(she/her) NDP candidate for Halifax; MLA 2015-2021. Mourner of Halitwitter.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joined August 2009
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Lisa Roberts retweeted
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!
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Lisa Roberts retweeted
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. saltwire.com/halifax/news/lo… 1/2
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.🧵
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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 ❌
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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 electionsnovascotia.ca #NSvotes #NSpoli #electionsns
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
The #HoC is debating a @CPC_HQ amendment at 2nd reading of Bill #C69.
Read the full text of the motion: ow.ly/fA4650ROIwR
Lisa Roberts retweeted
It was good to get to the bottom of the history and meaning of the #genocide concept with @alieward on her terrific podcast alieward.com/ologies/genocid…
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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 winnipegfreepress.com/opinio…
Lisa Roberts retweeted
The Transgender Flag was raised today at Province House to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV2024
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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 ❌
Lisa Roberts retweeted
Minister @HonAhmedHussen it’s time for Canada to do the same. People are starving to death while you dither.
We stand by the Palestinian people in Gaza and elsewhere in the region.
Today, and taking into account the action taken by the @UN and the commitments required, we've decided to proceed with paying €50 million to @UNRWA and increase emergency support to Palestinians by €68 million in 2024.
We remain fully committed to addressing the humanitarian plight of the Palestinian people.
Press release: europa.eu/!n8N6m7
Lisa Roberts retweeted
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.
