Gord Johns

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The cuts have finally come to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Recently, more than 665 employees have lost their jobs, and we now know that seven research facilities across the country are slated for closure.

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YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns wants universal pharmacare to include ALL Canadians

Today pharmacare begins in B.C. New Democrats used our leverage in the House of Commons to force the Liberals to deliver this program. Hundreds of thousands will now receive free diabetes medications & menopausal hormone therapy. No more choosing between food and prescriptions. #Pharmacare

Standing with union leaders

Joined the BCGEU and frontline wildland firefighters this week. Many are misclassified under the National Occupational Classification as forestry workers, not firefighters, blocking access to cancer screening, workers’ comp, and safety data. Parliament must fix this.

Photos with runners

Met the Wounded Warrior Run BC at East Wellington Fire as they run across Vancouver Is. A show of solidarity with veterans, first responders, and families, and a call to support invisible wounds. Proud of Courtenay–Alberni runners Christina Horns and Karen Petraschuk. woundedwarriors.ca/donate/

Met with Kenton Boston of Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, reaching 2M Canadians with practical, evidence-based programs and delivering a 5:1 ROI in first-responder mental-health supports. Prevention, community connection and real accountability must be central to universal mental-health care.

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns demands that the government to cut red tape for doctors

Family doctors are stretched thin, yet Ottawa adds more paperwork. I called on the government to accept provincial disability approvals for the Disability Tax Credit, cut red tape, support our doctors, and ensure people with disabilities can access the benefits they deserve.

Honoured to bring a Nunavut flag to École Alberni Elementary in Port Alberni where students are learning about Inuit culture and Inuktitut in the spirit of reconciliation. Understanding and respect begin with learning. #PortAlberni, #Nunavut, #Reconciliation

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns presents petition on behalf of military and RCMP veterans

Presented a petition in the House of Commons calling on the government to end the discriminatory “marriage after 60” clause that denies survivor pensions to veterans’ spouses. Veterans deserve fairness, dignity, and the right to love without penalty. It’s time to fix this injustice.

At the Legislature for the provincial budget last week to hear about the doubling of the Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit. Huge shout-out to Stephanie Hiigginson and Parksville's Sean Wood for their leadership.

Met with @gordjohns.bsky.social today to discuss the $500M in stalled active transportation funding. 🚲🇨🇦

We are calling on Minister @gregorrobertson.bsky.social to approve pending applications NOW so communities don't miss the 2026 construction window. 🛠️

#CdnPoli #ActiveTransportation

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns delivers speech in support of Clean Coasts Act

Our coast is our home. I was proud to support Bill C-244 to hold vessel owners accountable and prevent abandoned boats from polluting our waters. We must also invest in ghost gear cleanup and responsible ship recycling in Port Alberni. Protecting our coast is protecting our future.

While on the west coast, I met with fishers, including Area G troller Dan Edwards, to hear concerns about the Salmon Allocation Policy review. People deserve clear answers, not fear or misinformation. Rebuilding wild salmon must be the priority. I will be taking this message to the minister.

Heartbreaking finish this morning. Team Canada left everything on the ice in an incredible gold medal game. Across Courtenay–Alberni and Vancouver Island, people were up early cheering together. Thank you to every player who wore the maple leaf with pride. You inspired us all.

Photo at the dinner

Grateful to Cyndi Stevens for the invite to the Family Dinner at Port Alberni Friendship Centre, celebrating Hoobiyee and Lunar New Year. Heard from elders about housing and rising costs. I will keep pushing in Ottawa to renew funding for Friendship Centres so they can keep serving community.

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns hosts a press conference for the protection of the Canada Health Act against privatization

Health care is too important to take for granted. In Parliament, New Democrats are asking the hard questions and pushing for pharmacare, mental health parity, and fair transfers. I’ll always stand up for public health care, because care must be based on need, not the ability to pay.

