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April 6, 2020

Note for those on Income/Disability Assistance

Those on income/disability assistance, this applies to you! The Province of B.C. will: Temporarily exempt federal employment insurance benefits (including CERB and EI) for the next 3 months so…

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COVID-19

April 4, 2020

Updates on Application Process for CERB

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) application process opens on Monday, April 6. In preparation, many of you are registering for CRA's My Account. Canadians are experiencing difficulties involving the…

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COVID-19

April 3, 2020

Support for Seniors during COVID-19

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April 2, 2020

Government of Canada Invests in Dr. Peter Centre to Combat Hepatitis C

April 2, 2020 Vancouver, BC — Vancouver Centre MP Dr. Hedy Fry today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $235,000 to combat hepatitis C among clients of Dr.…

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April 2, 2020

Federal Government Designated Essential Services and Public Health Practices

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April 1, 2020

Supporting Canadian Families During COVID-19

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April 1, 2020

New Support for Small Businesses

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March 27, 2020

Provincial “State of Emergency” Measures

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March 26, 2020

Details on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

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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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Hedz Sez

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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International

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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Hedz Sez

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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Hedy in the News

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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In the House

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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News

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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In the House

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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Vancouver Centre Events

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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International

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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In the House

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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Hedy in the News

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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In the House

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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In the House

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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In the House

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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International

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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In the House

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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Hedy in the News

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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