“Canada’s New Democrats are deeply disappointed to learn that the Liberal government has cut funding to several HIV/AIDS organizations.
On Monday, it was revealed the Public Health Agency of Canada has denied and cut funding to several HIV/AIDS organizations that it has historically supported. These organizations provide important services to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS and support those living with these illnesses.
Public health officials in Saskatchewan are saying that province is in the midst of 'a crisis' of HIV infections, and yet due to these cuts a Saskatchewan-based HIV/AIDS organization will lose its program funding. This is inexcusable.
Other organizations facing cuts include the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the Canadian AIDS Society, and the Canadian Treatment Action Council. And for some organizations, like the Ally Centre of Cape Breton, these cuts could result in further reductions in provincial funding.
Overall, these misguided health policy decisions will impede the efforts of those working in Canada to fight against HIV/AIDS and reduce supports for those living with these illnesses. I call on the Minister to restore this funding immediately.�
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MP Peter Julian (New Westminster–Burnaby), MLA Raj Chouhan (Burnaby–New Westminster), and MLA Jennifer Whiteside (New Westminster–Coquitlam) are inviting the media to attend a special Flag Day rally on Saturday, February 15, 2025, to emphasize the importance of national unity in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.
Flag Day Rally Details:
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Doris Mah, Office of MP Peter Julian
Phone: 604-353-3107
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Dear Neighbours,
I hope you and your family are doing well.
It’s an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament in New Westminster – Burnaby, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada.
On Monday, New Democrats announced the implementation of the NDP’s national dental care program, which will save millions of families across Canada around $1,300 a year. In my riding of New Westminster – Burnaby, over 26,000 seniors, people living with a disability, and families struggling to pay the bills will no longer have to choose between a visit to the dentist or keep a roof over their head.
