Leah Gazan

MP Gazan releases statement on Disability Pride Month and Accessibility Canada Act anniversary

Leah Gazan issued a statement celebrating Disability Pride Month and marking the anniversary of the Accessibility Canada Act, emphasizing the importance of continued progress for disability rights [6].

NDP MP Leah Gazan speaks ahead of Day of Action for Truth and Reconciliation

Gazan addressed reporters on Parliament Hill the day before a major Indigenous-led event marking five years since the discovery of potential graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School [1].

NDP MP Leah Gazan urges federal funding for 24/7 safe space in Winnipeg

Following the deaths of five Indigenous women in Winnipeg, Gazan called for immediate federal funding for a low-barrier safe space for women, girls, and gender-diverse people fleeing violence [2].

NDP MP Leah Gazan and Senator Kim Pate advance Tona's Law following Senate passage.

NDP MP Leah Gazan and Senator Kim Pate held a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss next steps for Tona's Law, Bill S-205, which has passed in the Senate. The bill aims to impose limits through judicial oversight on the use of solitary confinement in prison.

Leah Gazan participates in Oral Question Period on the grocery industry.

NDP MP Leah Gazan engaged in Oral Question Period on Monday, April 13, 2026, addressing issues related to the grocery industry. This activity reflects her ongoing parliamentary duties in the House of Commons. No further details on the specific questions or responses are provided in the records.

Leah Gazan discusses Avi Lewis's NDP leadership victory in CPAC interview.

NDP MP Leah Gazan, the only sitting MP to endorse Avi Lewis, spoke with Marc-André Cossette about Lewis's win as federal NDP leader. She highlighted the leadership race, record-breaking membership, fundraising, and grassroots support. The interview aired on March 29, 2026.

MP Leah Gazan issues statement condemning violations of international law and human rights abuses.

Leah Gazan released a statement on March 24, 2026, criticizing actions by President Trump and Netanyahu as violations of international law and human rights. She emphasized that Canada must not become complicit in senseless violence. The statement calls for accountability.

Leah Gazan marks International Women’s Day with a call for gender equality.

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026, NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equality MP Leah Gazan celebrated women's advancements and recommitted to the fight for equal rights. The statement highlights achievements in human rights, economic development, and more. It urges ongoing efforts for gender-diverse people in Canada and globally.