Working for the People of Courtenay-Alberni
Gord Johns, MP
Since 2015, Gord has listened to his constituents and worked relentlessly to deliver the supports they need to thrive. Here are some highlights of what Gord has achieved as part of the NDP team:
Delivering relief for Canadians. The NDP has helped Canadians get relief from the rising cost of living by securing a doubling of the GST tax credit, a $500 top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit, and a GST holiday on essentials of living.
Building affordable early learning and childcare. The NDP pushed for the federal government to follow British Columbia’s leadership on childcare and implement a national $10 a day plan by 2026. Families across Canada are already benefitting from fee reductions of at least 50% for licensed childcare.
Standing with workers. The NDP has always, and will always, put workers’ interests first. Since the last election, the NDP has achieved major wins for workers, including:
- Securing 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers.
- Forcing the passage of anti-scab legislation.
- Securing passage of the Sustainable Jobs Act to support workers in the transition to a net zero economy.
Listening to the needs of young Canadians. Today’s children and youth are growing up in a time of significant uncertainty. Gord and the NDP are listening to their voices and fighting to get them a good start in life, including:
- Establishing the Courtenay-Alberni Member of Parliament Youth Council to get feedback and advice on issues of interest to youth.
- Getting interest permanently removed from federal student loans and a 40% increase to student grants.
- Securing a national school food program.
- Improving access to dental care for kids through the Canadian Dental Plan.
Demanding respect for veterans. As former NDP Critic for Veterans, Gord has fought to ensure veterans have the supports they deserve, including:
- Pushing to clear backlogs for benefit applications and increase funding for veterans needing assistance.
- Receiving unanimous consent for a motion to allow unspent funding for veterans to carry over from one fiscal year to the next.
- Helping to secure funding for a pilot project for injured veterans at Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.
- Fighting for financial support for Legions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting seniors and people with disabilities. Gord believes all Canadians deserve to live in dignity and has fought with the NDP to get seniors and people with disabilities the support they need, including:
- Fighting for the creation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan to make the cost of dental care more affordable for seniors and Canadians living with disabilities.
- Hosting workshops on the Disability Tax Credit that have helped constituents save thousands of dollars.
- Introducing a motion in Parliament that resulted in the first-ever national disability management strategy being led by Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.
- Supporting New Horizons funding for seniors programming.
Valuing volunteer firefighters. Gord has fought for recognition of the valuable contributions volunteer firefighters provide for communities. After Gord tabled a Private Member’s Bill proposing to increase the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit, the government doubled the credit.
Gord’s job is not done. He continues to work hard every day to get his constituents the resources and relief they need.
For more information on Gord’s record, visit openparliament.ca, an independent website that helps you “Keep tabs on Parliament”.