March 27, 2020
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March 27, 2020
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Provincial “State of Emergency” Measures
March 26, 2020
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Details on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
March 26, 2020
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Supporting Canadian Families During COVID-19
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Today, the Government of Canada announced the first phase of Canada's $27 billion COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. It includes a number of measures that, in these extraordinary circumstances, will help…
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March 17, 2020
COVID-19: Temporary Travel Restrictions
Beginning tomorrow (Mar. 18th, 2020), Canada will deny entry to all foreign nationals coming from all countries other than the US, including foreign nationals coming from the US who have…
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August 9, 2019
Letter to House of Commons Board of Internal Economy
Dear Speaker Regan, I am writing to you in your capacity as chair of the House of Commons Board of Internal Economy. I am writing to you to make you…
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July 29, 2019
Pride still matters—here’s why
This Sunday will mark my 26th Pride parade. I still get excited at the prospect of making costumes from scratch with a few volunteers who are as eager as I…
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July 8, 2019
Delivering Remarks at OSCE Luxembourg 2019 – Gender Report
Speaking on my gender report at Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly plenary session. We must take an inter-sectional approach, end stereotypes and understand the individuality of…
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July 2, 2019
My report from Women Deliver
Vancouver hosted the Women Deliver conference last month. Thousands of delegates from around the world including MPs, NGOs, corporations, philanthropists, and media gathered to listen, discuss, recommend, and report on the status…
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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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June 5, 2019
Women Deliver 2019: LGBTQ2+ Panel
As we push for gender equality around the world, we must remember to include LGBTQ2+ perspectives. Great panel discussion today at Women Deliver 2019 talking about the inclusion of LGBTQ2+…
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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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April 8, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry speaks in favour of National Physicians’ Day
Today, I spoke in favour of Bill S-248 in the House. As a physician, I know the competing demands and mounting stress that physicians go through on a daily basis.…
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April 2, 2019
Update from Hedy: Budget 2019
The new federal budget is a win for students, seniors, and workers. The budget emphasizes fiscal responsibility while delivering on its economic promise to grow the middle class. When I…
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March 19, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry celebrates 50 years of Macdonald Dettwiler
March 19, 2019—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre "Mr. Speaker, This year marks the 50th anniversary of Macdonald Dettwiler, a BC company that launched Canada as a world leader in Space,…
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February 15, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry showcases the Government of Canada’s investments in women entrepreneurs
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2018, Futurpreneur Canada hosted Trailblazers 2018: A celebration and showcase of inspiring young Canadian female entrepreneurs. Dr. Hedy Fry was proud to represent the…
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February 11, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry and Justin Trudeau announce investments for safer, more affordable housing in Vancouver
Every Canadian deserves to have a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada launched Canada’s very first National Housing Strategy – a once-in-a-generation…
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February 11, 2019
Government of Canada invests $950,000 in RADIUS’ Health Promotion Lab
Canada is facing a growing burden of chronic disease. Almost two out of five Canadian adults over the age of 20 have at least one of the 10 most common…
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February 5, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
On Feb. 5th I spoke at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where I graduated in 1968 as a physician. It was an honour to go back, at the request…
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January 30, 2019
Dr. Hedy Fry announces a $1 million investment in PuSh Performing Arts Festival
January 30, 2019—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate a special birthday in my riding. PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is a signature event in…
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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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December 10, 2018
Dr. Hedy Fry on the opioid crisis: people’s lives are at stake
December 10, 2018—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre Mr. Chair, I have been sitting here listening to everyone speak to this issue. I have no doubt that the intent of everyone…
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December 7, 2018
Dr. Hedy Fry announces new federal funding for Lu’ma Native Housing Society
December 7, 2018—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre "Madam Speaker, did you know that 34% of indigenous persons in Vancouver are homeless? Many of them are youth. For over a decade,…
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November 29, 2018
Dr. Hedy Fry recognizes Joan‑E’s commitment to philanthropy
December 7, 2018—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre Mr. Speaker, if anyone doubts that one person can really make a difference in this world, I have a story to tell…
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July 10, 2018
Dr. Hedy Fry Delivers her Annual Report on Gender Issues to the OSCE PA
Report by Dr. Hedy Fry, Special Representative for Gender Issues to the OSCE PA July 10, 2018 Berlin
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June 14, 2018
Dr. Hedy Fry celebrates Pride 2018
June 14, 2018—Hon. Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre "Mr. Speaker, in 1993, I ran on a promise of LGBTQ2+ equality in law and in fact. As a physician, I had seen…
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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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