Tag: Rachel Blaney

MP warning about tax scams

News Justin Goulet - April 24, 2018

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - Tax season is here, and the Member of Parliament for North Island-Powell River is warning...

MP Blaney not surprised weed won’t be legal by July 1st

News Patrick Grapes - December 22, 2017

Rachel Blaney says marijuana legalization has been mishandled from the start. That’s the North Island-Powell River MP’s reaction to the...

Blaney questions Liberal government’s morals after ethics violations

News Patrick Grapes - December 21, 2017

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is questioning the Liberal government’s moral compass. This comes after Federal Ethics Commissioner Mary...

Blaney in favour of cannabis revenue sharing plan

News Patrick Grapes - December 13, 2017

Rachel Blaney says she’s happy with British Columbia’s deal with the federal government on cannabis revenue sharing. But, the North...

Liberals defeat MP’s right to housing bill

News Patrick Grapes - November 29, 2017

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party voted against the North Island-Powell...

North Island-Powell River MP pleased with investigation into finance minister

News Patrick Grapes - November 16, 2017

Rachel Blaney says she’s pleased Bill Morneau is being investigated. Late last week the federal ethics commissioner said she’d be...

MP says Disability Tax Credit being denied to previously eligible

News Patrick Grapes - November 1, 2017

Rachel Blaney says she’s very concerned about an apparent Canada Revenue Agency change to the Disability Tax Credit. The North...

Blaney mostly disappointed with economic update

News Patrick Grapes - October 26, 2017

Rachel Blaney is largely unimpressed with the federal government’s fall economic update. The North Island-Powell River MP says the biggest...

Blaney proud of new NDP leader

News Patrick Grapes - October 6, 2017

Rachel Blaney says she’s excited about the federal NDP’s new leader. The North Island-Powell River MP endorsed Jagmeet Singh,...

Blaney’s private member’s bill looks to make housing a right

News Patrick Grapes - September 21, 2017

Rachel Blaney wants to make housing a right in Canada. The North Island-Powell River MP has put forth a private...

North Island-Powell River MP endorses Singh

News Patrick Grapes - September 20, 2017

Rachel Blaney wants to see Jagmeet Singh lead the federal NDP. The North Island-Powell River MP is officially endorsing...

MP speaks out on affordable housing

News Justin Goulet - July 5, 2017

The Member of Parliament for North Island-Powell River says more needs to be done to address the issue of...

National Conference On Local Issues Starts Thursday

News David Boles - May 31, 2017

The FCM Conference starts in Ottawa today. North Island-Powell River NDP Member of Parliament Rachel Blaney says this is...

North Island-Powell River MP returns from NATO talks

News Justin Goulet - May 31, 2017

North Island-Powell River's Member of Parliament says the recent NATO parliamentary meetings were a success in discussing a number...

MP hosting disability tax credit session this week

News Justin Goulet - April 18, 2017

If you have any questions about the disability tax credit, the NDP is hosting a workshop in the Comox...

North Island MP Seeing Smoke And Mirrors After Feds Table First Pot Bill

News David Boles - April 16, 2017

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...