Laurel Collins NDP

Laurel Collins NDP MP sits down with Brynna to discuss her journey into politics, the impact environmental issues have made in NDP policies, and the necessity of opening up opportunities and roles in government to the younger generation.

About Laurel Collins of the NDP

Laurel Collins podcast about her journey into politics and the impact environmental issues have made in NDP policies.Laurel Collins MP represents the riding of Victoria in the House of Commons, is the NDP Critic for Environment and Climate Change and Caucus Vice Chair. Collins also co-founded and co-chaired Divest Victoria, a non-profit organization that advocates for cities to take their money out of fossil fuels and put them into environmentally responsible investments.

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Originally published in July of 2022.

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