Leah Gazan

Gazan says Northern Ontario wildfires show the urgency of the climate emergency

Leah Gazan issued a statement saying the outbreak of fires in Northern Ontario is a clear warning about the climate emergency and the impact on First Nations communities. She called for urgent government action to address the crisis and protect evacuees.

APTN quoted Gazan on wildfire evacuation bureaucracy

APTN reported Gazan saying northern Manitoba leaders were encountering bureaucratic obstacles while trying to evacuate their communities. The report connected her remarks to the House of Commons wildfire debate and broader criticism of the response to active fires in Manitoba.

APTN published a video of Gazan criticizing the federal response to Indigenous issues

A YouTube video from APTN News highlights Gazan calling on the federal government to improve its response to Indigenous issues. The clip ties her remarks to what she described as an unanswered plea for evacuee support in Winnipeg that had lingered for nearly a year.

CBC reported Gazan defended use of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ and criticized online ridicule

CBC reported that Gazan condemned critics who mocked her use of the acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ and called them bigots. The story says the controversy drew attention after a video of her remarks gained traction online and prompted reactions from prominent figures, including Elon Musk and Ted Cruz.

Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becomes first NDP MP to endorse leadership candidate

Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan formally endorsed documentarian Avi Lewis for the NDP leadership, making her the first sitting MP to officially back a candidate in the race.

Winnipeg MP calls out 'neglect' of Manitoba wildfire evacuees

MP Leah Gazan criticized the federal government for a nearly 10-month delay in responding to concerns about wildfire evacuees displaced to Winnipeg, noting she wrote to Indigenous Services Canada in July 2025.

NDP Indigenous Affairs Crit Leah Gazan calls out federal neglect of wildfire evacuees

Gazan called for accountability from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty for failing to respond to wildfire evacuee needs until May 28, 2026, a delay Gazan described as insulting to those still displaced.

Winnipeg MP Gazan seeks emergency debate on wildfires

Gazan wrote to the Speaker of the House of Commons requesting an emergency debate on wildfires in Manitoba and elsewhere, citing the urgent need to address the crisis.

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.