Gord Johns
@gordjohns.bsky.social
NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni
Coastal communities are running out of time. Key salmon and habitat programs expire in March, and Ottawa still hasn’t announced renewals. As I said in the Hill Times: we can’t take our foot off the gas. Coastal ecosystems and local jobs depend on action now. #SalmonStrong
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Coastal communities are running out of time. Key salmon and habitat programs expire in March, and Ottawa still hasn’t announced renewals. As I said in the Hill Times: we can’t take our foot off the gas. Coastal ecosystems and local jobs depend on action now. #SalmonStrong
As a follow up, and to keep everyone in the loop from my day in Ottawa:
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MP Johns appears on CPAC scrum to discuss tanker ban
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
As a follow up, and to keep everyone in the loop from my day in Ottawa:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH33...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH33...
Nuxalk teachers protected children from a grizzly attack and Heiltsuk Guardians prevented a barge disaster. Coastal First Nations are leading. Ottawa must meet them with honesty—not backroom talks about weakening the tanker moratorium on the #Great Bear Coast.
MP Johns holds government to account for pushing for end of tanker ban without First Nations and BC
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Nuxalk teachers protected children from a grizzly attack and Heiltsuk Guardians prevented a barge disaster. Coastal First Nations are leading. Ottawa must meet them with honesty—not backroom talks about weakening the tanker moratorium on the #Great Bear Coast.
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This is a huge step backward for Canada. PM Carney’s lack of prioritization of women’s issues is deeply concerning. A feminist foreign policy is non-negotiable in building a safer world for women and girls.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is a huge step backward for Canada. PM Carney’s lack of prioritization of women’s issues is deeply concerning. A feminist foreign policy is non-negotiable in building a safer world for women and girls.
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When LGBTQ+ youth are supported by their parents, that support can literally save lives.
Always show unconditional love and acceptance.
Always show unconditional love and acceptance.
November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
When LGBTQ+ youth are supported by their parents, that support can literally save lives.
Always show unconditional love and acceptance.
Always show unconditional love and acceptance.
Proud to join Movember leaders Michelle Terry, Jesse Shea, Todd Minerson & Paul Lacerte for a powerful night on men’s health. Too many men wait too long for help — we need a national strategy that saves lives and supports families. #Movember #MensHealth #Cdnpoli #Movember #MensHealth #MoCommunity
November 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Proud to join Movember leaders Michelle Terry, Jesse Shea, Todd Minerson & Paul Lacerte for a powerful night on men’s health. Too many men wait too long for help — we need a national strategy that saves lives and supports families. #Movember #MensHealth #Cdnpoli #Movember #MensHealth #MoCommunity
Thanks to CBC On The Island guest-host Jason de Souza for the chance to explain why I abstained on the budget vote, with support of NDP Caucus.. I heard clearly from mayors, Chiefs & constituents: no election now. I won’t back a budget that falls short—but I’ll always bring your voices to Ottawa.
MP Johns speaks with CBC's Gregor Craigie about Federal Budget Abstention
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thanks to CBC On The Island guest-host Jason de Souza for the chance to explain why I abstained on the budget vote, with support of NDP Caucus.. I heard clearly from mayors, Chiefs & constituents: no election now. I won’t back a budget that falls short—but I’ll always bring your voices to Ottawa.
Thank you to Wayne Coulson for the shout-out! We’ve pushed hard for federal investment in a national aerial-firefighting fleet because communities need stronger initial-attack capability now. Coulson Aviation’s leadership keeps Canadians safer-let’s get this funded.#GordJohnsMP #BCWildfires #cdnpoli
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Thank you to Wayne Coulson for the shout-out! We’ve pushed hard for federal investment in a national aerial-firefighting fleet because communities need stronger initial-attack capability now. Coulson Aviation’s leadership keeps Canadians safer-let’s get this funded.#GordJohnsMP #BCWildfires #cdnpoli
I was honoured to join New Democrats from across the province at the BC NDP Convention in Victoria. It was a great opportunity to stand with progressives who care deeply about social, environmental, and economic justice — and to connect with many supporters from Courtenay–Alberni who made the trip.
