Leah Gazan
Leah Gazan is a Canadian politician and Member of Parliament representing the Winnipeg Centre riding for the New Democratic Party (NDP). She has been an advocate for social justice issues, including poverty reduction and Indigenous rights. Gazan gained attention for introducing a private member’s bill in 2021 aimed at creating a national framework for universal basic income in Canada, highlighting her commitment to addressing economic disparities and enhancing social safety nets.
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New Democrat MP Leah Gazan said Mr. Dryden understood that greatness in sport comes and goes, but greatness in service to others is a lasting legacy.
MPs pay tribute to Ken Dryden with moment of silence, remarks
Canada· 2025-09-18
NDP MP Leah Gazan criticized the Liberal government’s approach to passing C-5.
Draft major projects list not good enough for Ontario, Ford saysCanada· 2025-09-06
Leah Gazan is mentioned as a potential candidate for the NDP leadership race.
NDP to choose next party leader in MarchCanada· 2025-07-11
NDP MP Leah Gazan strongly criticized the bill in Question Period, predicting it will lead to court challenges.
Carney responds to Indigenous criticism of Bill C-5, says consultation is ‘at the heart’ of legislationCanada· 2025-06-20
NDP MP Leah Gazan said the Liberals and Conservatives are working in tandem to benefit corporate Canada.
Minority Liberals gain Conservative support to speed internal trade bill through House of CommonsCanada· 2025-06-16
New Democratic Party MP Leah Gazan, who is the party’s gender-equality critic, said in a statement that the party nominated a diverse slate of candidates.
Number of women, gender-diverse MPs stall in new Parliament, advocacy group saysCanada· 2025-06-15
Leah Gazan is one of the NDP MPs who questioned the party’s process for selecting an interim leader.
NDP MPs who challenged interim-leadership process issue statement in support of Don DaviesCanada· 2025-05-17
Leah Gazan is a Winnipeg Centre MP who signed a letter disputing the appointment of the interim leader.
NDP caucus members dispute appointment of interim leader Don DaviesCanada· 2025-05-17
NDP families critic Leah Gazan expressed satisfaction with the extensions of $10-a-day child care.
Trudeau announces increased spending for child care in final days in officeCanada· 2025-03-07
NDP MP Leah Gazan introduced a private member’s bill in 2021 to create a national framework for a universal basic income.
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould promises to open ‘path’ to basic personal incomeCanada· 2025-02-13
