Gord Johns
@gordjohns.bsky.social
NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni
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.
Honoured to attend the national launch of the 2025 #PoppyCampaign in Ottawa. Sending greetings to all gathered at Legions throughout #CourtenayAlberni for local ceremonies. Wear your poppy with pride—support our Veterans & their families. #LestWeForget #PoppyCampaign
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Honoured to attend the national launch of the 2025 #PoppyCampaign in Ottawa. Sending greetings to all gathered at Legions throughout #CourtenayAlberni for local ceremonies. Wear your poppy with pride—support our Veterans & their families. #LestWeForget #PoppyCampaign
On Oct 21, I wrote to the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans urging the return of the Ghost Gear Fund—cut in Budget 2024 despite proven success cleaning marine debris & creating local jobs. Canadians deserve leadership on ocean protection. Our planet deserves no less. Sign petiton here: bit.ly/47yGXVo
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On Oct 21, I wrote to the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans urging the return of the Ghost Gear Fund—cut in Budget 2024 despite proven success cleaning marine debris & creating local jobs. Canadians deserve leadership on ocean protection. Our planet deserves no less. Sign petiton here: bit.ly/47yGXVo
Honoured to stand with Indigenous leadership at the opening of Ahousaht First Nation's 35 new affordable rental homes in Port Alberni. This is what nation-building looks like — locally-led, deeply rooted, built for community. More to come. #HousingForAll
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Honoured to stand with Indigenous leadership at the opening of Ahousaht First Nation's 35 new affordable rental homes in Port Alberni. This is what nation-building looks like — locally-led, deeply rooted, built for community. More to come. #HousingForAll
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More peace, no nukes
My latest piece talks about my recent trip to Ottawa
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My latest piece talks about my recent trip to Ottawa
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More peace, no nukes
On Wednesday 22nd October, parliamentarians of all major political parties attended a breakfast in the Senate to discuss the need for more peace and to abolish nuclear weapons.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
More peace, no nukes
My latest piece talks about my recent trip to Ottawa
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
My latest piece talks about my recent trip to Ottawa
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
I joined advocates outside the PMO to say this clearly: no cuts to foreign aid. Carney promised it—keep it. Protect and expand Canada’s support for the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. Canada must lead, not retreat. Lives are at stake.#cdnpoli @ResultsCda.bsky.social
Advocates call on Carney to keep his promise to not cut foreign aid in budget
With Mark Carney’s first ever federal budget just over a week away, international development advocates are calling on the prime minister to keep his pre-election pledge to uphold foreign aid funding.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I joined advocates outside the PMO to say this clearly: no cuts to foreign aid. Carney promised it—keep it. Protect and expand Canada’s support for the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. Canada must lead, not retreat. Lives are at stake.#cdnpoli @ResultsCda.bsky.social
Met with Minister Olszewski to push for a stronger federal wildfire response: a national fire & flood team, federal aerial firefighting capacity (incl. Coulson’s proposal), a Youth Climate Corps, & better coordination with provinces. Very positive discussion. #ClimateAction
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Met with Minister Olszewski to push for a stronger federal wildfire response: a national fire & flood team, federal aerial firefighting capacity (incl. Coulson’s proposal), a Youth Climate Corps, & better coordination with provinces. Very positive discussion. #ClimateAction
Honoured to welcome the “Peace Trainers” back to Ottawa for the #PeaceTrain. Peace isn’t passive—it’s built daily through compassion, courage & education. Canada must be a stronger voice for peace & justice at home & abroad. #PeaceAndJustice #NDP
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Honoured to welcome the “Peace Trainers” back to Ottawa for the #PeaceTrain. Peace isn’t passive—it’s built daily through compassion, courage & education. Canada must be a stronger voice for peace & justice at home & abroad. #PeaceAndJustice #NDP
Been a Blue Jays fan my whole life — through the highs, heartbreaks, and those unforgettable World Series wins. All of Vancouver Island is behind our Jays as the fall classic begins! Let’s make some new memories.
#GoJaysGo #BlueJays #VancouverIslandProud
#GoJaysGo #BlueJays #VancouverIslandProud
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Been a Blue Jays fan my whole life — through the highs, heartbreaks, and those unforgettable World Series wins. All of Vancouver Island is behind our Jays as the fall classic begins! Let’s make some new memories.
#GoJaysGo #BlueJays #VancouverIslandProud
#GoJaysGo #BlueJays #VancouverIslandProud
This week I welcomed Peace Trainers to Ottawa & was honoured to present a petition supporting the call for a nat'l Peace & Justice Centre of Excellence — empowering youth & communities to lead in peace building & conflict prevention. Canada must lead with compassion & courage. #PeaceTrain #cdnpoli
MP Johns presents petition supporting Peace Train call for Peace and Justice Centre of Excellence
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October 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This week I welcomed Peace Trainers to Ottawa & was honoured to present a petition supporting the call for a nat'l Peace & Justice Centre of Excellence — empowering youth & communities to lead in peace building & conflict prevention. Canada must lead with compassion & courage. #PeaceTrain #cdnpoli
If it wasn’t one thing, it would’ve been something else. Trump’s suspension of trade talks isn’t about one ad—it’s about instability hurting Canadian workers, families & small businesses. We need leadership that defends jobs, fair trade & rural communities. #cdnpoli #FairTrade #SupportWorkers
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If it wasn’t one thing, it would’ve been something else. Trump’s suspension of trade talks isn’t about one ad—it’s about instability hurting Canadian workers, families & small businesses. We need leadership that defends jobs, fair trade & rural communities. #cdnpoli #FairTrade #SupportWorkers
Yesterday I introduced a bill to make Oct 22 Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day—a national day to honour CAF members who lost their lives in service here at home, including Cpl Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vincent. Their courage and sacrifice must never be forgotten.
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Yesterday I introduced a bill to make Oct 22 Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day—a national day to honour CAF members who lost their lives in service here at home, including Cpl Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vincent. Their courage and sacrifice must never be forgotten.
I tabled a petition from Canadians fed up with chronic CRA service failures—especially seniors, rural residents & those without internet. They’re calling for restored in-person help, more staff, fixed tech issues & faster service. Canadians deserve accessible, reliable CRA support.
MP Johns presents petition calling on government to address chronic CRA service failures
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October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I tabled a petition from Canadians fed up with chronic CRA service failures—especially seniors, rural residents & those without internet. They’re calling for restored in-person help, more staff, fixed tech issues & faster service. Canadians deserve accessible, reliable CRA support.
Farmers’ right to save and reuse seed is at risk. I’m urging the government to halt proposed seed regulation changes that hand more control to big corporations. We must protect seed sovereignty, food security, and farmers’ livelihoods. #SeedsMatter #FarmersFirst
MPs Call on Government to Cancel Proposed Changes to Seed Regulations
Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill, agriculture critics Gord Johns (NDP) and Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois) call on the federal government to cancel the proposed changes to the Plant Breeders’ R...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Farmers’ right to save and reuse seed is at risk. I’m urging the government to halt proposed seed regulation changes that hand more control to big corporations. We must protect seed sovereignty, food security, and farmers’ livelihoods. #SeedsMatter #FarmersFirst