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Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party

Lindsay Mathyssen

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party
  • NDP
  • London—Fanshawe
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 66%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $131,911.16

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Context: House Hansard - 308 - May/3/24
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • May/3/24 11:16:15 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, being the member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe is a privilege I will never take lightly. Parliament is supposed to be a place where elected representatives from across the country work together to make life better for those they represent. We may disagree on exactly how that should happen, but we are supposed to discuss issues and events respectfully. We owe it to our constituents. Today was an extraordinary day, another low in a pattern of behaviour that has consistently undermined this place year after year. There are those who use every form of misinformation, intimidation, gamesmanship, meaningless slogans and rage farming solely for the purpose of attaining and holding on to power. I know many members have questioned what we have become, and I am not the only woman in this place who wonders if she can remain here. However, I also know that my family and I have poured our lives into this institution and the ideals it espouses. I will continue to fight to stop those who undermine this important place. We have to do better. People need us to do better.
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Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • Oct/25/22 4:54:22 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I appreciate the conversation today, although I may not agree with it or with having it at this time. This is not necessarily the time. One thing that I keep questioning myself about as we debate this motion, which we will be voting on at some point, is what a lot of the people in my riding will think about this. I think about the veterans whom I talk to on numerous occasions. In the next few weeks, we are going to be commemorating and remembering what they provided to this country in fighting for freedom. I think of how incredibly proud they are as part of our democracy in fighting for that within the institutions, whether one agrees with them or not, and how they link that to the monarchy. How would the member have me explain that to veterans who put so much emphasis and pride into fighting for what Canada represents, including the monarchy?
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Context: House Hansard - 38 - Mar/1/22
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • Mar/1/22 12:07:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I enjoyed my colleague’s speech, and I wanted to ask him how a mixed member proportional system of representation would protect Quebec and regional and cultural representation.
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