Lisa Roberts

(she/her) NDP candidate for Halifax; MLA 2015-2021. Mourner of Halitwitter.

[Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @SPhillipsAB]

For New Democrats, every vote matters.

Because every person matters.

That’s why tground game and organizing isn’t just about winning for us.

It’s about listening to the voters and meeting them where they’re at.

The @bcndp pulled off an historic win. Hold your heads high!

[Gary Burrill @GaryBurrill]

Andrew Rankin and Tom Urbaniak are right: the rooming house renoviction on North St. shows the intense need for measures to help people be able to stay in their places. https://t.co/EktmRUIliJ 1/2

[Claudia Chender @ChenderClaudia]

We hear from Nova Scotians almost every day who find it challenging to afford a place to live. But it’s not too late to address the housing crisis. Nova Scotia’s New Democrats have a plan.🧵

[Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh]

A good day for Canadians, indeed!

Under the NDP Pharmacare Plan:

9 million Canadians will get access to free birth control
3.7 million Canadians will receive free diabetes medications

Pierre Poilievre tried to block it and Conservatives will try to cut and gut it - we won't let them.

[Blake Desjarlais @DesjarlaisBlake]

BREAKING: OUR @NDP PHARMACARE ACT HAS PASSED IN PARLIAMENT‼️

Starting with insulin, diabetic equipment and supplies and contraceptives for those who need it .

Hope, love & optimism.

Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.

#cdnpoli #ableg

[Lisa Roberts @LisaRobertsHfx]

@BoydMath @FBCHfx I’m sorry for your sudden loss of such a great Dad.

[In the Chamber @HoCChamber]

Vote result: Closure motion in relation to #GovtMotion No. 39 (Proceedings on Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare) was adopted. #cdnpoli

Yeas: 166 ✅
Nays: 144 ❌

[Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh]

The NDP welcomes the news that the ICC Chief Prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants against five senior Israeli and Hamas leaders.

On March 18, the Prime Minister promised, by voting for our NDP motion, that he would support the work of the International Criminal Court.

Today, he must respect his promise to Canadians.

Justin Trudeau must show leadership and support the work of the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC - including any and all arrest warrants that may be issued.

He must call on all States to respect and uphold the independence of the Court and cooperate fully with investigations.

Every day more innocent people are being killed for a war they aren’t responsible for.

Palestinians and Israelis deserve peace, justice, and accountability. Canada must stand with them and with an essential global institution we as Canadians have played a pivotal role in establishing.

[Elections Nova Scotia @electionsns]

Today, Tuesday, May 21, is election day for the Pictou West by-election. Voters in Pictou West may vote at their assigned voting location or the returning office https://t.co/ehIHffuDai #NSvotes #NSpoli #electionsns

[Dale Smith @journo_dale]

Another “reasoned amendment.”
These used to be used for extreme cases, but they are now being applied to every single bill, because the Conservatives are engaged in nothing but procedural warfare.

[Dirk Moses @dirkmoses]

It was good to get to the bottom of the history and meaning of the #genocide concept with @alieward on her terrific podcast https://t.co/tHlQw5Oslm

[Nova Scotia NDP @NSNDP]

What a phenomenal weekend! Thank you to New Democrats who came together at Convention. We are building to win in 2025 and the momentum from Claudia, our speakers, and delegates was palpable. We are left deeply inspired by the weekend and it's clear New Democrats are ready to win.

[Claudia Chender @ChenderClaudia]

Today I am thrilled to announce Housing Within Reach. While the cost of everything rises, housing is the greatest expense for most families. This NDP plan will prioritize affordable prefabricated housing, institute a down payment assistance plan & establish a renters’ tax credit.

[Charles Adler @charlesadler]

If you are the leader of Israel, the Jewish State that rose from the ashes of Auschwitz, you bear responsibility for the consequences of your policies. PM Netanyahu, you have a solemn duty to protect & feed the innocent children of Palestine #NeverAgain https://t.co/XNHZhCCBwj

[Nova Scotia Legislature @NSLeg]

The Transgender Flag was raised today at Province House to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV2024

[In the Chamber @HoCChamber]

Vote result: The @liberal_party amendment to a @NDP #OppositionMotion (Canada's actions to promote peace in the Middle East) was adopted. #cdnpoli

Yeas: 204 ✅
Nays: 118 ❌

[Heather McPherson @HMcPhersonNDP]

Minister @HonAhmedHussen it’s time for Canada to do the same. People are starving to death while you dither.

[Heather McPherson @HMcPhersonNDP]

Tomorrow Canada’s Parliament will debate our @NDP motion calling on Canada to act to end the horror in Gaza, and work for peace for Palestinians and Israelis. We are asking all parties to support our motion in the vote on March 18.

[Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh]

New Democrats are horrified by and condemn the massacre by Israeli troops of over 100 Palestinians seeking life-saving aid.

Canada must take action to save lives.

Tomorrow, Parliament will debate actions proposed by the NDP.

We urge the other parties to support our motion.