Co-chaired another Alberni Valley Ship Recycling Leadership Working Group meeting with Josie Osborne, FNs, and local partners. No decisions yet. This work will only move forward with Indigenous consent, strong environmental standards, and community support. Port Alberni deserves nothing less.

Ucluelet has secured over $19M in federal infrastructure funding and $2M+ for housing in recent years. Those investments help businesses grow and families stay. I’ll always be proud to stand with Ucluelet and advocate for this community in Ottawa. 2/2

It was great to be back in Ucluelet for the Chamber’s 79th AGM and to thank Diane McCreary for her incredible 20 years of service. Having lived on the west coast for many years, I know how much local businesses and volunteer leaders mean to this community. 1/2

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns asks the government to protect Canadian healthcare and stop privatization

I asked the minister a simple question: will she enforce the Canada Health Act and stop Alberta’s two-tier health care law? She is still trying to decide, it seems. We need action to protect universal public health care, not delays. Medicare must be there for everyone, not just those who can pay.

Thanks to Minister Mélanie Joly for meeting with me about protecting and growing BC shipbuilding jobs. Big naval projects must keep design & supply chains in Canada & create real work for smaller ports like Port Alberni. Let’s build a stronger, coast-wide marine economy & keep good jobs at home.

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns asks government to fund dental care for all provinces

Last week I asked the PM to expand pharmacare so every Canadian can access the medicine they need. Today only 3 provinces and 1 territory are covered, just 17%. Your postal code should never determine your health care. I’ll keep fighting for national pharmacare.

Thank you to PPWC President Geoff Dawe for his kind words about my advocacy for Crofton Mill workers. When 350 workers were left in limbo, I stood with Local 2 to push for EI extensions, retraining & transition support. Workers deserve action, not silence from their elected MP.

Last week I hosted nurses, frontline workers, and advocates in Ottawa to defend public health care. The message was clear: burnout, staffing shortages, and privatization are putting medicare at risk. Health care must depend on need, not wealth. I’ll keep fighting to protect universal care.

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns advocates for salmon restoration funding in discussion with federal government

Conservative MPs show up at rallies on Vancouver Island to spread fear, but when the Minister appears in Parliament and at committee, they stay silent. Coastal communities deserve facts and leadership. I’ll keep pressing for salmon funding, SAP transparency, and real action. 3/3

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns advocates for salmon restoration funding in discussion with federal government

Uncertainty around the Salmon Allocation Policy has allowed misinformation to spread. Families will continue to fish, and salmon will remain a public resource. We deserve facts & transparency, not fear and confusion about something so vital to coastal communities. 2/3

YouTube video by Gord Johns MP Johns advocates for salmon restoration funding in discussion with federal government

Wild salmon are the lifeblood of our coast, central to food security, culture, and local economies. Yet the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative, the largest federal investment in salmon restoration, expires in March. Restoration work can’t be turned on and off like a tap. 1/3

Happy BC Family Day! Many families across Courtenay–Alberni will be cheering on Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. I recently met Meaghan Mikkelson in Ottawa and held her gold medal, an inspiring reminder for young athletes across Vancouver Island to dream big.

Photo of co-sponsors of Flag Day event on the Hill.

Today is Flag Day in Canada. Across Courtenay–Alberni, our maple leaf flies proudly. It is with us when we celebrate at the Olympics and Canada Day, and when we lower it to mourn tragedy or honour loss. It reminds us to care for one another. Happy Flag Day everyone!

Sending love to everyone this Valentines to everyone back home from the worlds longest skating rink. Please let those close to you know how much you love them ❤️❤️❤️

NDP Calls for Protection of Canada Health Act – February 10, 2026 Gord Johns (NDP critic for health) speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about the need to protect the Canada Health Act. He is joined by national health advocates Jason MacLean (Canadian Health C...

Watch our whole press conference @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social, @canadianlabour.bsky.social, @cfnu.bsky.social & MP Gord Johns: www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...