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May 5, 2021

The Hill Times Interview: Hon. Hedy Fry Speaks About the Vulnerability of Sex Workers in Canada

Constitutional challenge to sex work laws ‘succeeded before’ and will succeed again, says advocacy group By ALICE CHEN MAY 5, 2021 The current set of laws prohibit working together as well as…

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March 3, 2021

The Georgia Straight: B.C.’s female politicians face down misogynistic, hateful bullies

B.C.'s female politicians face down misogynistic, hateful bullies Jenny Kwan, Hedy Fry, Elizabeth May, Christine Boyle, and Melissa De Genova share their thoughts and experiences in advance of International Women's…

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February 25, 2021

CTV News Vancouver Interviews Dr. Hedy Fry on Rapid Testing in BC

B.C. should use stockpile of rapid COVID-19 tests before it's too late, MP says CTVNewsVancouver.ca Contact Published Wednesday, February 24, 2021 7:42PM PST Last Updated Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:19PM…

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September 9, 2020

News 1130 Interview – MP Chiu Appointed as Diversity, Inclusion & Youth Critic

Steveston-Richmond MP named to Conservative diversity file despite anti-LGBTQ past BY SONIA ASLAM, CORMAC MAC SWEENEY AND KATHRYN TINDALE Posted Sep 8, 2020 5:19 pm PDT Last Updated Sep 8, 2020 at 7:41 pm…

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September 5, 2020

CBC Power & Politics Interview – Overdose Crisis

Thanks for speaking with me on a complex & multiple factorial issue. A safe supply is crucial to reduce overdose deaths from tainted supply and decriminalizing simple possession will remove…

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August 22, 2020

Global BC TV Interview: Housing & Homelessness

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July 30, 2020

CBC’s On the Coast Interview

Spoke with Gloria Macarenko about local Conservative MP's petition to "review" the government's ban on the harmful practice of conversion therapy. The petition is based on disinformation. It's clear certain…

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July 29, 2020

COVID-19 isn’t going to rain on this year’s virtual Vancouver Pride

It’s Pride Week in Vancouver. Parade and festival organizers wisely decided to go virtual this year due to COVID-19… since it’s impossible to maintain physical distance while surrounded by half…

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July 3, 2020

Liberals lay groundwork for amending law that criminalizes the sale of sex in Canada

Liberals lay groundwork for amending law that criminalizes the sale of sex in Canada Six years after the Stephen Harper government clamped down on the sex trade, the Liberals appear to be…

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June 20, 2020

Liberal MP Hedy Fry presents petition in Parliament urging that subsidies be restricted to Canadian-owned media

As the federal government gears up to deliver $595 million in media subsidies over five years, some want to ensure that this money remains in Canada. Margaret Ormrod, a resident…

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April 22, 2020

Seniors’ helpline a possibility during pandemic as Vancouver MP suggests idea to PM

BY PAUL JAMES AND KATHRYN TINDALE VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — To offer connection during a time of isolation, a seniors’ helpline could become a reality through this pandemic as a Liberal MP says…

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June 26, 2019

Announcing $23M in Funding for HIV/AIDS Research

I was pleased to be at St. Paul's Hospital to announce $23M in funding from the Government of Canada through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research towards HIV/AIDS research and…

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June 25, 2019

Delivering Funding to Support Victims of GBV

I am pleased to announce $1 million from the Government of Canada to support survivors of gender-based violence including criminalized CIS and Trans women. Full press release from the Department…

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May 31, 2019

Announcing $1 Million for Vancouver Pride Festival

News Release May 31, 2019 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Pride Society will receive $1 million over two years to attract more local and international visitors, announced Hedy Fry, MP…

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May 22, 2019

Announcing Funding for New Women and Families Centre in Vancouver

Housing is a fundamental human right. I am pleased to announce $11.6 million from our Government, through the National Housing Strategy, in partnership with the province and City of Vancouver…

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May 10, 2019

Delivering new measures for protecting British Columbia’s Southern Resident killer whales

In BC, the Southern Killer Whale is cherished along our coast lines. Their recent decline in population has been a major concern. We’ve just announced added measures, along with our…

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April 23, 2019

Visiting St. Paul’s Hospital to Deliver Opioid Harm Reduction Funding

I visited my old hospital in Vancouver, St. Paul’s, to see the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic alongside our Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. We announced $30 million in funding towards…

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April 17, 2019

Delivering Funding for Accessible Rental Building

People with disabilities are in need of adequate and accessible housing options. MP Adam Vaughan, Sav Dhaliwal, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, and I announced a federal government…

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January 23, 2019

Hedy in the News: Vancouver family donates $40 million to build new art gallery

Vancouver family donates $40 million to build new art gallery Donation is largest-ever single private donation to a B.C. arts and culture organization Mike Howell / Vancouver Courier JANUARY…

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January 25, 2018

Hedy in the News: Science World gets federal funding to teach kids coding skills

Science World gets federal funding to teach kids coding skills HARRISON MOONEY / The Vancouver Sun The Telus World of Science has been awarded $693,000 in federal funding to teach…

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The Hill Times Interview: Hon. Hedy Fry Speaks About the Vulnerability of Sex Workers in Canada

The Georgia Straight: B.C.’s female politicians face down misogynistic, hateful bullies

CTV News Vancouver Interviews Dr. Hedy Fry on Rapid Testing in BC

News 1130 Interview – MP Chiu Appointed as Diversity, Inclusion & Youth Critic

CBC Power & Politics Interview – Overdose Crisis

Global BC TV Interview: Housing & Homelessness

CBC’s On the Coast Interview

COVID-19 isn’t going to rain on this year’s virtual Vancouver Pride

Liberals lay groundwork for amending law that criminalizes the sale of sex in Canada

Liberal MP Hedy Fry presents petition in Parliament urging that subsidies be restricted to Canadian-owned media

Seniors’ helpline a possibility during pandemic as Vancouver MP suggests idea to PM

Announcing $23M in Funding for HIV/AIDS Research

Delivering Funding to Support Victims of GBV

Announcing $1 Million for Vancouver Pride Festival

Announcing Funding for New Women and Families Centre in Vancouver

Delivering new measures for protecting British Columbia’s Southern Resident killer whales

Visiting St. Paul’s Hospital to Deliver Opioid Harm Reduction Funding

Delivering Funding for Accessible Rental Building

Hedy in the News: Vancouver family donates $40 million to build new art gallery

Hedy in the News: Science World gets federal funding to teach kids coding skills

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