Dr. Hedy Fry
@hedyfry
Member of Parliament Van Centre, former Cabinet Minister, Special Rep Gender Issues OSCE PA, longest serving female MP in Canadian history.
Canada’s three oceans are a major economic opportunity. Proud to announce $9.58M through @CanadaOSC for 3 made-in-B.C. projects improving shipping safety, advancing clean marine tech, strengthening seafood processing, cutting emissions, and creating good jobs while protecting our oceans.
Met with @marcmillermp.bsky.social at a briefing by the Vancouver Art Gallery on its new building, Indigenous design, and enthusiastic philanthropic donors. The City and Province contributed $100 million each. Federal infrastructure funding is needed for a "state-of-the-art" gallery in our city.
Great to join @braedencaley.bsky.social, Liberal candidate for North Vancouver-Capilano at his campaign office opening today! Place was packed! Braeden, a Vancouver boy, was ready to hit the ground running, in the rain, as were the enthusiastic crowd there. Go Braeden, we're behind you all the way!
A pleasure to keynote the Youth in Climate Policy Conference at UBC. This generation will inherit a world shaped by climate change, conflict, and uncertainty. We have spent decades developing solutions; they will implement them. Thanks to Matthew Yu, Jonathan, and the organizing team.
Drop by the Downtown Farmers Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery), at the corner of Hornby St and W Georgia St. See the community come together, and connect with neighbours. The market runs every Wednesday from May 13 to December 23, 2026
My office visited the Downtown Vancouver BIA with PS Tom Osborne. Thank you to the team, especially Jane Talbot, Winki MacDougall, Ingrid Valou, and Lucy Chuang for a productive discussion on supporting a vibrant, safe, and thriving downtown Vancouver.
Following on the 2026 OSCEPA Hague Declaration, stronger international co-operation is essential to combat transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, and evolving threats. By working with partners, we can build a safer OSCE region for everyone. #OSCEPA #RuleOfLaw #InternationalCooperation
My office was pleased to meet with Parliamentary Secretary Tom Osborne and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade to discuss strengthening our economy, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities for Canadians. Thank you for the valuable conversation and your continued leadership.
Good news for Vancouver: new CMHC programs will deliver 253 homes across six projects. 🏘️ $27.2M through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing program 🏘️ $14.6M through the Affordable Housing Fund 🏘️ $2M for the Adanac Housing Co-operative Housing Society Everyone deserves a place to call home.
An honour to meet Vladimir Kara-Murza and Evgenia Kara-Murza at the OSCEPA meeting in The Hague. We discussed how Canada can support political prisoners and help expose human rights violations by Russia and Belarus while defending democracy and the right to dissent. #OSCEPA
At the OSCE PA, Canada co-sponsored the event "Prioritizing the Human Dimension of the Ukraine Ceasefire Talks: People First." The human toll in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine must remain central to any negotiation toward a just and lasting peace. #OSCEPA
Honoured to address the Economic Affairs Committee of the OSCE PA. I spoke about the importance of strengthening economic resilience, supporting democratic institutions, the rule of law and deepening international cooperation. Proud to head Canada's all-party delegation #OSCEPA
Met with Ukrainian delegates at the OSCE PA to discuss Russia's ongoing aggression, missile attacks, fuel shortages, and the abduction of Ukrainian children. As Head of Canada's Delegation, I reaffirmed Canada's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
At the OSCE PA Annual Session, I spoke in support of my amendments to the draft resolutions of the General Committees, helping strengthen the Assembly's work on the key issues facing the OSCE region. They all passed unanimously.
As OSCEPA Gender Representative, I hosted the Gender Working Lunch on gaps affecting women, men, and boys. Gender equality means equal opportunity for all. I was also pleased to meet PACE President Petra Bayr. We will strengthen cooperation on democracy, human rights, and security across the region.
Our government is making life more affordable for Canadians. The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will support more than 12 million Canadians, with eligible families receiving up to $1,890 this year and eligible individuals up to $950 this year. More help for everyday essentials.
Pleased to join Sweden and Mongolia to co-host the Open Nuclear Network at #OSCEPA to discuss the threat of nuclear war. Parliamentarians play a key role in advancing disarmament. Now is the time, as the doomsday clock shows 85 minutes before nuclear conflagration. #NuclearRiskReduction #TheHague
Citizenship ceremony in Vancouver this morning. Happy Canada Day to all 🇨🇦 We are blessed to live in a country where people from all nations came over bringing skills, their hopes and dreams. They stayed to build the greatest nation in the world. Vive le Canada 🍁 #CanadaDay #MyCitizenship
We are expanding the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program to British Columbia, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Participants can save $300–$1,700 annually and reduce their emissions. Over $300 million will help over 35,000 low and median-income households reduce energy bills.
The 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival is back from June 19th to July 5th! With over 150 artists, 175+ performances at 25 venues, this festival is a wonderful reminder of how arts and culture bring people together. I encourage everyone to check out this year's lineup 🎷🎶 coastaljazz.ca
Exciting to see Granville Street transform into a pedestrian zone for the FIFA World Cup ⚽️! How about making it permanent? Granville Street can be a public space for visitors and locals to connect and celebrate in the heart of Vancouver. #innovativecityvibe #vancouvercentre #WorldCup2026
Canada helped invent modern AI, however, others captured the value. AI for All: Canada’s New AI Strategy, will protect Canadians, create opportunity, and help Canadian companies compete. This strategy is about moving Canada from AI invention to impact 🦾 ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...
The Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is an internship that gives young people across Canada experience in the offices of MPs, Ministers, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Liberal Research Bureau. Programs like SLP build youth leadership skills for next generation’s leaders 📚 slp2026ple.infolib.ca
Attended the opening night of Macbeth at @bardonthebeach. It was an exciting, post-apocalyptic and futuristic interpretation of the famed tragedy. As always, well done Christopher Gaze for bringing the Bard's work to contemporary audiences in your inimitable style.
In my riding of Vancouver Centre, the iconic Science World Dome made famous at EXPO now takes centre stage globally, as it becomes a FIFA icon rocking a soccer (foot) ball. #vivaciousvancouver
Great meeting with Pauline from the Terry Fox Foundation to discuss the Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards. Terry Fox remains an international hero whose legacy continues to inspire Canadians and the world.
Pleased to send greetings (as I had to be in the House) to the Canadian Treatment as Prevention for HIV/AIDS Summit, hosted by British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Bravo, Dr. Julio Montaner, always at the forefront of infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis C.