M-195 Winnipeg General Strike in 1919
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Motion Text
That the House: (a) recognize the significant historical contribution of the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919 to the struggle for social and economic justice in Canada; (b) recognize the formative influence of the Winnipeg General Strike on important Canadian political leaders like J.S. Woodsworth, former leader of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, and T.C. Douglas, former leader of the NDP, as well as many thousands of working people across Canada; (c) affirm its commitment to free and fair collective bargaining; and (d) commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike as an important historical event in the development of Canada.
Latest Activity
- Monday, June 4, 2018
- Placed on Notice
History
- Monday, June 4, 2018
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Placed on Notice
Joint Seconders (4)
Jointly seconding a private Member's motion is a formal way for up to 20 Members to show support for the motion before it is called for debate. They are displayed in the order they were received by the Clerk of the House.
Jointly seconded on Friday, October 26, 2018
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Winnipeg Centre
Jointly seconded on Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk
Kildonan—St. Paul
Jointly seconded on Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Terry Duguid
Winnipeg South
Jointly seconded on Friday, January 25, 2019
Hon. Dan Vandal
Saint Boniface—Saint Vital