P.E.I. MLA attends historic 1st meeting of Black Canadian lawmakers

Ottawa: Apna Punjab Media: P.E.I. MLA Gord McNeilly was part of a historic moment last week as Black politicians from across the country gathered in Ottawa. The Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians brought together 45 Black lawmakers from all levels of government and different political parties for a two-day gathering. McNeilly, who represents Charlottetown-West Royalty in the P.E.I. legislature, said the group discussed issues such as health care, housing and economic development, and how these crises disproportionately affect Black Canadians. It was an exciting and emotional meeting, he said.
Never before in our country’s history have elected officials, Black elected officials, been together in one spot in such a way,” he said. McNeilly was the first Black MLA elected in P.E.I. and remains the only Black member of the provincial legislature.