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I was honoured to join New Democrats from across the province at the BC NDP Convention in Victoria. It was a great opportunity to stand with progressives who care deeply about social, environmental, and economic justice — and to connect with many supporters from Courtenay–Alberni who made the trip.
52,000 Canadians have died from a poisoned drug supply — one of the worst per-capita tolls in the world. Yet Budget 2025 has zero mention of the toxic-drug crisis. No plan, no timeline, no funding. I asked the government: when will it finally take this emergency seriously?
MP Johns: There is no mention of the toxic drug crisis in the 2025 budget
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November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
52,000 Canadians have died from a poisoned drug supply — one of the worst per-capita tolls in the world. Yet Budget 2025 has zero mention of the toxic-drug crisis. No plan, no timeline, no funding. I asked the government: when will it finally take this emergency seriously?
The latest budget disappoints: no expansion of pharmacare benefits. Families still choosing between meds and rent. As NDP health critic, I won’t stop fighting for universal coverage. Watch the full interview:#PharmacareNow #GordJohnsMP
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MP Johns appears on CBC to discuss the lack of additional pharmacare funding in the 2025 budget
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November 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The latest budget disappoints: no expansion of pharmacare benefits. Families still choosing between meds and rent. As NDP health critic, I won’t stop fighting for universal coverage. Watch the full interview:#PharmacareNow #GordJohnsMP
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Joined Catherine Cullen on CBC’s Rosemary Barton Live to discuss the budget. With record unemployment and a growing cost-of-living crisis, we’re analyzing one thing: does it help working people? I’m listening to folks across Courtenay–Alberni. All options remain on the table.
MP Johns discusses the budget with Rosemary Barton on CBC
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November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Joined Catherine Cullen on CBC’s Rosemary Barton Live to discuss the budget. With record unemployment and a growing cost-of-living crisis, we’re analyzing one thing: does it help working people? I’m listening to folks across Courtenay–Alberni. All options remain on the table.
Friday I introduced legislation to end the discriminatory “Gold Digger” clause that denies survivor benefits to spouses who marry after 60. Veterans and families deserve dignity and fairness. It’s time to fix this injustice. #cdnpoli #veterans #FairnessForFamilies
MP Johns introduces Bill C-256, to eliminate "gold digger clause"
House of Commons, Bills and Motions November 7, 2025 MP Johns introduces Bill C-256, to eliminate "gold digger clause"
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Friday I introduced legislation to end the discriminatory “Gold Digger” clause that denies survivor benefits to spouses who marry after 60. Veterans and families deserve dignity and fairness. It’s time to fix this injustice. #cdnpoli #veterans #FairnessForFamilies
he College is calling for real solutions: more family doctors, team-based care, streamlined credentials, and less paperwork. This matches our NDP work on Doctors for Everyone — because family medicine is the backbone of our system. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #HealthCare #DoctorsForEveryone #GordJohnsMP
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
he College is calling for real solutions: more family doctors, team-based care, streamlined credentials, and less paperwork. This matches our NDP work on Doctors for Everyone — because family medicine is the backbone of our system. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #HealthCare #DoctorsForEveryone #GordJohnsMP
I don’t weigh in on Alberta politics — every province charts its own course. But the message from #ForeverCanadian resonates: we’re stronger together. Here in Courtenay–Alberni, our work in ship-recycling, local food, and climate-resilient forestry depends on a united Canada. Forever Canadian.
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I don’t weigh in on Alberta politics — every province charts its own course. But the message from #ForeverCanadian resonates: we’re stronger together. Here in Courtenay–Alberni, our work in ship-recycling, local food, and climate-resilient forestry depends on a united Canada. Forever Canadian.
Every year before I head home for Remembrance Day, I visit the National Military Cemetery. A quiet moment to honour those who never returned, and the families and communities forever changed by their sacrifice. We recommit ourselves to peace. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Every year before I head home for Remembrance Day, I visit the National Military Cemetery. A quiet moment to honour those who never returned, and the families and communities forever changed by their sacrifice. We recommit ourselves to peace. Lest we forget.
