est) is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1935. 2572 East Hastings Her sister Sarah de Vries disappeared in 1998 at the age of 28, and her DNA was found at Pickton's farm. She was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia for the riding of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, and a senior member of the provincial caucus of the New Democratic Party.After serving for 20 years in the provincial legislative assembly, she was elected to the House of … Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, © 2017 Jenny Kwan | All rights reserved |, Public Inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin Court Case. tap here to see other videos from our team. 2572 East Hastings StVancouver, BC  V5K 1Z3Phone: 604.775.5800Fax: 604.775.5811Email: jenny.kwan@parl.gc.ca or send a message. Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3, Parliament Hill Get directions, maps, and traffic for Vancouver, BC.

Won her last election, in 2019, with 53% of the vote. The riding, which includes the Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Strathcona and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods, is known for its working class roots. Public Universal Pharmacare for Canadians Now! House of CommonsOttawa, ON  K1A 0A6Phone: 613.992.6030Fax: 613.995.7412Email: jenny.kwan@parl.gc.ca, Member of Parliament for Vancouver EastCritic for Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipCritic for Multiculturalism, Constituency Office Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Vancouver East MP Libby Davies is renewing her call for a public inquiry into the actions of the Vancouver Police Department and the RCMP in the investigation of Vancouver's missing women. Voters have, apart from two brief flirtations with the Liberal party, elected NDP candidates every election since the party was founded back in 1961. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Public pressure began to build as the the number of women linked to the case grew and questions about how police handled the investigation escalated. Parliament Hill House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 (613) 992-6030 Click here to learn more. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Languages spoken: English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin. Even so, Davies said many questions still remain unanswered nine years after the calls for a public inquiry began.