Dr. Hedy Fry
1030 Denman St V6G 2M6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Shout out to Metro Vancouver’s Sim for developing North America’s largest battery generators for the Film & TV industry. One of their generators can eliminate almost 20,000 kg of CO2 emissions per month. #bcpoli #cdnpoli https://vancouversun.com//metro-vancouver-company-leads-ch

BC’s Enterra Feed Corporation receives $6 million from #GOC to reduce food waste at Calgary facility. Roughly 35.5 million tonnes of food is thrown away in Canada . #bcpoli #cdnpoli https://www.cbc.ca//british-columbia-alberta-fly-larvet-bu

New measures are taking effect today to strengthen our borders and protect Canadians’ health & safety. #cdnpoli More information for returning Canadians on the mandatory pre-flight negative #COVID19 test result and 14 day quarantine measures here https://www.hedyfry.com//federal-government-implements-ma/

Today, I hosted Min Mary Ng in a Zoom call with BC-based Black Entrepreneurs & Businesses of Canada Society. Thanks Jackee Kasandy & Jessie Martin for pulling together over 320 black owned businesses in BC. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

10-year old Isabella from Saskatchewan has been overwhelmed with international support after she was shamed for wearing her traditional ribbon skirt to school. #cdnpoli https://www.cbc.ca//saskat/ribbon-skirt-movement-1.5862052

Get your groove on at the YWCA Metro Vancouver’s first Y Dance-A-Thon! The free event on Feb 3, is for all ages and will feature some special guests. All donations go towards the YWCA, who've already reached 66% of their goal. http://ow.ly/b3yA50DbQd7

Donations to local food banks during the CBC Vancouver annual Open House and Food Bank Day increased by almost 275%. Vancouverites step up when needed, what good news to start 2021. #cdnpoli #bcpoli https://www.cbc.ca//british-co/food-bank-bc-2020-1.5826739

In 1955 #GOC's now defunct Connaught Medical Research Laboratories played a critical role in the polio vaccine's development, testing & mass production ending the polio pandemic. Vaccines are the key to ending #COVID19 & needs to be self-sufficient. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-my-father-discov/

On #RaoulWallenbergDay we highlight his heroism in risking his life to save tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. He was captured by the Soviets & his fate remains unknown but his legacy lives on and inspires others such as the The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights

After an exceptionally challenging year, you can nominate a teacher that has gone above & beyond through the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Deadline to submit a nomination is Jan 12 at 11:59 PM PT. https://www.ic.gc.ca//site/pmaece-ppmep/eng/h_wy00012.html

A wonderful collection of positive stories from a hard year. From Canadians reconnecting with nature to communities coming together, though staying 2m apart. This past year had many bright notes. https://www.cbc.ca//canada/2020-good-news-stories-1.5859102

A stunning photo from 1940 of a boy (Warren Bernard) as he takes his father’s hand in New Westminster BC on route to troop training exercises in Nanaimo. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

In the Vancouver DTS stands a memorial. One side a Chinese rail worker and on the other a soldier. They lived with racism & were denied family reunification, yet they fought in both WWs and built this nation. #LestWeForget #RememberingGeorgeChow

We honour Japanese-Canadians that served our country at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park. #LestWeForget

Nearly 100 years after Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to #HOC in 1921, there are now 100 women MPs in Parliament. It took over 50 years to achieve this milestone #WomensHistoryMonth #cdnpoli

Many Japanese-Canadians fought during WW1, and despite internment and seizure of their lands and possessions during WW2, many still signed up to defend Canada, returning to face racism and exclusion. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

As we wrap up Latin American Heritage Month, I have a special message for Latin Americans in #Vancouver:

November 11 marks the end of the First World War. We remember the thousands of Canadians who fought for freedom from tyranny. After 4 years of war many did not return or were wounded in body and spirit. We salute their sacrifice. #LestWeForget

There will be an historic 100 women MPs in #HoC following the by-election results in Toronto. When I was elected, I was one of only 53 women. We still have far to go, but more women MPs will only inspire more young girls to run one day & lead the country. Congratulations to Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks on your Toronto by-election wins. Well done. ... I look forward to working together and to seeing you both in the House. Welcome to the family. Talk soon.

Congratulations John Horgan & the New Democratic Party on their decisive majority! I look forward to continuing to work with you on behalf of British Columbians. #bcpoli #cdnpoli.

Women-led protests grow across Poland after a court ruling on stricter abortion laws. Womens' rights to choose are under threat in Eastern Europe & globally. #WomensRightsAreHumanRights. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54669257

Today we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the UN and its notion of cooperation and multilateralism. The COVID19 pandemic shows us how much this is needed today, as we battle a common enemy. Canada remains a strong voice for multilateralism and the ideal that human rights, pluralism and peaceful resolution to conflict will build a better world. This was the vision which spawned the UN after WW2. https://pm.gc.ca//statement-prime-minister-united-nations-

I was LIVE with Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair.

Yesterday, I spoke in the #HoC in favour of Bill C-7 (MAID) which amends Bill C-14. I did not support Bill C-14. Bill C-7 reflects better the Supreme Court of Canada decision in the Carter case. Bill C-7 shows compassion in allowing patients the choice of dying with dignity. https://www.hedyfry.com//dr-hedy-fry-speaks-on-bill-c7-an/

I am delighted to be "blanketed" on the 20th Anniversary of the Mothers Matter Centre. Thank you Mothers Matter Centre for this extraordinary honour and to my family member Dawn Fry, from my bubble, for performing the ceremony.

Join me on Thursday for a virtual townhall with the Hon. Bill Blair. Minister Blair is responsible for border security, the RCMP, and public safety. Send your question here: https://forms.gle/49LRk18vGEh98hPA7.

Megan lost her job during the pandemic but found a new opportunity in her marketing field from #CanadaSummerJobs! #GOC invested more than $1M in #VancouverCentre, creating jobs for 240 youth.

#GOC's new Commercial rent subsidy (CERS) that goes to tenants and not landlords, is exactly what SMEs told us they need to keep afloat in these challenging times. #SBW2020 https://www.hedyfry.com//federal-government-launches-new-/

We had a surprise special guest on a small business update call this morning. Thank you, Justin Trudeau, for joining usand for always listening to what small business owners in across the country are experiencing during the pandemic. The Quick Nickel has operated in the West End since 1989. When COVID-19 hit, they were forced to temporarily close. Lisa used CEWS, the Business Loan Program, to pay staff who converted their inventory to an online businessand plans to apply for the new rent subsidy (CERS). #SmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal #VancouverCentre

I will host Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, LIVE at a virtual Town Hall on Thursday October 22, 2020 at 5:00PM PST. Please submit questions in advance here: https://forms.gle/DyT3Mu1JDc3Wva1b8 See you then.

Last week #GOC met with Indigenous leaders and health representatives to address systemic racism in the Canadian healthcare system. All levels of government have failed Indigenous peoples. We must urgently work together to ensure fair treatment. https://globalnews.ca//joyce-echaquan-death-systemic-raci/