Last week I met with Harold Davis and Mike McGlennon from Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada. They’ve spent 35 years fighting for proper recognition — “battle honours” — the Liberals promised. I asked in the House: why isn’t the funding in the budget? We must honour our veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Last week I met with Harold Davis and Mike McGlennon from Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada. They’ve spent 35 years fighting for proper recognition — “battle honours” — the Liberals promised. I asked in the House: why isn’t the funding in the budget? We must honour our veterans.
Honouring my friend and colleague Matt Jeneroux as he steps down from Parliament. We worked side-by-side on men’s mental health, including Fathers Day on the Hill. His “Hi Dad” work has opened space for connection and healing, . I’ll miss him in the House. Wishing him and his family the very best.
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Honouring my friend and colleague Matt Jeneroux as he steps down from Parliament. We worked side-by-side on men’s mental health, including Fathers Day on the Hill. His “Hi Dad” work has opened space for connection and healing, . I’ll miss him in the House. Wishing him and his family the very best.
Honoured to attend Honouring Women Veterans on Parliament Hill last night. Every Veteran I spoke with echoed the same message: it’s time for action on the ACVA report. Their service deserves more than words — it deserves results. #VeteransWeek # Honoured WomenVeterans
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Honoured to attend Honouring Women Veterans on Parliament Hill last night. Every Veteran I spoke with echoed the same message: it’s time for action on the ACVA report. Their service deserves more than words — it deserves results. #VeteransWeek # Honoured WomenVeterans
Huge congratulations to Shalaya Valenzuela of Tseshaht, winner of the national Tom Longboat Award. Silver in Paris with Canada’s Rugby 7s, a UBC champion, and a powerful role model for Indigenous athletes. Read more at Ha-Shilth-Sa. Go Shalaya! #TseshahtProud #IndigenousExcellence
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Huge congratulations to Shalaya Valenzuela of Tseshaht, winner of the national Tom Longboat Award. Silver in Paris with Canada’s Rugby 7s, a UBC champion, and a powerful role model for Indigenous athletes. Read more at Ha-Shilth-Sa. Go Shalaya! #TseshahtProud #IndigenousExcellence
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Thank you @gordjohns.bsky.social for raising the issue of UK Frozen Pensions in such a succinct and effective way. I do taxes for dozens of impacted seniors - causes immense hardship and Canadian tax payers have to pick up the tab! www.facebook.com/share/v/1EmF...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thank you @gordjohns.bsky.social for raising the issue of UK Frozen Pensions in such a succinct and effective way. I do taxes for dozens of impacted seniors - causes immense hardship and Canadian tax payers have to pick up the tab! www.facebook.com/share/v/1EmF...
In the House today, I called out runaway corporate greed. While RBC made $16B, Loblaws $2B & Rogers $1.7B, families are being bled dry at the pump, the till & by rising bills. We need an excess-profits tax to fund housing, pharmacare, mental health & good jobs. #cdnpoli #FairShare
MP Johns slams corporate excess, calls for excess-profits tax in Budget
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November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In the House today, I called out runaway corporate greed. While RBC made $16B, Loblaws $2B & Rogers $1.7B, families are being bled dry at the pump, the till & by rising bills. We need an excess-profits tax to fund housing, pharmacare, mental health & good jobs. #cdnpoli #FairShare
Tomorrow’s budget is a chance to deliver for Canadians: a biomass tax credit to create clean-energy jobs; a national aerial wildfire fleet to protect communities; Indigenous-led ship repair/recycling in Port Alberni; my bill to simplify disability benefits; and real housing & cost-of-living relief.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tomorrow’s budget is a chance to deliver for Canadians: a biomass tax credit to create clean-energy jobs; a national aerial wildfire fleet to protect communities; Indigenous-led ship repair/recycling in Port Alberni; my bill to simplify disability benefits; and real housing & cost-of-living relief.
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.